6th Annual Thanksgiving on the Roof

Ok, so we had yet another successful Thanksgiving on the Roof, yet this year it was actually Thanksgiving in the Alley. Ever since we moved to Newport we haven't been able to have it officially on the Roof and after trying a couple different places it was decided that In the Alley was a success! With a huge buffet line, twinkle lights, fire pit, ping pong table, kids running around and a bunch of wonderful friends, we all enjoyed our radical potluck dinner as family! Oh yeah, and even the COPS showed up! We are RAGERS!! Here is a quick look at some pics that Ryan put together in a sweet document! Enjoy!

Our 4 year anniversary

So since little Kayle wanted to be born on our anniversary, our weekend plans changed a little. Ryan had planned some meetings up in Santa Barbara, so we were going to drive up there Friday morning, then spend the weekend up there camping. Katie called at 5am Friday morning announcing that Kayle was making her debut! So I told Ryan we would have to celebrate another time, and he left to go up north for his meetings, while I headed to the hospital. I figured I would be there all day (I was in the delivery room with Kate and J) so I just thought that we wouldn't be able to follow through with our plans....but since Katie is such a flipping crazy, birth woman Kayle was born at 845 am!!! I got to hang out all morning, then I caught a train to meet up with Ryan! The train ride went along the coast the entire ride and was amazingly relaxing and beautiful. So we were able to not only welcome our new niece into the world, but spend a romantic weekend together as well! It was so fun!!

Kayle Lily Kyser

Kayle was born on October 24th 2008!!!! I got the call at 5am that morning...I was so honored and blessed to be a part of her delivery. Katie was such a rock star and delivered her after only a couple of hours of labor and NO DRUGS!!! She did amazing. And Kayle and I definately connected in a special way since I was there during her birth.

The funny part is that she was born on me and Ryan's anniversary. She totally killed our romantic weekend in Santa Barbara!!! Just kidding...since she was born by 845 am, I hung out with her in the hospital for a couple of hours then caught the train up to Santa Barbara to meet up with Ryan and we were able to celebrate!

She is beautiful and amazing and we love her!