Birthday #1

Kyle had a lot of fun with his extended first birthday, his mom's preferred style of celebration. He went out for Gingerbread pancakes in the morning and visited the park. Grandma & Grandpa Hampel were around to open some presents. We wrapped up with a birthday trip to the zoo a few days later. Can't believe he's a year, although he's starting to act like he's two!

Finally, the carousel!

Cupcake #2!

All Boy with his digging toy.

Cherub

Zoot Suit!

Sea Island, GA

Scott was invited to attend his company's Chairman's Club retreat at luxurious Sea Island, GA last week. Grandma Elaine joined us so she could watch Kyle while mom & dad enjoyed the swanky digs. I think Kyle ended up having the most fun as he got to practice his walking, play in numerous fountains and hit the beach. Tons of fun stuff for little boys!


Mom & Kyle on a stroll.

Is he talking to Snow White?

Kyle's First Surf

Daddy's Smile

Lovin' the beach!

We let Kyle go for an impulse swim and he quite enjoyed it. The fountain was the highlight, although he didn't figure out how to avoid getting wet by it until the next day!

We were stuck in the Savannah airport for about four hours. Kyle was a trooper except for the last 20 min. of the flight to Chicago, which just happened to coincide with bedtime. He was very creative in keeping himself, and mom, entertained. This is definitely one of our favorite Kyle videos to date.

Arizona Visit

Kyle recovering from a chilly swim.

Chillin' pool side.

Uncle Mark feeds the beast!

SPF 5000 for our fair man.

Oh, to be young again.

Ready to roll!

Zoo Day

Giraffe's for Mom

Andy & Kyle acting like Orangutans

Jess & Andy muggin' with the pachaderms.

Gratuitous 10 Month Shots

Happy Baby

I'm a very good eater!

Uncles' Visit

Big Boys in PJs.

Who left the pacifier in?

Uncles Matt & Mark breezed in for a quick weekend of snowboarding and spoiling their nephew.

Dylan's Visit

We recently had a visit from my high school friend Kellie and her 14 month-old son, Dylan. It was a great way to spend a week of 70+ degree days!

Ready to end the day at the zoo.

Dylan carries a big stick.

Kyle & Dylan swinging on one of our 70 degree days.

Little Devil Kyle

We have kids? What happened to high school?

BFFs


Dylan offers Kyle some tips on walking.

Dylan was the most generous friend a 10 month-old could ask for!