Ready for the snow

Well, it finally happened. My parents have been warning me about this white stuff coming. I didn't seemed to bother by it till mom got out this funny outfit for me to wear. 

Check me out, I am ready for the MN winter weather. I'm pretty excited!! 

Bring on the snow!  

Playing with my daddy

 This morning my mommy and daddy gave me a new toy to play with that I got from some very special people that were mentors to my mommy growing up. I was so excited to play with my daddy! 

Deep in thought trying to figure out how it all works (check out his tongue)

Hey Dad, when can I get my own cell phone

Thanks Kim and Kathy for such a fun toy!! I know he will get LOTS of use out of it!!! 

jumpin for wednesday!

hope you all are having a good week.

Just Hanging Out

I like to hang out and be able to see my parents pretty much all the time. They are getting very creative trying to keep my attention while still being able to get things done. One of my favorite places to play while mom makes dinner is my highchair. 

This bumbo seat my parents keep trying to get me to like... 

This might not be that bad.... 

15 seconds later.....

OK.... MOM I AM DONE!!! 

Our little Monkey

Hard to believe that we have Colton sometimes. He is getting such a personality and is so fun! We dressed him up as a monkey and he sure didn't mind. He was very happy to help pass out candy and watch the kids and lights this year. We never got around to carving our pumpkins, we will have to do that with him next year! 

This year Colton stayed in with us to pass out candy, but we did go trick or treating to grandpa and grandma's house.  

With a face like that, what's not to love! 

Play Hard

I put Colton down to play with his toys while I was putting his clothes away. He was playing and then it got pretty quite. I looked over and saw this....

The GREATS visit

This past weekend Dan's uncle Tim and Aunt Bev (AKA: THE GREATS)  came along with their son Billy and his wife Kara. We had not seen Billy or Kara since their wedding because we had to cancel our weekend trip to the Dells because some little guy came!! 

We had a great time and always look forward to spending time with them. Friday we headed to Stillwater to take in the shops and go out for dinner. Saturday we went shopping and then Colton went to our friends house to hang out while the adults went to a Wild hockey game. I (Kate) was super excited about this as I LOVE hockey. We had a great time and ended the night by playing dominos into the early morning. 

Colton with his GREATS

Billy, Kara and Colton

Kara got Colton to FINALLY take a nap! 

We had such a nice time and can't wait for Thanksgiving!! Thanks for making the drive and spending time with us!! 

Chicago

I may only be two months old, but I got to go on a trip to the big windy city to see my Great Grandpa and Grandma. Before we went to visit them, my mom took me shopping downtown on Michigan Avenue. I sure did take it all in. I loved the lights and noise. 

Aunt Jessie and Colton at the Lego store

Getting ready to sleep in the tent

 My friends Caz and Jax let me borrow their tent to sleep to in. Mommy was not sure how I would do, but I slept great!! Mom and Dad want to get one of these for traveling!!!

We did a lot of shopping while there and here I am on sled outside a Christmas store. 

Finally, I got to meet my Great Grandpa and Great Grandma. They took us out for breakfast. I quickly warmed up to Great Grandpa. 

While we were eating, my Great Aunt Kathy came to say hi. I was so excited to meet her!! I couldn't stop smiling at her. I can't wait to see her again and meet my great uncle !! She is one special great aunt!! 

My mom was so glad that I got to meet my great grandparents and great aunt. 

Three Months Old

I'm 3 months old!!!

Things I am doing:

Sleeping through the night (my parents are thrilled)

Smiling most of the time

Giggling (sweetest sound in the entire world)

Eating 5-7ounces depending on my mood

I just found my feet, I think they are amazing!

Love the swing (thanks Stacie/Dan for letting us borrow it)

Love to read books with mom and dad

I can hold my head up very well and now even sit up on the couch with out falling over

I LOVE music

I do great on long car rides ( I have had many in the past month)

Still not crazy about tummy time, but working on it. 

Sit in the bumbo (not sure I like it but I do it)

LOVE my play mat (I figured out how to pull the toys to play music)

Still love taking baths!!

Wearing size 6 months (almost need 9months for PJ's with feet)

Wearing size 2 diapers

Love putting things in my mouth, especially my blankets

Drooling like crazy

Visting Grandpa and Grandma

This past weekend we were able to pack up and head to South Dakota to visit Dan's parents. This was Colton's first trip to South Dakota and boy did we have fun!! Grandpa and Grandma had lots of fun things planned and Colton enjoyed every second of it! Colton got to experience his first pumpkin patch. Everyone was a good sport about taking pictures!  

Grandpa, Grandma and Colton in a corn maze

What a great couple

Only 2 months old and almost standing by himself (don't worry we were close by)

The Mach guys

Just hanging out

What a great smile!!

What Mom?? 

Hey Lydia does this tub look familiar? 

 Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for a great first visit to South Dakota. I can't wait till next time!!