Bouncy Time

Cole has been loving his new bouncer that he got a couple of weeks back.  He's still a little short for it, so we have to put a text book below it, but he'll grow into it.  Here's a video of him enjoying the good times.

Photoshoots

Well, as usual we're well overdue on updating photos, but things have been busy.  We haven't stopped taking pictures though, so you might see a flood of photos here shortly if all goes as planned.  

Below are a few different photo sessions, which as you can see, Cole is a little skeptical of.  He is generally concerned when the camera comes out, so its hard to catch a smile on camera.  There are a few below though, so its getting better!

Below would make a pretty good stop motion video, if you wanted to showcase the rapid change in emotions a baby can exhibit (I'm currently experiencing this change as he sits next to me).

Cousins and Auntie!

Long overdue on this post, but we finally got to see Melissa, Jack and Maggie last weekend.  It was a long awaited and quite worthwhile visit.  It is incredible to see how much the kids have grown and matured.  Jack is wild and inquisitive as ever, but a little more tolerable of the dogs and interested in everything.  Maggie is talking and understanding conversations, but still quite shy!  Last time we saw her I think she was just saying "momma".

Melissa found a VRBO near our house, so it made it quite convenient.  We also got a visit from Grandma and Grandpa Hadley for one night; their first time seeing all three grandkids together.

Overall it was a great visit, and we couldn't be happier Melissa made the extreme effort to bring Cole's cousins near (they live in Japan for those that don't know).  I am still waiting on her pictures to be sent to us, but in the meantime, here are some shots from our camera.

 Photoshoot!

 We went to the zoo on Sunday, but none of the animals were up to much on this dreary day.

 Maggie was not a fan of the giraffe (or many of the animals for that matter!)

 I thought I had Cole in this picture too, but I guess not.  Sorry bud!

Jack messing with the monkeys.