snuggle snuggle

There is never enough time for snuggling with a sleeping baby.  Enjoying these moments... 

downtown winter adventure

 

 

We had a fun winter adventure downtown today!  As part of the Winter Comedy Festival, downtown TC was filled with winter fun!  The biggest excitement was the ferris wheel.  I never thought I would want to go on a ferris wheel on a 22 degree day, especially with a baby and 3 year old.  And Evan can be a little hesitant with new things, and this did look a little scary... high and fast.  But we waited in line for 20 minutes to try it.  And we all loved it!  Well, I mostly loved it because Evan was thrilled.  It's so fun to see him try something new, and laugh, and really enjoy it! 

Then, he had to tubing run!  And loved that too!  Over and over!  And again he amazed me by not being scared and by wanting to wait line by himself.  I just looked in awe at him standing in line, then climbing in the tube and sliding down by himself.  Love those precious moments where I see him growing up.  Not that I'm wishing he grows up fast, but it is amazing to watch the changes and share more and more of life's adventures with him!  And Colin just got to watch it all in the Baby Bjorn. 

GR getaway

 

The gray, cold days of February can make us all a little stir-crazy, especially with baby Colin this year.  So we took a spontaneous trip to Grand Rapids to avoid feeling couped up.  We had a yummy lunch, playtime at the Children's Museum, warm drinks at a coffee shop, Evan did some pool jumping, and we ordered pizza in the hotel room.  All on a beautiful sunny day, where we were thankful for the time to spend with each other. 

 

snowy days

 

Evan has loved playing in the snow this winter.  He is Tony assistant driveway "snowplower".  They have also made snowmen, snow angels, and cakes and banana bread in the snow. 

 

We had one day that it was 50 degrees and thought it would be the best opportunity to get Colin in the famous Steeno sled.  That lasted about a minute! 

Here is Colin on his 2-month birthday!  Everyone comments on his hair.  The top is long and sticks straight up, and the sides are balding.  Such a cute look... at this age!  He now requires less bounching and deep-knee bends, and is becoming more interested in his surroundings, especially Evan, ceiling fans, and music.  He lights up if someone talks to him.