Our fireman in training...

Halloween 2010

This was Cole's first year of trick or treating. We spent the evening with Aunt Betsy and Griffin and Grandma Sally joined the group as well. It only took Griffin and Cole 2 houses to get the hang of things before they were off and running, realizing that new treats were available at every house.

This photo represents the end of trick or treating when Cole got his first taste of what he had been begging for all night. One hit of sugar and the festivities were over. He was only concerned about what else was in his bucket that he could eat!

Halloween Party at School

My prince!

Kylie and Cole

Some of Cole's school friends

Cole's class patiently waiting for their Halloween snacks.

The Pumpkin Patch and Night Eyes

We kicked off Halloween with a visit to the Pumpkin Patch... Who needs sand? Only in Iowa can you find fun in a corn bin.

Finding the perfect pumpkin..."I like this one"

"Better make sure nobody takes it from me."

"I can get it..."

" I think I can manage..."

"Hey mom, can you get it for me?"

We took Cole to Night Eyes at the Blank Park Zoo and he made some new friends

"Did you hear the one about the frog and the goat?"

This is Cole sliding down the HUGE slide

This is Cole not wanting to leave the HUGE slide.

After leaving the slide, Cole was treated to an ice cream sandwich. Apparently, he felt that he needed some alone time and walked by himself to find the perfect place for a snack. We apologize to all those families taking pictures who now have an unidentified frog lurking in their family photos.

Go Hawks!

Are you ready for some football?

The final days of summer

The last few photo favorites of summer 2010...

Arnold's Park

On the roller coaster with Elizabeth and Isabelle

Hayden

Cole had his first experience at Arnold's Park this summer and while the rides were fun, I think the best part of his day was the corn dog. We met up with lots of friends and had a great time!

Days of Summer

Nothing beats a popsicle on a hot summer's day!

Iowa State Fair

We took a trip to the Iowa State Fair where Cole got to see the lambs, horses, cows, pigs, etc. However, I think Cole's favorite part of the day was sampling all of the fair food.

Summer fun in Texas

We piled in the car and took a trip to Dallas in July. Yes, Texas in July.

Cole had great fun with his Texas cousins while learning how to swim in Aunt Beth's and Uncle Jon's pool. Dinner poolside finished out the evening and the smiles were a great indication of how much fun everyone had despite the heat.Cole, Michael, Evan, Avery, and Tanner

A trip to the Dallas Aquarium...

Cole loved watching the otters swim...

and he was fascinated by the peguins!

Cole decided to take his own timeout for a little snack.

Cole and Evan got to feed the baby Toucan's


This is one of twenty pictures as mom tried to get a 'good' picture of the boys. Obviously, I gave up.

No, this is not how we transport our children. Of all the toys in Tim and Lynda's house, the greatest fun was hiding in the dog's cage!