Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Happy 1st Birthday Grant!!

On January 7th Grant Steven turned one year old!  I can't believe it has been a year already.  Grant has grown up so fast and is becoming the cutest little boy.  His personality is really starting to show and Mark and I are loving every minute of it!  
We had Grant's birthday party on the 7th and celebrated with family and friends.
Yummy cake!!
Grant's smash cake that he devoured!
The pretty decorations that Mommy stayed up until midnight putting up and making.


Happy boy while everyone sang, "Happy Birthday"!

Madison had to get in on the action!  She knew Grant's party was coming up and asked if she could blow out his candle since she knew he couldn't do it himself.  So, I promised her she could.  Lighting a candle probably wasn't the smartest thing to do in front of a one year old that likes to grab everything in front of him!!
Loving the cake!

Proud Mama and Dada.
One happy family!
Grandma Vickie snuggling with Grant.  Grandpa Steve couldn't make it to the party due to shingles.  We sure did miss him!  
Grandma and Grandpa Kuhl.
Grandma and Grandpa Lindley.
Great Grandma and Grandpa Kuhl joined Grant for his birthday as well.  We are so glad they came to celebrate!
Uncle Josh, the prankster!! Aka, Grant's Godfather!
Told you Grant devoured his cake!!  He must have loved it!
Present time......

Total chaos!!


The cutest cowboy I've ever seen!!
Madison now has a prince to dress up with.
I think Daddy is enjoying this present as much as Grant.
Thank you to everyone who helped make Grant's first birthday so special!  He is one lucky little boy, and so are we!!  We love you so much bubba.  You have made our family feel complete.  Your Dad and I can't wait to celebrate more birthdays and the many milestones to come!!   

Love,
Dad, Mom, and Madison

Friday, January 27, 2012

Christmas lights at the zoo......

We headed to the St. Louis Zoo the very last night they were showing Christmas lights.  It was a great night out with the kids.  Madison loved it, but Grant really didn't seem to interested!

The only animal out we could see was the penguins.  They were pretty cute, but Madison thought they were pretty stinky.  And I would have to say, I agreed with her!  Our coats stunk until the next day,  but all well worth it.  
One penguin kept swimming by and waving its fin in the water.  It finally got close enough to splash Madison and I in the face!
Grant-o and Daddy enjoying the penguins and lovely smell!
The last thing we did was ride the carousel.  Madison picked the penguin of course.  We have rode the carousel every time we have been to the zoo.  I think it is going to be a tradition!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Christmas 2011

Christmas 2011 photos.....
Ritz side was our first stop!




Second stop of the night, Lindley side....

Grandpa and Grandma Keller's home the next day....









Christmas morning at G & G Lindley's.  Santa found their home as well!

Christmas night at Grandpa and Grandma Kuhl's home.



The Christmas fun was finally over!!!