Christmas and Snow

Well Christmas has come and gone, Colton's birthday has come and gone, and New Year's has come and gone and I have yet to post anything. It has been kind of crazy around here! We have been snowed in two or three times I am starting to lose track and right now are experiencing an ice storm like no other. But without futher ado here are some pictures from the recent events! First up Christmas Morning (snowed in). Colton opening up his presents from Mom and Dad as well as Santa!

Colton's Birthday! He is now three years old! We had a Disney Cars themed party, with family over to help celebrate. This was the big moment, blowing out his candles on the birthday cake he picked out!

This is the last snow storm we had. On the tractor to the left is my husband and on the tractor to the right my husband's boss (he works nights at Red Power Magazine, working on tractors). I believe they were out there for over two hours trying to get us a path wide enough for a pick-up to go through so that I could get to work for a little while. Oh this is the view from my kitchen window.

Last but certainly not least this is my son. My son as I found him sitting on my kitchen table watching his dad and "town ca" as he is loving referred to by Colton pushing snow. And don't you all know that you have to have your (in Colton's language) "goggle goggles" on to watch them push snow? A face only a mother could love! By the way we did get out that day about noon and I was able to get to work for a few hours.

On the baby front we STILL have not fully decided on a name. The husband was set on Nicholas, I was not in favor at all. Then he decided Shawn, which eh was okay I could live with. Then he decided he really didn't like Shawn. So last weekend when I finally made it to the city to do a little shopping I picked the husband up a baby names book. He looked it over that night and came up with Carson (which we won't mention that I have suggested like 1500 times!). Any whoo I am hoping this name sticks, cause I actually like this one! I have an ob check this Friday, so we'll see what that brings, so far everything seems to be right on track. OH and mom and I with a little help from the husband have almost got the nursery finished, so as soon as I get that done I will post some pictures!

Kristin

It was my husband's birthday this past Monday and one of his gifts was a CD featuring 1950's Country Music. We were playing that night and Colton just danced up a storm. Now whenever my husband gets home he wants Dad to PLEASE play that music again! I caught them dancing one night while waiting for supper!

It's A ....

Ok so actually I found out last week what I was having, but am just getting around to posting! As you can see from the very first picture it's quite obvious...we're having a boy! And we have NO idea what we will name him, because we do not agree on ANY names! So if you have any suggestions please let me know! Enjoy the pictures of baby boysen!

Halloween and Fall Pictures

So I am finally getting around to posting some Halloween pictures, better late then never I guess! The first couple are of the 4-wheeler that has made its home at our place. I give you my mother and my son taking it for a spin!

Dad and son getting reading for a ride (did I mention that Colton absolutely loves these rides!).

Now Halloween....Colton was not into it at all. We went to like 5 houses and then he was like take me home this is crazyness! But we managed to get a few cute pictures of our little monster! Here he is with Old Lala aka his great-grandma.

Here he is with my mom and it looks like that is my dad in the background still eating supper. Do you like the cowboy boots with the costume? Yeah we would have no part of wearing tennis shoes.

And a big smile! This was of course taken before we went out trick-or-treating!

Happy Friday everybody!

Kristin

An Afternoon Trip to the Pumpkin Patch!

I woke Colton up early yesterday to travel to the pumpkin patch as it looked like it would be the only nice day to go this year. It was 65, but cool in the wind. I took my Mom with and we had a good time! Here are some pictures to share with you! This first one is of Colton playing in the little playground area they have...he didn't want to leave this area! He kept saying, "Mom, I'll make you some supper ok?"

Here are the pumpkins me and Colton picked out!

Inside the corn maze! Colton and Grandma would run around the curves, hide, and then "scare" me! We got this one shot of us together (too bad we both can't be looking at the camera! Oh well nothing is ever perfect!)

Colton on the hayrack ride! I love this picture!

As for a baby update! I am now 17 weeks, and I think we are doing just darn right well! The morning sickness for the most part has subsided, the carsick well that still lingers! My last OB Appt went well and everything looked fine, and my next one is a week from today! It seems like those last 8 weeks flew by even though I thought they never would!

Kristin

A Dancing Fool!

A week or so ago we traveled to my cousin's wedding. Colton was all exciting to go dancing and in fact thought we should just skip the church wedding part and go straight to dancing! And let's not even talk about the bride and groom having a dance all to themselves are father/daughter dance?! We were in tears we had to get off of the dance floor for a couple of minutes. By 9 my husband had to carry him off of the dance floor crying because he wanted to stay longer. At least he had fun. Here are a few photos of the fun! Dancing with Grandma.


Dancing with Aunt Kayla!

Playing with a straw at the reception!

Kristin

To Catch up!

Here are a few pictures for everyone to catch up on what has been going on in our little families lives the last umm month or so! The first picture is from my bestie's wedding. It's not the best picture but you get the idea (luv her!)

The second is at the State Fair. Okay this is also a lousy photo, but it was a funny moment. Colton thought it would be fun to run in this water, until he got close and then it was good enough to just stick his arm in the water. Thus me not having enough time to take a good picture of the event, because it happened much faster than it was supposed to. I got one other photo taken at the fair and it is sadly not any better, but what do expect when I spent the day pushing a stroller around whether it had a little boy in it or not!

Ok this also not a great photo but it captures a pretty big moment for our little one. While I was away at my BF's bachelorette party I made a stop by the Once Upon a Child (looking for a new stroller) and found these adorable cowboy boots for him. He loves them! Mostly because they are just like Dad's but because their pretty awesome too!

This is Colton at the Albert City Threshermen's Festival. I am not sure what he is looking at but apparently it is way cool!

There you have it our August of highlights! For those looking for a baby update...I had a regularly scheduled OB appt on Monday the 24th. The dr. was able to hear the baby's heartbeat right away and everything looks fine, and my progesterone levels are coming up! Yeah! So we're keeping the faith here and counting the days and weeks!

Kristin