Such a BIG BOY

August and September were banner months here at the Wilkinson household! Colin Michael turned 3 (HOLY CRUD), Brad was home for two weeks and Colin started Montessori preschool.

Being that I am such a big fan of birthdays (often accused of stretching mine out for days and days) we celebrated Colin's 3rd birthday on his actual birthday and with a birthday bash on the Saturday after his birthday. On the 24th, his actual birth date, his Mooma was here and gave him his first prezzie bright and early. What did the birthday boy get you ask? Frogs of course!

Colin is now the proud owner of two little frogs named Max and Tuck (note the ode to Max & Ruby and the Wonder Pets). He loves them and knows exactly how much to feed them and when. Such a memory that boy!

We spent the rest of the day giving him little prezzies and generally spoiling him then topping off the night with dinner at Cheesecake Factory (lame I know but it was the only place in Arlington that would SING) with mommy, mooma, Aunt Amanda W., Aunt Nat and his BFF Ryan (also celebrating his 3rd birthday). Much fun was had by all and special thanks to Amanda for the mid-dinner presents to the boys!!





The highlight of the birthday week was the return of DADDY!!!!! Brad got home on Thursday night and we celebrated Colin's birthday with family and friends on Saturday through Sunday.

The very next week we headed to Virginia Beach for a few days then back home so Colin could start Montessori. Woo hoo!

Totally Embarrassing

OK, I am completely embarrassed by the fact that I have not posted anything on Colin's blog since November of last year?!? Ugh. Well, I guess that is what happens when you have a 2 year old, work full time and are husband-less due to overseas travel!

So, to catch you up...Colin will be 3 this Tuesday! My oh my time does fly. He has grown so much the last few months that I am waiting for him to tell me we need to start on college applications. Yikes - rue the day!
He continues to blow me away with his ability to grasp vocab and concepts and his ability to REMEMBER EVERYTHING.

His saying of the week? "Get out of town, mommy!" I love it and every time he says it (which is always in the right context) I repeat it back to him and just laugh.

This has been a whirlwind summer...lots of travel and lots of fun. Here are a few highlights...

Father's Day at the Washington Nationals game










Kayaking with mooma






Story time with Granddad in New Mexico









And so much more...Noblesville to visit the Indy Wilks and the Indy 500, Deep Creek Lake TWICE...Williamsburg...FUN TIMES. More pictures to come but I need to get back to work for now.

Oh yeah, should probably mention that CW is getting a little sister in November:)

Lucky boy!!!