For each of our kids' first birthday, we have spaghetti. It's fun to let them get a little messy for a change.
After dinner we went swimming, which Max loves.
Max eating his smash cake. Poor kid was so tired that he ate the cake in slow motion.
Alora's first time at on ocean beach. This was the Pacific Beach in San Diego, California. 
Noah with Grandma Frye.
Alora and mom watching the waves.
Noah trying to outrun the waves.
The kids burying Jackson.
Alora and dad trying to outrun the waves.
Alora LOVED the beach!
Alora, Emorysn (cousin) and Max playing in the sand.
Emorsyn (cousin) feeding Max the sand.
Our family at Pacific Beach in San Diego, California.
The Shamu show at Sea World.
Alora, Noah, and Max checking out the flamingos.
The Pets Show at Sea World. They rescue shelter animals and train them for this amazing show.
One of the performing cats. This cat ran across a high tightrope.
Apparently Bert was hungry and thought Max was lunch. 
Alora was super excited to see Elmo. Even though she doesn't even really watch Sesame Street, she does love the Elmo's World segment.
Our laundry room. It has five cabinets along the left side of the room and those awesome huge front load washer and dryer will soon be installed.
The upstairs loft (aka kids family room). We have a balcony up there too!
A view of the kitchen looking into the family room. Where the photographer was standing is the large breakfast nook. All that's really left is the tile, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
The current view of our house. We don't know for sure what the exact end colors are going to be.
