D's Thomas the Train 3rd Birthday

Over the holidays, I didn't bothered so much on D 3rd birthday party preparations because I wanted a simple out of town celebration. Initial plan will be an out of town trip with side trip to a zoo or beach. But things changed when Jan 15-19 was declared a holiday because of Pope's visit. We got scared  of  traffics and other road closures so we just decided to have a small party with Inang in Pampanga.  

I want the party to be D's choice, I want to have everything he wants, unlike the previous parties that is usually our choice. And because he just discovered trains, thomas and chunggington, therefore train party it is. After consulting Mr. Google of course, I went on Thomas the Train party because he is the character that has more downloadable and printable party accessories.  

Of course, D's big day kick-off was singing of a birthday song and blowing of candles the time he opened his eyes. 

And what is the most appropriate gift for a thomas the train party? Thomas of course. 

Only the wrappers. Haha hindi ko na siya mahawakan after. I bought the Thomas speeding boost and Toby lightning vest at Toys R us. And have them wrapped na din. D's "Wows!" are music to our ears. He's so happy with his gifts, so even nabutas bulsa namin, happy na din. 

This is the table spread, excluding the spaghetti, bico, adobo and pancit we prepared for adults. 

Thank Mr. Google for the printables. I just printed these trains and the cake labels. 

I also made marshmallows dipped with dark chocolates and sprinkles, 

and lined the base with thomas printables. 

Also had cupcakes with printed DIY toppers. 

The cupcakes are a readymade ones from the grocery. #mamahacks

And the star of the table, graham balls. Even adults liked it. 

I also bought Chunggington party hats at Toys r Us. 

And some balloons from National Bookstore but didn't made it to the pictures haha.   

D happily blowing his cake from Red Ribbon. 

The birthday boy that didn't want to look at the picture. 

I also printed some food and table tags. But I forgot about them during the party.  

Post party syndrome. D asks for more party! haha

The rest of the day was spent playing, running and a lot of adult chitchats. This party was the simplest and so far the cheapest, but the happiest for D. Yes, a simple planning, researching and budgeting is all you need. 

G,