Amber's 30th Surprise Party

Wouldn't be a Kardok party without the shots!!

Amber's poster decided to make the rounds around the building.

Kyle and Amber's mom, Gail

Amber's cousins decided to decorate one of photos on the wall. Very artistic.

Arthur and me with the birthday girl

This poster was the first thing Amber saw when she walked into her party......priceless.

Amber in front of her past, present, future photos

Amber & Arthur

Amber's family threw her a surprise 30th birthday party over the weekend. However, it didn't turn out to be too much of a surprise because Amber is quite a detective.

NYE - 2008

The secret cool guy hand shake

Trying out the camping chairs (with built-in-coolers) that we got from the Dampeers for Christmas.

Me and Kyle

Andy & Lou at The BOB

I forgot to post pictures of our NYE night with the Dampeers. We went to The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids but after an hour or so decided we would have more fun hanging out in the hotel room. So we watched the ball drop from the mini TV in our room while sitting in our new camping chairs on the bed. Good times.

Chris's Going Away Party

Becca and Chris

Kyle, Lauren, Brittany & Chris

Brittany and Chris--happy siblings

Kyle's cousin Chris is getting ready to head down to Florida for spring training. He is a pitcher in the minor leagues for the Houston Astros.

Sophia & Kona Christmas Pics

Sophia's First Build-A-Bear

Mom and Kona watching The View

Sophia loved the outfit Uncle Kyle put her in.

Kona the snowpup

Me, Sophia & Kona -- Christmas morning

Christmas in Michigan

The entire clan at Grandma's for Christmas #2.

Mom & Dad Christmas morning.

Christmas morning in Kzoo

Lindsey, Jason and their pups.

Kyle and I alternate holidays every year and this year was supposed to be Christmas in Connecticut but about a month before Thanksgiving I got a call from Jason telling me to alter our holiday plans because he and Lindsey were getting married Christmas eve! So, I lucked out and got to see my family 2 Christmas's in a row. It was great being there for Sophia's first Christmas!

Glen Oaks Outing

Ang, Kay, me and Lou at Carrabba's

Lou and her little man Alex

Kevin and Kayleen - the happy couple

Angie and Chris without their little men, Drew and Jackson

We had our annual GOCC get together while Kyle and I were MI over the holidays. It's always a great time when we all get together. Unfortunately, Andy had to work so he wasn't able to make the trip from South Bend for dinner. Kyle and I had a great time chasing Alex all over the restaurant and meeting Kay's Kevin for the first time.

Christmas Eve Wedding in Bronson Park

Lindsey and Jason exchanging their vows.

The Family (minus Sophia)

The Kellers

Jason and Lindsey with the parents

The Newlyweds!

I'm still having a hard time believing that my baby brother is now married! It was a great outdoor ceremony in Bronson Park on Christmas eve. It was cold but they thought ahead and brought hand warmers for everyone. It was simple and perfect!