Cole Turns 2!!

It's hard to believe our little guy is two! On January 18th we had a fun little family birthday party for him. Here's some pictures we thought you all might enjoy seeing. :) But first here's a picture taken right after Cole was born.

They grow up so fast!

Waking up to balloons. What could be better? :)

Dad and Marie had fun with him while Mom took pictures! ;)

The fun continues out of the bed.

Time to make the cake. Marie was a good little helper!

Derek trying to mimic Theo's look. I think he did pretty good. What do you think?

Party time!

Birthday Boy!

Marie loves to pose for the camera.

Dad's just have to be silly don't they? :)

Someone has to copy him.

Bring on the cake!

I'm waiting Mom, stop taking pictures! You are boring me! :)

The cake! I thought it turned out so cute! :)

Don't you want a bite?

Make a wish and blow your candle out!

Happy Birthday Cole!

Theo enjoyed himself!

Do I have to remove my thumb to taste the cake?

It was worth it! :)

Time for gifts.

Stickers!

Thanks Aunt Marley and Uncle Alex for the awesome hat!

Awww...

Dad made him a busy board to go along with the tools we bought him for Christmas. 

 

 

Both him and Marie have had a lot of fun with it!

 

 

 

 

 

Derek was quite proud of his creation! :)

Thanks Grandma Paula and Grandpa Dave for the cool plane and book!

He's been having a lot of fun with it!

This was too cute not too share! :) They all love looking at themselves in the mirror that's hanging up.

Tummy Time! 

 

Marie is 2, Part ll

Here are the rest of the pictures I promised of Marie's birthday. I also found a really cute video of Marie opening her gifts that I wanted to share. Enjoy! :-)

Baby Doll from Great Grandma Tamm. Thank you! :) 

Cole has fun with it too when Marie isn't looking! ;-) 

Another package in the mail to open! 

Thank you Uncle Russ, Aunt Brianna, Tori, Sophie, and Katie! 

Thanks Uncle Alex, Aunt Marley, James and Lucy for the coloring pages and crayons! 

Cole received a gift from Uncle Russ and Aunt Brianna which he loves. (Marie does too!) 

He needs a little help at this point but he'll figure it out soon enough! 

Having fun with Grandpa! 

Derek and I were able to find this slide at the Thrift Shop. Marie was so surprised when she woke up
and found a slide in the front yard. She's had so much fun with it this fall. 

Dad helping the first time. 

Learning to do it on her own! 

Whew, it's fast! 

Ker plunk! :-) 

So much fun! 

Enjoying watching Marie have fun on her slide.

Thank you for the stroller Grandpa Dave, Grandma Paula and Aunt Charlotte! 

She loves pushing it around everywhere! 

Thanks for the singing card too! 

Thank you Aunt Susie for the cute dress! It fits just right! 

 During the weekend we were able to go the Missouri Botanical Gardens. It was so beautiful and we all had a great time! You won't see pictures of Cole as he slept the whole time in the stroller! :) 

I sure love this man! He's such a great Husband and Father! 

Peek-a-boo! 

Isn't this beautiful? 

Close up. 

So many beautiful flowers! 

So cute!! 

This was a really cool bench! 

 They have a Children's Garden that usually cost's extra to go into but during the month of September it was free! Yay for free things in St. Louis! Marie had a lot of fun with all the different things to do within the garden. 

Walking on a log with Mom's help. 

Making music with Grandpa and Mommy. 

You ready? 

Go!! 

That was fun! Let's do it again! :-) 

"Hi Grandma!!" 

Derek found his favorite spot! ;-) 

Marie liked the chairs too as they had some just her size. 

I thought this flower was so amazing! 

What a fun time, but boy are we wore out!

 It was a wonderful weekend!