Ty's 1st Birthday

Last weekend we headed up to Grand Forks for Ty's 1st birthday.  The girls had an extra long break for Thanksgiving, so it was a perfect time to make the trek up there. 

 

 Big boy practicing his walking

 Poor guy wasn't feeling great - Katie thinks he's teething, along with probably a touch of the crud that's going around.

 The girls had a ball - spent a lot of time coloring and playing, and just being happy to see each other! 

 Playing nicely...

 ...until Ty decided he wanted in on the fun.

 Grandpa had to do some refereeing

 Calvin and I stayed at a hotel while we were there, as they just have one spare room, and Kailee and Jocelyn slept in the family room.  It was great to have some time to ourselves, and the kids came over and enjoyed the pool on Saturday.  Saturday night we had a babysitter for the kids, and the 6 of us went out to dinner and then to a hockey game.  It was nice to have some adult time to visit! 

 Helping make the cupcakes

 He wouldn't do this on command, but I think he knows he's one...

 Sadly, the party ended up being just us.  Saturday night Brian got sick, and didn't come out of bed all day.  Katie's mom was sick in bed with a fever too, and Calvin started not feeling well Sunday afternoon.  Since the other guests had kids, they all decided they would rather not get sick.  So, luckily Ty had no idea, or he would have been one sad dude!  Brian did come out to see him eat his cupcake, then went right back to bed.  The girls were very excited for the party (Ella mostly for the cupcakes) and didn't mind at all that it was just us.

 

 After waiting all day, she was finally able to eat a cupcake!

 The girls were more than willing to help Ty open his presents.  He wasn't really into it, so he was happy to have them help.

 Sad little sick guy

 They also had fun sharing his toys.  Aren't big sisters and cousins the best?!

Then on Monday we had to head home.  In the snow.  On the icky slippery roads.  It literally snowed the entire way home.  It was an awful 9 hours.  Thankfully the girls did wonderful and Calvin was feeling better so he shared in the driving time (did most of it, actually).  Good thing we had a really fun weekend to make up for it!