Christmas with the Martin's

We wrapped up travel for the holidays by spending Christmas with Papa, Gigi and the rest of the Martin family in Grand Prairie. Cole got loved on by the grandparents and played with his aunt Jennifer and Jamie and uncle Chris. Papa and Gigi spoiled their grandson and A&J as well.

While in town, the family took a tour of the new Cowboy's Stadium. Cole managed to run around and play in about every square foot allowed during the tour. What an amazing place to see. Hopefully it will get a lot of use in the month of January.

Cole also picked out his locker on the offensive side of the Cowboy's locker room. Hey Jerry Jones...the early contract offer still stands at $4 million guarenteed. He is lightnening fast with a rocket arm and is excellent at the mat drills.

We also spent time with the Martin extended family at the lake in Waxahachie. There were grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins galore. Cole and Papa had some fun throwing sticks in the water.

What a fun and relaxing time with the family...we miss you all already! Here is one last picture with Cole and his favorite Christmas toy. I'm surprised that the batteries have not run out yet.

December Travel

Colden and I left JMart in Seattle for a few days while we visited some of my family. First stop was to see Renee & Dan's beautifully remodeled home in West Memorial. Colden and Lydia (just 5 months apart) were adorable playing together. Lydia better watch out next time we come to visit though, Colden may want to get her back for the pushing and kicking she did. Probably not though... he's so chill. Every time he fell, whether he tripped or was pushed, she thought it was hysterical. Like he was putting on some sort of clown comedy show for her. So silly! Cole did bring Lydia a nice cold just in time for Christmas... sorry about that! One of my favorite times watching them play was at Calico Corners... they only discovered the kids toys after 45 minutes of playing in the fabric racks. It was really cute.
The girls were spoiled by mom with dinner and tickets to the Sound of Music. It was a wonderful production and the best part of the night was the text from Dan saying that Colden was sound asleep... I really enjoyed our girls night out!

Then we celebrated Grandma's 80th birthday! It was a fun day and she was on top of the world! Steph (the history teacher) gave us all some fun facts to share about Grandma's 80 years and Grandma added in some of her memories of those years... pretty fun! She was especially blessed to see David (my cousin) and his family for the first time in many years.

Weekend Chores

The boys have a weekend routine that includes vacuuming the wood floors. Jeremy shortens the vacuum handle and Colden will go for 20 minutes or more. Pretty cute!

Christmas Festival

We went to our neighborhood Christmas Festival, despite the freezing temperatures, to see the live nativity. The 20 degree temp didn't keep Colden from wanting to stay and watch the band play! He liked the animals... too bad he couldn't pet them.

We went inside to warm up, but since the activities were a little too advanced for him, we thought we would try visiting Santa... well... that wasn't so successful ;)

Back outside, we lost a mitten! Sad... Poor Cole's hand was so red and cold even though we didn't stay out without it for more than 5-10 minutes. Jeremy eventually found it while Cole and I got warm in the car! I need to sew a string or add clips to his mittens so we don't lose them.

We're Having a...

My belly is a little bigger this time around! Colden has been so precious giving the baby belly kisses... I just had to share this picture!

Disclaimer: For all of you who do not like to find out the baby's gender until birth, do not read any further.

Today was our 20 week ultrasound. Colden is going to have a little brother to share all of his toys with. Our little guy is big and healthy! He is a well-rounded 90 percenter! Looks like Jeremy will be coaching some little league sports teams in a few years!

Best Buds

Allie (the cat) is such a good sport. She has learned to watch from a safe distance most of the time, but loves to play 'hide and seek' around the wall in the living room from time to time. Cole giggles until Allie is done playing.

As you can see here... she tolerates hugs and kisses from Cole as well ;)