4th Birthday Party with Friends

We planned a birthday party at a local Fire Station for Ford and Jake's party with friends.  This was the 4th - 4th Birthday Celebration!  It actually worked out well being scheduled a week later.  We got to have our family celebrations, then did it all again with friends!  They were super excited for their party, especially since they both love fire trucks. 

A few minutes after our guests starting arriving, the station got an emergency call, so the fire fighters had to leave with the truck and ambulance.  A Community Volunteer comes to all the birthday parties in case this happens, so we weren't left all alone.  We decided to just hang out in the living room area and wait for the rest of our guests to arrive.  It all actually worked out well. By the time the fire fighters got back, just about all of our guests had arrived and the kids were getting tired from running around. 

The Firemen went over fire safety, Stop Drop and Roll, and one of them got dressed in the full gear in front of us.  The kids were all very well behaved and sat still and quiet.  After that, we went on a tour and saw where the firemen sleep and then the trucks!  All the kids got to walk in the fire truck, then we took a big group picture out front.  They also turned on the lights and sirens, wow they are loud when you are standing right in front!

We then enjoyed hot dogs and cake.  It was a perfect party for two fire truck loving 4 year old boys!  We are so thankful to all our friends that came out to celebrate with us and we are forever grateful to Frisco Fire Station #2 for providing a very special day!

Mardi Gras

Ford and Jake went to their first Mardi Gras party this year!  We went to St. Elizabeth's Mardi Gras celebration.  Blake had a basketball game, so we brought Benjamin and met Grandma and Grandpa.  They had food, games, and activities for all ages.  

Prizes from games!

Cake Walk

Jake enjoying a hot dog.

Ford also picked a hot dog.

Benjamin eating a hamburger.

Hula Hoops and Dancing!

What a fun way to celebrate Fat Tuesday!!

Birthday Celebrations

Last year we had 3 birthday celebrations when Ford and Jake turned 3, well turning 4 years old must mean 4 birthday celebrations!  Grandma was going to be out of town on their actual birthday, so she had us over for birthday lunch and cupcakes on the 16th.  They were so excited to see decorations, balloons, cupcakes and presents!  Thank you Grandma for a special lunch and kick-off to the celebration.

On Friday, 17th Ford and Jake brought cupcakes to school to share with their classes.   They were so excited to bring a special treat and each of their classes sang to them.  I think they each loved having that individual attention on a day they have to share with each other. 

Ford's teacher was so sweet to send a picture.

Ford and Jake slept on their toddler mattresses in the playroom the night before their birthday.  Daddy and I had to work on their birthday surprise - new beds! 

They were so excited to see their new "big" beds!  The kitchen was also decorated with streamers, banners, balloons and the huge blow up cake!  They had french toast for birthday breakfast and we went to Chili's for lunch (their pick).  Ford loves chicken and french fries and Jake has become quite the hamburger eater.

Later on Gigi and Granddaddy came over to give birthday greetings and gifts.  Aunt Kimberly, Uncle Glenn, Blake and Benjamin also stopped by to visit.

They requested homemade pizza for dinner and chocolate cake with green icing.  Ford wanted Buzz and Woody on his cake and Jake wanted Lightening and Mater.  Those were similar to their cakes the previous year, but it was at their request.  We sang to each individually in birth order - Ford then Jake.

Here's their new "Big Boy" room with awesome bedding from Gigi/Granddaddy and Grandma/Grandpa.  We still have some things to do:  wall decor arranging, new curtains, and staining/painting the night stand. 

Ready for the first night in new beds!!

Grandma and Grandpa stopped by later on Sunday to see their new room set-up.  They were so excited to show them.  We can't believe we have two 4 year olds!  We say it every year, but time really does fly by!  The 4th and final birthday celebration is still to come. . . a Fire Station Birthday Party with friends on the 25th!!