It's great to be EIGHT!

I still haven't successfully mastered the art of taking great pictures, great video, AND actually enjoying all of those special moments in life. Therefore, Kyle has some great video of his birthday, but not a whole lot of pictures. However, don't let the lack of pictures fool you - he had an AWESOME 8th birthday.

The birthday boy (or girl) rules the roost in our house, and that day becomes all about HIM (or her). And because Kyle's birthday fell on a Sunday this year, he got a 2-day celebration (because who can properly celebrate without activities and dinner out, which we don't typically do on a Sunday).

Therefore, Saturday was miniature golf and dinner at Texas Roadhouse. The miniature golf course was lush, green, and gorgeous - we had a blast! But let me tell you, it was HOT. The humidity out here killed us during the month of August. By the time we got to the 18th hole, we were DONE - literally and figuratively. As an extra birthday gift of sorts, we all gave him our ball to attempt a hole in one. And wouldn't you know it, out of the six balls, he won two free rounds of golf. The birthday celebration that keeps on giving...

Because we're suckers, Saturday was also birthday presents. Mario Sluggers, hockey equipment, and a pocketknife...what more could a boy want?

That left Sunday as a more relaxing birthday celebration. Meals of his choice (orange rolls, and fettucine alfredo), balloons, decorations, and birthday cake. And most importantly, snuggles with Grandpa & Grandma. This is three years running for birthday celebrations with grandparents - I think Kyle has a new tradition!

Happy 8th Birthday, Kyle! I think EIGHT is going to be a GREAT year!