Happy feet

I found these Keen's on a seriously good sale this summer. LOVE them! And... I love this picture more than I thought I would.  Precious little toddler feet!

Last day of MDO for the summer.  The boys had a ball going one day a week.  They do so much fun stuff with them at their school in the summer! Reid had a little program he sang in today for the last day.   SOOO cute!  And the best part?  Daddy got to come & watch him!  More pics to come....

Dad's Birthday

Yesterday was my Dad's 63rd birthday. Every year my mom & dad's anniversary is on July 24th and Dad's birthday is the next day, on the 25th.  Funny, notice the 4 candles on his cake?  When Reid saw it, he said, "Papa, you're 4 years old!"  Love it.  Love the mind of a 4 year old!  

It's a big month now with Riley's birthday, my Father-in-law's birthday, Dad's birthday and my parent's anniversary. They just celebrated 41 years of marriage.  Awesome.  FUN July month!  Happy birthday, Dad!  So thankful for your 63 years of life & all that you've taught me to be as a woman.  I am ever so thankful I've gotten to be with you to celebrate all your birthdays.  What a blessing.  Here's to another year of celebrating YOU!

BIG weekend

This weekend was a big one for a number of reasons....

20 year high school reunion!!!  I was SOOO doggone nervous last night!  I haven't been that nervous since my wedding day!

Class of 92 girls... iPhone pic... turned into b & w.  My phone takes terrible pics!  It was a ton of fun and everyone looked great!  SO fun to see old faces & try to remember the ones I didn't (or maybe chose to forget!)

KID FREE weekend!  ...the boys went to stay at my mom & dad's house this weekend. Yippee!!!!

Photography Class.... 

My sweet friend Tonya invited me to go to a photography workshop with her today.  I said yes thinking my reunion would  be lame & I would get home early.  Ummmm... no.  I got in bed at  2am and the class was at 9am!!!  Needless to say we stopped at Starbucks & I ordered a venti bold coffee with a shot of espresso!  It was awesome & I learned a TON!  Now to practice....

 AWESOME weekend!  Now we need a weekend from our weekend! We're pooped, but it was SOOO fun!  Thank you Mimi & Papa for keeping our boys & making it possible for us to have a super fun weekend!  We love you!

Riley's Sesame Street Birthday

I love how it looks like he is trying to hold up 2 fingers!

Love Riley's face as Rodney is saying a prayer before dinner. Happy little guy!   ;)

Sneaking a drink of grandpa's tea....  Love this face.  He knows he's totally doing something he shouldn't do! Ha!

Gettin' ready to eat my birthday dinner!

Jackson having a  little slide action fun!! 

Reid had an absolute ball! He went down every which way he could think of!

Riley was thrilled to go down the slide too!

Sesame street fruit & veggie trays. 

These were so fun & easy to make!  Gotta LOVE pinterest!

The cake & cupcakes my awesome cake lady made! 

Love the details on the cookie monster cupcakes!

Gettin' ready to blow out the candles.

Yay, I'm 2!

Blow, buddy, blow!

All the kiddos at the party... Front row-- Madison, Mary-McKinley, Braden, Reid & Katelyn.  Back row-- Jackson, Monroe, and Riley Rooster.  Hilarious!

Happy 2nd birthday sweet Riley! 

We had an awesome afternoon last Saturday as we celebrated Riley's 2nd birthday with family.  Rodney's sister, brother-in-law & nieces were able to come into town and help us celebrate.  It was a great afternoon! We hadn't seen them in 8 months, so it was really fun having Reid's aunt, uncle & cousins up to be with all of us for Riley's party! We ordered pizza, had some delicious cake & cupcakes, and watched the kids have all kinds of fun sliding down the inflatable water slide our sweet neighbors let us borrow!  I had bought a Sesame Street pinata for the kids, but just as I was about to pull it out, it began thundering & lightning, so we had to batton down the hatches & bring everyone inside for presents. Glad we got in some good water slide fun before that happened!   It was such a fun birthday and Riley had THE BEST time!  We all did, really.  

I can't believe my baby boy is TWO!  He is so much fun and just a bundle of energy.  Riley, you are a TRUE joy, buddy.  You love life, are so happy & full of love. You give the best hugs.  You are my snuggle bug.   My, ytou are such a BIG boy!  When I took you to the doctor for your 2 yr. well visit the other day, you weighed in at a healthy 32.4 pounds.  You were 37.5 inches tall.  Holy Moly!  Your report card said <97% for your height!  You are going to be one tall boy!  Basketball player maybe?  Who knows?!  Right now we are just enjoying this fun stage you are in and watching you grow, talk more everyday, be a fun little brother, and enjoy life in this crazy Lindsay fam!  We love you RILEY-ROO!

Thursday Thinkers

I'm so behind on blogging, but I had to post this one today.  I came home from an errand tonight, to find Reid & Rodney in our bed just talkin'.  Daddy & son.  Talkin' boy stuff. I love so much about this picture   Here is some of the convo I caught.... "Daddy, why did the Beast say ______ in Beauty & the Beast?"  (can't remember what he asked) "Daddy, what is a cave?"  "Daddy, why does a Lamborghini go so fast?"

Happy 2nd Birthday, Riley!

Riley Colson - July 8, 2010 - 7lb. 15.9 oz. - 20.5 in.

 

July 8, 2011 -- 1st birthday

July 8, 2012 -- 2nd birthday

Things you love

wrestling with Daddy

drinking milk (all the time)

playing outside 

taking a bath

eating cookies

snacks

swimming

Elmo

Toy Story

taking your shoes off in the car

dancing

watching movies with your brother

snuggling with Mommy

being sung to

reading books

Things you dislike

eating

sitting still

being confined in anything (highchairs, carseats...) 

getting your teeth brushed

being told "no"

getting your diaper changed

We are so thankful for your 2 sweet years of life, Riley.  You warm our hearts & lives everyday just by being who God created you to be!  You have such spunk and energy & your smile lights up my world every.single.day. 

You have given us a wonderful gift & we are so blessed by the sweet boy you are. You love life & live it to the fullest.  We can't wait to watch you continue to grow.  You are the perfect addition to our family and we thank God for you every day!  

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY RILEY-ROO!

 

Happy Independence Day!

The day started with making some homemade whoopie pies!  4th of July style of course!

Me, Monica, Amy, Sally, & Jessica enjoying some 4th fun at the Dawsons!

Rodney & his good buddy, Mitch

Daniel & Reid enjoying some playtime!

My sweet Bible study friend, Amy.  Love this girl! Now that they live in Rockwall, I'm really gonna miss her!

Daddy & his little Riley-Roo

Riley taking his little turn at hitting the pinata!

Reid knocked the pinata DOWN to the ground folks!!

Me & my gorgeous hubs.  LOVE this man!

Riley checkin out his pinata loot

Daniel was sweet enough to share some of his candy with Riley. 

Me & my Bible study girls.... precious friends.

Reid got to stay up late with Mommy to take in the fireworks show! 

We started the evening with a little celebratory dinner at our sweet friends, the Dawsons.  We had a great time eating, watching the kiddos play and just hanging out with sweet, dear friends.  Afterwards, Reid & I went down to our neighborhood lake to sit & watch the fireworks for the evening.  It was a great night and even more enjoyable to be with precious friends & their kids.  Hope you all had a happy 4th of July!