Lake of the Ozark's

Colin and his new friend Delaney. Delaney and her cousin helped with Colin all weekend.
Don't worry, we were still in the dock during this picture. We didn't just let him crawl around the boat.

Matt and Colin enjoying a quiet morning on the lake.

Colin was so tired the boat put him right to sleep. He took an hour nap while mom and dad skied.

I had never seen Matt ski, I was very impressed! Those summers in Wisconsin certainly paid off. He was showing off for everyone. Colin missed most of it though, since he was sleeping.

We are so grateful that the Esterling's invited us to their home. We had a wonderful time at the lake. Colin did a great job and everyone was very helpful with him. He was not in the mood to sleep much though, Mom and Dad were awake before 6 each morning. We got home at a reasonable time yesterday, just enough time for Matt to mow the yard and me to unpack. It was a fun Memorial Day Weekend.

A Weekend Outside

New Texture to feel and lick!

Colin's hair is going to look like this anytime we are outside...this is the result of sunscreen.

This weekend the whole family spent the majority of our time outside. Matt and I did yard work while Colin enjoyed the weather. Savannah finally realized that Matt and I were too busy to throw the Frisbee for her so she started to take it to Colin. This wasn't good, because Colin thought he should put it in his mouth too! All and all a good relaxing weekend.

Mowing the Yard

Colin took his first ride on the lawn mower the other day. He enjoyed it and did not want to get off!


Take a closer look at this one....he has Savannah's tongue

The hundreds of toys just are not as fun as the blinds!!!

Colin turned 11 months old on Monday. He is on the verge of walking, but gets every where he wants to. He loves music and likes to sing along with songs. He eats anything and everything! We have been able to go outside a lot more lately. He enjoys the grass now and likes watching Savannah fetch. We are going to do swimming lessons in June so he can get familiar with the water.

Sun, Finally!

Colin wasn't too excited about the grass. It took him quite a while to warm up to it. Once he realized he could pull it out..... It went into his mouth!!!
Colin likes to rub his face on Savannah as if she is a stuffed animal.



Standing on his own!!! Soon we shall walk.

Spring Day at the Park

Yesterday was a beautiful day, so Colin and I ventured to the park for a walk and Colin's first go on the swing set. He even let me put his sunglasses on him. He doesn't enjoy the stroller much unless it is moving! We had a fun time at the park, then we went and got Colin's haircut. Matt thinks that I asked for a high and tight. I will get some photos of the new summer haircut soon.

San Antonio

Matt and I went to San Antonio this past weekend. We had a wonderful time. The weekend was fast, but we certainly enjoyed ourselves and really liked San Antonio. We did the regular tourist stuff - wax museum, Ripleys Believe it or Not, the Alamo, and so on. We stayed on the Riverwalk and it was beautiful. Here are some photos from the weekend. Colin stayed with my parents and we were VERY happy to see him when we got home.

We took a boat tour of the Riverwalk

This was our hotel - right on the Riverwalk

Me Pretending to Learn at the Alamo

The Biggest Tire on Record

Matt Learning


Still Learning

Yep, Learning Again

Matt took a break from reading to take a photo with me.

Colin-tainment

Colin was 10 months old yesterday. He is currently trying to beat a double ear infection. He has been on medicine for over 2 weeks now. He goes back on Wednesday for a check up to see if things have cleared up.

Colin lifts himself up on all the furniture now and walks around the furniture. He is getting brave and goes from one piece to another. The sharp edge on the fireplace is our enemy. He claps when others do , he loves pat-a- cake and books. Colin also makes a kissing noise when you ask him for a kiss. He eats all solid foods and takes about 5 bottles a day. His naps are getting shorter but his night time routine is good. He certainly recognizes faces! This weekend Matt was gone for a ROTC weekend and Colin certainly knew when he got home. He is a very nosey baby and when we walks through a store, Colin will wave at people.

(video is long....and he did not hurt himself at the end, I promise!)