41 never looked so good!

Tyler's birthday hit on a crazy day for our family's schedule so we decided 

earlier that week that we would celebrate the next day, Friday night. 

 These kids still set their own alarms and got out of bed early to make 

their dad his favorite breakfast, french toast.  

They are so awesome!!

 Friday night, we had reserved the "kitchen table" at Buca di Beppo.

This table is literally IN the kitchen so it's a little loud and quite busy as every guest walks through the kitchen on their way to be seated, as well as the hustle and bustle of cooks and servers.

  It's kind of fun and different and the kids LOVE it!

 We loved our salad and enjoyed pasta and bread as well.  

And we had the servers and kitchen crew sing Happy Birthday to Tyler! 

 It was a wonderful time.

Afterwards we went home for his birthday cake and presents.  

As is his birthday tradition, Tyler requested his favorite, German Chocolate cake.

He was showered with gifts including perler beads, coupon books, and cards by the kids.

Then there was Matthew's gift and we aren't really sure who was more excited...

Matthew to give it or Tyler to receive ANOTHER million kisses 

(the first million was given last month for Christmas, see here). 

 There was some serious celebrating here and I'm glad I captured all of the JOY in these photos!!

This pretty much sums it up!

Boy do we LOVE this man.

  Tyler is a wonderful husband, father, son, friend, provider, example and so much more! 

 So happy to celebrate him and show our love for him.