Cole Carlson: 9 Months Old

Cole Baby is 9 months old! Here's what's new:
- He really is a sweet little guy, but sure has a temper. Don't take anything away from him or he'll raise hell!
- he has his first tooth! It's on the bottom right. I'm pretty sure the other bottom tooth will be breaking through any day.
- he had recurring ear infections, but they are thankfully cleared up.
- he weighs in at 17 lb 7 oz.
- He is crawling everywhere, and is pulling up on anything he can.
- he is a handsome little guy. His hair is starting to fill in, but its very thin.
- he is not interested in his walker or saucer anymore. He wants to move around and explore.
- we have had a few successful nights without bottles. He still wakes up at least once for his paci.
- he is drinking all formula. I quit pumping about a month ago.
- he is finally showing some interest in food. We went straight to real table food for him. His favorites are turkey deli meat, broccoli, cheese, cheerios, and puffs. I think he is our picky eater.
- he hates his car seat. Every time we put him in it he arches his back and pushes himself up so we can't buckle him.  It can take a couple minutes to get him strapped in sometimes.
- he waves hi, bye, and good night.
- he loves to bounce to music.

-

Riley's First Day of Pre-Kindergarten 2013

Riley Started pre-k at Westview Church Preschool. She goes Monday through Thursday from 12:30-3. She is loving it so far, and we haven't had any tears so far. Poor Harper doesn't like her big sis being gone. Other than their website and a tour of the school we didn't know anything about Westview, but we've been really impressed. I think it is perfect for Riley and we are confident that she is where she needs to be this year!

Iowa State Fair 2013

We went to the Iowa State Fair for a day this year. We were lucky to have beautiful weather and the kids were great. We changed it up this year by going early on a Friday. We left to take naps around 2:00 and went back out for a few hours around 6:00. I have really fond memories of the fair as a child and one of them is the thrill of the fair at night. Here's what we will remember this year:
- Little hands on the farm. Harper was able to go through this year.
- Cole's first time at the fair! He was great.
- the baby animal building.
- corn dogs and hot dogs for breakfast.
- lots of lemonade.
- rides in the midway. Harper was too little for everything but the carousel. Riley loved the big swing ride.
- the hall of law.
- going down the giant slide with Daddy and Grandma Sheryl.