Chase's Birthday Party

 Chase doesn't officially turn three until Saturday (which he reminded me about 4 times today the he is still two) but we had his birthday party a little early this year. He was so excited to have a birthday party- he talked about it all day! Ben took him to a movie, Frozen, in the afternoon and he absolutely loved it. He has reminded Ben daily about how much he loved their date to see Planes 6 weeks ago, so Ben thought it would be a fun birthday trip to enjoy a movie together.
While they were gone I set up his party. He has been telling me since October the he wanted a tractor party so that's what we did! Heidi helped me make the sign and we strung up green and yellow streamers everywhere and yellow and green balloons. Chase was super excited about the decorations (and tractor plates we had for cake) and was especially impressed by the balloons. I wanted him to feel well celebrated- but honestly- I could have done a lot less work and he would have been equally as happy.

 I stressed about this cake a lot, but all in all I think it turned out cute. It was a chocolate cake- of course- for my birthday boy who loves chocolate cake more than anything in the world. He was so excited when he saw his cake that he wanted to cut into it right then.

 Chase was SO wound up after the movie with dad and then seeing all the decorations and cake for his party- you can see it on his face in these next few shots- jumping off a chair and all around craziness! He really couldn't even sit still long enough to eat dinner- pizza, at his request.

 Our party guests were mainly just family- Will and Kate, my parents and Nate and Heidi. We were so grateful to have Chase's favorite people and biggest fans there!

 Chase was mostly really excited to open his presents! He got some darling toys- some new cars, Book of Mormon action figures, some cute racecar balls, socks (which he desperately needed- he's still wearing his 18-24 month size socks), a new sweater and a firetruck. Then his buddies Will and Matt Newbold came over with their mom and brought him a little combine that fits on the back of a semi. He was in heaven!

 He was really excited to blow out his candles- and got all three out in just two breaths (a big improvement for him from last year). Almost as soon as his candles were out he just wanted to go back to playing with his new toys!

 Chase loves these little buddies. They are darling together. When I asked him if he wanted Will and Matt to come to his party he said "Yes! And Jodi? Jodi come too mom?" Jodi is their mom, and apparently and suddenly, Chase is quite attached to her. She babysat him a few weeks ago for me and apparently made a great impression on him.

So there you have it- Chase's much anticipated tractor party! He was so excited and was bouncing off the walls all night, so I guess that is the sign of success for an almost three year old!