I love this time of year

Even though I love the warm summertime, this time of year comes in close second! I love snuggling up on the couch with a blanket and hot chocolate, eating tons of food and spending lots of time with family. This Thanksgiving was just as exciting. We actually got two, one with my family and one with Dan's. Colton loved the Jello at both houses!! :) The small things in life make him happy!

As Colton gets older, it makes me realize how quickly time passes. It feels like we were just doing Christmas 2010 and here comes 2011. Dan and I always talk about..."Remember when he was a baby and drank bottles? Remember when he couldn't move on his own? Remember when he laid in his swing? Remember when he couldn't open cabinets, drawers, doors????" And now he is an independent boy. He helps clean up his own messes, picks out his own snacks and is starting to have opinions about his clothes! Oh boy! But all of it makes me want to cherish every second with him. It is going by too quickly. Before we know it, it will be his first day if kindergarten! Stopping and doing the little things with him can bring a smile to any ones face. Good or bad day, he can cheer you up. One of my favorites is when he gets into your face, puts on that cheeser grin, squints his eyes, and waves in your face saying "Hi Mama"! Love it! Love him!!

He grows cuter and cuter everyday. I am so excited for the month of December! Breakfast with Santa at my school is Saturday! We will post pictures this weekend!

Some cute shots from this week....

Relaxing on the couch-snuggling!

Daddy made me Spagehtti O's with meatballs....yep, I picked out all the meatballs! Then smiled with them for Daddy!