Train Birthday Party

Nicholas's 3rd birthday party was held at Orange Empire Railway Museum. We rented out their party caboose to have his party. We decided to have it themed around the new cartoon series called Chuggington.

Because the series was so new at the time, there were no decorations or party items available yet. So, I had to hand make everything to get this party together. It was a lot of fun to do, but also a lot of work! Thank goodness for my best friend Melissa helping me bake over 120 cupcakes and helping me to construct the cupcake train!

The party included passes for everyone to ride the trolley cars and the diesel locomotive they had running on their main line that day. We got the majority of our group on the same ride. On our way off the train, the engineer (Ken) running the locomotive asked Nicholas if he would like to come up. SURE!! Nicholas went up in the cab of the locomotive and he was shown all the controls and even got to blow the whistle. He was one HAPPY kid!! I don't think his face could fit a bigger smile then he had all day. The museum went out of their way to ensure that my 3 year old had a great day.

One of the best things we got out of his party is we purchased our memberships to the museum. It allows us to go the museum as much as we want. :)