#2 Derek's "Number 5"

Derek wanted to have his party at the zoo this year. We got to do all the fun stuff like ride the train, ride the merry-go-round, and play on the toys for a long time.


He even got to have one of his all time favorite foods for lunch...Hot dogs.

Riding the elephant

The new baby elephant

After the zoo Derek got to choose his favorite meal for dinner, which is vegetable soup (can't complain about that one).


Amazingly enough Derek is still a die-hard Thomas and Friends fan. This is the third year in a row he has wanted Thomas things (if not the whole party) for his birthday. So again, a Thomas cake, and Train tracks for gifts. Derek, you are a boy who knows what he likes...and I love it!