Memorial Day Weekend

For the first time in several years, we spent Memorial Day weekend relaxing at home.  The weather was beautiful - we planted flowers, relaxed, and Colton played in his pool.  On Sunday morning Colton and I headed to the finish line of the Buffalo Marathon & Half Marathon to cheer on our friends.  While I had hoped to be running, some knee pain has kept me away from this race.  The good news is my MRI showed no injury!  Hopefully with a little PT and some rest, I'll be back running before the end of the summer.

Colton - the cheering committee!

Sarah with Colton (and Baby #4 on board), Rebecca & Nicole!

Rebecca, Jackee & Kristen - the half finishers!

Cousins in the sun!

Elizabeth's first dip in the pool.

Splish Splash

As the beautiful weekend weather continued, I ventured out to buy Colton a little pool.  This will likely be the most affordable pool I will ever purchase.  For twelve dollars, I am certain there will be hours of enjoyment.

Getting my feet wet with CC and Mommy

"Mom - I really need some pool toys, not just my bath toys!"

After about 30 minutes in the pool, Colton figured out how to splash!

More splashes.

Happy.

Seven

What a beautiful weekend!  We had a little impromptu cookout with our neighbors Saturday night.  Just as we finished dinner I remembered Colton was seven months old!  Not that we need a reason to snap pictures of our little guy - but the lighting was perfect so Jason grabbed his camera and started shooting.

Seven Months Today.

Family.

Colton's friends Sam & London also joined in on the action.

Colton & Londi

My two front teeth.

Mother's Day

Our Mother's Day plans were brunch at home followed by a cookout at Aunt Amy & Uncle Steve's.  After brunch, Colton took a nap and woke with a fever.  The three of us spent the rest of Mother's Day at home (followed by the next three days too).  After a few days of high temperatures, Colton was back to himself.

My very first Mother's Day craft 

(Colton helped with the petals and his teachers did the rest)

Love.

My boys dressed alike.

What you can't see is Colton bouncing like a crazy man

in his bouncer just to the right of the table

Mommies.

 

Our little sick guy - still with a smile.

When Colton is upset, one of his favorite places in the house is looking up at the chandelier.

This is Jason working his daddy magic to help Colton fall asleep.

May

I still catch myself when I tell people is Colton is six months old.  He has grown and changed so much.  His little personality is more evident every day - his giggles and babbles fill our home and we can't imagine life without him. 

Giggles over his favorite zucchini

Big & Little

23 pounds & 8 pounds

"I know, I made Elizabeth cry and now I have the big

chair all to myself!"

love.

Grandpa G with his hands full

My aunt and uncle all to myself

Colton surprised me with flowers at work 

just before Mother's Day! 

Front. Bottom. Left.

It's official, tooth #1 is on it's way.  After a fussy Monday night, Colton opened his mouth wide and we felt a tooth that just broke through his gum. 

After soothing, cuddles, acetaminophen, and a bath - Colton finally found comfort in the letter "F."

Since then the tooth has made a little more progress.  Below is our handsome man feeling out the first of many more teeth to come.