I don't know who is responsible for teaching Colby all of his cool tricks, but thank you! Between my mom, Ms. Crystal and Noggin (yes, I'm serious), Colby is learning so many new things. He has been saying 1, 2, 3 for a little while now....like when I put on his shirt, we count to three and then pull it on or when we're going to push a truck across the floor, we'll count to three and then let it go. Yesterday, we were counting to three and then Colby would fall backwards on our bed. When we got to three, Colby fell back and then said foooooour.... I was like....did you just say 4?!? Then he said fiiii, siiiiiiix, seeeeeeben, aaaaaaaaaaape, niiiiiiiii, teeeeen!! I was SHOCKED to say the least. I grabbed my camera, and luckily, he showed off again. (usually he just stares at the camera and makes me look silly)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Pumpkin Patch
Today Colby got to go to the Pumpkin Patch at school! I was sad to miss it...and especially sad that I wouldn't be there to take pictures, but thanks to my mom, Lizzy, and Colby's sweet teacher, Crystal, I got pictures sent to my phone! They totally made my day- thanks ladies!! (ps...don't hate on the plaid and stripes outfit please)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Cameron Park Zoo
So...Colby is 19 months old and I carried him for 9 months...that means that I've been waiting 28 months to take this little guy to the zoo!! :) Zoos are one of my favorite places EVER, and I just hope I can pass on that love to Colbster.
Our first family trip to the zoo was a huge success. It's been a rare occasion for all 3 of us to have a free Saturday morning and for the weather to be so wonderful.
love this face! Our first stop was to the restroom, so Trav and I took turns running Colby around in the front area to wait. He loved looking at the "water"
Colby also thought it was fun to push his own stroller around
The first animals we went to see were the monkeys! Colby was more interested in the swan that was swimming below us. :)
He cried when we finally drug him away from the swan :) We tried to explain that there was MORE to see, but he didn't understand...
I just love these pictures!!!
oh my goodness- this was the best! This little monkey came right up to the glass for Colby to see!!
Colby looooooooved the fishies
Nemo!!
looking at fish with daddy
I wasn't sure if this was going to be such a great idea....but Colby loved it! :) (glass slide into the otter tank....but there were no otters....)
big cats!
my little monkey!!!
awww....lovey monkey
riding the Komodo Dragon statue
kissing the Komodo Dragon....yes....mouth touched the glass...and this was probably the 20th mouth-to-glass encounter of the day....what are you gonna do?!?
the orangutan was being bashful
last bit of fun at the zoo was jumping on chimes. Colby wasn't heavy enough to make them "ding", but daddy helped him out.
by 12:30, we were fading fast...
and after 2 minutes in the car.....done... What a GREAT morning!!!!! I can't wait to visit the zoo again...hopefully soon. :)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
19 months?!?
Colby, are you really 19 months old?!?
There are so many things about you that I love, love, love right now! I'm so scared that I will forget some of the precious things you do. I'm going to attempt to make a list, but I know I will never think of it all. There are new things every day that crack me up, make me smile, and bring a tear to my eye. You are growing up so fast, and I'm so thankful to be able to watch you grow!!
1) you are starting to put words together...my favorite is "wuub you momma!"
2) you are learning words to songs. "Happy youknowit" and "ming ming too" (from wonderpets)
3) you hug and kiss on demand...even when you don't want to :) (and your kisses are finally closed mouthed kisses....your auntie Lisa is happy about this) You also give the best hugs and kisses out of the blue just to give us some love. These are the best!!
4) you LOVE to play. Now, when we try to give you your wubby and paci, you will say "no! no! pway, pway pway!" You especially love your lawn mower, leapfrog musical table (you have loved this since you were like 10 months old), ANY and EVERY truck, tractor, car, train and ball, and one of your very favorite things is your leapfrog phone.
5. speaking of phone...you are HYSTERICAL when you "talk" on the phone. You don't say any of the words you know....you just make up sounds and put them together really quickly. You also hold up the phone to my ear so that I can talk on the phone. :) When I say Bye Bye! You know that I'm done.
6. You are beginning to say words when they actually make sense. The other day, I sneezed, and you said "Bless you" all by yourself! You're also pretty good about saying "thank you" when we give you something you're asking for like your sippy cup. Hopefully we can keep this up.
7. You love to be ROCKED before you go to bed. This is one of my favorite things right now. It's like you just KNOW that if we give you paci and wubby, it's time for bed. We sit in the rocking chair in your room and you immediately lay your head on our chest and let us rock you. This has become a great time for prayers and songs and just time for us to love on you. THANK YOU for giving us this time...it means the world to us.
8. You constantly repeat everything we say, and you also know so many words without us telling you. Some if the things we hear often are:
love you (wuh you)
bye- bye
tractor
big truck
car
ball
ready- set- go (rey- seh- go)
one, two, three
golf cart
mimsy (mimi)
pops (paw)
Nona
Pappy
Crystal
school
lawnmower and airplane- you name these when you hear them...it's amazing to me that you already know by the sound what it is. You spot them before we do!!
Mason
button
help please
down please
milk (no....this makes no sense, but you pronounce milk as "no")
no-no
Bubba
"good job buddy"
outside!
Hey Daddy!
Silly Daddy!
