There Are Not Words

I think we all felt like we were going just a little bit stir crazy at the end of today. Not being able to go outside is tough on everyone but especially when there is a little one in the house! By bedtime Cole was acting so silly...dancing to American Idol singers (he only likes the bad ones), walking aimlessly all over the house, kissing our belly buttons about a million times and then, putting 2 pacifiers in his mouth at once! What a ham!!!

Hip Hip Horray - It's A Snow Day!

We had our first big ice storm of the year today! We were all excited that Rhonald was able to stay home today due to the horrible weather! It is amazing to watch our little neighborhood transform before our eyes. There are so many trees down in our neighbors yards and 85% of our county is without power. Luckily we are not included in that!!!! The tree included in the pictures above is our Red Bud tree that is usually taller than our house but is now leaning so far over it looks like a bush. We have had a lot of fun today - we started out the day with omelets and blueberry muffins and we have been snacking ever since. We have all had a nap and we are all still in our jammies! What more could we ask for! And...we may be doing it again tomorrow because they have already closed the schools for tomorrow too (that is how Rhonald's clinic determines if they are going to open or not). Here's to snow days--I have always thought of them as a little, unexpected gift! It is amazing that they are still exciting today!

1 Year Stats

I took Cole to the doctor today and Dr. Thomas said that everything about him looked perfect! Of course, we already knew that - ha ha! She always seems impressed with how happy and well behaved he is. He was spoiled by Nurse Jean and Nurse Susan and was even given his first sucker after his awful shots (I was a mean mommy and did not let him have the sucker but we did say thank you!). He was so cute walking around the clinic in his diaper and socks while we waited! Anyway....he weighs 22.8 lbs and is 31 inches long! The only other thing that is new since I posted his 12 month stuff is that he says "duck." Not all of the time but most of the time when we ask him. Oh! And he is learning his parts...and ours! When we ask Cole where his belly button is he smiles and then he walks over, lifts up our shirts and kisses our belly buttons! When we ask him where his nose is he laughs and points to his ear. We aren't sure if he knows and is just being silly or if we need to keep practicing. Either way it is adorable!

Is This The Same Baby???

This picture was taken a couple of days after Cole was born. Cole and my dad have always enjoyed napping together.

This picture was taken a couple of days after Cole's first birthday. When I look at them side by side I cannot even believe this is the same kid!

And He's Off

Well everyone ... just wanted to update and let you know that Cole is officially walking! He took his first steps on Tuesday and has taken more and more every day since. He loves to be up and around and will hardly crawl at all anymore. It is so cute to watch him. I wish I had a video but we haven't been able to get one yet. He kindof reminds us of a mummy when he walks - he always has his arms straight out to keep his balance!

Fireman Cole

My parents found this adorable firetruck at Cracker Barrel for Cole's birthday! He absolutely loves it!!! It actually has pedals but he is a little too short for them so he stands up in the truck and walks it around the house. It has an actual working bell that he loves to ring and ladders that he loves to pull off and carry around. He was so happy when he woke up and saw the firetruck! Thank you Grammy and Pops - what a special birthday gift!

Let Him Eat Cake

Needless to say....Cole loved playing with his cake. He did not eat very much of it but it sure went everywhere! Cole was scheduled to have 2 parties - one with his play group and one with family. The play group party was a blast! We had 8 kids over for lunch and fun!!! Cole had fun opening gifts and playing with the other kids. So much fun that he totally passed out as soon as they left! The family party that we had planned had to be changed up a bit. Cole has had a cold for about a week now and the night before his party he developed a low grade fever. Rhonald and I decided to "un-invite" the kids that were invited to come. We would feel so bad if someone else got sick just so Cole could have another party. We were still able to celebrate with both of our parents and our good friend from Harding, Ryan. Cole was not feeling too well that day but ended up having a lot of fun anyway. After all, who wouldn't have fun when you have 2 parents and 4 grandparents spoiling you too death?!