I Scream...You Scream...We All Scream "It's Garrett Birthday"!!!!

Yesterday, Garrett celebrated his 3rd Birthday with an Ice Cream theme party surrounded by family and friends. After a late lunch (or early dinner) of homemade chicken noodle soup and vegetable soup we all indulged in some "goodies". We set up an Ice Cream Sundae Bar for all to enjoy and had cake and cupcakes as well. The kiddos had a blast coloring, playing with balloons, and running around the hall like the crazies they are;)

In true Garrett fashion there were a few "surprises" as well. With each gift he opened I requested he thank the "giver". He obliged with the first few presents and then replied "No, thank you". Laughter erupted from the party-goers which in turn upset Garrett (typically, he is not a fan of people laughing at him..."Stop laughing at me, guys! It not funny!"). Poor Baby G ran into my arms and asked to go home. Luckily, we convinced him to stay.

Every year is a gamble as to what Garrett will say/do when we sing to him. His first birthday he cried...and cried...and cried. His second birthday he sat there with a scowl on his face and looked like he may cry. This year he threw himself to the floor...did a few "break dance" moves...stopped...and finally, looked at his personal cake. Mammy was holding his cake and simply followed him to floor. I am fairly certain it was one of the few times birthday cake has EVER been served on the floor. Case in point...you just never know with Garrett LOL!

Goody Bags for the kiddos...
little ice cream dishes/spoons filled with sundae toppings & a note
that read "Here's a treat for being so sweet!"

Part of the sundae bar...such a fun idea!

Handmade birthday banner

Birthday cake made by Mammy...thank you!

Garrett playing with a balloon...always a hit with the kids!

Opening gifts

Parker getting in on the action

Little Miss Ashley...daughter of my friend, Dawn

Garrett, Parker, & Kyra

Cole

Garrett's expression when he saw Eric wheeling in his new bike

Happy with his Tonka bike

Remember when I said he threw himself on
the floor? This photo is priceless!

He took one lick of frosting

Making a sundae with daddy's help

A grin from Ryder
(you have to love those little baby teeth!)

No, I do not always let my baby play with balloons
It was a special occassion and he was supervised

Remember Cole from above?
This is his twin sister, Charli.
She is a little firecracker and was trying to get
some chocolate out of Leslie (I believe).

Parker putting his mouth on yet another
party favor;)

Thank you to everyone who made Garrett's party so special...we greatly appreciate it! We were blessed to have Eric's grandmother, GG Sammy (from Pittsburgh), with us as well. Glad you could make it, Sammy!