May 13, 2006 - New toy

Colin's little fingers love holding onto this new toy.

May 13, 2006 - The Mirror

Oh, the excitement that can be found through the looking glass!

May 7, 2006 - Scooting

Colin tries to scoot across the floor, but this blanket doesn't provide much traction.

May 2, 2006 - Playing with Grandpa

Colin and Grandpa play all afternoon, but then they get sleepy and take a nap.

April 29, 2006 - Having a Ball

Colin uses his hands and his feet to play with this giant squishy ball. He loves to roll it -- to the side, through his legs, or even over his head.

April 29, 2006 - Bubbles

Colin can blow spit bubbles even in his sleep!

April 29, 2006 - Laughing

Laughing with Mommy on a Saturday afternoon. Colin is 15 weeks old!

April 29, 2006 - The pacifier

To pacify. To restore to a tranquil state. To soothe. To appease.

April 27, 2006 - Sleeping in

Colin is almost too big now for the co-sleeper next to Mommy's bed, especially when he sprawls out!

April 22, 2006 - Up close

Up close and personal with Colin and Mr. Blue. The dog brings out the color in his eyes!

April 20, 2006 - Bumbo chair

Colin loves to sit up and look around in his Bumbo chair. He's holding his toys, and licking them. Plus, look at all that hair!

April 16, 2006 - Baby's First Easter

Such a little gentleman, Colin is all dressed up for his first Easter Sunday.

April 15, 2006 - Airplane

Colin loves to fly in the air (with Mommy's help, of course).

April 15, 2006 - Expressionism

" I like to think I can convey everything with a look." -- Seth Cohen

April 14, 2006 - Reading with Grandpa

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you hear?
Grandpa and Colin read their favorite books together.

April 8, 2006 - Baby Bjorn

Mommy and Colin use the Baby Bjorn to take walks and sometimes to take naps.

April 4-5, 2006 - Grins galore!

Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. ~Mother Teresa

April 3, 2006 - A Block Party

Warning: Objects in the photo may be larger (or smaller) than they actually appear. Everyone pictured is just as cute in real life though.

April 1, 2006 - Playing with Mommy

Colin and Mommy play on the floor every day. One of Colin's favorite things is to be tickled by Mommy's hair on his forehead. Pure baby delight!

March 31, 2006 - Look how strong!

Look how strong Colin is, and only eleven weeks old! Playtime and belly time on the changing table is the best - often while singing fun music like the Nields.

March 30, 2006 - Mr. Blue

Mr. Blue is Colin's dog. Mr. Blue plays a lullaby. Colin loves Mr. Blue, as you can see. What, you mean you don't you lick your friends?

March 25, 2006 - The Nana

Nobody can spoil a baby like a first-time great-grandma!

March 24, 2006 - Are we there yet?

Over the river and through the woods, it's 367 miles to Grandma's house. Luckily, Colin has his giraffe to keep him company on the trip!

March 21, 2006 - Reading a book

Colin's enjoyment of fine literature and excitement about the adventures of Big Rex and his friends are obvious.

March 20, 2006 - Howdy, Pardner

Mommy takes her little cowboy out on the town in his fancy duds.

March 12, 2006 - Look who's eight weeks old!

Colin is becoming more expressive, with both smiles and grimaces, but Mommy caught him on camera during a content moment here.

March 8, 2006 Spoiling the baby

When Colin's Aunt visits from Kansas, he gets some extra snuggling.

March 8, 2006 - Mommy-Baby Group

Mommy-Baby groups provide knowledge and support, friendships and fun. Colin is the second baby from the left.

March 7, 2006 - Reading and Bouncing

Mommy loves to read to Colin, and Colin loves to be bounced on the ball, especially while reading "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed."

March 4, 2006 - Belly time

Belly time can be tough work, so sometimes Colin takes a break from trying to lift his head and gets distracted by his fingers.

February 26, 2006 - In the mirror

Colin has a new favorite - the mirror! Inside, he finds an adorable and lovable baby to be his friend.

February 24, 2006 - Smiles

A huge smile for Mommy (or maybe for a favorite toy?) and a very happy baby!

February 18, 2006 - Five weeks old

A beautiful baby, just 35 days old here, and already proudly showing his baby fat.

February 17, 2006 - Four generation photo

Four generations, with Great-Grandma, Grandpa, Mommy and Colin.

February 13, 2006 - Bath time!

Why do babies always smell so good? Because Mommy carefully washes his cute fuzzy hair, and all his creases and his tiny toes.

February 12, 2006 - Perfect sleeping angel

People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one. And yet, is there anything more precious than this?

February 8, 2006 - Little man, big nap

In this new outfit, Colin looks like such a little man, but since he's only three and a half weeks old, modeling for the camera can be exhausting!