10 months!

Look who is 10 months old today!  Colin has been growing like crazy and becoming a little boy.  He is such an easy and loving little guy that I love so much.  Colin is always smiling and happy which makes life with him so great.  We just love this little guy to pieces...

 Now that I am 10 months:

-I crawl all over

-get into everything

-pull up on anything I get my hands on

-love giving kisses

-love clapping

-I have the best giggle

-I have 6 teeth (4 on top and 2 on bottom)

-love hot dogs, rice, fruit, veggies, crackers, mac and cheese and so on

-sleep pretty much anywhere or anytime I can

-love the pool

-like to talk on his pretend phone

-sounds like he can say hello, da da, mom

 Colin loves to play with his friend.  They laugh together, give high fives and sneak kisses.

 Colin loves his baseball I caught at the Twins game last week.  He thinks his mom is pretty darn cool!

Colin has also had fun playing with his friend Nicholas.  It's nice he has him because his sister tend to play baby way to much with him (Colin being the baby)

If you know Alivia well you would know she would love to have long hair.  Unfortunately she takes after her mom and when I was little I had fine thin hair too.  So Alivia find anything to use for long hair.  Sometimes she uses blankets and puts a pony tail in it or she will wear this wig we have in the dress up clothes.

 Crazy fun times outside.  I love that my kids love to play and be so creative outside.  

 Fashion show!

 Big kisses for mommy

 My Ella and her silly personality.  Couldn't resist getting this moment on camera.

silly fun

My big boy loves to eat.  He eats everything we do which makes making meals so much easier.  I have a feeling he is going to be a big eater like his sister Alivia.  Might need a job to pay for our grocery bill down the road:)

 Messy boy

 All clean with my new outfit from grandpa Varley

 Fun time at the park with our friend Tessa.  

Big sisters pushing their little brothers.  So much fun these days!

Summer fun

Sorry it's been awhile I just figured how to get my pictures from my phone to the computer.  So this summer has started off with Alivia starting tennis a week ago on Tuesday and Thursday.  She loves it and seems to be a natural at it.  Must get it from her daddy's side of the family:)  It's been fun to watch her get ready the night before and so excited in the morning to head over.  

 First day of tennis

 The fun thing about Tuesday's is not only does Alivia have tennis, but the kids also get to spend the afternoon with Jack and Presley.  Loving summer so far!

Colin just loves Jack.  It's so cute to see Colin look up at him with such love.  Colin would sit and play with him for hours if he could.

It's been crazy these past few weeks with a lot of exciting activities happening.  Not only was it Alivia's birthday, but she had her dance recital the day before.  This year Alivia really stepped out on that stage and made her mom proud.  I was so impressed with her this year and can not wait to see what the future hold for my star!

 Love her!!!

 My little Rubber Ducky waiting for her turn on the big stage.  

Welcome to Alivia's Grease Carnival

Alivia had a wonderful 5th birthday this year.  Here a video that captured it all... Enjoy!

Welcome to Alivia's Grease Carnival

Happy 5th Birthday Alivia

It's hard to believe my baby is going to be 5 years old.  If feel like yesterday when she graced us with her presents 2 weeks early.  Alivia is the most genuine, loving, sweet, caring, artistic and spontaneous girl.  She puts a smile on our face every day and keeps us on our toes with her silly personality.  Alivia has an eye for fashion, knowledge for learning and passion for others.  Some would say she is wise beyond her years.  The way she will engage in a conversation with anyone or tell the most outrageous stories about things most kids her age never think about.  Alivia has a smile you can't say no to.

 Even though she has many great qualities about her she can also be one that can just walk into a room and make a mess without doing anything.  I tend to call her our little tornado.  

 Like I mentioned before Alivia has an eye for fashion and loves clothes, accessories and shoes.  I wonder how she came from me and not my sister.  Alivia will always be known in preschool as the most accessorized kid.  I can always count on her for a second opinion when it comes to my outfits.

 If you were to ask Alivia what she wants to be when she grows up she would quickly answer "a rock star".  Alivia loves to sing, perform, dance for anyone who will watch her.  She loves to watch music award shoes with her daddy and sing and dance along with whoever is on stage.

 Alivia is so special and her brother and sister are so lucky to have her as a big sister.  She is very protective and always to first to help out when they need it.  It is crazy how your kids birth order plays a huge role in their personality.  Alivia is a leader and is very patient and those are two things a big sister needs to be.  

 My little Alivia has a heart of gold and there may be sometimes she pushes my buttons I would  never want her to change anything about her.  Okay maybe her time management skills, but we have some years to work on that.  

 Happy birthday to my little princess!  She is perfect in every way and I love watching her grow and discover every day.  She brightens any room and can put a smile on every ones face.  Alivia will be someone someday and I can not wait to see what it is.  She has stars in her eyes that twinkle so bright.  I am so very proud to be her mom...

9 months

Colin is now 9 months old.  He is growing like crazy and learning new things everyday.  Colin has the best personality and is so easy going.  People always ask me if he is always this happy and my answer is "YES".  He has truly been such a perfect addition to our family and the girls just love him to pieces.  Pretty sure he will never do anything on his own with sisters like Alivia and Ella.  They are always there to help him when he  so any frustration.  The poor kid somehow will have to learn to live and learn on his own.  For right now I am enjoying every minute of them and loving every second.

Now that I am 9 months I:

-eat all big boy food

-clap my hands

-laugh all the time

-have 4 teeth

-blink both eyes when someone winks at me

-pull up on stuff

-sleep on my tummy

-loves lights and noises

-loves the water

-loves trying to pick up heavy toys

-loves his sisters and think they are funny

-loves kisses from mom

-gets so excited when daddy comes home at night

-likes to sit in the grass and dig in the dirt

and much much more......

Poor Coli

Alivia and Ella think it's so funny to see Colin with headbands, hair accessories or anything girly on his head.  Today the girls were laughing so hard when he had Alivia's Hello Kitty earmuffs on.  This poor kid doesn't stand a chance...