Tyler the birthday man

We had a blast celebrating Tyler's birthday by starting the day with donuts and a hot air balloon ride, then birthday naps, macaroni and cheese, and his other favorite activities -- the bubble machine, a bath with lots of toys, etc. We sang happy birthday to Tyler several times throughout the day (per Alexa's request) and Tyler would clap and smile for us every time :).

Tyler waking up daddy to start the birthday festivities. What a sweet cuddle bug.

Hot air balloon ride! It was loud and Alexa wasn't a huge fan.

Happy birthday boy.

Birthday photo shoot:

Tyler's family birthday party on the 2nd was on Super Bowl Sunday, so we had a joint party to celebrate football and Mr. Bambino here. Todd, Melissa, Casey, and Jess came to celebrate with us.

Reading our Happy Birthday book (a tradition) from Marmie and Grandpa:

Kyle and I also listened to the 911 recording before we went to bed, which I think we'll make another tradition. What a sweet, crazy experience to relive. Our adorable, happy boy has brought us so much joy over the last year! He loves being tickled, wrestling with Alexa, sucking his thumb and holding his blankie, jumping onto the bean bag chairs (or being thrown usually), and playing outside. He's almost always happy and we love his toothy, slobbery smile so much!! He has started racing up to me when I get home from work every day and I just can't get enough of his excitement to see me and his sweet hugs. We love you, Tyler! Happy Birthday!

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