The Ek Boys' 1st Birthday

March 3rd was the first birthday of my sweet baby nephews Tyler and Brandon.  I can't believe how fast a year went by with those two.  It has been remarkable seeing my little brother turn from "how a sister can only see him" to the best dad in the world.  He has had a wonderful role model and it's good to know that he did pay attention to some of the things he should have growing up.  Anyway, Cooper and I went back home for the weekend to celebrate.  Mom and Dad smoked meat and it turned out amazing.  I have the best mom when it comes to potato salad, so she made normal for the weirdos, no egg for me and no onion for my cousin. She also made a fruit plate, dad made the boys chairs, they got a carseat  and I can't remember what else, but hauling it all was a struggle in the cars. These little stinkers aren't SPOILED, they are LOVED! It was good to see some of the family and watch those big boys open all their presents.  We got them DVD players for the car and Elmo movies.  Cooper found a new girlfriend because she was a "cowgirl with boots on".  Like every time we go home, time goes too quickly and I never get to see everyone or go everywhere I want to. Here are a few pics of the festivities.

Tyler and Seth

 Brandon on the drum grandma and grandpa got him

 The cakes were amazing, but the boys weren't in the mood

(or all the people singing to and staring at them).

Play-by-play of the gift opening