We have a tooth!!!

Well, it's not a whole tooth, but more of a hole where a tooth is trying to come in! If you get a magnifying glass, you can see it on the bottom left. :)

I am so thrilled for my late-blooming son. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope you and yours had a safe, happy and stress-free Thanksgiving!

Colton and his Cousin Stacy

This was the first time that Colton was able to meet his beautiful cousin Stacy. Normally she is so busy beating the boys off with a stick that she cannot make family functions... :)

We are so glad that she could celebrate Thanksgiving with us this year though. We love you, Stacy!

Look at the puppy!

Colton's great-aunt Pam brought her poodle, Sophie to Alabama too. Needless to say, she was a big hit with the kids. Colton had never seen a dog that small before. :) 

Great Grandpa Ferrell loves playing with the kiddos

There is nothing more fun than watching 4 generations of family enjoying Thanksgiving! 

Jacob and Colton are big buds

Jacob is still smitten with his cousin Colton. They had a great time with Sophie, the poodle especially... 

How does Colton feel about having his Dada home?

All smiles from Colton. He even is sporting his double chin too!

We are ALL thrilled to have Daddy home full time.

Welcome home, Dada.

Here's Colton and Aunt Raylene

What a sweet picture. Colton enjoyed himself at Lane's 4th birthday party. Aunt Raylene and Uncle Andy are super.

We can't wait to meet the newest member of the Campbell family in June!

Congrats again, Raylene. We love you! 

Colton got a haircut!

Well, it was really just a trim, but it was his first. What a big boy! 

Holy cow - Colton has decided to redecorate the nursery

I came in this morning to get him after his nap and this is what I found - the border that his Dada & I spent hours on, destroyed. He also decided to eat some of it. Luckily, the nurse help line told me that it wouldn't hurt him too much. I guess I know what we'll be doing this weekend...

He stood up today!

Colton has been pulling up on everything for quite a while. Today, however, he took it one step further. After he pulled up, he let go and stood by himself! It only lasted about 5 seconds, but it was wonderful. I am so proud of my little peanut! I wish his Dada would have been home to see it. He'll be walking before I know it I am sure.

Colton is definitely a carnivore!

Here he is enjoying a mouthful of homemade chicken tenders that I made last night. I cut them up very small, but he jammed his mouth full and proceeded to almost choke... 

The stats are in!

16 lbs., 5.5 oz. (2nd percentile)

27.5" tall (24th percentile)

17" head (5th percentile)

OK, he's still *really* tiny, but Colton's pediatrician was THRILLED that he gained some needed weight. His growth curve had a huge upward spike this time. She is not concerned and made me feel better that my son is a peanut - a healthy peanut though!

He got a hemoglobin check (heel prick) which came out fine, and a flu shot. He gets a flu booster next month and a chicken pox shot at 15 months. She also told me to finish up his bottle of Zantac for his reflux, but I didn't need to refill it - Yeah!

I asked her about his lack of teeth and she said that they aren't concerned until they are 15 months and still toothless. She felt his gums and thought I should see some teeth very soon.

Also, he can go to whole milk next month, which means that he will have never had formula! Wow. I can't believe that I have nursed for this long! Yeah me!

Timber!

Something tells me this will not be the last time that Colton knocks it over either! 

Colton found Kodiak's water bowl

Great... 

Happy 9 Months, Colton!

This photo puts in perspective how tiny he is. He is literally standing under the kitchen table. We will find out his stats at his doctor's appointment on Thursday. Any guesses?!?