Cole's Birthday

Cole is one!!! Can't believe it. This last year has been a blur. The best blur ever, but still a blur! We had 2 parties this weekend. One at our house Saturday afternoon and one Sunday afternoon at Grandpa's house. It was a fun, busy and exhausting weekend and apparently we partied too hard because now both kids are sick.
We had so much fun visiting with all of our friends and family, thanks to everyone who made it out to celebrate with us. We love you all.
Here are some of the fun memories...sorry it took so long all you blogaholics.

We started the party weekend off with a visit from
the Olimbs. They came early (ok-5 hours early). Long story.
I am glad you came when you did-otherwise Asher and Sammer
may not have had the precious time that they did!

Sammie and Asher were holding hands and

walking around the house like they were on

their first date. They love each other-it is awesome!

Our family.

Sammie is always wanting to hold Cole...

he is not a fan of holding still!

My big birthday boy!

Enjoying some cake...mmm...

Nana, Cole and Grammie.

Sammie had SUCH a good time with her girls,

Karis and Ana. They spent the evening in Sammie's
room playing, dressing up and having a good time.

They couldn't look away from the mirror-ha!

Of course we playing "stick the tail on the donkey"--

a staple at our house...I don't know why?!

Pretty good Sammie!

Go Cole Go!

Day 2-party at Gpa's. Started off a

little rough. Scowly Cole was on the loose.

This is his new stinky face:)

Who me-MY birthday-wow!

A train cake for our little Cole Train.

Cole met his Great Grandpa-Papa John. Gpa's

always have the best accessories.

And he met his Great Gma Mary too. Nice jewelry!

Willow and Vivian (cousins) having a blast.

Diego-what a face!

Happy birthday to me!

Fruits of labor

Peter has been tending to his garden every day like a good gardener and here is the proof. Samantha was SO excited to bring this in and show me tonight. Tomorrow we're grilling you up buddy...mmm!

Wakey wakey

So every day after Cole's nap I let him play for a while and then I go in when he's still happy. Here is what I usually see...


Cole and friends, playing together is so much fun.

Standing and laughing-always!

A paci to chew, play with , throw, etc.

And a paci in each hand...armed and dangerous.

Pool and pops

It was a million degrees again today so after naps the kids enjoyed some splashing around in the pool with daddy and popsicles to cool off.
Sammie loves popsicles. What kids doesn't? They are the perfect summer snack.
Cole prefered to chew on the stick (those of you who know me well know that this doesn't sit well with me).
It was a great afternoon. Then dinner, baths and bed. Ah-to be a kid again, they have the life I tell ya.

Friday night fun

Tonight Zachary, our neighbor's son, came over for a few hours. He played so well and was such a good boy. He played with the kids, ate pasta and even took a bath. I only got one picture of him and learned that he HATES my camera. Something about a big black camera flashing bright lights bothered him?! Guess his mommy isn't invading his privacy as much as we do over here!

So here is the one pic I got of he and Sammie sitting together waiting patiently for me to cook dinner.

Cole has a new found love with pasta so tonight he got to have his first serving (well more like 3) of speghetti! He loved it. Guess what I will be making big batches of every Monday?!

Again, he is a mess! But still, really cute.

Here are pics of Cole's and Sammie's first speghetti dinners...you till notice we were a little wiser with Sammer and fed her naked!!!!!!! Ooops.

Cole's first speghetti dinner. July 09

Sammie's first speghetti dinner. March 07