Birthday, part II

The weekend following Miles’ birthday, Nate had a busy weekend planning in Chicago that really didn’t involve the rest of us.  So rather than just sitting around the apartment all weekend, Miles and I traveled to Dubuque for birthday celebration, part II.

I need to apologize in advance as I was terrible about taking pictures over the weekend.

Of course, there were presents!

Puzzles, flashcards and Mickey Mouse PJ’s!

The highlights were definitely the soccer ball (below) and the balloons (not pictured)!!!

After eating some of the traditional Banwarth Birthday cookie, Miles got to head outside for some tractor time with Papa, sporting his new rainboots from Auntie Em!

Oh.. and swinging too!

 

We had a fun weekend and Miles really didn’t want his birthday to end.  Luckily, it didn’t have to. When we got home, there was another gift waiting in the mail room!

Thanks, Minnesota Banwarth’s!

Miles is one spoiled little man! Did I mention that Miles even got a card with money in it for his birthday?  Well, he did! and shopping for his own toy is fun. We’ve looked a couple times now,  but he just cant decide.  We are so thankful for all of you – Klinge’s, Banwarth’s and friends!  Thanks for showering Miles with birthday wishes, gifts, and cards!  He loved it and will likely continue to talk about this birthday until the next one arrives… Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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**Speaking of birthday’s and my super “behindedness” with blogging… let’s include this:

Since celebrating his own birthday, we actually attended the birthday party of his best friend, Kenric. Kenric’s birthday was actually Miles’ due date.  These two were meant to be friends!

Anyway, Kenrick turned 3 and celebrated it with his friends from school at Chucky Cheese!  Miles and I shopped to pick out a gift for his friend. Miles had a little trouble understanding that it was no longer HIS birthday and that the presents were for someone else.  Luckily, he figured it out and had a great time with his friends. Games, pizza, cake, friends, and creepy mouse dude!

Here are a few pics:

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Kelly’s Jewelry Website

Not me… the newer, younger, more creative replacement version of me!

Kelly Marie Banwarth – my darling, new sister-in-law – has launched her jewelry website!

Please take a look here!   KelMarieDesigns

Just a quick glance, and I’m sure you’ll agree --> This girl has talent!

She made the jewelry for her wedding (below) and would now like to share her craft with the world.

(Thanks for posing, Ladies)

Enjoy!

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And I now pronouce you.....

........Mr. and Mrs. Russell and Kelly Banwarth !!

I still cannot believe my baby brother is married!  And better yet, married to his perfect complement!
Kelly is beautiful, creative, sweet, and.... quiet (at least when I'm around - however, that could be my fault!)

Russ and Kelly went to high school together, but didn't date until just after Nate and my wedding more than 5.5 years ago! One of them is exotic and elegant while the other is suave and earthy.  One of them is scientific and nerdy, while the other is creative and crafty. I'll let you guess who is who....  But, they both love family, children, nature, and each other.  They are better people when they are together!

Pre-wedded Bliss...

The Wedding

Here we are grabbing breakfast the La Guardia Airport!  We traveled to IOWA for the festivites.

Miles' thought bubble, "Do you think Aunt Kelly will let me wear these for the pictures?!"

I think there is some rule that the rehearsals have to be kind of tense and uncomfortable.  Oh well, practice is supposed to make perfect...

Miles didn't mind. Grandma brought snacks and Izzy shared Elmo!

To break the tension, Miles tried to send Uncle 'Oso' a message!

Finally, the moment I had been waiting for....  Russ's first glimpse of his almost-wife as she walked down the aisle!

The Whole party 

Kelly, with this ring......

Yeah!!  Mr and Mrs!

And Miles missed most of it!

Miles made up for missing the wedding with his crazy moves on the dance floor and hanging out with his buddy, Kayla, at the reception!

Congratulations, Russ and Kelly!

Have a blast in Mexico!

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