Colton vs. the Bluebonnets

So I thought it would be fun to take pictures of Colton in a patch of bluebonnets near our house. Well, it was fun, but Colton did not really feel the need to sit still for a picture. I'm afraid we left a few trampled bluebonnets in our wake...

"Petting" the bluebonnets...

Telling me something very important...

On the move again...

Happy Spring Everyone!

Big, Big Mess

Colton loves to point out messes all around him. Yesterday, when we got his hair cut he kept telling the ladies about the hair on the floor and that they needed to clean (keen) it up! When he says mess, he tends to make it two syllables so it comes out like "mayess".

These awesome pictures were taken by Bunny. Colton spent the night with her a few weeks ago and I sent spaghetti for one of his meals. I really didn't do it on purpose :) Thankfully, she thought he was a cute mess. I'm just glad this all happened at her house in her kitchen!

Seriously could this boy get any cuter even with spaghetti sauce all over his face? I love you sweet, messy boy!

Such joy!

He has applesauce with nearly every dinner and loves it. He can now say applesauce - it's so fun to hear him say it!

Laughing at Bunny. Bunny made a good horsey too. She even let Colton fall off the horsey onto the couch pillow. He thought that was hysterical!

Thanks for a fun weekend, Bunny! We love you!

Easter Party with Grandma & Grandad

This past weekend Colton got to spend the night with Grandma and Grandad! Their church was having an Easter Party and Colton received his very own invitation to attend. This was his very first Easter Egg Hunt. Here are a few pictures from the event. It looked like he had a great time and he came home with lots of "stories and smiles"! Mommy enjoyed a morning to sleep in and a very still and quiet house. Jack was out of town too. I missed both my boys, but am so thankful that Colton got to spend such a great time with his grandparents! Basketball Booth

RUNNING to find the eggs. Grandma said he only collected six because he was oohing and ahhing over what was inside each egg!

More basketball.

Checking out the inside of the eggs. He started off the day calling the eggs balls, but he learned to say Easter Eggs by the finish.

Checking out his Easter surprises. He came home with two bags full of prizes.

Running again...

Finding the eggs...

Waiting for the egg hunt to begin.

Checking out the prizes at another booth.

Bobbing for ducks... I'm sure he enjoyed this one if it involved water.

Smiling for Grandad! They said Colton had 3 plates of food at the party! He must be having a growth spurt because he has been eating everything in sight. When I told Colton bye when I was leaving, he told Grandad to "Go!" He really enjoys being with his grandparents and doesn't seem to mind leaving mommy at all! Apparently he talked Grandad into making coffee a couple of times and driving his truck a few extra times too.

At Grandma and Grandad's house riding the tricycle.

Mowing the porch.

Thanks for a great weekend Grandma and Grandad! We love you!

Smile!

This is what you get when you tell Colton to smile! Could there be any more teeth in that mouth? He was in the middle of his milk when we got this toothy grin :)

Sweet smiley boy!

I was going to title this post..."Tired, so very, very tired" but then I remembered this picture of Colton and it refreshed my spirit...

Much is going on around here and I am feeling every bit of my 28 weeks lately! Our house has been on the market since mid Feb. and we recently got a great offer. However; it won't be official until April 9th... We have been looking at houses, but have not found one yet and don't want to rush especially if the offer falls through. It's so hard to not know! The kicker is that we have to be out around the end of April so that puts a little pressure on the situation. Thankfully, my mom has graciously agreed to let us move in with her until we find a house. As of today I have not packed anything, nor set up moving dates. Work is crazy because of that dreaded TAKS exam, taxes are due, baby brother has no name and I am just exhausted at the end of the day... Blech. Thanks for letting me vent. I know this too will pass and we are so blessed to have each other, our health, jobs, friends and family plus an offer!

I'll switch gears from my pity party and leave you with a few cute things Colton is doing:

• just started saying his name



• getting more and more cuddly - I love this because he doesn't usually sit still.



• smiling big for the camera



• hugging and patting my belly and saying baby - the other day he said "shhh - sleeping"



• heard a noise in the garage and after I told him it wasn't daddy and that it was the wind he made the connection that wind and fan are similar



• wakes up remembering the events from yesterday (who visited or what toy he last played with)



• little sentences - "hold it", "fix it", "mommy's shoes", "pawpaw's truck", "have it", "did it", "love you", "big, big bus", "all clean", "all done" and I'm almost positive he puts an I in front of some of his sentences...



• new words every day - I read somewhere that they can learn up to 10 words a day at this age. (tissue, puter (computer), zebra, wind, fence, trash, diaper, running, walking, vacuum, singing...)

Here's a little video of Colton saying his name.