I Love Daddy! (Week 23/52)

This post is a week late for Father's Day, but his boy loves his dad every day of the year! He loves wrestling with him, tickling him, laughing with him, being chased by him, and lovin' on him.

And one day, he wants to be just like him!

Colin wearing Matt's old cub scout shirt and hat

For the Love of Dogs (Week 22/52)

Remember this post of Colin with the mannequin dog? Well, this time it was a smaller toy dog that stole his heart...

Not only did he play with it, he insisted on giving it lots of hugs and kisses :) And it was a lifesaver because it kept him in the cart the whole time we were at Michael's!

Monkey Habits (Week 21/52)

We still watch a lot of Curious George at our house. So much so, that I think Colin might think he is actually a monkey. He climbs like a monkey, he sometimes talks like a monkey, and now he uses his feet to eat animal crackers (like I imagine a monkey would if they ate animal crackers :)

I'm a busy blogger today and had to play catch-up for the last 3 weeks, so be sure to scroll down and see the other new posts!

Trouble! (Week 20/52)

If you happen to notice his legs, you will see that this boy discovered pen can write on skin as well as paper!

One minute he was coloring on paper while we were in the drive-through at the bank, and the next minute I looked back to see this.

But that face is too cute to stay mad at!

Swimming Season (Week 19/52)

Although it has been very warm around here for quite some time, the pools and splash pads are finally open, and it is officially swimming season!

We went swimming at friend's neighborhood pool one day, and Colin loved it. I can see our summer will have many pool days and plenty of sunshine :)

Lots to Report (Week 18/52)

It seems like Colin has been learning a lot in the past couple of weeks. I couldn't pick just one thing to report on, so I figured I would make a list of all the new stuff he is into these days.

He loves climbing on anything and everything--trying to climb into his crib, climbing ladders and various play structures at the park, piles of couch cushions, strollers, and the bottom rack on shopping carts.

Although there are only a few words Colin uses consistently everyday, this week he added the phrase, "what's that?" You can hear very clearly that's what he's saying, but he means it more as "look at that" because he says it about everything we see...all the time. Sometimes he even says, "oooooh, what's that?" like he's really fascinated by whatever it is he sees. Cute!

He still calls everyone Daddy, but when he hollers for help it sounds like he's saying "ma!" Not sure if that's supposed to be my name, or just the sound he's making.

He loves collecting rocks. Anytime he sees them, he will pick them up and usually carry them around for a while.

He's getting pretty good with animal sounds, although you have to catch him in the right mood--he does not perform on demand.

He started giving real kisses! Before now, he would just lean over and put his cheek near you when you asked for a kiss. Now he leans in and either puckers his lips or comes at you with his mouth wide open.

Mannequin Dog (Week 17/52)

We went to Old Navy the other day and Colin loved the collection of mannequins at the front of the store. He especially loved the dog. He kept petting it and loving on it. I was pretty impressed when I said, "Colin, do you want to take a picture with the dog?" and he turned and posed for the picture up above.

Of course, it only lasted for a second because then some 80s song started playing in the store, and the dancing began... (see picture below)

Love him!