First Hair Cut, Birthday Parties, and Pumpkin Carving

It has been almost 2 months since I last posted and a lot has happened! Kolby is walking now and even gets those legs running. He just started walking backwards and I discovered he knows how to go DOWN the stairs in addition to climbing up them. His other newest trick is running around naked before his bath. He likes to run from me.

Clint took him to the doctor's on Oct. 19th for his 15 mo. check up. He is 32 inches long and 24.8 lbs. He is getting big! My mom and I went out and purchased a fall/winter wardrobe for him. He is so cute in his sweat outfits and is great to cuddle with.

This past week has been rough for me with parent teacher conferences and tutoring. I am discovering I am really missing him during the day now that he is interactive and playful. All week I came home after 6:30, except Friday. On Friday we were released at noon and I was able to pick Kolby up early. I brought him home and I decided to lay on the couch and watch GLEE. He brought his dog and blanket over to me and wanted to lay with me. He was asleep in less than 10 minutes so we were able to take a nap together.

Now, what you have been waiting for.... PICTURES! and a few videos. :)

For my first break from school, Clint, Kolby and I went to the lake to visit Nana and Papa. Uncle Kevin and Marrin were there with us.




He loved the 4-Wheeler!




Daddy Time






His First Hair Cut: We went to a place in Nixa. He loved the little fire truck chair. He actually cried when we left! He never made a noise during the hair cut except to say Vrooom!




Some cute cuddly pictures






Marrins Birthday:
Here is the quilt I made her. She wanted one wtih princesses on it. (It is folded)






Where's Kolby? Oh, at the tractor again!


It's Halloween (almost!): We carved a pumpkin with Kolby. He liked helping us take the 'guts' out. He then thought he should try out the cut out pieces. He didn't eat any but thought about it until that first taste!
















Videos: Can you believe how big he is now?

Long Time No Post!

WOW! There has been a lot going on. School started, I began my last graduate course, and I am in the middle of negotiating a book deal! Kolby is doing great after the dog bit. His face still has the marks but are healing up nicely. I pray that there is no visiable scare. I am attaching the latest pictures. I also included some of Clint's new car.
(Kolby likes to drive!)













We also went to the state fair with Nana and Papa!






He is dancing to some music!

Boys will be boys

So, I just went and got Kolby after he woke up from his nap. I walked in his room and he was pointing at the floor. He does this with things he throws out of his crib. Well, I look down and it is his diaper! My first thought was, "That looks dry...." Sure enough it was! I looked in the crib and it appears he STOOD UP and peed all over. There was a HUGE puddle on the side of the crib and down the side. The mattress is wet as well as the floor! He thought he was so funny. It was hard not to laugh at first but I was still pretty mad. AHHHH..... But, I guess boys will be boys!

Clint and I have been saying he turned 1 and now he is just rotten! Luckily we love him!

Exactly 1 year ago....

At this exact time last year I was told I would have to have a c-section and was being prepared. I remember I was very worried and nervous. However everything worked out great and I wouldn't change it for the world.

A moment after birth


The next morning


Our first hour at home

Today, our first birthday


Where did the year go? Okay... going to cry!

Where is the summer going?

Kolby is officially 1 today! I can't believe a year ago today I was awaiting his arrival. It is really scary to realize how fast this past year has flown by!

Last Sunday we were able to celebrate Kolby's 1st birthday. We had a small get together here at our house. The invites were limited to family with a few friends of ours thrown into the mix. All together it was a great day. We had plenty of food but yet not to much. Kolby also got some new toys and he loves exploring with them. He really loves his musical guitar.










Today I was finally able to talk Clint into getting professional portraits done. Although they were done at JcPenny, they came out pretty good. We were able to get several prints for a very reasonable price. (Grandparents we have some for you!) I wanted to share what we have so enjoy. There are a lot of pictures so enjoy!

JcPenny Pictures