The Mach's: 2013

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Bapa and Grandma

Colton's best friend is his Bapa. It is such a sweet thing to watch. I wish I could say Colton greets Dan and I the way he does his Bapa, but that would be a lie. He loves going to their house to ride tractors, play trains, read books, water the garden, tractor rides to go see the neighbors horses, sheep, rosters and many other animals. He is also partial to Grandma and loves playing kitchen with her along with crafts and play-dough. It's always a challenge when it's time to go home. I love that and so appreciate the love that my parents lavish on Colton. It doesn't happen very often when both grandkids get together- so I went over to snap a few pics.

Alaena wanted to try on her halloween wig that she got while visiting Grandpa and Grandma

Buddies

Pumpkin Patch with Grandma

Colton is lucky to have such a fun grandma living so close by. To celebrate the fall weather Colton, Mommy and Grandma headed up to our favorite pumpkin patch. Colton loved taking it all in. We didn't even get to see everything.

Colton LOVES petting goats!

Wouldn't touch the pumpkins- but pointed at the one he wanted

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Baby sister got hitched.

My little sister got married on Sept 6th. We were all in the wedding. Colton was all dressed up ready for his job as ring bear. I would love to tell you he was all smiles but folks, we are in the terrible 2s and he did let us forget that. He would NOT smile for any family pictures!! However, right before walking down the isle I did what any desperate mother would do... I pumped him full of the candy PEZ. It worked, he walked down the isle with our niece Alaena. However, shortly after walking down the isle the sugar rush ended and I had to hand him over the fence to Dan to quickly get him out of there!! It was an outdoor wedding and we had to act fast to ensure he didn't take away from his aunties moment of walking down the isle. Here are a few pics i snapped before the wedding. We are looking forward to seeing the professional ones!

Happy wedding Jess and Dan!!

Trying to encourage him to take a picture with the bride and groom

getting Jess ready

Not the best picture, but it was a beautiful place

Colton sure loves his Bapa!!

Waiting for the wedding to start!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Happy Gotcha Day!

It is hard to believe that we have been your Daddy and Mommy now for 2 years. You are truly a dream come true!! We feel so lucky to have you as our son. This year you had a special gotcha day because we were in Yankton, SD for a family reunion.

When you woke up you got presents in bed. You always seem to love that!!

That smile is going to make girls fall in love with you!

We had family pictures with the entire Mach family. Later that afternoon, Mommy and you went swimming and played. In the evening we went for ice cream cones and Daddy took you on your very first Go-Kart ride! You loved it!! It was special because Grandpa &Grandma Mach, GG, John, Jennie, Ella and Lydia were all there!!

I promise you were in there- look for your hair!

Just in case we didn't get great family pics from the morning- you were not excited about having your pics taken. We took a few more to ensure we had some from this special day.

You got excited about an airplane!

We love you so much Colton and can not imagine our lives without you. You have such a fun personality! You always know what you want and have never been shy in ensuring you get it or at least try. You are adventurous- always trying new things. You are funny, smart and very affectionate with us. You were the missing piece in our family and fit perfectly!!

We love you!-

Happy Gotcha Day!

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Summer Fun

We have been busy- so here is my attempt to catch up a little-

Colton learned how to ride his scooter and he couldn't be more proud of himself. He is always trying to keep up with the older neighbor boys.