Kyler's Birthday Parties

With Easter falling when it did this year, we had one of Kyler's parties before his actual birthday.  The Friday the week before his birthday, we had a few of his friends' families over to celebrate.  I was really hoping that the weather would be nice so the kids could be outside, but it wasn't, so we had fun inside instead!  Everyone came over around 5:30 and we enjoyed a fun dinner of tacos, cheesy potatoes, fruit, chips and veggies.  After everyone was done eating, all the kids wanted to play for a while so we let them enjoy some time together. :)  We then opened presents and had cake and ice cream.  After cake and ice cream, the kids played some more, and then headed home!  We had a fun time with Kyler's friends!  Kyler requested a Dusty birthday party this year, so you will see several Planes/Dusty things in the pictures. :)  Here are some pictures from his "friends" party. :)

Kyler with his cake before his party

Kyler and his buddy Mason

Kiddos eating dinner

More kids eating

Having fun :)

Opening presents

Opening his soccer goal

Checking out his Legos

Listening to Matt tell about his airplane :)

Singing "Happy Birthday" (I didn't realize we didn't have 5 single candles) :)

Buddy Ayden :)

Kyler's real birthday, April 12th, fell on a Saturday this year, so we celebrated with our families on his actual birthday!  Kyler started the morning by going to coffee with Grandpa Gary, Uncle Ben, and Norah.  He then enjoyed some time at Grandpa Gary and Grandma Nadene's house so we could get the house and food ready for his party later.  Kyler came home, and took a rest in the afternoon, but I'm pretty sure he didn't fall asleep because he was so excited for his party. :)  When he woke up, it was almost party time!  Everyone started to arrive around 5:30.  When all the guests had arrived, we started the evening with dinner.  We grilled burgers and hot dogs, had cheesy potatoes, chips, relishes, and fruit.  After dinner, it was pretty nice out, so the kids went outside for a bit and played in the back yard. Soon it was time to open presents, which didn't take much convincing. :)  After presents, we had cake and ice cream and enjoyed more time playing outside and spending time together.  However, some thunderstorms rolled in, and everyone then decided they better head home as there was a possibility for hail.  It did end up hailing, but just both sets of grandparents were left, and then they decided they better get home too. :)  Here are some pictures from Kyler's family birthday.

Kyler's second Dusty cake

Henry and Geneva (Geneva's my old babysitter)

Birthday boy enjoying dinner

Cousins Jack, Andre, and Ryan

Legos!

Big box from Grandpa Craig and Grandma Deb

Opening a present

Planes suitcase

The wooden truck Henry made for him

Kyler's superhero cape that Geneva made :)

A sprinkler form Leah and David

Birthday boy and his cake! (with 5 candles) :)

We celebrated Kyler's birthday with just our family on Sunday, the day after his birthday.  Usually we do it on their actual birthday, but since Kyler had his family party then, we wanted to give him his presents from us on a separate day.  So, after the kids got up from their naps Sunday afternoon, Kyler opened his presents from us.

Waiting patiently :)

Checking out the first one

New Twins shirt!

How did he get so big!?

Another present

A new watch!

And another Lego set :)  Kyler has been asking for "small Legos" (aka not Duplos) :) and I have been so hesitant because I know how SMALL the pieces are!  But we gave in as we knew he would love and be ready for them. :)

We are so grateful for all of our family and friends who came to help celebrate Kyler's 5th birthday.  Their generosity greatly blessed him and made him feel so special for his day.  Happy 5th Birthday Kyler!!