Crackin' up at mom on New Years Eve...

Helping mommy take down the tree...

One Christmas down, about 85 to go.

Husker Party at the Sledge's!

Yep. I'm Standing.

Young, Povondra.

Sounds like a future law firm.

Austin: Hey, what is that Cole? Let me me see!

Cole: Back off bud.

I've been working on getting a hold of this all night.

My First Christmas...(and blizzard.)

What?!

Nana, this is great!

Who needs all those new toys when I have your walker!?

Not sure what's more obnoxious here...my voice or the lion.

GREAT Grandpa~

A Message to Cole from Santa.

Click the link below to see:

http://portablenorthpole.tv/watch/6e3a4e7344cef7a71813bc4045412753

And they're up!

What's up, cuz?

Sleeping Babies & Happy Mommies. Cheers!

Road Trip!

Grandma and Grandpa W took the whole gang to Kansas City for the weekend. We had a great time and enjoyed all the Christmas festivities at the Crown Center and on the Plaza. Thank you for such a fun weekend and early Christmas present!

Stopped for lunch at the Golden Arches...

Headin' to the pool!

First time in a pool and he loved it!

Michael Cole, Michael Phelps...You say tomato, I say tomAto.

Wiped out.

Shopping is exhausting.

Wish I had a Grandpa to sleep on.

Wait a minute, found one!

CHEEEEEESE!

Hey Frosty!

From our Family, to Yours....Happy Holidays!

Ready to head home...Oh Home, Sweet Home.

Last night's sleep tweet.

Cole went down at 8:00 PM, got up at 5:00AM. Ready to eat, then play. Not wanting to go back to bed. Amy, I blame your children. Was it Jack or Lucy that pulled Cole aside on Thanksgiving to teach this habit?

If this were Twitter...

I would "tweet" that Cole slept 11.5 hours last night! 8:00 PM- 7:30 AM!

Cheeeeeeeeeeese......

Sarah and I took Cole and Tyler to get their pictures professionally taken on Saturday morning. Tyler had his big 18 month photos, so we tagged along. Grandma bought the boys matching Christmas outfits. As you can see from the photos, Tyler was not pleased about the experience. I think it is safe to say that both Sarah and I are finished with studio photography. Probably not a bad idea to capture these precious moments on our own cameras from now on.

Cole: Ah, Tyler...Just what exactly is going on right now?

Tyler: Cole, don't even worry.

I will see to it that this is the last time we are here.

Hello.

Maury Povich: "Danny, YOU are the father!"

Danny- 6 months

Cole- 6 Months

I think it is safe to say that Cole inherited his mama's eyes.

That's it. Nothin' else.

My First Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving morning.

Sweet Potatoes for everyone today! "I'm Stuffed."

Tradition.

New Christmas Jammies at Grandma's on Thanksgiving. It will continue until they're 35.

Best family Christmas card photo, ever.

Everyone is Jolly. Nobody has an opinion.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!

31 week profile versus 6 month profile.

Had to pull out Cole's 31 week ultrasound photo after taking this photo. Can't believe how obvious his features were while in utero!

The "Stay Awake Until 8:00 P.M." technique.

Laps around the house in the wagon. Works like a charm.

Bristol Grace Povondra

Jeff & Erika welcomed Bristol Grace into the world at 10:19 AM on Sunday, November 22nd. She weighs 7 pounds, 6 ounces and is 20 inches long. A bundle of perfection. :)

Cole is pumped about his new cuz!

Cherub

Definition: [cher-uhb]
1. a celestial being. Gen. 3:24; Ezek. 1, 10.
2. Theology. a member of the second order of angels, often represented as a beautiful rosy-cheeked child with wings.
3. a beautiful or innocent person, esp. a child.
4. a person, esp. a child, with a sweet, chubby, innocent face

Someone described Cole as a "Cherub." Per the definition above, we think it's pretty fitting and possibly a new nick-name.

Surgery...Piece of Cake.

Two days after surgery, Cole is back at full strength. He is one tough little guy. Just another trait that he inherited from his mama. High pain tolerance. (I can't imagine anyone that is reading this would disgree...)

Doctor's Notes

Thought that we should document some of Cole's strange medical encounters in the first 6 months of his life. Thankfully, everything has been minor and ended with speedy recoveries.
(I'm thinking this will be a good reference when baby #2 comes along some day.)

Friday, November 20th: Thrush. Painted his mouth with a violet, stain and a prescription for a mouth wash. Swish the mouth wash around 4 times a day. Challenging on a 6 month old.

Friday, November 13th: Today Cole had to have out-patient surgery. A revision on his circumcision. Poor guy! The procedure went very well. He did great. Coming out of anesthesia was a little rough as the doctor said he was very angry and confused. After a little morphine to help pacify him, he was very comfortable and peaceful. Below you will see the tiny little hospital gown, and miniature blood pressure cuff.

October 2009- Diagnosed with H1N1, bronchitis and an ear infection.

June 2009: Diagnosed with Colic. (Not sure if that's really what it was, but needed something to call it!)

June 2009: Milk, Soy, Protein intolerant. (Horray for Aliementum!)

May 2009: Possibly exposed to Hepatitis A. ER trip to Children's and a big needle in the thigh.

May 2009: Jaundice- A visit from the nurses at Children's home health care every morning for a prick in the heel and living in a mini-tanning bed.

And turn to the left...yep, you're related.