3 years ago today....

Colton was born! WOW how the time has flown!!!





1 year old


2 years old


3!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLTON!

Easy post this week...I think

We've had a busy weekend! Went to Doniphan County Relay for Life Friday night, and Saturday night, went to the "Big Burke Bash" where everyone enjoyed Colton's guitar playing and dancing... I didn't have my camera, but my sister Angela did. Check out the post on her blog of our adventures this week!

http://jajohnsoncrew.blogspot.com/2010/08/colton.html

So far today...

Colton & I finally broke out his swimming pool. I was trying to clean house, but he was just following behind making a mess again, so I gave up and we played...

Colton swam...





While Kyler slept in.... (Got up and ate at 5, then didn't get back up until 9:30!)


Kyler played...


and smiled!


and then Colton slept!


And a random picture I didn't know was on my camera of Colton in Kyler's sunglasses and Aunt "Ang" wearing Colton's breathing mask... I don't remember taking this picture, but I'm sure "Ang" will appreciate me posting it!

BUSY...

is an understatement for us lately! Seems like we're meeeting ourselves coming and going lately. Kyler had her 4 month (YES, 4 MONTHS!) well-check Monday and is up to 13 lb. 7 oz. and 24 inches long, putting her in the 25-50th percentiles for height and weight. She smiles all the time, laughs a little more each day, and loves tummy time and might even consider rolling over for us sometime soon! Colton is busy as well. I've taken him swimming a couple times, and our babysitter has a small pool that he likes to play in. Not the bravest at first, but always seems to have a good time. He has learned how to do "tartwheels..." (can't wait to get that on video!) The things that he says and does are constantly cracking us up! Derek & I have both been busy with work. We just organized a big meeting at work that took a LOT of time, but was a HUGE success! Derek hasn't been lacking for work to do (thank goodness!) but things are starting to slow down...a little anyway!

OK. Enough chit chat. On to what you're really visiting this blog for! The PICTURES!

Angela, Melissa and I decided it would be fun to take all of the kids swimming at our Aunt Pat's house. It was a one-time deal and we all agreed we wouldn't try it again for a while...

Colton & I swimming


Had some friends camping at Trenton, Missouri a few weeks ago, so Colton, Kyler & I went to spend a day with them and visited the AWESOME aquatic park in town. It was SO kid-friendly and I would LOVE to take him back!


Colton still LOVES to hold his baby sister, even though it's harder because she's getting bigger and a LOT more squirmy!


We had cousins Taylea and Brynna out for lunch one Saturday


And Colton got to do sparklers (after I mentioned they freak me out) and several other fireworks on the 4th of July. He can't wait till next year!

Today, Colton & Kyler spent the day at Grandma's house since we had new windows installed. (Pics coming soon!) At Grandma's house, they ALWAYS seem to have several blogworthy photo ops...today was no exception.

Kyler really wants to be like her big brother. Here she is in his K-State shirt. Yes, she has her own K-State apparel, but apparently likes Colton's better! :)


Aunt Melissa painted Kyler's toenails...


And SOMEBODY...painted Colton's. But, as soon as they were done, he decided it needed to come off. Whew! Not sure what Dad will think of that one!

This week...

we fingerpainted...




cleaned up after fingerpainting....


we played in the sprinkler...


Colton & Derek 'went to work'






Colton & Kyler watch Saturday morning cartoons

Summer Fun

Let the summer fun begin! We are so excited it's finally warming up so we can spend some time outside. We've been outside every night this week and LOVE IT!

Hot tubbing at Grandma & Grandpa's...in our UNDERWEAR! That's right...for two straight weeks Colton has been in his underwear with only one day that he had accidents!!! SO proud of him!


The kid who hates water in his face in the bathtub LOVED it when Grandpa splashed him!


Grandpa has a new pet project and Colton 'helps'


Meet George


Pickles are for hamburgers, relish trays, and MORNING SNACKS? Only at Grandma's!


All of this, while Kyler watches from the sidelines with Grandma...someday little girl...