Anything to Entertain

So, I was getting ready yesterday, and I usually let Colt play in the bathroom and my bedroom while I am getting ready. Only today, he wanted to play in the bath tub. Perfect! I didn't have to keep checking in on him because I knew exactly where he was.

Thankfully, the bath tub was big enough to fit his car, toys, clothes, whatever...

Puppy Love

Oh how we love this puppy! He had such a fun time at Townes' Halloween Party. It was great to spend time with friends. This is a pre-costume shot...the tights made Daddy a little nervous.

And here are some pictures of our little puppy dog...

Colt and the spiders (Townes and Conn).

Group shots...

I've got to get to the next house before Mom and Dad say it is time to go...
Whew, I made it...

And the #1 picture of the night...Colt knows how to play the part.

Not only can he move like a puppy, but he sounds like one too (listen closely, the picture is bad because it was so dark).

Treats, No Tricks

Today was a day full of treats! Mimi and Boppoo drove up to spend the day with us, and that was a treat in itself. Also, we made spider cookies to take to Townes' Halloween Party! These are oreo cookies with chow mein noodles for the legs and mini m&ms for the eyes. They turned out quite cute I thought!


We also had the treat of picking out and carving a pumpkin! Colt surveyed the selection...

Mom, how about this one?

Let the carving begin...

I am not so sure about what is in there Bops...

Just hanging out while Boppoo does all the work...

Colt got a personalized jack-o-lantern....

And the finished product...

It was a fun day...stayed tuned to see the cutest puppy ever!

Picasso is at it again...

Only mommy and daddy did not know about it this time. I guess a true artist can make anything their canvas, including the bathroom door. Thank goodness for "Magic Erasers" and digital cameras to still capture the moment and share with others!

Our Smart Dog

Okay, most people, well in fact everyone, would disagree with that statement. But, how did she move that pillow to get it perfectly in place for a nice afternoon nap?

I had a Moment

Today I decided to take Colt to get his hair trimmed. I normally take him to the girl who cuts my hair. But, I thought to myself...it may be good for him to have a kid-friendly experience and how could they mess it up as long as I am specific.

So, I took him to "Halfpint Haircuts" and told the lady three things...
1. I don't want it to look like that he has had a haircut.
2. I am not ready to let go of the curls yet.
3. Just trim his bangs so it is not hanging in his eyes and maybe a little over his ears.

Well, it is hard to tell exactly what they are doing when the hair is wet, but I started getting a little nervous at just how many cuts she was making. I think that she was on Mars when I made the above three statements because it definitely turned out to be a CUT rather than a TRIM.

So, I had my moment in the car. I made a few crying phone calls, but I just needed to hear Courtney say "I would react the same way if it was Caroline" and for my sister to say "I have definitely cried after one of Thatcher's haircuts". So, after my moment...I realized some good that could come out of this...
1. It is hair...it will grow back and the curls may bounce back a little after washing it.
2. He got to watch Elmo during his haircut, so that was fun!
3. He may enjoy the view of the world without looking through strands of hair (but that may only last a couple of months, because it might be a year before I cut his hair again).

And most importantly...he is still the most handsome 18 month old in the world!

Gold Rush

Last weekend Wes, Colt, and I went to Gold Rush Days in Dahlonega. We got to see many friends...some we hadn't seen in a while. Colt saw his buddies too.

Colt, Collin, and Carter...


Colt and Carter...


The boys and their mommies...


We had a great time!