This blog is dedicated to all of the Kemper-lovers out there (you know who you are, and we love you for it)! As promised, I bring you a story about 'the Destroyer's' 1st birthday party (hosted on Dec 23rd at the beach-one week early to celebrate with Gramma Kelly and Grandpa Bob) as well as photos from her birthday on the 29th. Between her parties, Christmas and New Year's, the poor child doesn't know what to expect when she wakes up anymore!
In keeping with our recent neighborhood tradition of hosting bi-monthly beach bbq's at sunset, we decided to through a cake and a treasure hunt in the mix and call it a birthday party! It just so happened that a little girl named Katie (one of Kemper's best friends) was turning 5 years old on the 23rd- the day we were planning the party- so her mom and I collaborated and hosted a big shindig. I think the kids had fun...
The Birthday Girls
Kemper joining in the treasure hunt...
Digging for treasure (oh so gracefully, in tiara and all!)
I found it! (sticks, shells, rocks, and hermit crabs are all treasures to Kemper)
Proud Papa and GmK
Kemper's Friends, Kai and Romeo, with their moms Laura and Jennifer
The adults enjoyed the sunset and the mountains of fresh tuna that Erik, Grandpa Bob, and Andrew caught the day prior.
Thanks again to Andrew, Matt and Joellen for running the grills! Thank you to Erik and Bob for burying the treasures, and to GmK for being my right hand woman. And thank you to everyone else who helped make this day special for both girls.
As for Kemper's true birthday, the 29th....let me just say, it was as much a celebration for Erik and I as it was for her. We survived our first year together!
I spent the day trying not to remember how much pain I was in a year ago to the day (how wonderfully time blurs our memories of these hardships!!), and instead reminisced about how far we have come in so little time.
Kemper and I love to visit our neighbor's horses, and for the first time, Kemper held out her hand to feed her favorite horses on her birthday.
Kemper and Neibla (who is pregnant and LOVES the extra treats we bring)
Kemper and Santana (who performed beautifully in this year's fiestas)
My family will understand this photo....I had to improvise- in place of a rosary I used a cross pendant- and in place of a shot glass a decorative wine glass....but it is clear as to what she has chosen!!
Oh My.....
For Me?!
Happy Birthday Baby!!
Stay tuned for more news on Nosara in the near future. Ciao!
In keeping with our recent neighborhood tradition of hosting bi-monthly beach bbq's at sunset, we decided to through a cake and a treasure hunt in the mix and call it a birthday party! It just so happened that a little girl named Katie (one of Kemper's best friends) was turning 5 years old on the 23rd- the day we were planning the party- so her mom and I collaborated and hosted a big shindig. I think the kids had fun...
The Birthday Girls
Kemper joining in the treasure hunt...
Digging for treasure (oh so gracefully, in tiara and all!)
I found it! (sticks, shells, rocks, and hermit crabs are all treasures to Kemper)
Proud Papa and GmK
Kemper's Friends, Kai and Romeo, with their moms Laura and Jennifer
The adults enjoyed the sunset and the mountains of fresh tuna that Erik, Grandpa Bob, and Andrew caught the day prior.
Thanks again to Andrew, Matt and Joellen for running the grills! Thank you to Erik and Bob for burying the treasures, and to GmK for being my right hand woman. And thank you to everyone else who helped make this day special for both girls.
As for Kemper's true birthday, the 29th....let me just say, it was as much a celebration for Erik and I as it was for her. We survived our first year together!
I spent the day trying not to remember how much pain I was in a year ago to the day (how wonderfully time blurs our memories of these hardships!!), and instead reminisced about how far we have come in so little time.
Kemper and I love to visit our neighbor's horses, and for the first time, Kemper held out her hand to feed her favorite horses on her birthday.
Kemper and Neibla (who is pregnant and LOVES the extra treats we bring)
Kemper and Santana (who performed beautifully in this year's fiestas)
My family will understand this photo....I had to improvise- in place of a rosary I used a cross pendant- and in place of a shot glass a decorative wine glass....but it is clear as to what she has chosen!!
Oh My.....
For Me?!
Happy Birthday Baby!!
Stay tuned for more news on Nosara in the near future. Ciao!
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