Pumpkin Patch Fun

Since Colt is too little to go trick-or-treating, we thought it would be fun to spend Halloween day at the pumpkin patch. We went to the Dallas Arboretum and it was paaaaacked. We had a great time, and Colt LOVED being outside for most of the day.

We wore our little pumpkin out!

Happy Halloween everyone!

One Year!

Pops was in town for Colt's birthday! Colt sure loves his Pops!
Pops bought Colt some cute fall and winter clothes. I love this hat!

This picture cracks me up! Colt had just woken up from a nap, so he has that sleepy look AND he knew I wanted him to smile AND knew that a flash was coming....so here is the final look...

YAY!!! FINALLY got the FRONT FACING carseat...makes a happier baby and momma! We were on our way to Gracie's costume party.

Colt and cousin Hadley with Grandmommy and Aunt Sara

ONE YEAR!!! We made it!

weight: 23 lbs 3 oz (65th%)

height: 31.25in (90th %)
head: 18.25 (50th%)

The last of the chair and guitar pictures...

Colt's 1st Birthday

Colt had a GREAT first birthday! His party was at his great-grandpa's house. The weather could not have been more beautiful. It was in the 70s and gorgeous. We had a family party, think around 30 guests, and it was a ball! Of course we loved having dad, aka Pops, in town, as well as Julie and her man, John. I couldn't have done it without their help! Enjoy the pics!

I saw this banner for sale for $40 and thought, I could make that! So I enlisted mom and her cricket. She cut out the letters and shapes and I assembled. Cost like $4!
This was pre party. Wish I had a pic with all the presents there!

Me and the Birthday Boy! I ordered his jon-jon off of Etsy! I love it.

I have made birthday cakes for several friends and for awhile I was selling them for birthdays and showers. I have ALWAYS looked forward to making my own children's birthday cakes. So I have been planning this cake in my head for MONTHS, and it turned out really cute I think! I lined the border with gumballs and the dots are Starbursts and Airheads! And homemade strawberry cake.

Everyone was gathered around him cheering and taking pictures, which this little ham loved! He started squealing, laughing and clapping to entertain us all. He is a silly mess!

One thing this boy can do is eat! I knew he'd make me proud!

It was a fun day! I cannot believe my baby is one. It sure flies by. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I cannot be more thankful for the village of family and friends God has blessed us with to help raise this sweet young man. He is the light of my life.

After a change of clothes (we put him in clothes he got at the party!!), he loved playing with his new toys!

I love you, Colty!

Birthday Itinerary Input?

I am planning Colt's 1st birthday party and don't know if it would be better to do the whole cake thing first then open presents OR presents then cake? We are eating lunch at the party, so do I need a break between lunch and cake for presents?? Deep, I know, but I like to have an itinerary! Suggestions would be much loved!

Kissing Cousins

Colt's cousin Hadley was born exactly 3 weeks after him. We got together for a play date on Monday and the kids were ADORABLE together. It was hilarious! They couldn't stop kissing! Big open mouth, wet, tongue kisses! Below, Colt is going in for another kiss!

Colt ate his lunch while Hadley was napping then helped her eat her lunch too!

Mommy and me

Enough of the cuddling mother!

Jordan had to put the child locks on our cabinets and Colt was right there to supervise! I guess he is already in awe of power tools.

My Little Pony

HALLOWEEN SNEAK PEEK!

My Colt is a little colt!!!

11 months

Sit down and be still long enough for a picture? Yeah right! :)

The only way I could get him to sit still was to let him brush his teeth. He LOVES his toothbrush. I have to give him his toothbrush while I change his diaper so he will be still!

I can hardly believe my BABY is going to be one in a couple of weeks. Man oh man how the year has flown by. Colt is the greatest joy I have ever known. I am so lucky to be his momma. Today I almost cried because he was just being so darn cute! I treasure every second God gives me with this precious boy. We are having a family party at his great-grandpa's house for his birthday. Granted, Jordan's family is GI-NORMOUS, so there will be about 40 people there! I can't wait to post pics from the party! I am busy planning away, but trying to keep it simple and stress free. I am very excited about making his first birthday cake. I sure do love my little dude!