July 24, 2011

The BIG ONE!

So our little guy has turned the BIG ONE! All I can say is it has been one emotional, exhausting and rewarding year.



Henry... We love you so much. You are curious, adventurous, lovable, snugly, goofy, smart, and so so funny. Each day we are amazed at the new things you do and the new ways you show us what a personality you have. At your first year you have found your foot step, still a bit wobbly, but definietly love to move! Even though you still love blueberries, you are always willing to try new dishes. You love your cat Boots and the two of you have surprisingly formed a bonded relationtionship, even though you can sometimes be a bit rough. Your favorite sound to make is that of a "truck". Overall you are so full of energy, such a boy, we go to bed each night surprised that we were able to keep up with you.



Thank you for being you Henry. You have filled our house with love and laughter.



Here are some pictures of your pirate birthday party. SO MUCH FUN!




Arrrr Matey! All ready for the kiddos!





Everything one needs to be the perfect pirate!

1. Pirate hat

2. Eye patch

3. Treasure!

4. Tattoos

5. Mustache

6. Party favors





Some of the many many many cupcakes. Thank you Laura and Steph for all the help with these!





Got to have orange smilies.





Watermelon ship. I have to say I didn't know I had this in me to get this creative!





My boys ;). I am one lucky girl.





GenNOW crew representing.






We heart Henry!





Having fun with the Grandparents.





My beautiful friend Krista with our three boys. The third is in Krista's belly!





Howdy Partner!





Nick liked the cake better than Henry!





Typical Henry... Likes the paper more than the present.





Can't wait to meet you little baby.







Ahoy!


















Such a wonderful day. Thank you to everyone that came and shared it with us!

July 16, 2011

Cali... The End

Final day in Laguna. This is at the end of all the wedding shenanigans.


All the brahs saying a final goodbye, brah.

We spent the last day soaking up the sun on the beach.

My extremely handsome fiance.

Such a beautiful day. Surprisingly, it was warmer in Minnesota than in Laguna, but we lucked out with some great sun at the end.

Lovely dinner just the two of us. By this time we were so spent we hardly made it through the meal.

The next day we decided to drive up the California coast through Huntington Beach on our way to the airport.

Watching the surfers.


HB. Bay-Be.

This little guy decided to get friendly.



Perfect Ending.


I know I said I would write 4 posts about our trip to Cali, but I am taking that back and going to finish it up with this 3rd post. This is because I have a lot of exciting things to share: our new house, 4th of July cabin weekend getaway, and of best of all... Henry turning ONE!!!