Washington July 2012

A few weeks ago we loaded up and headed to Washington for a week of cousins, fun, sun, water, Nanny/PawPaw, fishing (for the big boys-another post to come), and more fun!  Nanny had the pool filled and ready and Sunday after church the big 5 wasted no time!

Adelyn is one happy camper playing with all her big cousins!  

Here is just about the only picture I have of Jared, Stanley and James before they left for Alaska for their halibut fishing trip.

Katelyn had a great time playing with her cousins too.  She looks tired in this picture, probably because she was!

Speaking of tired, Adelyn crashed on the beanbag while watching a movie.  She was exhausted much of the time just being off her schedule/missing naps, but she was a trooper!

I think I'll title this photo, "Don't start something with Nanny that you can't finish!"  Caleb and Micah were trying to get her wet, and well- she got em'!  Katelyn, Ellie and Adelyn stayed off to the side and watched, they aren't as brave as the big boys.  I have to say, Stormi and I got a good laugh out of watching Nanny get them.  Nanny is always looking for ways to connect with the grandkids.  For the boys it is squirting them with water, for the girls it is doing a scrapbook or painting finger nails.  We are blessed by Nanny, that is for sure!

And we were blessed to get to spend such quality time with these sweet kids.  Caleb, Micah and Ellie are so fun, sweet, adorable... I could go on.  Bottom line- we are sad we only get to see them a few times a year, so we make the most out of the time we do have!

Stormi is one of those ladies that you want to be around.  She just makes you happy and I am blessed that she is my sister-in-law!

Colson had a good time too.  He got lots of Nanny, Stormi and Ellie cuddles.  He got to watch the big kids play and I am already thinking that the next time we get to see them, he will be in the middle of the action! 

Love these 6!

When we were telling them good-bye Adelyn hugged Micah and looked him square in the eye as she said, "I am going to miss you."  I, of course, teared up.  Loved every minute with nanny, PawPaw, Stormi, James, Caleb, Micah and Ellie!

Colson- 5 Months

Colson turned 5 months old on the 20th.  This month he had his first airplane ride.  He did great and we couldn't have asked for him to do any better.  He fussed a few minutes here and there, but was easily cheered up.  He is getting stronger and stronger.  He can roll anywhere he wants to go and wiggles himself all across the floor.

Colson had his first experience in the jumperoo this month.  He loves it, but still can't reach the floor.  Once his feet hit the floor, he is going to be jumping none stop!  Right now he loves to pedal his feet constantly.  I think when he starts walking/crawling, he will never stop!

Colson also got to meet all his cousins in Washington this month.  Ellie was very much like Katelyn- lots of questions and wanted to help with Colson a lot!  

In case you can't tell, the picture below is Colson asleep under a burp cloth.  We found out on the plane that when he is sleepy if you put a burp cloth over his face, he will go to sleep...  Weird, but whatever works!

Speaking of sleeping, this is his favorite position- face down into the mattress, and even better if he is snuggled up in the corner of the crib.

Apples!  Colson got his first taste of food 2 nights ago.  He isn't too thrilled with it, and he hasn't been sleeping well (woke up 5 times last night) so I'm wondering if his tummy isn't ready for it yet.  I'm going to take a break for a few more weeks and see if he is ready then. 

Colson is still a happy, sweet little guy.  Still wears mostly 9 month clothes.  He has found his voice and likes to be heard.  He likes to have a toy to chew on or his fingers will do!  His excema has been flaring up pretty frequently.  As soon as it clears up it seems to come right back in a different spot.  He is still sleeping the same as he was at 4 months.  I tried dropping the 4am feeding, but he just wasn't having it!  He will still go happily to others and the nursery.  Happy 5th month birthday sweet boy!

Katelyn

Katelyn is hilarious.  She is into telling jokes  

and making silly faces.  She is so grown up yet has her silly 4 year old humor.  She loves to entertain anyone and everyone.  While in Amarillo for Memolly's funeral she went into the kitchen and told everyone to come outside for a fashion show.  She then proceeded to grab the water hose (microphone) and sing song after song- most of which made up on the spot.  

A few days ago I got up around 6:30 and hear her in the bathroom.  I went and peeked my head around the corner.  She was filling a cup with water and she tells me, "I need a drink, my breathe is dry."