Flashback Tuesday, Part II: "I'm Tree!" Birthday for P

Here come the trucks... and the candy! A parade just for MY birthday!

"I'm the birthday boy! I'm tree!" So announced P on his birthday (and for a few days after). P's birthday weekend was a grand-slam-trifecta for him, due to the convergence of his big day on Friday, the Water Tower Festival parade on Saturday, and a first visit to the movies to see Cars 2 during its premiere Sunday. Or maybe it was the fire truck balloon, the fire chief, hat, playing Candy Land, jumping on big inflatables, going to the park, and eating candy, cookies, and cake that really made his weekend. Life is sweet at three; whether P was regaled with simple pleasures or fancy really didn't matter because so many things bring him joy. What a joy for us, then, to witness and share!

Grandpa and Grandma E really had fun with the boys during P's June birthday weekend. I've stolen some pics from my mom's blog (see more of hers here); the rest--sad excuses for pictures, because Papa was at the LWML national convention in Peoria, and thus missed out on all the birthday fun AND manning the camera--are mine.

Post birthday mess. I love it. True happiness exhibits itself in the wild impropriety of strewn paper, ribbons, and balloons.

S: "So, um.... when can I play with that?"

About to tackle Candy Land! Grandpa is EXCITED. Not sure about S.

P: "But can't Finn McMissile get to King Candy's Castle, too? And aren't you done yet with that camera, Mama?"

YUM! Birthday cupcake! Notice the cars parked just so.

They're COMING! P was so excited about the parade he shrieked from the curb. People around us couldn't hide their smiles.

Will I get a parade like this when I'm "tree"?

 

Fire trucks--always a highlight.

Taking a little walking break.

This float featured a replica of the Water Tower of said Festival. No matter how mundane the object, a water tower on a parade float is not something you see often.

Coming back from another trip to the park!

What a sweet, special boy.