Cole's First Stock Show

We took Cole to the Stock Show this year...not the rodeo yet. I don't think he would have lasted that long. But he got a new hat....


went to his first petting zoo....

wanted to go on the pony ride, but the link was SUPER long. Maybe next year!

Cole's 2nd Birthday (So...I am a little behind on posts!)

I can't believe Cole is 2! It seems to have gone really fast (and sometimes really slow!) and he is getting so big! We had a little celebration with Oma, Gramps, Uncle Robin and Grandma and Grandpa complete with beef stroganoff (which cole didn't eat) and tossed salad (which cole didn't eat) and a YUMMY chocolate bundt cake (which Cole didn't eat)!. It was a great dinner, and Cole enjoyed his chicken nuggets and noodles....and the way I decorated the cake!


He got into opening his presents this year. He got some Toy Story guys and a little Leap Top Laptop and some darling clothes from Grandma and Grandpa Hickman. He also got some awesome HUGE stamp pads and stamps from Oma and Gramps Dunning and a puzzle. Robin won favorite Uncle by giving him 2 books about cars and trucks and the Worlseys gave Cole a stinkin' cute shirt. Basically, he scored!


He had a great time being the center of attention. We love our little 2-year-old!

Christmas 2010

For Christmas, my brother, Trent and his family, Wendy, Noah, Jonah and Isaac, came to Colorado. Once they had good enough weather to drive, they made it! We all had a great time, and Cole was so happy to have other people to play with.


We went to our traditional movie on Christmas Eve. We took Cole and Isaac to see Tangled. Cole only last for about half the movie and then Jon took him home. I think the singing didn't hold his attention! I, on the other hand, really liked it!

Then we headed home for dinner. Instead of our traditional fondue dinner, we had a Raclette dinner. We had T & W bring theirs and combined with ours, we had enough space for everyone to melt their cheese and cook their food. IT WAS TASTY!


Cole loved Christmas this year. He caught on to Isaac's enthusiasm for opening gifts and I think liked Isaac's presents more than his own!




He got to play in the snow and loved to follow Isaac around.


Did I mention how much he loves his Uncle Trent?

Jon passed his 3rd Test!

In early December, Jon passed his 3rd of four tests for his QKA certification at work. He diligently studied every morning for months and it paid off! We are VERY proud of him! Only one more to go!

Zoo Lights

We went to see the Zoo Lights this year with Faye, Arn, Joseph and Robin. It was a nice night, so we were excited. After an awesome dinner at a shady McDonalds, we headed to the Zoo. When we went up to pay, they told us that it was closed for a private company party. But we had checked the website and it had no mention of the closure. Long and short, 2 other families showed up around the same time. One of the other ladies demanded that since there was nothing on the website, that we all be let in. IT WORKED! It was awesome because there was NO ONE there and we didn't have to pay! We had a great time! You can see how much Cole loves to be with his cousin Joseph!


Uncle Robin was the favorite that night!

Halloween

Cole had a better Halloween this year. He loved wearing his costume and loved Trunk-or-Treating. Jon and I even dressed up this year (kinda!).



I don't think I ever had such a nice Halloween when I was little. I was wearing short sleeves!

Carving Pumpkins

We carved pumpkins this year...but Cole couldn't have cared less about them until they were done. I did a stencil for the first time ever and it turned out ok! I will be more confident next year.

This is mine...Pablo from Backyardigans!


This is Jon's creation. It made me smile everytime I saw it!