7 Years of Marriage

On December 2, Kyle and I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary.  It seems like just yesterday we were these fresh-faced youngsters on our wedding day!

 

And now, it's crazy to think that we are on baby #2, living in Austin, and have been married for 7 years!  I obviously look much different!!  I was exactly 21 weeks along on our anniversary.

To celebrate, Kyle and I went out to eat at our favorite Austin restaurant, Uchi.  Thankfully Aunt Sara came over to babysit Lane for us and we enjoyed a night out just the two of us, which rarely happens these days.

I can't wait to see what the coming years will bring us!  Happy anniversary, Kyle Austen!

Happy 31st Birthday Daddy!

Kyle turned 31 on November 1, 2013.  His parents came in town to celebrate with us that weekend and we had lots of fun plans!  When Kyle got home from work, Lane presented him with the gift he picked out for him--a mini basketball hoop!  He had seen one in Kyle's office and thought he needed one at home!

I tried to pick up BBQ from Franklin's that day, but the line to get meat was going to take 4 hours!!!  I went to nearby Meuller's and picked up dinner for us all instead and only waited about 4 minutes.  It was pretty tasty!

I made chocolate cake for dessert and Lane helped Kyle blow out his candle.

Lane was glad that Sara got to spend a lot of time with us now that she lives in Austin!

Everyone was excited to go watch Lane play T-Ball on Saturday morning.  This ended up being Lane's last game.

The Lane Coots cheering section posed after the game.  I guess the boys thought silly poses were needed.  

Pops and the classic bunny ears:

Lane showing the TCU Horned Frog sign up.  UT played TCU right before and he knew this got a rise out of Kyle!

Right after T-Ball we went to Touch-a-Truck again!  Lane LOVED it last year and couldn't wait to go again this year.  He was so happy that his grandparents got to come along, as well as his Aunt Sara.  He went in almost every vehicle and had a great time!

Fireman Lane

Riding the back of the fire truck!

He got to turn on the sirens and honk the horn in the SWAT Hummer.

He was school bus crazy last year.  Guess he isn't as obsessed anymore!  He was plugging his ears because of all the honking horns!

Checking out the inside of an ambulance.

Exploring the inside of the UPS truck.  No packages in there!

Taxi!  Taxi!

Lunch break!

I had this same picture of him last year!  

Bounce House Fun!

Posing in front of the Recycling truck.  My belly is growing FAST!!

After our busy morning, we all went home and Lane took his nap.  After lots of playtime, we got ready to go out to dinner.  A quick slam dunk and we were ready to go out to eat!

WE had a great dinner at La Traviata to celebrate Kyle's 31st.  Thanks to Claire and Danny for the yummy meals while they were here!

Happy birthday Kyle/Daddy!!!!  We all love you very much.

Happy Father's Day 2013

6/16/13

Our trip to Mansfield for the Ranger game fell on Father's Day weekend, so Lane and I headed back to Austin on Sunday so we could celebrate with Kyle.  He picked Gourdough's for dinner.  We had visited their trailer for dessert before, but this time we decided to try the actual restaurant, which had some crazy items on the menu.  Almost everything incorporates a donut somehow.  Not a typical donut with icing, but just the bread part.  :)  I ordered the pulled pork, which was shredded pork, bbq sauce, and potato salad, on top of a donut.  Kyle ordered a burger, which was a hamburger patty sandwiched between, you guessed it, donuts!  We were not great fans of the meal portions--really rich and greasy, but the dessert we ordered did not disappoint!  We got the "Salty Balls" (haha) which was donut holes drizzled with caramel sauce, cream cheese icing, and salted peanuts.  We blew through some calories, but enjoyed ourselves! Our verdict is:  Go to Gourdough's for dessert and skip out on the meals.

Building with sugar packets while we waited for our food.

 

After dinner, we came home, played outside a little, and gave Kyle his gifts and cards.  We gave Kyle some new golf attire and Lane filled out a questionnaire similar to the one he did for me on Mother's Day.  Here is what his said:

My dad is 50 months years old.

His hair is black, just like Evin's, and his eyes are red.

My Dad likes to wear his suit and ties!

He loves to eat chicken.

He is smart because he knows to work sometimes.

My Dad works hard at Austin Adventures.  (Austin Ventures)  

Daddy always tells me funny words.

It makes my dad happy when I am being good.

If he could go on a trip, he would go on a helicopter to the Virgin Islands.

I really love it when my Dad kisses and hugs me.

If I could give my Daddy anything it would be a hug.

My favorite thing about my Dad is kissing him.

Lane is very lucky to have such a fun and loving Daddy.  They have really become closer since our move to Austin.  Now that Kyle isn't traveling for work, they get to hang out every day!  Each morning when Kyle leaves for work, Lane has to say bye and give hugs and kisses probably 5-10 times.  We have had a meltdown or two because Lane wakes up and Kyle is gone.  So now, if Lane is still asleep when Kyle leaves, Daddy has to wake him up to say bye!   Lane says these phrases over and over as Kyle walks out the door!

"Bye Daddy!"
"See you soon!"
"I love you!"
"See you tonight!"
"I don't want you to go to work!"
"Why do you have to go to work?"
"I'll miss you!"

 One last kiss and hug before work.

 Lane loves playing sports with Kyle.  They play soccer, baseball, and golf almost every day.

One of Lane's favorite things to do is make coffee with Daddy.  We have a Keurig and Kyle has taught Lane all of the steps to make a cup of coffee.  Lane frequently asks if we would like some coffee, just so he can go help make some!

Kyle, we are so thankful to have you!  Thank you for working hard for our family and being such a great father and husband.