Mavrick turns 2!

This past Thursday Mavrick turned two! I still can't believe Ryan and I have a two year old. We are so grateful to have him and everyday is a fun new adventure. =) Here is a little recap of our day and the festivities.

We started the morning off with snuggles and a happy boy. He is like his Daddy in the mornings sometimes, kinda cranky (I didn't know that was genetic). So I was glad he woke up in a good mood since its hit and miss everyday. I bought his favorite breakfast food for him the night before: "OOOPs! All Berries Captain Crunch" He doesn't get sugary cereal in the morning very often but it was a special occasion and he was so excited!

 The rest of the day was kinda crazy. We read lots of books in the morning, cleaned the house, watched some cartoons, ran a TON of errands with Aunt Kami (thank heavens she was there), nap time, and setting up for his party. His party was a success and I think I did a really good job about not stressing out over EVERY detail that didn't happen. I have a tendancy to go overboard and do too much. Ryan says I am getting better at it so by the time my kids get married I will be so chill. Haha. Anyway...below are what his invitations looks like. I hand delivered them in case you were wondering about the actual Goldfish Crackers I put on there. I did an all blue party last year and still had a ton of things left over so I just through some orange in there. Mavrick LOVES fish! Really he loves anything boy but I had more stuff for a fish party and a dinosaur party. Haha. =)

 Menu:

Sub-Sandwiches

Watermelon

Goldfish Bar

Veggies & Dip

Chips

Blue Jello

I tried to do everything Mavrick liked, which is not much, and still keep it adult friendly. Last year we did WAY too much and made homemade ice cream, grilled kabobs,  and it was just TOO much work! I am glad we simplified it this year. It was also so nice to just have the kids swim in the little pool and play in the sprinklers while the adults chatted it up and did nothing. Below are some pictures of the party and the fun time Mavrick had. He really does love playing with other kids and people. He is a social butterfly like his Mommy so I am glad we invited other kids this year.

 

 

 

 So I had to put this picture up cause its so funny! Haha. He got into trouble for hitting Miss Annabelle on the head with his dinosaur. Sorry Annabelle...we are still working on that. =) She took it like a champ though.

Friends and family just chilling out and having fun.

 Grandpa showing Mavrick how to splash like a pro.

 Man! Does that boy look like his Daddy or what!? Same facial expression and everything!

 

Cake Time! Ryan made the shape and design of the cake the night before and my Mom decorated it for the party. They did such a good job! 

  Singing Happy Birthday & Blowing out candles!

 It was so funny...after we were done Mav points to his candles and says..."Hot. Hot."

 

Blowing out his candles and he did it all by himself! He is such a big boy!

 

Do kids do this on their second birthday or just first?

 Miss Emma who is older and more experienced, came out of no where and showed him how it was done! Haha. She is so cute. =)

 

Then Mavrick really dug into it!

 

Opening Presents Time!

Thanks everyone for bringing his gifts. He loved every one of them. =)

 

Eating cake with his dinosaur? Ok.

 Getting some quality time in with his new toys.

Mavrick loved his party and at the end of the day we had a happy tired worn out little boy and Mommy to go with it. =) We love you buddy.

Love,

Ryan & Kayla (Mom & Dad)

Backtracking: Ryan's 25th Birthday!

So I have fell away from blog land again but I am back in the motion of things. But that means catch up time. So On July 25th Ryan turned 25. He DID NOT want a party. He doesn't like the attention he says so in stead I decided to invite everyone out to eat and to a movie. He actually was kinda excited.  We ended up going to Pappadeaux's Seafood Restaurant which was pretty expensive so we only go for birthdays. Haha. It was so nice to hang out with out our kids. Our friends Chris and Jenny ended up coming down for the weekend and so we got some babies sitters to babysit everyone at our house. It was 3 kids under the age of 15 months. So we definitely needed two. We also got to see my brother and niece this weekend. I miss them but her more than him. She is so cute. I am so mad at myself for not taking pictures! UGH! I can't believe I didn't. But we had a pretty good turnout. 

We ate and then headed off to see Captain America! It was seriously one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. So clean and funny..the ending is not my favorite but that is because I am a hopeless romantic.

I ended up doing some party favors which I didn't take pictures of either! I got everyone some boxed candy and a bottle of water for the movie theatre. It turned out kinda cute. Ryan even said they looked good. But I created these on picnik and printed and cut them out and wrapped them around and boxes of candy and water bottles. Super fast and easy and everyone thought they were really fun.

Then on Monday we had our own little family birthday party with Ryan. 

Mavrick was being so happy. I think cause he knew he might get cake after dinner. Haha.

I just love my boys. Seriously! =)

All of Ryan's favorites. Okra, Roasted Potatoes, Steak, Fresh Pineapple, Crackers w/ Smoked Mozzarella Cheese, and for the cake Tres Leches. A tradition ever since we have been married.

(please excuse the atrocious table that needs serious refinishing)

All in all I think he had a pretty good birthday. Ryan is such a good Dad and so patient with me MOST of the time. =) Looking forward to many more birthdays with him. 

Mavrick @ 12+ Months

SO I know I am a little late with this post but better late than never. I got this idea from my sister-in-law. Every month she posts a little update about her little boy so i decided that is what I am going to do. Then I will just copy it into my journal. Haha. So Mavrick is 1 years old now. I still can't believe I have a toddler. Its so weird to say but he is such a fun little boy. He seriously has more personality than any baby I have ever met at his age. A few things he is doing right now...