Before I actually became a mom, I had all sorts of things in mind that I would "never" do.
Letting my sweet, perfect little children have anything to do with "character" themed anything was at the top of the list.
Never say never, because the minute you do...it comes back to haunt you!
And how do you say no to faces like these??
Here we are at Heber Valley Railroad to ride Thomas the Tank Engine
on Ollie's actual "Happy Day"
Just look at the delight!
I couldn't decide if I liked this picture better in color, or black and white. What do you think?
Nervous little Olliedolly was too scared to stand up while the train was moving (about 2 mph) so he sat down on the bench and waved inside the train instead.
And we didn't just stop at Thomas. We decided to bring out the characters in full force with a Buzz Lightyear birthday cake. Now I realize that we already had a birthday cake on Monday, but that wasn't his real birthday, and I am such a sucker for anything the kids want. 
And yet again, totally worth it!
A rare moment: both boys with Dad.
Olfie and Pop-C making breakfast together.
And I guess we don't have any good pics, but we had a fun bbq with Steve's family on Memorial Day. Thanks for the great weekend everyone!
I couldn't decide if I liked this picture better in color, or black and white. What do you think?
Nervous little Olliedolly was too scared to stand up while the train was moving (about 2 mph) so he sat down on the bench and waved inside the train instead.
And we didn't just stop at Thomas. We decided to bring out the characters in full force with a Buzz Lightyear birthday cake. Now I realize that we already had a birthday cake on Monday, but that wasn't his real birthday, and I am such a sucker for anything the kids want.
It wasn't Ollie so much that wanted the Buzz cake as much as Hudda. It's all he could talk about. I figured I could kill two birds with one stone by ordering the Buzz cake:
1. Ollie would have candles to blow out on his actual day
(which is also Hudda's exact half- birthday...also another reason to justify getting the character-themed gaudiness that he wanted so badly).
2. Getting the cake now hopefully meant not having to do an entire Buzz Lightyear themed birthday party when he turns 4 in a few months... Yeah right. If it's something he really wants, you know I can't say no!! Maybe I'll have to gently guide him to some other possibilities...
Anyway, here it is in all its glory!
And yet again, totally worth it!
A rare moment: both boys with Dad. They really are not so into him lately... I just had to capture it!
Roasting marshmallows with our battery-operated "Spin Mallows". So much fun!
Roasting marshmallows with our battery-operated "Spin Mallows". So much fun!
Thanks Olpin fam for sharing the day with us! We had tons of fun...especially being treated to lunch and extra treats at the Dairy Keen. You really gave us the hookup!
Dad and Olfie going out for a scoota ride
Dad and Olfie going out for a scoota rideOlfie and Pop-C making breakfast together.
And I guess we don't have any good pics, but we had a fun bbq with Steve's family on Memorial Day. Thanks for the great weekend everyone!
6 comments:
Hailey, you are just the best mom ever. Your little boys are always going to remember that "Day out with Thomas" and the Buzz LIghtyear cake. It's hard to choose between the color and black and white photo. At first I thought definitely black and white, but then I started leaning towards the color photo because of the red. Anyway, the pictures of your boys on the train were just darling!
I think I like the black and white one better! There both really cute though! And of coarse ollie looks as cute as ever! I LOVE THOSE BLUE EYES!
I am so with ya on the character thing. Never in my life would I thought I would do it. THAT IS ALL WE DO.......AAAAAAAAAA........
Barbie and the Diamond Castle birthday cake coming right up!
How fun!! Madi has always wanted to go up to heber to ride Thomas the train and we have yet to make it up there. You got some great Pictures.
Hab- I have multiple comments:
1. I like the photo black & white
2. I'm glad you're doing what the boys want and going with the character theme! What does it hurt? They'll forever have great memories of that cake, which I thought was actually really cute!!
3. I love the picture of them blowing out the candles; Hudson is blowing so hard it looks like he has a drawn-on "Purple Pieman" type mustache!
Anyway, I really enjoyed all the pics; I miss the fam & all the fun parties at Midway!
Hudson and Ollie look so cute in all of the pictures!! The "Day with Thomas" looks very fun! I agree with you on the character theme cakes...how can you say no when that is what they get so excited about! And, the cake turned out pretty cute! Hudson and Ollie look like they loved it!!
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