Sebastian's 2nd Birthday....All Aboard!

Sebastian's 2nd birthday was a train themed party. He has been enjoying his train table for quite a while and he always gets excited when we are out and about in Augusta and come upon a train, so....deciding to have a train party was simple.


The decorating for his party started the night before, with his train cake. Thank goodness for my mother's help. I don't think I could have done it without her...Stella was not even a month old and here I was having a birthday party for Sebastian!


The pieces of the train with their crumb coats.


And the finished product!!


The table


The goody bags





The sign welcoming everyone to Sebastian's party


Helena feeding Bella grapes



Sebastian enjoying unlimited amounts of juice


The kids eating, William Westmoreland, Sebastian, Bailey Ledbetter, Helena, and Isabel Brown


The kids waiting {somewhat patiently} for cake!


Enjoying cake



Pinata time




Sebastian's turn




Izzy's turn...Sebastian looks less than thrilled =)


the loot!


I don't remember Sebastian carrying that ball around all day...that's why I'm so thankful for pictures!!!


Cristina Trevino and handsome Sebastian


Present time!!


a new Bible book



a bubble blower


a M&Ms umbrella


checking out his new music and art easel




stacking blocks amidst the chaos




Izzy and Ethan...Helena and Sebastian's sweet friends


Bailey Ledbetter and Izzy




our sweet train-loving boy








Happy Birthday, sweet Sebastian. You are so much fun and such a joy! Your new love for trains, airplanes, and cars has been fun to observe. You're able to identify cars that look like cars that belong to people you love (e.g. "Mom, there's Jill's car!!!"). You love to play with Helena, but can play by yourself for hours, also. Although you don't love to try new foods, you sure can put away waffles, bagels, and oatmeal. You are thoughtful...at night-night time you often will bring Helena her blankie before you go and get your own. If there is ever a time that we can't find you, you are likely sitting on your bed with your blankie sucking your thumb. You have adjusted well and quickly to being the middle child...you often will find baby Stella and give her a sweet kiss and then go right back to playing. The first color that you've been able to name is pink, which you owe to your big sister's love of pink, but blue, green, and yellow were not far behind! You love to dance, specifically shake your bootie, preferably without any clothes on. After your bath, you love to put your hoodie towel on and run into our bedroom with a loud "ROARRRRR". Sebastian Edward, your Mommy and Daddy love you more than we can ever explain. Happy, happy 2nd birthday little man!

Helena's Miss Spider's Sunny Patch 3rd Birthday Party

A card for the birthday girl

Bounce, the pinata, was too cute to hit


Helena was soooo excited! She happily greeted her guests! (wearing an adorable handmade creation by my fabulous friend Christine Hair) Also, a special BIG thank you to our parents, Lance and Sandy Collins a.k.a. Opa and Oma, for sharing their fabulous home and beautiful backyard for this special party. It was the "best birthday party ever" (quote by Helena Tomaszewski)!!!

Annie Gatward and Michelle Bergman arrive in style


blonds DO have more fun!


Sebastian got a little wet!


so handsome!

can I get in the pool yet, Mom?

now that we've had a family picture, the fun can start! Cindy, Helena, Michael, & Sebastian (new baby Tomaszewski not pictured)

Sebastian, always looking serious, is really having fun.


awesome... (Bailey Ledbetter)

shots.. (Helena Tomaszewski)

of kids... (Audrey Collins)


jumping/splashing in! (William Westmoreland)

Sebastian's favorite thing to do at the pool...throw things IN the pool



Helena sliding

Bella Ledbetter (10 months old) enjoying the pool with Momma's help


more pool time for Bella

Michelle and Annie in the splash zone

eating time!


yummm...watermelon (Oma always has watermelon!)

time for cake...anyone for a Miss Spider cupcake?


for the birthday girl...3 years old!


blowing 'em out and making a wish!


spiderific!


so GOOD!








everyone enjoyed cupcakes...even Callie Grasty


my mom, MaryAnn Roberts, with Palmer and Mitchell Westmoreland in the background


let's break that pinata!!


Sebastian's turn


Audrey was next


then William


Addy gave it her all...Helena giggled and laughed!





Bailey was the GIRL...she tore that thing up!





Helena with the lovely Cristina Trevino, our photographer for the party (THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!)


getting the loot...bouncy balls, rings, silly bands, rubber duckies, maracas, and dum dums


opening up presents...yay! Bible read along/sing along books from the Trevinos


My Little Pony storybook collection from the Ledbetters


all the girls helped Helena =)



Mommy and Sebastian



a swimming (it REALLY swims!) dolly from Frank and Jill Daly


opening the much awaited present from Mommy and Daddy (with her little pony from her "parents"--grandparents, John and Diane Tomaszewski--in hand)


a PINK CAMERA!!!


enjoying the bubble blower from Frank and Jill


Sebastian was enthralled!


more pool fun...Annie tried (and eventually did?) conquer the swan


sisters, sisters...thanks for all your help with the details Christy Black!


Uncle Mikey throwing Audrey HIGH!!!

Daddy flipping Helena



Addy...the little fishy sliding down on her tummy

Sebastian sliding in all on his own! (also...new baby Tomaszewski is starting to pooch out a little)

what's a pool party without someone getting thrown in the pool? Michael, Opa (Lance Colins) and Breamon Ledbetter....watch out Breamon!



somehow they got Breamon in, Michael too. Opa stayed dry!


To our sweet, sweet Helena...you have become the light of our lives in only 3 short years. You are energetic and full of fun and everyone is drawn to your enthusiasm! You say the funniest things and recognize when people are hurting and try to use humor to make them feel better. You love Sebastian and are concerned when he's not near you. You pick up on things so quickly and surprise us daily with the things you remember and have learned. Your swimming skills have really increased this summer (you can swim from the deep end to the shallow end, jump off the slide, and jump off of the diving board--all without floaties) and we are so proud of or little fishy. Your fondness for "tutus" and picking out special shoes is endearing and I hope I never forget. We love how you break into song ("What's going to work? TEAMWORK!) at appropriate times and your are such a big helper to us. Your enjoyment doing everyday tasks, like making meals or cleaning, is just as great as doing extraordinary things, like going on Fanacations, going to the park, or jumping on the trampoline at Daddy's office. Helena Claire Elise Tomaszewski...we love you more than you'll ever know! Happy 3rd birthday, sweet pea!