Q Turns 2!

It is officially birthday season around our little playgroup, and the first to hit the big milestone was Evan's buddy Quinn.  He had a party at his house, and everyone had a fabulous time!  It all started with the kids and adults getting a chance to play with the toys out in the front yard and nibble on some delicious refreshments.

(Evan creates some artwork on the driveway.)

Then...we heard a rumble in the background.  No, it wasn't thunder, the day was beautiful and sunny.  The toddlers all turned their heads and the rumble got louder.  Suddenly, from around the corner came the attraction of the day, a real, live fire truck!!

(The fire truck parks out in front of the birthday boy's house.)

The kids all had mixed reactions.  Most were interested but were a little scared.  They hung back and watched as the fire fighters got out of the truck to show everyone around.  Other kids were scared of the big shiny red truck.  Unfortunately, this group included the birthday boy.  It was all a bit much to have a fire truck sitting in his own front yard.  There was also one other toddler reaction to the truck.  This was to run up to the truck and try to hop in the front seat and drive off before the firefighters knew what was happening.  This is what our dear toddler Evan did.  He LOVES to drive, and the fire truck was just perfect for him.  He enjoyed every bit of it, except when he had to get out.

(Evan gets some help to hop in after the truck arrives.)

(The newest fireman practices his driving skills.)

(Dad and Evan check out the buttons up close.)

(A portrait in front of the truck)

The party concluded with some great fun in the back yard on their play set and, of course, cake!  It was beautiful and delicious, and everyone loved it.

(The beautiful fire truck cake)

(The birthday boy munches on his cake.)

Evan went home with a party favor bag that included some green sunglasses because Quinn always looks cool in his shades.  Now, Evan won't take them off when he eats.  He has to wear them at the dinner table to be as cool as his buddy Quinn.

I can't wait as more of our little ones reach that big milestone this spring!