My First...

Today was my first Mother's day. This was once a day I did not look forward to. It was a day to remind me of a dream that had not happened. This year was different. This year was such a gift. 

Yesterday, Colton and I spent time with the woman who has given me such a precious gift. We had a wonderful day at the zoo with his birth-mom and half brother (who we had never met before). It was a great day to celebrate Birth-mom's day.  It was amazing. It was a day that will be ingrained in my mind forever. I look forward to telling Colton all about it! 

Today I woke up to my son and husband wishing me a happy mother's day. Dan made the morning so special. They got me a very special mother's day gift... a new camera. Colton and I had fun the rest of the day trying it out. 

** WARNING LOTS OF PICS BELOW**

Ready to Play!

Uncle Jake, Aunt Jessie and Colton

Colton sure loves his Uncle!! 

Water table = hours of fun!!

Oh...did you want me to smile? 

Talking to daddy

I am honored to be a mother. 

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's. 

Kate 

because of you

LOVE

I love these guys SO much!!!

BALLS

This past weekend we were able to take our little man to an indoor playground to spend time with his birthmom. We had a nice time and Colton was enjoying new adventures and showing off his new skills. The ball pit was a favorite!!! 

Swing

One of our favorite things to do....

 Swing!!!

I love to go for walks and hang out at the park with Mom and Dad!!

Dedication

This past weekend we had Colton dedicated at church.  Afterwards we went had brunch at Kate's parents house. It was so special to have both sets of grandparents there (Thanks Steve and Carmen for making the trip)!!! Colton is one loved little man. 

Colton's Life Verse:

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Grandma Mach, Colton and Daddy

Colton's friend Tucker

Colton with Grandma and Grandpa Mach

Colton with Grandpa and Grandma Happ

Colton with Aunt Jessie and Dan

Colton with Uncle Jake and Carly

Thanks Jess, Jake, Dan and Carly for driving from Fargo, ND to be here for Colton's special day!! 

We didn't get any pictures of our family of 3. We will make sure to this on Easter!! 

Bath Time Fun

Oh my gosh, did you say bath time???

YES!!!! I love bath time!!! 

This is the life

Rubber ducky you taste so good

Just 5 more minutes... please Dad!!

Please don't make me get out

work out or blog??

 Since starting back at work, life has been well... CRAZY!!! Trying to find time to get everything done is mere impossible. Things have had to go to the wayside. Blogging is one of them. I have to chose. I have to chose health for a while. I have to chose laundry, dirty bottles, dirty diapers, drool, snotty nose, making home made baby food, cleaning toys so he stops getting sick. Building blocks, reading stories and playing in the bath tub. So, until there are more hours in the day or I get better control of working full time, being mom full time, being a wife full time and being a good friend full time. I need to step back. I will check in, but there are better things to do right now. I have to go tuck my little man in bed again and then hit the treadmill. 

 I am determined to be a runner again!! 

crawling backwards, we find him in many random places stuck. 

favorite place to hang out and watch mom and dad cook

eating food. Faves include: pears, carrots, avocados, bananas 

Will post more when I have some down time.

My Valentine

Dan had to work tonight, so I was lucky enough to spend my night with this little love bug!! 

As far as I am concerned, he is a heart breaker!!