Weekend Party Time

We celebrated Carson's birthday pretty much all weekend. We went to a concert last night; Winter Jam. We saw Fireflight, Third Day, 10th Avenue North, NewsBoys. It was awesome and the kids had a blast. Carson was absolutely mesmerized by the lights and was jammin to some music. We all know Olivia can move to any tune and by was she ever. She even had some head banging going on. Logan was just wiggling to the music too. Mammaw, Pappaw, and Nana got to go to the concert with us.
Today we went the the Worldwide BBQ Festival at the river. The kids had fun there riding the "Carny Rides," as much as I hate those things. We chose the ones that looked the least dangerous with no height and not much speed, much to Olivia's dismay. Carson thought he was Mr. Bigshot just like his brother and sister. He smiled the whole time and didn't even act scared. He was the smallest little kid riding the rides.
We opted for a family party this year; makes things much simpler and less stressful. We left the BBQ festival salivating for some BBQ to take with us. Made a quick stop at the famous Whole Hog Cafe, picked up some MEAT to go and off we went. Made a run to the bakery for his cake, yes I did not make this one. Way too many things going on this weekend. The cake looked fine, tasted great with its whipped frosting, and the best part I didn't have to make it. Call me a cheater ;) It was way cheaper than when I bake them anyways, another plus. Carson fell in love with his cake when he saw it. Not many things are we able to interpret but you could definitely understand, "Buzzz....Wooody," in an escalating voice. BBQ ready to go, some homemade Texas baked beans, kettle corn chips, and yummy cake and ice cream. Dishes cleared and straight to the cake we go.
Carson was too cute while we sang. He tried to sing along with us and giggled the entire time with his cheesy grin the entire time. Don't have to tell this 2 year old how to blow some candles out. He knew exactly what to do. One blow and done. I will have to say this year was not near the mess as the first; he is learning.
Not many presents to open. He received his gift from Pappaw, Mammaw, Papa, and Nana back in October when they all got the kids their playhouse. Soooo ready for the weather to allow for some playing time on it. They have gotten to play on it as much as the weather has permitted, and that has not not been much. Aunt Lisa sent him some Bible books, shirts, and a stylish pair of little man jeans (way to go Aunt Lisa, I will look like a little stud). Money from Grandma that Mamma has not decided what he needs yet. And his very own tricycle from Mamma and Daddy. He couldn't stop grinning when he saw that. He loves it!! I think we did good. Hi brother and sister pushed the trike while he cruised the house.
Company gone, kids bathed, and all his quiet in the house. Fast asleep and praying for sweet dreams for my babies, especially the one so far away.