HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KOHLER!

Kohler turned TWO Saturday, August 1st, but because Rob was

out of state training for his new job with the IRS, Kerri delayed

his birthday party until Saturday, the 8th.

It has become a family tradition to choose a

birthday cake from Bowman's. So after checking

out every cake in the book and not finding

anything Kohler liked, Kerri asked if they might

have something with Sesame Street. As soon

as Kohler heard "Elmo" the choice was made!

Kerri and Rob hosted the party at their home for the family

It's also tradition that the birthday person get to

choose what is served for dinner. Kohler loves

finger foods, fruit and veggies.

We all made ours into hoagies. Yummy!

Dinner over and time for the cake.

Kohler was not sure about have "fire" on his cake

and decided he needed Mom to help blow

out the candles!

I'll just start with the airplane and

all that yummy frosting!

Who wants to use a spoon when

you can just lean over and "woof" it down!

Hey, this is good stuff!

Love that face!

Look out!

Food Fight!

Uncle Rob/Dad really started something!

Of course, Kami couldn't resist

applying a

little cake to Brian's nose!

Cake and ice cream devoured...

It was time to open gifts.

Grandma Larson keeps the $1.00

tradition going!

Yeah, a water slide!

Hope it warms up soon!

(Temps. were only in the 70's)

Wow! All this for me!

Uncle Brian, Hailey and Grandma wrapped

their present in a blanket. When we asked

Kohler to look under the blanket he found

his gift...a toy car!

No, No! Pull the blanket off, Kohler!

Ian was quick to help Kohler

"get on" his trike.

Kohler quickly took off pushing himself

along with his feet and tipping over

frequently, so Mom stood guard to catch him.

Put you feet on the peddles and

push Kohler!

It won't be long until he gets the hang

of it and will then terrorize everyone

as he races around the house!

Gifts opened and enjoyed everyone

decided to head outside to jump on the

trampoline. This used to be our trampoline

when the children were little. I was going to get

rid of it, but Kerri asked to see if it was still

in good enough condition to use. And guess what...

...it was. So, now it has found a new home with

the Stuart's.

The kids loved playing "Duck, Duck, Goose"

and just simply being bounced around by

Brian and Kami.

We had a great time and love

being together as a family!

Just wish Uncle Myq was here to

celebrate with us!

Happy Birthday, Kohler!