Where did the past three years go? I can’t believe that our beautiful baby boy is turning three today! It still seems like yesterday that we were taking him home from the hospital. The time goes by WAY too fast, especially since he starts preschool next week and I’m pregnant with his little baby brother or sister!
Keenan only a few hours old!
Keenan has changed our life for the better and I can’t imagine our life without him. He is the sparkle in our eye who is always making us smile and laugh. I cherish his cuddles, kisses, giggles, silliness and inquisitiveness. He is truly the best thing that ever happened to my husband and me. Happy Birthday, Sweet Pea!
Our little birthday boy!
Now, onto a recap of his birthday party that we had over the weekend…
Per Keenan’s request, it was a John Deere Tractor party!
All of our eating ware was John Deere.
For decorations, I made little foam tractors with his picture and put them on top of mini hay bales with some John Deere fabric.
My simple little tractors!
For favors, I found some tractor ribbon, so I took plain gift bags and tied the handles with the ribbon. I almost forgot to give these out to everyone!
Since I almost forgot to give the favors out, I almost forgot to take a picture! Sorry for the poor lighting and fuzzy quality!
The party couldn’t be complete without a tractor on his birthday cake!
Birthday cake!
Keenan wanted an ice cream cake, so my husband and I made it together. I made the cake, using a devil’s food cake recipe that I had in one of Williams and Sonoma decadent dessert books and my husband made the peanut butter ice cream. It took us three days to make, as the cake has to freeze overnight before the ice cream layer can be spread on top. Once we spread the ice cream, we put the whole cake back in the freezer to set up overnight before frosting. After I frosted it, I put the cake back in the freezer to set overnight once again before decorating it. Even though the cake was simple to make, I didn’t realize how many steps were involved! But, the end product was delicious and Keenan LOVED it! We will definitely be making it again!
The three-day process.
Aside from cake, we snacked on some amazing Greek seven layer dip with pita chips that I found from Heather’s blog, followed by ribs, corn on the cob, cheddar cheese buttermilk cornbread and a nice southwestern green salad. You would think I’d remember to take a picture of all of the yummy food we devoured, but I didn’t! I was so busy, that I completely forgot. At least I remembered to take a picture of the dip before serving it. The dip has become a new appetizer favorite in my household, even more than regular seven layer dip! It is THAT good!
So good it’s addicting!
Before all of the eating took place, there was plenty of playing, taking turns riding my old trike when I was little girl
Having fun riding the trike!
and lots of fun in the pool!
Best Buds!
Everyone had a blast and Keenan sure didn’t want it to end! He loved having his friends there to celebrate with him, and the next day, he asked if his friends would still be there to play! It was too cute!
Friends!
Another successful birthday party, though I still can’t believe our little boy is already three years old!
Our little (growing) family!
Questions:
Do you ever wish you could keep your children little forever?
Are you a DIY person when it comes to throwing parties?Ā
What is your favorite go-to party food to make?
I have lots of DYI ideas…but I’m not so great at finding the time to actually do them…cute party!
Thank you, Michelle!
Happy Birthday Keenan! I love the tractor theme – so fun, and who knew they made ribbon with tractors on it. Must remember this for future boy parties.
Party looked great, and I’m so happy to hear the dip has become a staple – I feel the same way about that recipe, and I’d LOVE to try the ice-cream cake, and by “try”, I mean eat it. Haha, I don’t think I’d have the patience to wait three days to make it before I could enjoy a slice. You and your hubby were really sweet to put so much time into the birthday boy’s special request.
And yes, I often wish I could freeze time – it’s going by way too fast!
It is hard not to devour the whole quarter of the cake that is left in our freezer! I just want to take a fork and dig into the whole thing! š
Keenan is growing up way too fast and now that he is starting preschool, I definitely wish I could freeze time!
OMG what a great party! Next time I want an invite, your food looks so amazing. I am definitely a DIY party person. I love making decorations and food especially when they are themed. Your Greek yogurt looks so delicious, Iām going to have to try that!
I love making things myself, too! I think it is more fun and more meaningful, too. You must try the Greek dip, it is SO good!
Happy happy birthday to your little guy! I love the decorations. My cousin (who just turned 3, actually!) would have positively flipped over them. He’s obsessed with John Deere tractors! I’m glad you all had a good day!
Thanks! It was a wonderful day and the best part was seeing Keenan SO happy!
Happy birthday to your little cutie! The party looks amazing – you put so much work into it and it shows!!
I’m going to have to try that Greek 7 Layer Dip – it looks delicious!!!
Funny, I want to hold my boys at the age they are now (12 & 14)!!!
The Greek dip is to die for! You have to try it! I’m already planning when I’m going to make it again! š
Gosh, I can’t even imagine when Keenan is 12 years old!
Oh my word! Keenan is a doll! What a cutie!
And this post made me so excited to plan birthday parties for my little boy in a few years!
Thank you! You will have so much fun planning birthday parties for your little guy! The best part is seeing them so excited!
Oh Happy Birthday to Keenan!! What a precious party! We had a John Deere party for Rylnn’s 2nd birthday but this year he has already requested Spiderman š
It was a blast and I loved having the tractor theme! That is too cute that your little guy already put in his request for a Spiderman party!
Looks like it was a great party! I love the theme and Keenan looks so happy!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun!
Happy Birthday Keenan!! The party looks like it was so much fun. Sophia starts preschool in a week and a half and I am so sad I don’t want her to grow up.
We had such a fun time! I just loved seeing Keenan so excited! Isn’t it sad that our little ones are growing up? I wish I could freeze time!