Pumpkin Patch

"Pumpkin patch" is a bit of an overstatement...it was more like a muddy field filled with pumpkins that had already been cut. But Cole had a blast stomping in the puddles!

Halloween

Coley bear!

Montana, Montana - glory of the west!

We had such a great time visiting Montana over the weekend. Thank you , THANK YOU to all the aunts and uncles that hosted us, fed us and doted on Cole. He was thoroughly spoiled.

As you as see, Cole has a fascination with all things motorized - he had a ton of fun sitting in everyone's cars and motorcycles.

Cole had a blast with the dogs at Aunt Peg & Uncle Jim's. Yesterday when we were looking at these pictures, he said "Truman! Treat!"

("they're cousins, idential cousins - they look alike, they walk alike, at times they even talk alike...")

The trolley...a Helena favorite...

Tired parents waiting for a delayed flight at the airport.

Cole in the Summer

What a ham! He now calls the camera "cheese". Funny kiddo. =)

OBON!

I know, I know, I'm terrible. TERRIBLE. It's been months since I've posted to Cole's blog. As you can see from these photos, Cole's now quite an accomplished dancer. =) He actually loves music - although he does call all instruments indiscriminately "piano".

Shaking hands and dancing

Kirk taught Cole how to shake hands this morning!

And then later, Cole was showing off his dancing rhythm!

Mommy said no

Happy St Paddy's Day!

Cole's pretty steady on his feet these days. =)

Birthday Boy!

We celebrated Cole's 1st birthday with a BIG bash. I'll admit, it was a bit overboard - clown, 100 cupcakes, tons of food and a helium tank later... But you can't say we didn't thoroughly celebrate. Cole was such a good boy through it all.

Here he is with some of his birthday loot. They make some pretty cool toys these days...the lincoln log / matchbox car days are long gone.

This is the post party hair. Serious.

Walking on a sunny day