Birthday Fun!!

Kyler had a great 1st birthday!! We had a little party on Saturday at our house for him ~ it was great fun!! He wasn't too aggressive w/ his cake but his cousin, Evan, helped show him how to do it.

 He got a lot of AMAZING gifts! He loves having fresh toys to discover. I went through his toy box in the basement and packaged up the little baby things. Kinda sad :-(

family photo shoot

Cousin Emily took some fall pics at a nature center tonight (thanks again, em!) ~ we got some really cute ones!!

pumpkins!

Autumn has turned into my favorite season over the last couple of years!! Kyler's birthday is coming up and there is a lot of excitement in the air.. or maybe it's just me?!

Either way, we had a great weekend and look forward to many more in the coming months.

Back to Reality

Well, Kyler and I are back in Minnesota's heartland... and we heart it. (haha)

We had a great trip & can't thank our peeps enough for the amazing hospitality!!

The Serpa's new house is B-E-A-Utiful ~ Newport Beach/Orange County is a fabulous place to be and we can't wait to visit again!

THANK YOU KEITH, BONNIE, KALEN & JAMES for the super accomodations and company! So much fun!!

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Kyler and I didn't get enough beach time while in Hawaii.. but we are so grateful to have been able to travel there! He is such a fun little guy to be with. Thanks for all the help Auntie Leigh - we can't wait to see you around Christmas!

Uh-Oh!!

Looks like we might have to start using the gate when we get home!

Kona Kai

We are having a great time with Auntie Leigh & Uncle Dave in Hawaii!!

Our flight leaves tonight @ 11pm.. should be interesting ~ let's hope for some sleep!

We will be in California for two more nights w/ the Serpa's and then back home on Saturday!! What a trip it's been!!

Kyler got to ride to the beach in the Wrangler.. of course we got rained on during the ride back to the house (quite exciting!).

We got some great quality time with Serafin, Carlyn & Isaiah. He is 7 1/2 mos old and him & Kai became the best of friends!! SO CUTE!
Kyler loves the Hawaiian beaches.. He likes to try and fit in w/ da locals, yeah. "gimme some beers, bra!"

Most of all, he just really loves hangin with his Auntie!! So much love!! Really wish we were bringing her back w/ us.. it's been so nice having my best friend IN PERSON!! :-(