Bryson, Cute pics, and 6 Months

My sister welcomed her precious boy Bryson Robert Cole into the world on September 2oth. Nico and I made it just in time for me to see him born. What an amazing experience. Bryson weighed 5lbs 14 oz and 18 inches long. He is the cutest little peanut........I have already nicknamed him! Mommy and baby are doing great!


Nico getting some boating lessons from Uncle Rob Dawg!

So intense!

Nico is starting to pull himself up on the crib. I caught this precious face looking at me as I was folding his laundry.

Nico turned 6 months two weeks back. The doctor says he is doing great. He weighed in at 15lbs 12oz and is 26 inches in length. He is in the 25th percentile for weight and 35th percentile for length and 5oth percentile for head size. He is growing like a weed. He still continues to amaze us. We are so lucky to have such a happy baby.

These pictures were taken in about 20 seconds. You can see how quickly he moves!

Labor Day,Crawling,Fortuna, Swim Lessons and A New Tooth

Labor Day we headed to Fresno to stay with our friends Jordan and Sheri for the weekend. The Kerns joined us and we had such a fun and relaxing weekend. We enjoyed the pool, bowling, good food, friends and wine. Jordan and Sheri's new home is gorgeous and they are great hosts!We had a ball watching Dylan and Nico hang out together. I can only imagine what it will be like in another year! Let the fun begin!


AAWWW Dylan giving Nico a hug
Or maybe not......going in for the tackle

A little bath time........

A little dinner time

A little PJ time

Now for the baby bowling......Marc bowled with Nico in the front pack. Quite entertaining. It was right up Nico's alley (pardon the pun) he was moving, there was plenty of action, and lots of noise. The first game Marc didn't do so well....he bowled a 50. He was distraught to say the least...He claims it was the baby handicap! He redeemed himself in the next game and bowled a 138. He is going to kill me when he reads this in the morning haha the advantages to being the blog publisher!

The baby bowlers! As you can see Nico is all about the game.........Dylan slept through the second game.....simply amazing.

Team Girls....we almost beat the boys in the first game........we won't talk about the second game!

Team boys celebrating after their wins!

Next we headed to the pool to cool off........

Dylan and Nico floating in the pool

Nico swimming with Dad

We headed to Marc's sister's house for a labor Day BBQ on Sunday....it included great food and more swimming......

Nico swimming with Dad and cousins Jordan and Braden

Nico and Braden playing with their Dad and Uncle!

Monday of Labor Day we went to a Winery with our friends Gayle and Brad.........

Nico is so close to crawling.......here is a picture of Nico trying to figure it out.....he gets on his hands and knees and then on his belly. I think the child proofing will begin all too soon!

Nico's best friend.......his dog vino! No matter what kind of mood Nico's in.....if Vino's around he is smiling and laughing. Its too cute!

Nico has figured out how to hold his own bottle. Such a big boy!

This last weekend we headed to Fortuna for Marci Bugbee's bridal shower. We had a wonderful afternoon .....

Nico with the beautiful bride-to-be

Nico with the girls....Lindsey hosted a lovely afternoon........

Here is what Nico looks like after he eats his favorite fruit......Prunes

Nico's two teeth.....he is working on his third

Finally, Nico started swimming lessons on Monday. Nico had so much fun.........he even went under water without crying......such a big boy!

Meghan and I with our little ones

Doing a little motorboat

Practicing his kicking

A little Humpty Dumpty Sat on the Wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall......

Well for those of you still reading.........Phew it was a long post! Nico turned 6 months this week so I will post those pictures later this week.

The Past Few Weekends and Fun Pictures

Well imagine this we have been on the road these past few weekends. I think it is rare that we are ever home on a weekend. Nico has adjusted to traveling every weekend and if were home he wonders what were doing! Below are pictures from our travels the past few weekends........

A few weekends ago we went to Lake Berryessa with our friends Meghan and Josh their little girl Hannah, Matt and Lisa and my brother Rob. Meghan, Lisa and I are childhood friends. We had a very fun relaxing day on the boat....boy does Nico love the lake and Hannah!

The girls with Nico and Hannah

Lisa with the kids......

Nico going in for the kiss
Laying a big one on......



A little too much Nico...

The Proud Dads

We also went up to Fortuna

Nico with his Great Grandma, his Grammy and Gertie

Nico with his Grammy

Here are a few random pictures from the past few weeks........

Nico falls asleep in his Johnny Jump Up

The next weekend we went to Larbee Ranch. This is my Aunt and Uncle's beautiful ranch. We spent the weekend eating, and relaxing........it is one of Marc and I's favorite places.........I have many memories from my childhood at this ranch and I hope Nico will have the same!

The Dogs jump in the golf cart for a ride every time someone drives it.....they will boot anyone our of their seat..........Too Funny




Nico swimming with Dad at Larbee Ranch

I will update Labor Day weekend later........Nico needs me!