Wednesday, September 9, 2009

2nd cousin


Last weekend Collin and Cameron got to meet a 2nd cousin. They don't have any first cousins yet (uncle Matt better get this show on the road) so it was neat to meet Mr. Rauri. Rauri was born in December and it was our first time meeting him also. I sat Collin next to him and they just smiled at each other then Collin crawled off and Rauri watched in amazement. They were too cute! Couple more months and they will be destroying Papa's house

Collin's B-Day party

To know ones surprise Collin dug right into his cake. I made him a smaller monkey cake on his birthday and made a larger one for his party. I was so happy when i saw him dig into his cake because on Cameron's first b-day he wanted nothing to do with it.
Playing with his new toy

It looks like a sugar high??



The monkey cake i made...


Pounding down some more cake





A new walking toy!

Collin has been been a little lazier than his brother was at this age so we thought it would be beneficial to get him a toy that would help him walk. Actually if you ask me, i could care less that he isnt walking but his dad really wants him to. Here he is at his b-day party trying out the new toy. We all thought it was hilarious to watch him walk.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

A toast to my lil man...Happy B-day Collin!

One year ago today Collin Matthew entered our lives. I have to admit i was pretty dissapointed when i found out i was having another boy, but i got over it quite quickly as soon as i met him. Last year around this time i was wondering whether i would be able to pass nursing school with a new baby. I knew it was going to be difficult but i would do anything in my power to pass. The first time Ryan's grandmother held Collin at the hospital she told me he was going to be a good baby and a "fantastic" baby he was. I was prepared to have sleepless nights and crying but to my surprise that never happened. Collin never cried for more than 20 seconds and if he did all he needed was to be fed. When he did wake up at night all i did was feed him and he would fall back asleep. I think he knew coming into this world that he needed to let mommy finish school and in order for her to do that he needed to behave. He has brought us soooo much joy and everybody that meets him falls in love with him. Even strangers come up to him and he just charms them with a smile. I look forward to coming home and seeing him everyday and i even enjoy getting him in the morning ( i am the worst morning person) but his smile brightens my day. I already miss him being little and i feel sad that his first year is already over. I dont remember feeling sad when Cameron turned 1, it must be a second child thing. I look forward to watching Collin grow and develop into a lil man. I hope he continues to be a wonferful baby because i have one more year of school to go. Happy Birthday my lil man, We all love you so much! More pictures to come from his party which is Saturday