Happy birthday Jen!

Hope it was a great one and we can't wait to see you!!

Another busy weekend

Saturday and Sunday were busy again this weekend! Saturday morning started off with the most wonderful news! Riley Caleb Colassaco finally graced the world with his presence! We are overwhelmed with joy and excitement for Darin and Belle and Connor and cannot wait to meet Riley!



















After receiving the great news, we went to see Grandma and Jack stayed there while Kenny and I ran a few errands.
























Then Ann came over and I failed to take any pictures...but we had a really nice visit with her!
Sunday morning the boys hung out on the couch for a bit...
























Then Papa Jay invited us to the swimming pool! Yippee! Jack was not as excited as Momma was...











































Hope you all have a great week!
Happy last week of single-ness to Steph and Matt...we are really looking forward to sharing in the wedding celebration next weekend!

Bon Voyage

Friday night Ansley came to visit! Even though she was diligently trying to get herself prepared for her big vacation! She and Page are headed out tomorrow on a Mediterranean cruise and we couldn't be more excited for them. We were so happy to get to see her for a little bit before she left and now we can't wait for her to get back and tell us all about her big adventure!










































Nous vous souhaitons un grand vacances!! Don't miss the grand bateau!

Sunday Fun

Sunday held even more fun! Jack and the boys started the morning with the crossword puzzle...



















It seems like every time we are all together, Sunday morning starts with a family effort to finish the crossword. I think they made it to within 3 or 4 answers of complete this week and I'm sure Jack was the secret to their success! I'm not sure what Gramps was telling Jack but I love his expression!

















After the puzzle was complete, Jack relaxed in Granny's lap for a while and studied her fingers..



















That night, after an afternoon of chores, we had a wonderful dinner with The Pearsons. Jack was sound asleep when we arrived and after a while Uncle Eddie sat down to look at him. All of a sudden, Jack opened his eyes really wide and just stared at him...





































By the way, Uncle Eddie (and Uncle Tavis) just returned from running with the bulls and Uncle Eddie made the photos (the 1st and 2nd on the page in the link, on the far left, just his head is visible)! We are so glad they survived and had such a good time!

Jack showed Aunt Audrey his favorite butterfly toy...


















Aunt Audrey said there weren't enough pictures of me on the blog so she took one...and I'm posting it just for her!



















Jack didn't really want to say goodbye...he was having too much fun!

















It was a great weekend! Jack and I have colds now...so the week is proving to be not as much fun but hopefully we'll be better by the weekend!

Granny's big day

Yesterday we celebrated Granny's birthday and what would have been her 61st wedding anniversary! My Grandfather (Papa) passed away almost 20 years ago and while I have always missed him, I missed him more yesterday than usual. We had such a nice day that I'm sure he too would have enjoyed. And I wish that Jack could have known him...I think they would have been great friends!

Here's one of my very favorite pictures of him...

















But, as such things go, you can't have everyone all together forever. We had a wonderful day though, and I'm so thankful the rest of us could all be together.

It started with a trip to the Farmer's Market. Jack was dressed in his finest farmer duds...and caught a little nap before we left.



















He enjoyed the ride and got lots of compliments while we were there!
















































Then we had a little fun with Daddy before a nap...
























Then it was off to the party! Jack had a great time hanging out with everyone. First it was Granny...



















Then Grams...
























Then Uncle Aaron...

















Aunt Leah...



















And we can't forget the pups!





































And Gramps!!





































Granny said she didn't need a thing so in lieu of presents she challenged us to a card contest. There were 2 categories, funniest and sappiest. It really was a lot of fun seeing what everyone picked out...such a good idea! Aaron won sappiest and Kenny won funniest.










































The prizes were perhaps the best part! Granny dug deep into her treasure chest for those...





































Finally - it was time for cake...and sparkler candles!



















Happy Birthday and Anniversary Granny! We love you!

Happy Birthday Granny (one day late!)

We can't wait to see you this weekend...

















Love, Lemma, Kenny & Jack
PS We didn't forget - we just didn't get the post up in time!

Where's the remote?

Over the past week or so we've caught jack watching TV...several times! We put him in his exersaucer or bouncy seat or even on a blanket on the floor and even if we turn him away from it, he'll find a way to watch it!





























































I suppose he's really just fascinated with the colors and light and changing images, more so than really watching what's on, but I'm still not happy about it!

Practice makes perfect

Saturday morning Kenny and Jack had a little lesson in sitting up...
























He was a bit wobbly but did manage to balance a little bit!










































He loves this butterfly - thanks to Auntie Stephanie and Emory and Ellie for saving it for us!



















We'll keep working on it and have lots of fun trying!

Gibsons and Bradburys come to town...

One of my oldest and best friends in the whole world is in town with my most precious God-daughter (the cutest toddler in the whole wide world) and her step-mom who undoubtedly had a hand in raising me. We've had so much fun! This is the second time we've had our babies together and it's just really neat. Kari and I met in the 8th grade (good grief that was almost 20 years ago!) and have grown up together dreaming of husbands and babies and now we have all of that and the little ones are getting to know one another. I don't get to see Julie quite as often but I love her to pieces and it's been great getting to catch up with her too. Here's a few pictures from our visits so far...






























































































We are off to the Children's Museum this morning...I'm sure we'll have a great time!

Cereal!

Jack tried his first bites of cereal last night...I don't think he liked it too much...



That's ok though - we'll keep trying! He did eventually get 2-3 bites down. He much preferred the ride in his new high chair (Thanks Great-grandma and Great-grandpa!) around the table with Daddy...

4 Month Stats

Jack went to the doctor for his 4 month check-up today and passed with flying colors!



Weight: 14.5 lbs - 50th percentile
Length: 25.5 inches - 75th percentile
Head: 17.5 inches - 90th percentile


















He got 4 vaccinations but took them like a champ. She cleared him for cereal...so we'll give that a whirl in a few days once he gets back to normal from his vaccinations - they make him quite sleepy.

In other news - thanks to the Seaborns for the Rockabye suggestion. For those that aren't familiar - some genius has taken a bunch of really great songs and turned them into lullabies. (They are also available on iTunes.) My favorite so far (I only made it through 4-5 tonight) is Angie by the Rolling Stones. It's one of my favorite songs anyway, but some of the Rockabyes are closer to the real song than others and I really like this version. And for all the Hokie football fans...there's even Enter Sandman...I guess it's never too early!