9. You know how to work us already! Today, you tried to bite daddy's head. He popped your hand and told you, no no! We all just sat there waiting to see what you would do. You stuck out your bottom lip as far as I've ever seen, looked at your daddy like you were about to cry, and it was so funny all 3 of us just busted out laughing!! You're definitely going to give us a run for our money!! Later on tonight, you showed us your feet stomping, screaming tantrum....I'm hoping that was a one day thing. :)
Overall, you are a SWEET, funny, playful, adorable, lovable, excited, joyful little boy. We are so blessed that the Lord has trusted us to take care of you on Earth. Happy 19 month birthday baby boy!!!
There are so many things about you that I love, love, love right now! I'm so scared that I will forget some of the precious things you do. I'm going to attempt to make a list, but I know I will never think of it all. There are new things every day that crack me up, make me smile, and bring a tear to my eye. You are growing up so fast, and I'm so thankful to be able to watch you grow!!
1) you are starting to put words together...my favorite is "wuub you momma!"
2) you are learning words to songs. "Happy youknowit" and "ming ming too" (from wonderpets)
3) you hug and kiss on demand...even when you don't want to :) (and your kisses are finally closed mouthed kisses....your auntie Lisa is happy about this) You also give the best hugs and kisses out of the blue just to give us some love. These are the best!!
4) you LOVE to play. Now, when we try to give you your wubby and paci, you will say "no! no! pway, pway pway!" You especially love your lawn mower, leapfrog musical table (you have loved this since you were like 10 months old), ANY and EVERY truck, tractor, car, train and ball, and one of your very favorite things is your leapfrog phone.
5. speaking of phone...you are HYSTERICAL when you "talk" on the phone. You don't say any of the words you know....you just make up sounds and put them together really quickly. You also hold up the phone to my ear so that I can talk on the phone. :) When I say Bye Bye! You know that I'm done.
6. You are beginning to say words when they actually make sense. The other day, I sneezed, and you said "Bless you" all by yourself! You're also pretty good about saying "thank you" when we give you something you're asking for like your sippy cup. Hopefully we can keep this up.
7. You love to be ROCKED before you go to bed. This is one of my favorite things right now. It's like you just KNOW that if we give you paci and wubby, it's time for bed. We sit in the rocking chair in your room and you immediately lay your head on our chest and let us rock you. This has become a great time for prayers and songs and just time for us to love on you. THANK YOU for giving us this time...it means the world to us.
8. You constantly repeat everything we say, and you also know so many words without us telling you. Some if the things we hear often are:
love you (wuh you)
bye- bye
tractor
big truck
car
ball
ready- set- go (rey- seh- go)
one, two, three
golf cart
mimsy (mimi)
pops (paw)
Nona
Pappy
Crystal
school
lawnmower and airplane- you name these when you hear them...it's amazing to me that you already know by the sound what it is. You spot them before we do!!
Mason
button
help please
down please
milk (no....this makes no sense, but you pronounce milk as "no")
no-no
Bubba
"good job buddy"
outside!
Hey Daddy!
Silly Daddy!
9. You know how to work us already! Today, you tried to bite daddy's head. He popped your hand and told you, no no! We all just sat there waiting to see what you would do. You stuck out your bottom lip as far as I've ever seen, looked at your daddy like you were about to cry, and it was so funny all 3 of us just busted out laughing!! You're definitely going to give us a run for our money!! Later on tonight, you showed us your feet stomping, screaming tantrum....I'm hoping that was a one day thing. :)
Overall, you are a SWEET, funny, playful, adorable, lovable, excited, joyful little boy. We are so blessed that the Lord has trusted us to take care of you on Earth. Happy 19 month birthday baby boy!!!
Friday, October 8, 2010
Tractor!
....one of Colby's most repeated words right now...
Across from our subdivision, they are building a new road and a new Belton middle school. Due to all of this construction, there are always tons of tractors on our way home. Every day I slow down so that Colby can get a good look at his beloved "tractor, tractor, tractors!" When we get past them, he will start saying "Bye Bye Tractor! Bye Bye! Bye Bye Tractor!" haha....one day he even added "wuuub you!"
What a JOY!!
This morning, Colby strolled with my mom and her walking buddy, Sharon Schneider. They walk every morning at Sharon's house, but usually they walk before Colby comes over. This morning, I took Colby to my mom's earlier than normal, so he got to go along, and I'm glad he did! At Sharon's house there was a TRACTOR!!! Mom wanted him to sit in the little scooper part for a picture to send me, but this was the best she could do. :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Mission San Jose wedding
Last weekend we had the honor of attending the beautiful wedding of some great friends, Brad and Dee. I knew everything was going to be great and pretty and all of that, but I had no idea what it was actually going to be like.
They were married at the Mission San Jose in San Antonio, which is AMAZINGLY beautiful and historical. (Travis was a groomsman, so Friday night, I snuck out of the wedding rehearsal to take pictures of the area around the church, so I'll post those later)
Even better, this is the mission that Dee's parents and grandparents were married in AND her ancestors helped to build it. There's a specific rose window that her great uncle built. I couldn't help but feel an odd sense respect for the building and the mission grounds. It was way cool. I can't say that I've ever been to a wedding quite like this one, so I was so glad that we were able to be there.
Brad and Dee- congratulations- everything was perfect, and we're so lucky to have been a part of it with you two!!
this is the boys' hard look
and soft....
Brad and Dee's RECEPTION CELEBRATION!!
The beautiful Mr. and Mrs. Brad Bannister
Is that a Texas Tech sign Trav??
I thought this cake was TOO CUTE! (and when I was taking this picture I could SMELL the chocolate, so of course I was craving it all night!!)
Congrats you guys!!! We're so excited and happy for you, and we're so glad we could be a part of your special weekend!!
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