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No Dad the dog went that way!

Holiday Traditions

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Technically this is Cole's second, but his first at home. He enjoyed trying everything, turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and even pumpkin pie with whipped cream! The Friday after Turkey Day the whole family went to Fillmore to find the biggest tree we could handle. Once we found it we tried to take a family picture but Cole was interested in the prickly needs.

Happy Birthday

Well our little boy turned 1 on 11/16/06. The following Saturday we had a small family party. And from these pictures I will say that he is his mother's son, he loved his birthday cake...at least the frosting.

Cole did open a few gifts, but he found the wrapping paper more fun.

Helping Grandma

This picture was too cute not to post. While Gramalee was babysitting, she and Cole worked on his birthday cake frosting.

Happy Halloween

This year was Cole's first Halloween. We had a lot of fun. We went to the pumpkin patch to pick out some gourds for carving.

Cole was a monkey this year. He wasn't too keen on the costume but he did let Mommy take some pictures of him in it.

Our neighborhood poses a bit of a challenge for young trick or treaters, so instead we throw a blockparty. And yes the whole family dressed up.

Halloween Party

Cole's Mommie&Me class had a halloween party and everyone dressed up. Cole came as a monkey. The other kids enjoyed pulling his fur and his big ears. He didn't seem to mind.

Is the game on?

What channel was that football game on?




What do you mean they don't play this week?

Highchair antics

Cole has graduated to baby food every other feeding. He really likes his new high chair.

Sometimes Cole decides he'd rather use the spoon himself, with messy results.

USCole

 

9 Month Doctor Visit

Cole had his 9 month doctor visit today. He did great. He had one shot and a little prick in the toe. He is currently weighing in at 14.5 and is 26 inches in length. The older he gets the more talkative he becomes.

Various pictures

Cole first trip to the Lake

Sorry for the delay in getting these up. But they are from Cole's first trip to Lake Mead. He had a blast. At least we like to think he did.

July pics

Here is Cole cooling off in the pool with mom on a hot July day.


Ring Ring. Hello? Oh, it's for you.

Dad and Cole enjoying the beach on 4th of July. Cole and his cousin had their own pool.

June pics - @ 7 months old

Yes, I know I've been bad about updating the pics. We're just having too much fun with Cole. He has recently discovered his hands. They spend quite a bit of time in his mouth. But he took some time away from his mouth to squeeze my nose.


Here's his McCaully Caulkin "Home Alone" impression.

Fresh out of the bath. Looking very relaxed in his frog towel.

Family camping trip

Here are some pics from our camping trip to El Capitan state beach. This was the first family trip in our motorhome. You can see Cole is my co-pilot.



Here's Cole at the beach in his homemade shelter. He liked that more than the umbrella.


Back from the beach. He's getting pretty big.

Relaxing on the beach the next day.

Curren's Birthday

Over Memorial Day weekend, we celebrated Curren Patchis' first birthday, Cole's cousin. Here's some pics of the boys at the beach.

Cole's not a big fan of the ocean yet.



I'm not sure why Curren loves to touch Cole, but he does. Here he's touching him with his hand and his foot.

10 lbs

We just got back from the doctor's office and Cole is 10lbs 1oz, and 23 inches long. He is still below average for his actual age, but his corrected age (from original due date) he is within normal limits.

Happy 6 Month Birthday

Here's Cole with his namesake, Chicken Little.

Happy FIRST Mother's day

We enjoyed heather's first mother's day with a day by the pool, enjoying Mimosas. Cole came out with his bathing suit and hat and sat on the patio furniture enjoying the shade.

The Walk

The March of Dimes was originally founded to cure polio. When a cure was found, the charity shifted focus to research for premature births. Much of the research they have funded over the years has produced many medical advances for preemies. In fact, Cole may owe his life to some of these. Naturally we felt a strong affection for this organization. On April 29th we did the March Of Dimes 10K walk, along with 15,000 other people. All three of us walked, although Cole slept through most of it. Many of the stories we heard there were touching. Some were tragic. Although it was very emotional, it felt good to participate.

First Weekend Trip

This past weekend we took Cole to Mammoth Mountain for his first weekend getaway. He is a little young to hit the slopes, but he did enjoy it.


Because space can be a little tight we decided to make his bed in a dresser drawer while he is still small enough to fit. Next time we'll have to take the Pack-and-Play crib.


Cole is currently 8lbs, 8oz.