Happy Half Birthday!

Yesterday was Cole's half birthday! Yes, he is 6 months old. Crazy.

In honor of his half birthday, we decided to make donuts. Not that he can eat them, but whatever. When we were first getting started, we thought our hands were a mess.

Then after actually trying (key word trying) to shape the donuts and playing with the dough a bit too, we were a real mess. Hayden had a blast! We tried the actual donut shape but then just went for donut holes instead.


As you can see off to the side, the donuts got a little done. We had the oil too hot so they were burning on the outside and doughy on the inside. We had a few that turned out just right, though, and they were yummy! (Notice Hayden's mouth is stuffed full)

So here's to my Cole bear. He's smiley and slobbery, loves his sister, can almost sit up, has the sweetest laugh, snuggles, weighs quite a bit(17 lbs), and makes me so happy.

His doctor is out of town so his 6 month check up is in 2 weeks. I'll post his stats then.

I had to add this picture of Hayden. Ryan got her this dress in China last year and she finally got to wear it yesterday. Don't you love her "picture face?"

Happy Valentines Day!

To start off the Valentines festivities we had a little playgroup party at our house. The kids decorated sugar cookies. And they loved it!

Hayden loved the sprinkles. I wish I would have gotten an after picture because there was a regular amount of frosting and then a mountain of sprinkles. She is very into crafts and baking, so this was so fun for her.

I took a bunch of pictures of the kids together and I just realized that they turned out really fuzzy. This is one that you can kind of see.


I love my wild little ones!! (and boy has Hayden been wild lately. She's always had energy but lately she has had A LOT of energy)

(Ryan and I took about 10 pictures of ourselves trying to get a good one. Yeah, didn't work so well. so, this will have to do)

Then on Friday, Ryan and I went to dinner at California Pizza Kitchen. We haven't been there for years. It was delicious! Saturday morning Hayden ran errands with me and we stopped to get Ryan some yummy cupcakes from a bakery. I told her they were a surprise for daddy and not to say anything. The first thing she says when we walk in the door at home is "Cupcakes Daddy." Little stinker. Ryan gave me some tulips and the kids loved the valentines they got in the mail from their grandparents and cousin Sara.
I really like Valentines day and being able to think about all of the blessings of love I have in my life. Such a great family and fun friends. We are definitely blessed with lots of love in our lives!

Sledding

A couple weeks ago we took Hayden sledding. It lasted all of about 10 minutes. The sun was shining but the wind was SO COLD!

We didn't get a picture of Hayden actually on the sled but she loved it. She loved just playing in the snow, too. We were all frozen and I had to take Cole to the car because he was miserable, but Hayden was in heaven. She did not want to leave. Poor girl. With all the snow we get you would think she would have played in it before. Nope this was the first time. I know she's deprived.

Hopefully I'll get the urge to take her out again before the snow all melts!

Toes

Cole boy wore his "tie" to church on Sunday. What a big boy!

And....he found his feet. I love when they start discovering new things. It's such a fun stage.

Hayden's first haircut!

Here are a couple before pictures. Hayden's hair was getting pretty long.


So Aunt Shylo cut her hair on Saturday. She cut off about 3 inches. Hayden didn't care about her hair at all. She just wanted to get down and play.


It turned out really cute. At church the next day, so many people commented on how cute she is and how much older she looks now. I agree. She looks more like a little girl than my little baby. Oh sad.



I went and got my hair cut on Monday and the girl cut it about 1 1/2 inches shorted than I wanted. So, Hayden and I now have matching haircuts! Weird, I know :)

Hungry Man

Here's my little Cole Bear. He is now an eater of real food. Well, somewhat real food.

He's been eating rice and oatmeal cereal. And boy does he eat a lot. We took him to the doctor when he had his ear infection and he weighed 15 lbs 1 oz. Then we started feeding him cereal. 3 weeks later (so on Friday) we took him back in for a check up and he was 16 lbs 3 oz. Yep, he likes his food.

He loves to eat his hands and it's no different while he's eating. I have to pin his hands down with one hand and feed him with the other.

What a cutie :)

2 1/2 years and 4 months old

Hayden and Cole both had their Doctor Checkups about 2 weeks ago. Here are their stats...
Hayden
Weight 30 lbs- 75 %tile
Height 37 in- 75 %tile

I can't believe she's already 2 1/2

She loves playing dress up with her friends

and eating flour whenever I have it out. She also loves her baby brother and is a good big sister, most of the time. He's getting stronger and if she is standing too close to him she sometimes gets a kick. She doesn't like that very much and tells him to go away...

Cole
Weight- 15 lbs 1 oz- 50 %tile (I was so surprised because he seems so heavy)
Height- 25 3/4 in- 75 %tile

He is a little sweetie and learning so much so fast. He reaches for and grabs things. He loves to hold his binky in his mouth and chew on it, smile and laugh. And he started rolling over a few weeks ago!

We're borrowing this Bumbo from and friend and he is so cute hanging out in it. Yes, I know it's pink but he's comfortable with his manhood.


They have both had major colds and ear infections in both ears so it's been a rough couple of weeks for them. But their troopers and I think the worst is behind us. Now it's on to playing in the new year. Hooray!