Would you believe that the first rain in weeks started right before my party was to start? My friends were really wet! Once they all arrived we left the party room and headed out to see the fire trucks. They had fire hats for us and everyone that wanted got to sit in at least one of the fire trucks. Eventually they even opened up an ambulance. It was all so cool. Best part was everyone having fun and I didn't have to be the center of attention. We only played one game - a water balloon toss. Everyone loved it. By the time we picked up the balloon pieces, it was cake time. I could have done without the song, but I ate two cupcakes! Next it was time for presents. My friends picked out some fun toys! I am lucky!
My fire fighter party was just the beginning -my birthday was two days later. It was a great day! We started out having breakfast at Krispy Kreme. We watched them make donuts then picked out what we wanted. I love donuts and sometimes can eat two, but not that day. I got one down but struggled to get half of another one. After the donut factory, we went back home to get ready for the zoo! We rode the carousel and the train and saw all the animals in between. Mom asked if I wanted to get my face painted, but I was not interested! We ate our picnic lunch outside of the zoo and headed home. After nap time, we headed to the John Deere store! We sat on the mowers, Gators, and small tractors. They even had a cat named Scruffy! Caroline loved petting the cat! I did too for that matter. For dinner we had hot dogs, then we went swimming!!! We went to the aquatic center in West Des Moines. Lots of fun stuff! On the way home we went to Culver's and had ice cream! The day ended with some presents - a mower for my tractor and a tablet (Leappad2). I was so excited to get the tablet I had wanted!
The fun continued! I still had my family party the next weekend! Grandma stopped by Friday night. Uncle Brad, Aunt Lisa, Benjamin and Joe came Friday night. We played and played. Lots of pure silliness! Saturday Grandma was back. Grandpa and Susan came. Nanny came. Aunt Deb, Uncle Tim, Sam and Kayla and of course Uncle Greg all came to celebrate my birthday. I liked the party but got kind of nervous with all that attention. I also wanted to unwrap the gifts first or at least eat the cupcakes! The cupcakes were awesome and I got some great gifts. I am a lucky kid!
