Yes, I know I need to post Colin's 5 month birthday post but I've been so busy today that I haven't had time to write anything and he deserves more than a measely 3 minutes of my time. I'll write it tomorrow.

So I'll write about our new purchase. We are proud owners of a new car. ... this car.


We bought a new pretty deep blue 2008 Saturn Vue on Saturday and picked it up today. Not a great picture but it's the best I could get with Mike's cellphone.

Of course I left Colin's shade in the Envoy, so we had to go back to pick it up. It was already brought across the street to the old lot, so Mike and I went to get the shade. I'm embarrassed to say that I got a little misty eyed as we pulled up. Mike laughed but alot of great things happened while I had that car. It was the car that we drove on our wedding night, it was the car that we took Colin home from the hospital ... both times, and it's the car we took our first vacation. I said to Mike the only place the Vue has taken us is Toys R Us :)

We are excited though. Mike loves having a new "toy" to play with. I look forward to having a new car to make other great memories with ... drive-in movies, family vacations, bringing home other babies.

Here's Colin and Mike in the morning saying bye-bye to the Envoy

Colin has his 4 month Dr's appointment this morning. He weighed in at 18 and is 26 1/2" long which puts him in the 90+ percentile for both if you register it for 4 months and not his true almost 5 month age. Poor baby had to get another 4 shots today. He did amazing - only cried for a minute until we could scoop him into our arms. The nurse at checkout even commented on how smiley he was for just getting shots. Judging from this picture this afternoon, I'd say he's feeling pretty good, huh?
I think partly why he did so well was because of his sweet cousin, Ethan. He is such a thoughtful little boy and we are so blessed to have him our lives. You can read about it here. Thank you Ethan for your prayers and for how much you care about baby Colin! He loves you too -- yes, he loves you the most-ests.

Here are more pictures from Father's Day. My father's day post can be found below ...

On Mike's first Father's day, I can't help but start by thanking two other great dads first.

First, I need to thank my dad. I grew up never questioning where your priorities were - I always knew it was our family and God. You passed on to me your love for Wheel of Fortune and the Tigers. Dad, I appreciate how much you care about the small details in my life, Mike's life and now Colin's life. I love how you are willing to head to Mike's hotel at 11pm to help when Mike's hotel started flooding. I love how much you love Colin and are so interested in his daily life. Thank you for setting a great example and a high standard as to what I should look for in a husband and future father. Sorry this isn't a better picture. I didn't have time to find one of us growing up earlier tonight.



Secondly, I need to thank my father-in-law for raising an amazing man! Mike always talks about his childhood with such excitement and enthusiasm. From coaching his ball games, to going on long car rides, to watching airplanes, I can always tell how much fun he had with you and how hands-on you were with him. You taught Mike how to be a great dad and for that, I am forever grateful! Thank you!!


Now onto my baby's daddy.

Mike, I know today didn't go exactly as planned but we will always remember taking Colin to his first Tigers game in the hot sun, pouring rain, and hiding out in the women's bathroom. Life is all about the experiences and memories and I hope today is one you will remember years from now. Mike, I thank you for being the best father to Colin. I honestly can say that I could not ask for more. I appreciate how helpful you are. You are great at changing his poopy diapers in the morning without me having to ask. I love watching your face light up when you walk through the front door and see baby Colin. I love watching you interact with him and play your fun little games. You guys are the best of friends and it melts my heart on a daily basis. And while I could gush on and on forever, I think it would completely bore everyone,I'll just say: Happy Father's Day! I hope on this first Father's Day, you were able to feel how much Colin and I love you! Thank you again for being such a wonderful, hands-on, attentive, loving dad. I look forward to many more Father's Days and babies with you.

Poor baby Colin is sick for the first time. It started a few days ago when he started sneezing and coughing more than usual. He just didn't seem his normal happy self. He was more needy, more cranky, wasn't eating as often. Saturday night, I noticed a little "bark" to his cough. Thankfully, my parents were watching him on Sunday and were able to monitor his symptoms and give him lots of cuddling. We called the Dr. on Monday and they were able to get him in today. Ends up the poor little guy has an ear infection :( No wonder why he is so miserable. I hope the medicine starts to work quickly, so he can start feeling better and getting back to his normal self. Look how sick he looks laying on Mike's chest ...