More Birthday Celebrations!

To make Cayel's 4th birthday extra special, we decided to take a fun little family vacation! We've done family trips here and there in the past but never just our family, the 3 of us. With Cayel at an age that he can start to appreciate and remember things, we thought now was as perfect of time as any. Josh and I joked that we wouldn't know what to do with each other for 5 solid days, just the 3 of us...but it was an absolute blast and I am now embarrassed to admit that I am going through "my boys" withdrawal!

Cayel's birthday celebration took us to the Twin Cities where we spent 4 days enjoying the Water Park of America, Nickelodeon Land at the Mall of America, the Minnesota Zoo and lots of fun restaurants! We skipped nap time, stayed up late, slept in, jumped on beds, ate unhealthy food, skipped exercising, swam our hearts out, shopped, went on roller coasters and relished in the fun and quality time we had together!

Cayel was an absolute angel and nearly a dozen times a day he would say, "oh thank you Mommy and Daddy, I having SOOOO much fun!" It was such a blessing to have a few days away from the hustle and bustle of life and focus on him! We were amazed at how much of a little boy he is becoming...maturing and eager to try new things.


Cayel LOVED this ride because he could "drive" all by himself...


Josh was such a trooper when Cayel said, "pweese Daddy go wifh me?"


Dora greeted us at Nickelodeon Land and Cayel sat high on Daddy's shoulders and cried because he didn't want her to touch or talk to him. Definitely not ready for Walt Disney World :)...



Cayel was determined to try surfing! My camera didn't catch a good action shot but he did such a good job and everyone cheered for him...

Mommy's favorite restaurant...


Mommy's favorite 4 year old...

Mommy's favorite family...

We all had so much fun and will forever cherish the memories!