We had a fun family morning at the zoo today. Here are some photos of the zoo, along with a very sweet video of our little animal lover. She also hugged some pigs and sheep, in addition to half a dozen goats at the zoo's petting zoo.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Talking in sentences
Stella started putting words together this week, which is exciting to hear. Her first sentence was "Bye bye, choo choo!" to a train we drove by. Next was "Bye Bye Dada" in the morning and "Baby LiLi" (Elias), which is her babysitter Deb's infant son. She's in love with him! Today I heard "Bye Bye Poo Poo" (Thanks Nana) and I swear she looked at me at the park this morning and said "Go Home". So we did.
We're having amazing weather down here and I keep getting pink from all the sun - it's just too early to think about sunscreen. One week from now, though, Rob and I will be basking up the sun on a Mexican beach, so I'd better get used to the thought of slathering up or else we'll be burnt toast!
Here are some pics from my New Orleans trip two weekends ago. Alligators, Bourbon Street and crawfish boils. Good times.
We're having amazing weather down here and I keep getting pink from all the sun - it's just too early to think about sunscreen. One week from now, though, Rob and I will be basking up the sun on a Mexican beach, so I'd better get used to the thought of slathering up or else we'll be burnt toast!
Here are some pics from my New Orleans trip two weekends ago. Alligators, Bourbon Street and crawfish boils. Good times.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Wild Things and swagger wagons
It was quite a week for the Coles! I had a job interview plus some good news on the consulting front, and we bought ourselves a minivan. 8 seats, 8 cupholders...4 just for the front two seats. Life is sweet.
Jess and I took the van to the GA Aquarium today to make Stella's dreams of fish come true. As suspected, she was in heaven. Literally went in the door screaming "FISH!!!!!"
Here are some pics of her playing in Daddy's static-y sofa fort last weekend and the aquarium today.
Jess and I took the van to the GA Aquarium today to make Stella's dreams of fish come true. As suspected, she was in heaven. Literally went in the door screaming "FISH!!!!!"
Here are some pics of her playing in Daddy's static-y sofa fort last weekend and the aquarium today.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Monkeying around
Stella's vocabulary is improving about a fast as her mobility. As some of you saw on Facebook, she *finally* says "mama"...only after about 25 other words, including worm and Santa. She's mastering some other family names, too. Yesterday she said "Jess"!
You can tell she's her father's daughter, too. A regular Count von Count. Her only numbers are two and three, but she counts everything in sight. "Two, three, two, three..."
Here are some recent photos of her monkeying around. The last one is of her and her Monkey Mentor, Emerson (the daughter of my Wednesday nanny). They are fast friends.
You can tell she's her father's daughter, too. A regular Count von Count. Her only numbers are two and three, but she counts everything in sight. "Two, three, two, three..."
Here are some recent photos of her monkeying around. The last one is of her and her Monkey Mentor, Emerson (the daughter of my Wednesday nanny). They are fast friends.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Christmas at Grandma Bates's
Just came across the photos from our afternoon XMas celebration at Grandma Bates's. Thought the series of Jessica & Stella were worth sharing. They make me pee my pants laughing...it's the perfect example of how hard it is to get a good photo with a toddler!
Snowed in
On day 3 of Snowmageddon/Sn-OMG 2011. Almost out of milk, one egg left, but we'll be OK - we could eat frozen pureed vegetables from here to next week if it comes down to it! It's been a productive time at home, which is great. Here's a video from our 5 minutes outdoors...
Monday, January 3, 2011
Goodbye to 2010
Thank you 2010 for our child's first full and healthy year, for Rob passing his final two actuarial exams, for the start of my small business, for Erica's engagement, Kylle's wedding and many wonderful times with friends and family.
While 2010 was a great year, I'm ready and excited for the new one. It's been a theme in my life that odd-numbered years are usually the important ones. Born: 1977. End high school and begin college: 1995. College grad: 1999. Stranded in Newfoundland: 2001. Meet Rob: 2003. Engaged and start grad school: 2005. End grad school, marry and buy first home: 2007. Have first child, buy second home and move to Atlanta: 2009. Pretty crazy, huh?
I can already tell that 2011 is going to be a year of changes for many reasons.
One, Aunt Jess and Uncle David are getting **MARRIED**! Congratulations and mazel tov to two of our favorite people.
Two, Stella nursed for the last time on 12/31/10. It wasn't intentional; it just happened. While I'm sad that this chapter in our relationship is over, I'm grateful for the new freedom and also for the easy transition. One day the milk was there and one day it wasn't, and Stella doesn't seem too miss it.
Three, this will be the first year of our relationship when Rob doesn't have to study for at least one exam, if not two. Talk about FREEDOM!! And as icing on the cake, he will likely begin working from home one/day days week, saving two hours in commuting time each day.
I'm very excited to see what else this year might bring! Happy New Year, all.
While 2010 was a great year, I'm ready and excited for the new one. It's been a theme in my life that odd-numbered years are usually the important ones. Born: 1977. End high school and begin college: 1995. College grad: 1999. Stranded in Newfoundland: 2001. Meet Rob: 2003. Engaged and start grad school: 2005. End grad school, marry and buy first home: 2007. Have first child, buy second home and move to Atlanta: 2009. Pretty crazy, huh?
