Happy Birthday Carson!

It's a day late, but when you're 5, birthdays can last for a while, so I don't feel too bad. :) I have been warning Carson for months that for this birthday he was not going to get a big party with all his friends. I knew it would simply be too difficult for me to be able to pull that off this year. But I did tell him he could invite 1 friend to come for a little party. Without hesitation, he chose his friend, Ben. Ben is a special little boy in our ward. One of the things that makes Ben unique is that he doesn't use words to communicate. But Carson doesn't care. What Carson knows is that both he and Ben LOVE trains!So we invited Ben and his family (who we love) and had a super simple party. We had pizza for dinner (I didn't even have to order it- thanks Dustin!) Then, the kids watched a Thomas movie while they went crazy with all our train tracks!I did make a cake (with the help of my mom) and we decorated it with 2 new trains that Carson wanted for his birthday.Carson also got some really great and thoughtful presents from his friend and grandparents. He really did have a great time. It totally confirms my theory that kids do not need extravagant parties to have a fun and special birthday.Lastly, while talking about the fun time we had last night, Carson said this morning (with the sweetest sincerity) "Mom, I'm glad the baby wasn't born yesterday." And as much as I really want to have this kid, I whole heartedly agreed!