Colin Makes New Friends

Last weekend Rob and I visited the Parkins and their new son AJ (Alastair). Both Ann and I were due on the same day, Jan. 2. Colin was born Dec. 27 and AJ was born Dec. 31. We all had a great time introducing the boys who we are sure will be life long friends. It was so nice out, we went for a long walk with the boys around the Parkin's neighborhood and then had a yummy dinner. Although Colin was a bit fussy that afternoon, he was great around his 6p bedtime and went to sleep rather easily and didn't wake up thru his diaper change, car ride home and transfer to his crib. Wow, were we lucky! Aren't they too darn cute together?

Last week was warm for Chicago, so Colin and I took advantage. On Monday we went to an outdoor mall and walked around. We also went for a lot of walks around the neighborhood during the week. Colin made his first walk to the lake, although he slept through it. On Friday, Colin attended his first (surely not his last) Chicago Auto Show, although he slept through the whole thing. We went with the Mariers to the auto show and Kate was such a big help with Colin. That night we went to our favorite restaurant, Uncle Julio's for dinner with the Mariers.

Saturday was Colin's first Valentine's Day. And of course we had to dress him appropriately (see pic. below). We were lucky enough to celebrate Valentine's Day with yet another new friend, Jackson Serge. It was his first birthday party and Colin had so much fun meeting new friends and just looking around at everyone. He was so good and didn't cry or fuss at all. He was just so enthralled with all of the new faces and places.

7 week update on Colin: He is now grabbing onto things including fingers, hair, shirts, etc. He is definitely a lot more talkative. He is cooing, squealing and overall being a lot more vocal. We are starting to see more smiles each day as well. Hope you enjoy the below video update! It is my first time posting a video, so I hope it works.