Choo Choo!!!

What is our fascination with trains!?!?  I have to be honest, I LOVE trains!!!  I think it started with a song my Nanny G use to sing to me when I was little about a little red caboose!!!  I am 29 years old and have ridden countless trains, but I still get super excited if I get to hop on one!!! 

Well, a little over a week ago, I had the opportunity to photograph the 3rd birthday party for one of my favorite little boys, and not only did I get to hang out with some super fun kids . . . not only did I get to take pictures of a party planned AND designed by the most amazing party planner I have ever met . . . I got to ride on a TRAIN!!!!!  Seriously, I am still giddy just thinking about it!!!

First . . . meet Noah:

Noah is now 3 years old and is THE most friendly child you will ever meet!!!  Plus, he has a memory like no other . . . the first time I met him, he ran up and greeted me by name and informed me I was going to be taking his picture!!  This was the same greeting I received upon arriving at his party!!!  He makes me feel like I am his best friend (or at least one of his favorite aunts) . . . such a sweet little boy!!! 

His party was designed by Daphne of Moo Moo's & Tutus!!!  It was AMAZING!!!!  Just look at all the details of this train-themed party!!!  And if that name sounds familiar, Daphne also designed my fabulous purple logo and my blog!!! 

 

Okay, okay . . . so the sparkly chandelier has nothing to do with a train, but I LOVE it =) 

Noah started his party off by leading everyone in prayer . . .

Followed by making a grand announcement that it was his BIRTHDAY!!!!  Let the party . . . and the TRAIN RIDES begin!!!!!

Time for BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES!!!!!!!!!!!

Noah showed me his boarding pass for the train!!!!  I LOVE it!!!!

Noah riding the train with his grandmother and great-grandmother!!!!!  This is why I love what I do . . . I get to be there to capture moments like this!!! 

Time for opening presents!!!!  And yes, I realize I'm a bit sentimental, but I LOVE getting to record Noah's mom and dad helping him with the gifts!!!  Sooo much fun!!!!

And never pass up an opportunity to hug a cute girl . . . or two!!!  ;-)  Hahaha!!!  Too cute!!!

Thank you Sam, Daphne, & Noah for letting me share in such a FABULOUS day!!!!