Day 361

Colton had a nice, lazy Sunday at home...in fact, he didn't get out of his pajamas all day!  Have no fear, though, baby boy was still full of action.  The day seemed to have helped his walking skills...at one point, he was even able to walk about halfway across our living room!  He also managed to cause lots of mischief, as is becoming typical of Colton.  But luckily he's pretty darn cute doing it...

Days 359 and 360

Colton has had a busy couple days celebrating mom's big 30th birthday.  On Friday night, he joined mom and dad for dinner at the Wild Wing.  His grandmother met them there, and then took Colton home so mom and dad could stay out for a little bit by themselves.  On Saturday, Colton enjoyed a bagel breakfast with mom and dad and then headed to Mt. Trashmore for a walk around the lake and his first swinging experience.  At night, he joined Meme, Papa, Aunt KC, mom, and dad for dinner at One Fish Two Fish.  While his rainbow ravioli were delicious, he really loved the brownie sundae he had for dessert!

Day 358

And he's off...Colton officially took his first steps today (and then some).  While the most he has been able to string together is 4 in a row, baby boy is most definitely walking.  And with all the practice he seems to enjoy getting, we don't think it will be long until he is full steam ahead!  Colton was able to show off his new trick at mom's friend Mary's house for a St. Patrick's party there.  He had a good time, but was completely worn out and fell asleep as soon as he hit the car!

Day 357

Colton had a busy day...spending the bulk of it at the babysitter's house and then running a couple of errands with mom.  Once home, Colton was eager to practice his walking skills...he even took two tiny steps on his own before going back to crawling.  We think he's waiting until mom's birthday on Saturday to give her this wonderful present. 

Day 356

Colton had a good day at the babysitter's house, but woke up from his afternoon nap in quite the mood.  Mom had planned to stop at the grocery store on the way home, but Colton's screaming in the back seat changed that plan.  Luckily, a bottle seemed to fix that problem, and Colton was good as new and in a fantastic mood by the end of it.  Good thing, too, because he had an important dinner date with mom, Aunt KC, and Meme to get to (Dad was at dinner with Papa, Uncle Ryan, and the other work men). 

Day 355

Colton awoke in a FABULOUS mood today, clapping his hands excitedly when he saw mom in his room.  As much fun as he had with Meme and Papa, I think baby boy is as excited as the rest of us to be home:)  After spending his day at the babysitter's house, he seemed to continue his good mood at home, having a blast playing with mom and Chipper. 

Days 350-354

For those of you who did not know (although I don't think there is anyone reading this that didn't), mom and dad spent the last few days in New Orleans, away from baby boy for the first time ever.  Mom had a little nervous breakdown upon leaving, but recovered and enjoyed the vacation.  Colton spent his days with Meme and Papa, who seemed to take exceptional care of baby boy (although he was not a fan of Meme's bath giving style).  The best part was Colton was at the airport to surprise mom and dad as they got off the plane.  It took him a little bit to understand who was back, but once he did, you could tell he had missed mom and dad as much as they had missed him.  And then once he finally got back home to Chipper, it was clear all 4 family members were ecstatic to be back together (Chipper gave Colton a big kiss, and Colton returned it with a big smile).  As much fun as the trip was, we certainly feel very lucky to have so much fantasticness to come home to.  This picture is courtesy of Meme's cell phone, sent to mom and dad over the weekend