Kyan's Eighth Birthday

Eight wonderful years with my first born, Kyan. I remember when I was pregnant with him and being so nervous for labor and delivery but so excited to get him here. And now he's eight. Time seems to go by faster and faster as each year passes.

Kyan all ready for his first day of Cub Scouts! I'm one of the den leaders for the Wolves so we get to go together.

 We let him open presents from grandmas and us on his actual birthday since his party wasn't for a few days afterward.

He requested pumpkin oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon for his birthday breakfast. That's my boy, no doubt!

Warm brownies with ice cream, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream; a copycat of Kyan's favorite dessert from Applebee's

 We had his party a few days later and it was almost an exact replica of Jaxon's party from 10 days earlier. Pumpkin Party: Part 2!

Lainey and Avery painting pumpkins

Kyan and his best friend, Cash, painting

Kyan's friend Austin (Cash's brother)

He face painted at his party, too! 

 Same pumpkin themed snacks as Jax's party: fizzy drink, two types of pumpkin pretzels, pumpkin spice marshmallows, and pumpkin poop (cheese balls).

Kyan got a LOT of Nerf guns for gifts, which added to his already extensive collection, led to an epic Nerf gun battle at the party!

Kyan, Davis, and Lainey 

Pumpkin cupcakes

Tess, Davis, and Austin singing 

Abby, Avery, Lainey, and Tess

Doesn't he just look thrilled?

We wound up the day with our weekly visit from Grandpa Kirk and dinner at Sakura. The boys loved it and Grandpa really liked the food. Birthday boy got a crown.

We're so proud of our oldest. He's an amazing brother to his younger brothers, he is always looking out for Tucker on the bus and at school, and he still lets me tuck him in at night with a kiss and a hug. Ky is a math whiz, a rockin' speller, and a great reader which makes my mama book-lovin heart happy! He's always up for a gaming session with his dad and brothers. He's loving Cub Scouts and has made the decision to be baptized soon! We love you, Ky!

Yes, he really sleeps buried in stuffed animals...