All Aboard! (Luke Turns Three)

Luke requested a train party for his birthday this year. He is obsessed with trains. And has been so looking forward to having a birthday party. He couldn't wait until it was his turn to blow out some candles and turn three. (Mostly because he wants to be big like his brother Collin.)

Luke loves to build train tracks, read train books, watch Thomas on T.V., find real trains while we're driving around the city, etc. It's really quite cute to see a little boy so passionate about something.

His favorite book is The Little Engine That Could. Did you know that book was written in 1930? It's a classic. And it has recently been published with new illustrations. I highly recommend it to anyone with train-loving sons.

Anyways, I spent 3-4 hours decorating a train cake for him, which was totally worth it. The first time he saw it you should have seen the look on his face. He was astonished. He just sat and stared at it and didn't want to leave it.

In the evening his cousins came over for some train games: conductor Simon says, a musical train walk, and a follow the conductor train ride through the backyard. This included the blowing of train whistles, which was everyone's favorite part.

We read The Little Engine That Could while the kids ate their cake and ice-cream, then opened presents. Afterward, the kids built train tracks and watched Thomas movies until we finally called it a night.

I feel so lucky to be Luke's mom. What a joy he is. I love him so much. It was wonderful to see him so happy on his birthday. And thanks to all the grandparents, aunts and uncles who came to celebrate with us too. You all helped make this a special day for Luke.