I can already tell that 2011 is going to be a year of changes for many reasons.
One, Aunt Jess and Uncle David are getting **MARRIED**! Congratulations and mazel tov to two of our favorite people.
Two, Stella nursed for the last time on 12/31/10. It wasn't intentional; it just happened. While I'm sad that this chapter in our relationship is over, I'm grateful for the new freedom and also for the easy transition. One day the milk was there and one day it wasn't, and Stella doesn't seem too miss it.
Three, this will be the first year of our relationship when Rob doesn't have to study for at least one exam, if not two. Talk about FREEDOM!! And as icing on the cake, he will likely begin working from home one/day days week, saving two hours in commuting time each day.
I'm very excited to see what else this year might bring! Happy New Year, all.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tickle Me Elmo
We're sorry for this reaction, Patrick + Laura, but since you know the story now I might as well share the video!
Photos: Christmas in Tennessee
It was another great Christmas at Nana and Grandpa's! We still haven't figured out where to put all of Stella's new toys and 1 million stuffed animals, but there are far worse problems one could have. Below are some photos from our time in TN. Most of it was spent in the hot tub watching the snow fall. Ahhhh~
In other news, Stella started her new daycare arrangement today with our friend Deb and her kids Emerson (almost 2) and baby Elias. There were a few tears at dropoff but I could tell she was eager to get over it and get back to playing with Emerson's XMas presents! Can't wait to hear how it went today.
In other news, Stella started her new daycare arrangement today with our friend Deb and her kids Emerson (almost 2) and baby Elias. There were a few tears at dropoff but I could tell she was eager to get over it and get back to playing with Emerson's XMas presents! Can't wait to hear how it went today.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
We love this age!
Stella has been so awesome the last few weeks. I think 15 months is my favorite age yet! She's playing all kinds of games with us, goes to sleep without protest - even for a non-family member babysitter - and, as you can see below, is becoming quite the finger painter! We're really excited to see the other Coles this week and share the fun.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Photo albums
I've been slacking off on the blogging lately. Sorry about that! Here are some photos from the fall that have been on Facebook, etc, instead:
This is from a Labor Day photo shoot in nearby Candler Park:
And here are some from our NE Wedding Blitz:
I promise to add more soon!
This is from a Labor Day photo shoot in nearby Candler Park:
And here are some from our NE Wedding Blitz:
I promise to add more soon!
Friday, September 10, 2010
First day of school - starting Parents' Morning Out
I was able to secure a spot at a nearby Methodist church's Parents' Morning Out program two days/week for our little goose. And...she loves it!
Yesterday was her first day and I was a ball of nerves. Luckily, everything was perfect for setup; an early nap (up at 9:30), morning BMs, and a good mood added greatly to the day's potential for success. Sure enough, she made friends, had a ball, and didn't even cry except for one time when she was accidentally shoved down by a bigger kid. What a big girl, right?! It's great to go pick her up and see her happily playing with other kids.
Today was not quite as perfect - no nap, no poops, and a bad last night meant that she was a little more sensitive today. But her teachers said she was still really, really good - and is doing so much better than most kids in their first program away from home. I'm very proud of her, just like I'm proud of the trunkful of consignment goods and new haircut I was able to get this morning while she was at "playtime".
Oh, and they sat her at a kiddie-sized table in a chair for lunch and she did not topple out of it. Guess I'll need to make an IKEA run sometime soon!
Yesterday was her first day and I was a ball of nerves. Luckily, everything was perfect for setup; an early nap (up at 9:30), morning BMs, and a good mood added greatly to the day's potential for success. Sure enough, she made friends, had a ball, and didn't even cry except for one time when she was accidentally shoved down by a bigger kid. What a big girl, right?! It's great to go pick her up and see her happily playing with other kids.
Today was not quite as perfect - no nap, no poops, and a bad last night meant that she was a little more sensitive today. But her teachers said she was still really, really good - and is doing so much better than most kids in their first program away from home. I'm very proud of her, just like I'm proud of the trunkful of consignment goods and new haircut I was able to get this morning while she was at "playtime".
Oh, and they sat her at a kiddie-sized table in a chair for lunch and she did not topple out of it. Guess I'll need to make an IKEA run sometime soon!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Mom's photos
Mom took these on Friday at Jess's. Some really good ones of Stella's many 'personas'. :) Click on the below photo to see the whole 30-image album.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
This week
We had a great time in Boston last weekend. Went to a gorgeous wedding in an old jailhouse that's now a swank hotel, saw lots of friends and family and enjoyed some cooler temps (until I got cold and was ready for ATL again). Stella was *awesome* on the trip, despite the fact that she seems to be teething again. She slept great and was easy on her babysitters. Here are some pics I took of her this week. For the most part, she's walking unassisted now, even on mulch.
Monday, August 16, 2010
NMC Birthday Party
Whew! We survived 60-something toddlers and parents in our home Saturday morning for a mom's group August babies birthday party- and amazingly enough nothing major was broken! It was a great party. Here are some photos from the event.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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