Friday, September 30, 2011

The Roo

Cole enjoys playing in his Jumperoo (a.k.a. the "Roo"). Not so much the jumping part, but whatever. 9/30/2011.

High Chair

Testing, testing, 1-2-3. 9/29/2011.

Cup! (In Action!)

Cole got a little practice with a cup today. Enjoy! 9/28/2011.

Cup!

9/28/2011.

Who says dinosaurs and monkeys can't be friends?

9/26/2011.

Tum Tum Tummy Time (feat. Daddy)

Cole and Daddy share some tum-tum-tummy time! 9/26/2011.

Bobpa's Pumpkin Pie

Cole takes some time from hanging out with his pumpkin friends to cuddle with Bobpa under the apple tree. 9/24/2011.

Kramer Sandwich!

Cole made a surprise appearance at The Farm to visit Great-Grandma Moomie, Great-Grandpa Jack, Great-Aunt Lori and First-Cousin-Once-Removed (yes, lots of words) Andrea. He enjoyed lots of hugs and kisses and a Lori/Andrea Kramer Sandwich! 9/24/2011.

Our Little Pumpkin

Cole took a trip to visit Bobpa and Grandma Lily in Dubuque over the weekend. And what better way to celebrate autumn in Dubuque than by visiting the pumpkin patch? Cole decided to get a jump on Halloween and dress up for the occasion. 9/24/2011.

Tootsies!

Cole is discovering his feet . . . with a little help from Momma! She just loves his tootsies! 9/10/2011.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Sitting Up!

All that practice in the Bumpo is starting to pay off! He can't do it for very long, but Cole is building up the strength to sit unassisted. He sits like a little ape, with his arms bearing much of his body weight, and seems to enjoy it right up until the moment he begins to pitch a little too far forward. Don't worry -- Mommy is always there to catch him! 9/21/2011.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Five Months Old!

Our little buddy is FIVE months old! At five months, Cole is smiley, squirmy and loves to practice standing in our laps. He's rolling over more and more, and when he is on his tummy, he likes to push off his feet and stick his little behind in the air. Will he be scooting before we know it? We love hearing his giggles and laughs, which Daddy enjoys eliciting by googering Cole's tummy. 9/21/2011.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Buddies

Baby buddies Cole and Jack, hanging out at Minnehaha Falls, doing cool baby things. Like bouncing, drooling, and refusing to nap. 9/17/2011.

Bumpo!

9/12/2011.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Daddy Kisses!

Cole loves Daddy's kisses! And we love hearing him squeal with delight! He's laughing and squealing more and more every day! 9/10/2011.

Babytalk

Cole: I don't quite know what to think of all of this.
Emma: Ugh, I know. Our parents are the worst. Just ignore them, and maybe they'll go away.
Colin: Seriously, can't happen soon enough. I was trying to watch the Gopher game, but these chuckleheads won't sit down.
John: Man, am I comfortable. Cole, have I ever told you that your thighs are like pillows? I swear you have goose down in there. Ridiculous. Wait, what's going on?
Cole: We're talking about our parents, John. They're all kind of jumping around like lunatics, taking pictures and making silly faces. Color me dubious.
Emma: What did I say? Just ignore them, boys. Don't look, don't look, don't look.
Colin: I mean, really, people. I'm a baby. I'm not tall. Down in front!
John: This is just the price we pay, guys.
Emma: And gal!
John: Right, and gal. Anyway, this is just the price we pay. They feed us, clothe us, shelter us, and tend to us when we're crying.
Cole: I suppose, but if they were better at all of that, maybe we wouldn't be crying in the first place, right?
Colin: And if they were better at not blocking the television, maybe I could catch the rest of this game.
Emma: Colin, it's the Gophers. They're terrible. Who cares?
John: True that.
Cole: Turrible, even.
Colin: Well, it's either watch the game or look at them!
Emma: Hmmm....
John: The man brings up a good point. Hey Cole, can you scratch my head for me?
Cole: Sure, buddy. Here?
John: Uh, a little bit more toward Colin....
Cole: Here?
John: Perfect. Oooh. Thanks, dude. Way better.
Cole: No worries, John. No worries.
9/10/2011.

Play Date!

Cole and Izzy "playing." Good friends, these kids. 9/7/2011.

A Bright and Sunshiny Day!

Enjoying the beautiful September afternoon. Nevermind the droopy flowers. . . . 9/5/2011.