Sweet Great Grandpa

Today we remember my sweet Grandpa, Colin's Great Grandpa. He was full of life and was a kind and gentle soul. We feel blessed to have known him and also that we got to spend such wonderful days in Italy only 6 months ago. Grandpa, you will be missed by everyone you touched.

Morning chatter

I love my mornings with Colin. It's a special time when it's still early and we play and then have breakfast. Colin is very consistently a little chatter bug and I am loving how verbal he is becoming. Each day seems to bring more new words and actions!

Ashland visit!

We had an amazing trip to Ashland this past weekend. Colin and I loved our quality time with Grammie and enjoyed every second...

Colin relaxing at Lithia Park... he loved the ducks!!

Our little nature boy was in HEAVEN!
Riding the choo choo trains!

Sweetness with Grammie...

Enjoying the peace and serenity of an Oregon night...

Fake cougher!

Pat, Pat, Pat

I never knew there would be multiple moments in every day that I literally would be near tears or IN tears over something sweet my baby would do... a little look, a cute new word, a new trick... it leaves me a puddle on the floor. Last night, I was carrying Colin into bed after we read stories- he was waving his usual bye bye to daddy and stopping his usual 5 or so times to give repeated kisses to his papa before disappearing into the bedroom. Last night however, amongst the routine, he promptly put his head on my shoulder, gave me a squeeze and then patted my back... of course a flood of tears followed by mama.

Say Cheese!

Happy Labor Day!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful Labor Day!! We had a very fun pre-Labor Day (and b'day) BBQ/pool party yesterday at our friends' Erin and Jason's house. Between swimming and yummy eats, Colin was in heaven!