For whatever reason Sidon was really into "Firefighting Owls" this past Fall. First it was the Halloween costume and then his birthday in November. Not totally sure how Maryann made this thing, but I think it had something to do with baking the cake batter in glass bowls and shoving a piece of rebar through it to hold it together, or something along those lines. She's definitely come a long way since that frightening Gorilla cake in 2009 (click if you dare).
Sidon scored some really terrific presents for his 3rd birthday. Some of you may recognize these circa 1980 retro Hotwheels Service Stations. Definitely one of my favorite toys growing up. Found one in good shape on eBay -sadly it needed a good 2 weeks of cleaning and airing out to get the cigarette smoke out of it.
Grandmommy and Grandpa Hulbert gave him one of the coolest little people toy rocket ships I've ever seen. He often takes this thing to bed with him during nap time instead of a traditional teddy bear.
Grandma and Grandpa Taylor imported an amazing motorized Jeep track from China. It came with realistic crocodiles, a wobbly suspension bridge and a snake that jumps out of a log... just like when Daddy goes driving in his Jeep.
Here he is sporting his hand knitted owl hat from Halloween.
Time to put out the fire
Mmmmmm... chocolate owl cake
3 comments:
Man I loved that Hot Wheels toy! The bottom part looks so much less frustrating then the one we had. Just wait till they are a little older and get them the micro wheels!
Also amazing cake but I do love the gorillas with torches :)
Maryann, you totally amaze me!
Awesome cake! That Hot Wheels toy looks to be in much better shape than the one here... Maybe something to do with the useage. Miss you guys so much, can't wait to be together in Montana. Thanks so much for putting this on the web so we can keep up! Love ya...
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