More fun with Friends

It's been a fun week with visits from out-of-town friends. We had an afternoon of fun with Jason and Nicole (Mommy's dear friend from college) and their son, Aidan, who is 4. The boys haven't been together in many months and this time Colin was finally able to hold his own and the boys had a great time playing. Typical of boys, play focused on soccer and filling the tractor with water. A great time was had by all and we are so thankful for the visit from our Vermont friends!

Brewing with Friends

This week we are enjoying a special visit from our west-coast friend, Brian Tuwalski and his son Thomas. When Brian and Benj get together things generally center on beer and beer-making. Lucky for them that the two boys are catching on fast. Here you see them eager to "get the malt going" as Colin says every Saturday. Another shot is of Colin in a happy mood one morning and it was just too cute to not post.

A Rough Week

Colin's week ended with an ear infection that came on suddenly on Sunday morning. We were able to get him seen at urgent care and started on antibiotics right away, so he bounced back in time to enjoy a popsicle later that afternoon. Also wanted to share a picture of a really cute craft "caterpillar" he made at school.

One Silly Boy

Colin started his week with a nasty fall off our couch... from which he landed straight into the coffee table with his head breaking the fall. He is very lucky and managed just a bruise on his forehead and a small cut above his eye. Thankfully no ER visit was required and he was back to his usual silly self after making some brownies with Daddy. (Mommy and Daddy, lawyers that we are, were happy we had Steve at our house as a witness at the time of the fall!)

Boys will be Boys

Colin spent time today "cleaning" the driveway with his chalk bags. It was great fun for all until Mommy realized it didn't just wash off in the pool, and a bath was needed before Colin started sprinting around the house with his green hands. We still have a wonderful "green" (and clean) driveway to show off to neighbors!

Dirt + Water = Mud

It's official. Colin has watched the diggers too much lately - he has his very own "job site" at our house and mixes water with the mulch and dirt to make mud. He uses his diggers and dump trucks to move it around the yard. At least the mess is outside and thank goodness for Crocs.

Summer Fun

Colin has taken a liking to dunking his head in any water he can find. In this picture he was cooling down while Daddy continued brewing. And while he's not always mischievous, he's always thinking of his next move.

Better Get The Malt Going!

Colin has quickly become a "Junior Brewer" in our house by taking a keen interest in Benjy's brewing operations. He wakes up, asks what day it is, and when he hears it is Saturday he says "Better Get the Malt Going." Although his interest is music to Daddy's ears, we wonder what his teachers at daycare think when they ask Colin what he did last weekend...

Friends are the Best!

Colin had the pleasure of entertaining two friends last night, Isabella and Charlotte Felter. They had a great time playing and we can't wait to invite them over for more fun. (Many thanks to Nicole for taking the photos!)

A Mess By Any Other Name...

Colin, like most boys, is a pro at making a mess. He loves to paint on (or off) his easel and only occasionally misses his mouth when eating a s'more.

Irresistible!

These pictures are from a month ago, but they are so cute that they had to be shared. Our friend Jane took them at the bike race in Grandview.

Splish Splash

What would summer be without a splash in the pool? Colin has his own little pool for our yard and enjoys it every time.

Master Colin Must Wear His Socks

Colin gets a big kick out of making his socks "look funny." We like to think he's getting ready to be a future soccer star.

Sunday, July 19

Colin's fascination with large vehicles continues - every day this week he has visited the construction equipment working on Wickliffe Road. On Saturday he also got a guided tour of the fire engine at the UA Fire Department on Arlington Avenue. He spent most of the weekend out of doors, making the most of the great weather.

A Day at the Park!

Colin had a fun day at the Park today, sporting his post-nap hair!

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