Shoes

Have I mentioned Colbie LOVES shoes......?



especially my shoes=)



Daddy's little Vikings fan

Wearing Daddy's Jersey

Touchdown!

New Vikings shirt and watching the game with Daddy. 
Mostly she enjoys the commercials with animals and saying "run, run, run" to the players.

Waz that video

 

This is how we read books recently.  Bear and Colbie on Moms lap while Colbie repeatedly points and asks "waz that"?

Back to School

Colbie started school today and thankfully we picked up right where we left off.  Cried for a little when I said bye and when other kids cried, but overall did great.  She even ate a little snack and played in the kitchen area and book area.  Again the pics are overkill, I just can't help myself=)

First of many "first day of school" pics

Doesn't she look so big!  Standing in front of her classroom.

Taking it all in!

Playing peek a boo with teacher Carolyn.  Of course she loved the trampoline!

Classmates Charlotte and Jack

Walking practice with Reece

Teacher Gabbi

Snack time (picture taken from viewing booth)

One of her favorite things at the EEU, riding the horse

17 months

-All girl!  Loves her baby, bows, pony tails, all jewelry, and is obsessed with shoes (mine and hers).
-Can't get enough climbing and outside time.
-Talks constantly.  Real and made up words.  She now calls me mommeee instead of mama which I love. Does a very funny rooster sound.  Jon loves how she says baby "bobbi."  Constantly asks "What's that"?  Loves pointing to and saying "eyes, nose, ears, mouth, teeth, hair, toes and her new favorite...belly".  Says "two" when she has more than one of something.
-Still loves reading, baths, walks, bike rides and other kids, especially babies lately.
-Enjoys sirens, buses, and trucks, also adores the UPS and Garbage Man, what kid doesn't?
-In a faze (hopefully a faze) where every time I'm not giving her my complete attention (drying my hair, doing dishes, running downstairs) she sobs, tears and all.  School starts this week thank goodness!
-Has become quite attached to her blankets and for the most part likes going "ni-night" so she can get a hold of her blankets and paci, which stay in her crib.
-Wants to do everything herself: open the car and front door, blow bubbles, clean her face and highchair tray, tighten her car seat.  The list is endless!
-Gives the best kisses, it's my favorite thing by far about this little lady right now!  Usually I have to ask for one, but once and a while she leans in all on her own.  She gives me a kiss, pats my back saying "pat, pat, pat" then tilts her head and says aaaahhhh.

Love this girl to pieces!!

Pony Tail

Blowing bubbles



Unzipping jacket



Goofy girl

Loves corn on the cob

Waving to the Garbage Man

Climbed to the top of the tugboat at Bellesquare Play Place

Throwing Rocks in the water

Talking on the phone (monitor)

Bow check, yep still there!

Reading with Daddy

She loves getting into boxes and baskets

Ryder turns three

Colbie and I went to Vancouver to celebrate Ryder's third birthday.  Jon took the weekend to relax and rest his back which isn't recovering as quickly as we had hoped.  Ryder is one of Colbie's most favorite people.  She had a great time playing with Ryder, using the swing set in Grandmas backyard and following the dogs and cat around.  She called both dogs "Hopper."  There names are Copper and Abby.

Buddies

Colbie giving Ryder kisses

Snuggles with Auntie Cole

Playing on the swing set like a big girl and wearing other peoples jewelry.  She is very into accessories.

Reading Ryder's new book together

The guests.  Uncle Phil opening a very popular gift.

The kids

Uncle Casey

Tasting Ryder's new gifts with Grandma

Painting

What started out as a little birthday card making, turned into a body painting session!  It made me excited that by winter she will be interested in a variety of art projects. 

Started off with crayons and clothes

Switched to paint which means no clothes, then she decided to use the crayons as a paint brush on her cute toes

Then she started on her belly and legs

Onto using her fingers and mixing the colors

Finished project and happy little artist