A long overdue update!

My goodness - I knew it had been a while since we had updated but I didn't realize it had been this long. We were just discussing how we thought the winter months were supposed to be slow but we have been busy busy busy these last few months.

Since our last update, Cole has done so much changing and growing. He is quickly losing the "baby" appearance and looking (and acting) more and more like a toddler each and every day. Every day we say how much fun we are having with him and we can't believe how it just continues to get even better. I guess it is so true that you really don't understand this kind of love until you become a parent.

His latest tricks are attempting to "jump" (although his feet don't leave the ground), riding his tricycle around the house w/ the help of daddy, playing basketball with daddy, and playing ball with Zoey. Every day he seems to gain or attempt more words - although he clearly is a motor skills kind of kid!

Cole continues to be a VERY picky eater which can be frustrating but we are learning to pick our battles. He has his staples of things he will eat and we have to limit the amount of fruit he consumes - could be worse I guess. He is still in the smaller end of the growth chart for weight but the higher end for height - so finding pants that fit is a constant struggle.

He continues to LOVE day care and we couldn't feel more blessed and thankful for such an amazing day care provider. He giggles when we pull up in the morning and cries when I put him in the car in the afternoon - although Mommy might like him to show some sadness over her leaving him - it is such a comfort to know he is in such loving hands and he is so happy with his "friends".

Since we can't possibly catch up with all the pictures. Here are just a few of recent months. We promise to try to be better with our updates.

Packing up and heading out.....

Our little monkey!

Loves his musical instruments

and playing basketball with Daddy

and riding his tricycle!

He will fit in those shoes sooner than we want to think about

Loves playing outside

A month of pics!

A month has flown by and we have been so busy that we have not had a chance to even post halloween pictures! We have a had a super fun and busy fall! We are enjoying Cole's emerging personality! He is on the go ALL THE TIME - walking all over the place and getting into whatever he is not supposed to touch! He delights us on a daily basis with his laughter and excitement for the world around him! He is very much like his Daddy - busy and very inquisitive! He wants to know how everything works! It is fun watching him explore his little world and figure out everything around him!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our little boy and the joy and happiness he brings us each and every day! We are also thankful for family, friends, and good health! We are looking forward to a busy holiday season! We hope to see you all soon!

For now - enjoy these pictures of the events of the past month!

As you can see - climbing in and out of things is a favorite past time!

Fun with Mommy, Daddy, & Grammy at Prov. Children's Museum

A visit to see Santa - not exactly a fun experience for Cole!

Supervising Daddy while raking leaves!

I love rough housing with my Daddy!

Busy Busy Busy!

October has flown by for us! We had a busy month of celebrating some big family birthdays and other fall activities! Lots of pictures below!

We have also been busy getting back into the work/school/daycare routine! Cole continues to have a blast with his friends at day care. He gets so excited in the morning before we get in the door and doesn't even notice when I leave. He's exhausted at night from all the playing he is doing. He's also been continuing to enjoy his weekly music class - both singing and EATING the instruments!

As for milestones - we are continuing with teething - I don't think it ever stops for this kid! He just cut one of his molars but is working on several other teeth and has a nasty diaper rash to go along with it! Poor guy! His eating habits are getting better although he is still a super picky eater - guess I'm getting paid back! He is starting to walk more and more independently - although if he needs to get somewhere quick he resorts to the good old crab crawl!

And today we received the BEST news - we no longer have to go see Dr. Niemark at Hasbro for his reflux!!! He still continues to spit up occasionally but it appear to be from not having anything in his stomach and drinking something too fast. Hopefully that will get better as time goes on! No more meds and no more trips to Hasbro - we are very thankful - they were amazing in the care they provided to us and let us know to call if anything arises at any time in the future!

Happy Halloween - pics to follow after the weekend!

Now here's all the pics!!!!

Singing in his microphone

We got to celebrate Aunt Gail's 65th birthday when the Long Island crew came for a visit last weekend. The boys had lots of fun playing with everyone!

Another fun birthday we got to celebrate this month was cousin Max's first birthday! Max was a wonderful birthday host and everyone seemed to have a blast - even a very overtired and teething Cole!

Go PATS!!!

One very special birthday we celebrated this month was Super Gram's 89th birthday! We had lots of fun with family! We love you Super Gram!!!

Cousin Mason playing - he's now an expert walker and waiting for Cole to catch him so they can create trouble together!

Watching Daddy mow the lawn

Little Laney Girard!