The Wilkinsons: Van turns 3!!

My little Van-man turned 3 in October. We all can't get enough of Van right now. He's so fun and silly and has such a zest for life! I really don't like my kids birthdays... it just makes me so sad that they won't stop growing!

Since Van's biggest love is still trucks, he decided he wanted to have a fire truck birthday! We invited the cousins and a few friends and partied it up!! We really like to try and make the kids feel special on their birthdays. The formula at our house is small Christmas, big birthdays. :) It was so fun - thanks everyone who could join us! A good time was had by all!!

the birthday boy who woke up to a new fireman hat

When i asked him what he wanted for breakfast he said - "Meat". Here's your meat, my little carnivore.

Van, focusing during the firefighter's rescue challenge. All of the kids got a medal when they completed it. Remember - we're in the awards business now. :)

Lukey saving the kitty from the tree during the challenge.


A firey game of limbo.

Roasting marshmellows and then putting out the fire - they all got to help!

A lovely mom somewhere in the blogosphere kindly created a bunch of printables for a little boys firetruck party. Thank you. You made my job so easy!

We had a firetruck cake (yes, I made it. Ha), cupcakes, chips and salsa, hot tamales, and darling party bags with little firemen and their very own fire hats. So fun!