Superhero

We are now in the presence of a superhero at our house. Meet...Batman with his blanket cape and all. So glad we have him around to protect us!  I don't think we have to worry about his imagination :)

Colin turns TWO!

Our Colin turned TWO!! Can't believe it. To celebrate we took him fishing (which would've been a lot more fun without the wind) and then had a party at our house with family, including ALL 6 of his Grandma's, Grandpa's, Great-grandpa Cecil and his aunt's and uncles -minus Danny :(. He got spoiled of course, but most importantly he had SO much fun. He was so wound up he wouldn't go to sleep - he was keeping Eli up! That NEVER happens.

I went out on a limb and made his cake for him. Erin and Zoey came over to on Friday to help - we had a lot of fun and the end product turned out really well.

A few pics....

The boys trying their best to get a bite!







He was so excited when we were singing him Happy Birthday



More brotherly love - can't you tell how much Colin loves it!



New tricycle - big hit!

Eli trying to give poor Aiden a ride in the firetruck

 And here is the extent of Eli and Zoey's help with decorating the cake...by eating an entire bowl of frosting and wearing half of it!

Praying and hoping for a healthy and great year for our little Colin - and many more after that!  What a blessing he is.



New Toy

Oh the fun you can have in a box! Mommy got a new printer and the boys got a new toy. This printer box provided hours of entertainment. Sometimes the simplest things in life, can bring the greatest joy and kids show us that more than anyone.

Massey Ferguson

Growing up it was the farm equipment of choice for the Knuth family was John Deere - this was drilled into our heads - green is better. My brothers didn't even own one red toy tractor. Funny how some things change.....my boys are now getting Massy Ferguson drilled into their heads (again, very much adapting to their surroundings!) I actually heard Eli arguing with someone this weekend that Massy Ferguson was better...wow...

This resulted in a new hat in our house - just thought these pictures were funny -

Also, some kid quotes to share

• We were at a restaurant in Iowa City the other night - Travis, the boys and I and Kayla. Colin was being Mr. Social and saying goodbye to everyone at the tables around us as they were leaving. One guy was putting his coat and Colin looks up at him and says, "bye" in his sweet little voice. The guy simply responded "bye". Eli looks at Kayla and says, "Wow, what a nice guy." Yeah Eli he was a nice guy. He says again, "he was a really nice guy." The table next to us errupted.
• Grandma Cathy just got a new car a couple weeks ago. Eli, inquiring as he does with everything said, "Grandma, why did you get a new car?". She says, "I don't know, I guess because Grandpa decided it was time for me to get a different car so he bought one for me. He responds, "Well, did he put it in a box?"

Weekend

What a great weekend we had - Danny and Casey were home from Colorado so we spent a lot of time with them.  Saturday we had a girls outing to Dubuque with a yummy lunch and little shopping.  Saturday night the adults went out for dinner (no little boys) - it was delicious and very fun.  Sunday we took an attempt at a new family picture.  Since we haven't had one since our wedding (5 1/2 years ago) we thought it was time, there has been just a couple additions to the family since then :)

These two have also not had a picture since our wedding - still not sure they look old enough to be grandparents :)

Colin also experienced his first crush this weekend....he has eyes for Casey.  He wanted to be sitting with her all the time and he kept looking up at her and batting his eyes.  Didn't make a peep the whole time and if you've been around Colin lately you know that is NOT the norm - he doesn't stop talking!  It was kind of nice...he wanted to sit with somebody besides mom!  Look at how peaceful his face is....

And Eli got to play rough with his uncle Danny.  Of course Danny had a bloody nose before they were done.

And Grandma Jayne got some lovein' on Colin in -

Sunday night we celebrated Grandpa Mark's birthday with another yummy meal and some cake and ice cream.  (Yes...it seems that all we did this weekend was eat!).  Of course I didn't get the camera out (ugh).  The boys were so excited to help Grandpa blow out all of his candles. 

Grandma Jayne is heading in today to start her immunotherapy treatment.  It's going to be a long couple of weeks for her and all of us but we are praying hard for her strength and that this treatment works well so we can get her back healthy very soon!  Love you Grandma Jayne!

Farming?!

Since receiving numerous farm toys for Christmas, our boys are VERY into farming.  Farm toys have now become the MOST played with toys in our household (and that includes farm puzzles for Colin!).  They must be tuning into their surroundings with life here in Iowa - no longer city slickers?!

Colin sleeps with his farm animals at ALL times - they are ALMOST as special as puppy these days.

Eli spends a lot of time on the floor playing with his tractors and setting up his barns.

Eli also spent an afternoon with Grandpa Mark "farmering".  After just one afternoon he reminds me regularly that he is "just a workin-boy" and/or a "farmboy" (words straight from his mouth).  Needless to say, he had a GREAT afternoon with Grandpa.  The only downfall...his snow boots smelled like pig poop for school the next day - poor Miss Lisa!  After he had so much fun with Grandpa Mark, he was spoiled by Grandma Cathy and is now the proud new owner of his new "workin' coat" and "workin' pants" (i.e., carhartts) - oh and he got some new boots too!  He's all set for another day with Grandpa Mark - or really whoever will take him!

Eli's First Day of Preschool

Today our little boy went to preschool for the first time.  He is still only three, but it's really hard to believe he is in SCHOOL!  You can tell by the look on his face though how excited he was.  It was a VERY exciting day in our house. 

All ready to go (except for coat and hat)!



Even Colin was excited - maybe because it meant some peace and quiet for him?!

When I picked him up he said "Mom, I had a great day at school!"  He can't wait to go back tomorrow.  I think I'll enjoy him liking school as long as I can!