More Birthday Fun

Happy Birthday to our little man. He is such a stud. For his party we went to Gerties (pizza joint downtown) and celebrated with family that live in town. Wish everyone could have come...but we had fun nonetheless. As mentioned in my previous post...Zander refused to nap today, he was wanting to play all day. After two screaming attempts at it...I decided he was just going to live it up for his big day. I don't know if he was just too tired, or he wasn't into the frosting on the cake...but as you will see in the video below, he was just as cautious as Kya was on her first birthday.

He gobbled the spagetti Carl fed him. Kids got an appetite.

I had fun making his cake...definitely a boy cake.

Not sure if he is just thinking we are all a bunch of crazies...but this picture is priceless.

Shortly after talking with Abuela Garcia on the phone...he loves to pretend to talk on the phone.

I think boys just have a gene that knows exactly what to do with cars...he was pushing his cars around (birthday gifts) and making engine noises. Its a boy thing!

Celebrating with Daddy.

He went right for the cupcake wheels. Apparently the frosting wasn't his cup of tea.

He looks so tired here.

This was one tired little boy...he didn't even last 'till the end of the party...and the party ended at 7:30. Considering he didn't nap ALL day, I don't blame the kid. What a funny guy!

Fun video of his first birthday cake experience. My kids just don't dive right in...I've taught them cleanliness well. Ha Ha

Kya had her fun, getting to ride on a horse at the party...this was all she wanted to do.

Then Zander had a go on the horse...not sure he shares the same passion as Kya.

Big Things Happening Here

This is my baby...yup, he's 1. It's hard to believe how fast this year has gone. Got a text this morning from birthmom Tess reminding us of our great night together in the hospital, one year ago. She wanted popscicles, so we got her a red popscicle...one of my favorite pictures of her.

So this morning he slept in until 9:45, which allowed for me to have a quiet and very relaxing morning...something I haven't had in a while. Can't say he's very relaxing right now...the stink won't nap. Too much to celebrate I guess.

Breakfast was french toast, which he gobbled. Look at this mug...isn't he just too cute!

Another big thing today, Kya learned to snap...go Kya! She went in Zander's room with me this morning, wanted to get in his crib with him and then gave him a big 'ol hug and said, "Happy Birthday little buddy". She loves him so much. And of course, because Zander is my little cuddle bug, he hugged her back with a huge smile on his face.

Birthday breakfast.

His bear crawl...he's much faster this way.

Finally, some fun video of him standing on our bed. He has great balance. This kid can do anything he wants...so much talent, right?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZANDER! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH.

Zander's Latest

Just a week shy of 1 year old...and he's doin' the "two step". I love it, but he's growing up way too fast. Where did my teeny little baby go?

First Trip to the Dentist

I am completely lame about blogging. I really wanted to do a post about our New Year celebrations, but I just haven't found the time. But I did have to make time to post this great picture. Kya had her first dental appointment today and she was awesome. It was like a little field trip for her. She was very cautious...as always, but she was loving the education she was getting. I love it when she gets excited but tries to hide it with a sly little smirk. She cracks me up. Good teeth and a great little patient.

As for Zander...his latest is his new word...."Kyyyyyaaaaaaaa". He is always calling her and pointing to wherever she is. He adores her and always wants to know where she is. I love that they love each other so much.

We are truly blessed!

Zander's First Christmas 2009

I am getting worse and worse and this blogging. I didn't take very many pictures of Christmas this year...especially on Christmas morning because I was wanting to capture Zander's First Christmas on video. Unfortunately, the video doesn't want to upload, so I will have to try that later. But here is our Christmas 2009.

This was Zandrer's first meet-n-greet with Santa at our ward dinner. He was so great, just gave Santa a curious look.

Then of course Kya was so excited to meet the jolly man and let him know she has been a good girl this year...yes she has.

We also went to the mall to meet Santa and it snowed while we were there...in the mall. Both kids got a kick out of that.
He must be from Denver or something....he was loving the "snow"

And just a fun picture that I found on my camera when I was going through my pics. Daddy and Kya like to leave me surprise pictures sometimes.