Jalen woke up to find presents on the table, and the kitchen decorated with balloons and streamers. He was so excited! It was finally his birthday! He was anxiously awaiting the day that he could tell people he was "three now, not 2 and a half anymore!"
Jalen was thrilled to discover a new green tractor with a bucket (his request like Grandpa's at the farm), and construction equipment from Nanna.Jalen got the best card from Grandma Cox. He liked it as much as any of his presents.
What handsome boys!
Jalen is very interested in big trucks now, including fire engines. For the last couple of weeks, he has stated he wants to be a fire truck for Halloween. So for his birthday party, we took a tour of the fire station in our neighborhood. The kids all had a great time.
Here are the kids all inside the cab of the firetruck. They were excited to see the many gadgets and experience somewhat of a "ride" in the truck.
The firemen were so good with the kids. They talked about fire safety, fun facts about their job, and showed them their entire fire-fighting gear. The kids were very much entertained!
Cameron Lloyd took quite a liking to the fireman. She walked right over and sat down on his lap!
One of the best parts were the handouts...the kids all got firehats, stickers and activity coloring books.
Here's all the kids: Brecken, Ryder, Mason, Kade, Cody, Brayden, Ethan, Jalen, Cooper and Cameron.
We contined the party...of course we couldn't leave out presents, cake and ice cream!
Jalen was SOO excited about his cake. The night before his party, he kept sneaking out of bed to come and watch me decorate it. He said he just wanted to watch, but what he Really wanted, was to snitch the candy and lick the frosting. I didn't have the heart to be stern and keep him in bed because afterall, he was the birthday boy!
A very proud boy with his Fire Truck birthday cake!
I had so much fun spending your special day with you! Your excitment of the party, presents, and simple happiness you find from spending time with your friends and family is so rewarding for me. Our family adores and loves you. We are so grateful you are in our family! Happy 3rd Birthday Jalen. I love you!
xoxoxo
Mom
13 comments:
you are the birthday mama!! seriously a tour of a fire house, and that cake!! amazing, i hope you guys are never around for one of my kids bdays, you would have to call CPS!! he is so handsome, and i can't believe he is three!!!
Your birthday cakes always rock, and put mine to shame. Looks like it was a fun party. Wish we could have been there.
I remember Jalen in a infant car seat, what a cute baby! Now he is such a handsome and fun little boy! Your parties are always so fun, we had a great time.
That cake was impressive! Okay, this is random, but you mentioned that Jalen wanted to be a firetruck for Halloween. While I don't have a firetruck costume, I do have a big inflatable tractor one that you're welcome to borrow! Josh wore it when he was about 3 and it was really big but really cute! I can send a picture if you want to see it :)
The party was so much fun! Your such a good mom Jennie!! Happy Birthday Jalen, we love you!
What a fun party that was....and an amazing cake!! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you!
oh my gosh looks like jalen had a very fun outgoin brithday. you are such a fun mom jennie!! i so wish we could be closer to you guys.. and you are lookin as beautiful as ever. your hair looks blonder.. did you just get it done? you are so pretty. anyways i'm always thinkin about you and i miss you and your kids so much!! hope things are goin well.. love you!
What fun! Your a good mom! We missed Maddie this year at Jen's party. :(
Hunter would have loved that party! He is very much into the "fireman" thing too! Jalen looks so cute. We miss you guys! Hunter keeps telling Hallee that we are going to go to Masons house soon! I sure wish we could!
Jennie & Alan,
Hey! It's Kim (Howe) Golding from Manti! I saw your link on Gary & Tricia's blog and had to take a peek at your family. Your kids are adorable, it's fun to see what you guys are up to! Does Alan know we have a class blog? It's http://mantihigh95.blogspot.com we're always looking for fellow classmates to join us on there! He should check it out. :)
Ok I just found your blog today. No one tells me they have blogs! So I added you to my list.
Happy Birthday Jalen! Cute birthday cake Jennie!
Jennie your kids are adorable.. so fun to see you on here... how are things going?? Where are you guys now?? We are still in Centerfield, jackson is 8 and in 3rd grade.. anyway.. added you to my bloggers list.. hope all is good
jackie schugk
That was such an awesome birthday! Your cake making rocks! I think that's so cool that you took the kids to the firestation. I bet all of the kids thought that was awesome! & - you look awesome! & from what i can see, I love your house!
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