Dawson's 2nd Birthday

    Today, Dawson turns two years old!  My how time is flying by.  To celebrate, we had a little party for him on Sunday.  We have a lot going on right now with our big trip to Disney World coming up.  I didn't want to stress myself out even further with a huge party with lots of guests.  I still wanted to make it super special for him, but we decided to keep it to family only.  It turned out great.

    Dawson has become OBSESSED with trains.  They are his favorite things in the world.  He loves the show "Thomas the Train" and is constantly asking us to watch it.  I was going to do a cars themed party, but decided at the last minute to do a train party instead.  I found lots of cute ideas and made most of the decorations myself.  I was very pleased with the way it turned out. While Dawson was napping, we decorated the house.  When he came downstairs the look on his face was priceless.  He kept saying "Choo choo!"  It was cute.

    He had a great birthday party surrounded by those who love him most and all of his favorite people. 

The sign I made for the front door.

Playing with his train set while waiting on guests to arrive.  I bought him a special train conductor hat, but he refused to wear it for very long. 

The kids table that Ashlyn set up for the kids. 

This was one of my favorite parts of the party.  I decided to make nachos for the party.  We had a "nacho train" of toppings.  It was a hit! Everyone loves nachos and the topping train was so fun. 

Some of the decorations.

A sign I made

I found this huge plastic wall decoration at the party store.  Dawson absolutely loved it!!!

Birthday balloons

Ashlyn drew her brother a picture for his birthday.  Its Dawson, Ashlyn, Ella, and Alli.

The cake I made.  Not my more elaborate or best work, but it was simple and he loved it.

Thomas coming across the cake.

Our favorite little baby boy

Loves his train

Dawson showing Ella the trains

Sweet Ella.  I love the way she always poses. 

 

Gram bought Dawson a special Thomas shirt to wear. 

Enjoying his nachos

Time to eat

 

I love that they can have their own kid table now.

Big sis

Present time!

 

What is it?

The adorable Nikes that Gram and Papa bought him.

Uncle Steven got him his first Nuggets jersey.  Love it!!!

Trying to ride his pillow car

Thomas stuff!!!

More trains

Singing "Happy Birthday".  He loved it just like his sister does. 

So cute

Blowing out the candles

Yum!

How cute are they?

My parents got him this roller coaster.  It takes up half the living room, but he loves it and all three kids took turns riding it.  I think the adults has just as much fun watching them. 

Playing with his trains.