Our trip to PA

We went to PA for a week to visit our families. We all had a good time. It was nice to see family and friends. Cole had fun playing with his cousins and friends...and he got lots of cars! He ate treats and stayed up late...it was a good trip. For some reason Cole was dancing at the airport.
During lunch he just got up and started to shake it...it was hilarious!
Playing with Nana and Pops on their porch. They got him a bunch of cars to play with. He lined them up and drove them all over the house. He got to play outside a little, but it rained most days. We went to see Wall-E with Nana and Dan. Cole liked it and wanted to see it again. It was cute.
Cole and Nana and Pops
We went to a Pirates game. Here are the Beblo boys.
Uncle Scott and Cole
Look who we saw!
This is our second major league baseball game this month!
My dad found this tractor in the attic. I used to ride it when I was little.
Cole LOVED it and rode it almost the whole time we were there! We
played "farmer's market" for days. He rode around and collected "corn"
and "milk" and other things to sell. He woke up early wanting to go
play.
Papa and Dee gave Cole the John Deeres. He loved driving them in
dirt.
Car Party in the "cave" with Papa.
We went to the Zoo with cousins. Cole was tired and didn't want to
look at the animals or do anything. We did get him on the train. He got
out of the stroller for two things...horses and a Land Rover. The Land Rover
was parked in the safari section of the zoo and had zebra stripes all over.
Who is more miserable? (Check out the baby gorilla doll!)
Cole and Aunt Beth
Dee Dee, Cole and Papa
They got him a John Deere shirt too.
Dorothy planted the daisies from my baby shower...now they are
taller than Cole!

Miss Turtle

Right before bed, (yes Cole goes to bed when it is light out!) Dan spotted a turtle in our backyard. We ran out to see it...Dan touched it...and Cole named it Miss Turtle.

Volcano Kiddie Book Club

This month Kiddie Book Club was about volcanoes. The kids listened to a story and then built their own volcano...and made it erupt with flowing lava. For s snack the kids went to the "Lava Cafe" for lava cakes and lava juice. It was really cute and the kids had a great time.
The volcano
Making the lava gush
Mum and Cole making another volcano
Lava cake face!

THAT BOY!

Ok, so you probably know by now that Cole is not one to look at the camera and smile...unless he is standing in front of a car. I have proof of this very fact below. We went to Starbucks on Monday and I could not get him to look at the camera long enough to actually get a shot. BUT...once outside the doors of Starbucks the boy gets in front of the car and wants his picture taken. Just look at those photos!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flag Day Party

Today our playgroup had a Flag Day party. We ate red/white/blue treats and played at the park.

This week in the life of Cole...

On the phone, Big Lots ad in hand, talking about the cars he wants
that are on sale this week. Look how happy he is!!!!!!!!!!
At a friend's house playing computer games. It was funny
how this came about. Brady asked Cole "Do you want to play
the Max and Ruby game?" Cole said, "Do you?" Brady said
"Yeah!" Cole said "OK!" It was too cute!
This is how Cole came to dinner tonight! Jammies, hat and
Daddy's shoes. He had my sunglasses on just before this...it
was hilarious!

Fun while shopping

When we go grocery shopping Cole likes to drive the car. He gets out every now and then to check the tires and fix the car.

At the end of each Sam's Club visit Cole likes to check out the tires.

Never a dull moment with this one.

Southern Influence

We all love sweet tea. Uncle Scott got me an iced tea maker for Christmas and we have been using it A LOT! Cole likes to help stir.

Our Trip to St. Louis

We had a great time in St. Louis! There is so much to see and do we have to go back! We went to the arch...and rode to the top. We also went to a Cardinals/Pirates game and toured Grant's Farm. The Arch
Mum and Cole at the bottom.

View from the top.
Cole and Dad checking out the city.
At the top of the arch.
This is the crazy pod-thingie we rode up to
the top in.
Watching the night game from our room.
Picture with the Clydesdale at Grant's Farm.






In the fountain across from our hotel.
Cole's second favorite thing about the trip. His first?
Eating cotton candy at the game!