We had a train theme for Jesper’s 2nd birthday
party because he loves “choo choos” and Thomas the train. The party was on
Saturday, April 6, and almost the entire Carlson family was able to come up for
the celebration.
Brett, Diana, and Malaila came up on Friday night. It was
wonderful to meet Malaila and see them again. The timing was good, because
they were getting married the next week and we were able to celebrate their
upcoming marriage with everyone on Sunday morning.
On Saturday morning, we gave Jesper his present from Mom and
Dad – a Radio Flyer Pathfinder wagon. Thankfully it was a nice day, so we were
able to pull Malaila and Jesper around the neighborhood in the wagon in the
morning. Later that morning they also dyed Easter eggs (a week late...) and played with Jesper’s
toys. They played so well together – it is so fun to have Malaila as a new
cousin!
Nissa, Grace and Walker came up later that day and everyone
helped decorate for Jesper’s party. As soon as Jesper went down for his nap, we
set to work to create “train tracks” with painter’s tape, a railroad crossing
sign, an “art station” and the “depot”.
We also created a little train to pull around the track (it didn’t last
long during the party, but it was worth a shot). :)
As soon as Jesper woke up, he saw the train tracks and
started riding his train around and around and around. He loved it! Brandon,
Sarah, and Sam arrived to help us celebrate and Nissa brought Grandma Millie
over as well.
After the party, we went over to Grandma Millie’s to swim.
I’m pretty Jesper thought that his birthday was the best day ever (further
evidenced by the fact that he has wanted to sing “Happy Birthday” every day
since then). :)
Ashley and Kai arrived that evening and we all had a chance
to catch up. It was so fun to connect with all the Carlson kids – we’re looking
forward to doing it again soon!
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