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5. That is how old Tyler turned last month. (I know I am behind and slow at getting these posts in!) He took cookies to school to share and came home with a crown, sticker, and pencil. He was so excited and happy. That afternoon we had our first friend party. All of his primary class came and we played some games. Tyler wanted a sports party so we played pin the basketball
on the hoop, hit the basketball pinata, and a sports obsticle course. They had so much fun and all loved it. Then we had pizza, ice cream and a basketball cake.
Of course came the presents which Tyler loved! It was crazy with seven 5 years unwrapping the presents. The Legos were last and they got all over the floor. No one wanted to go home after that. Legos sure do entertain kids for hours. Tyler also got a big boy bike that he loves and rides everyday. He is growing up so fast and loving Kindergarten. We love you Ty!
Happy Birthday :)

Fun in the Sun

The last weekend before school started we decided to take off and head to the beach. The boys had never been before so we thought it was about time. We went to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It was not sunny at all and was actually freezing cold. We were not prepared so we had to buy some warm clothes.
Tyler is my fish in the water so he loved it. Carter not so much. It was too cold for him. I sat on the beach and nursed most of the time all bundled up.(So much fun!) Matt had fun with the boys in the water and playing in the sand. We got tickets for the rides on the boardwalk. They sure did enjoy themselves. It was so fun to watch their faces and hear them giggling on the rides. We were there all day and wore them out. It was our little family vacation that we celebrated our anniversary and Tyler's birthday all in one. One last big fling before school started.
Next time we will have to go when it is a little bit warmer. It was still fun though and we all had a blast!

Dragon ride (it is like the Dumbo one at Disneyland)

Hayden's Day

About a month ago we blessed Hayden. Both grandparents came to celebrate with us. It was a special day for our family. Hayden is our smallest baby and had a hard time gaining weight. Mommy is glad that we don't have to go get weight checks weekly anymore. He is now almost 10 lbs. and going on 3 months. We love you Hayden!

Mergenthaler Family

Carr Family