Ball party. Success.

The 2 year old's party is over and we all had a ball.  While most of my ball shaped food received an F for presentation, everything tasted good so [I suppose] that's really all that matters.  I'm determined to try my hand at cake pops again and will hopefully have better luck in the future.

Here are some highlights of the day.  Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us!

2 years.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, COLIN JOHN!

Skidamarink a dink a dink,

Skidamarink a doo, 

I love YOU!

Skidamarink a dink a dink,

Skidamarink a doo,

I love you!



It's all about Colin

Colin's classroom at daycare is having a star of the day all month.  They all got to complete an "All About Me" poster, bring their favorite snack to share, as well as their favorite movie or cartoon to watch after nap.  Colin was SO EXCITED to work on this with me last week. 

I should note that the answers were his own (for the most part).  Even the football ("buhpball") player.  Then again, EVERYTHING has been about football the past few days.

Stocking cap weather

No need for a lot of words...it's been COLD here this week!  We've still been playing outside after supper, only with the addition of coats and hats. 

We purchased this Twins hat for Colin earlier this summer when we were still proud to be on the bandwagon.  We're still on that bandwagon, we just might have to tape a Sioux logo over the TC.  

Kidding...I think...

Box Car Days

It was Colin's second Box Car Days last weekend.  Although he chickened out on riding the trucks, we all enjoyed a weekend with the perfect amount of relaxation and activity.

The duck was the favorite animal.
Maybe because he was in a cage?!

 



Copycat



Grandma trying to convince Colin to give the bird five.
He wasn't so sure he wanted to touch the bird, but was too curious to leave.



Showing Uncle Al his mad skills





LOVED the slide!



Trying to decide what truck to ride (turns out he didn't ride any!)



Priceless faces




Watching the parade entries line up and talking about the "red tar".



 

Honesty is the best policy

It was a particularly trying supper prep hour at our house tonight.  We knew it had already been a rough day when Colin's daily sheet said he was "emotional and tired."  So after explaining to Colin that we could play outside once his milk was finished, the following conversation occurred:

John:  Are you going to be a good boy the rest of the night?

                                     Colin:  NO.

At least he's on his way to being a virtuous kid...?!

So Tall

There has been a lot of tower building in our living room lately.  This kid is starting to grow like a weed...

...but still needs a little help every now and then to reach the very top.



One final picture just because he was being goofy. :)