Happy 1st Birthday Tyler!

Our little man celebrated his 1st birthday today. Wow, it's hard to believe how fast this year flew by. Our little enthralling and mysterious infant has now accomplished sitting, crawling, walking and so much more. He is now our little toddler! Tyler is so full of personality, and such a joy to be around. Let’s just say…there is never a dull moment in our little house with both Tyler and Reno running around. Words can't begin to describe how much we love having Tyler in our lives; he has brought so much joy into our home. There isn’t a day go by that we don’t thank our Heavenly Father for our little bundle of joy. We love you Tyler and wish all the best in the years to come. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MAN!!

The day after Tyler’s official birthday, we invited all the family over to celebrate with cake and ice cream. The day started off pretty good…the food was prepared, the treat bags were full, and the thank you gifts were ready to go. At the very last minute, I ran downtown to pick up a few last minute items before our company arrived for the party. Just as I was about to return home, Russ called and said Tyler just threw up! I quickly ran back home to help Russ take care of things and hoped that this was just a fluke. It was moments before the guests arrived, so we dressed Tyler in his very best and boy did he look handsome. To make a long story short…everyone arrived and Tyler continued to throw up throughout the day. During the party, we went through three completly different outfits...he even puked on Grandma Larsen and she had to change her outfit. Bless Tyler’s heart, he tried very hard to enjoy his company and open his gifts but continued to puke (empty gift bags come in very handy). As we tended to our sick boy, everyone went ahead and had cake and ice cream without us and then headed back to their healthy homes. Poor Tyler, this is no way to celebrate a first birthday, but it will be one we will never forget!

Tyler's 1st birthday cake.

Trying to open his gifts.

Tyler with Great Grandpa & Grandma Larsen.

Left to Right: Uncle Maben, Aunt Cindy, Cousin Tenneil, Grandma Ivie, Dad, Tyler, Mom, Aunt Casey, Grandma Larsen, Cousin Kael, Aunt Danni, Cousin Tucker, Grandpa Larsen, Aunt Penni, Cousin Dalli, and Uncle Kade.

After several days of being sick and doing endless loads of laundry, I made this silly little cake for Tyler. It was time for him to enjoy his birthday cake and eat it too.

Rather than follow tradition and blow the candle out, Tyler decided to pinched the flame out with his fingers...ouch...silly boy!


Mmm...this is good stuff and well worth the wait!