Colton's New Pal

Today Colton's new and long-awaited pal, Jackson Thomas Bankhead, was born to our dear friends, Sue and Todd. He was a tiny guy but no doubt will grow big and strong like his parents! We are so excited for the Bankheads and we know better than anyone that they have a challenging but wonderful road ahead of them! We love you three!

My boys

Clark is an amazing father. I have been so impressed by his love and care for Colton and for me. He genuinely wants to be home to help with Colton and he misses him when he is away. Clark doesn't shy from changing diapers, cleaning the kitchen, rocking the baby or anything that needs to be done. Also, Clark reads to him every night! Yes, it is pretty adorable. In fact, Clark started reading to Colton while we were still in the hospital. Clark is also just shamelessly loving of his son which I adore. I'm so blessed that the Lord brought us together. Clark is a great husband and an incredible father. Colton has a good example of a man to look up to.

Second Blog of the Day!

For some reason I can't post more than 3-4 pics in one blog - yeah, it really bugs! Anyway, here is a good pic of those chubby cheeks I talked about last blog. I kinda bit his cheek because it is so cute. Don't report me, I just gummed it softly! But I couldn't help myself - could you resist if you were around them all day?
He often sleeps like this - his ultrasound pictures were very similar. Guess this is his comfort-sleeping pose.
Just too cute - I took this picture about 5 minutes ago! You can't see it, but his shirt says "Hug Me". I think I will go do that!

Me Again!

My days are filled with Colton! He's growing up - I can't believe he is 3 weeks already! He's actually 3 1/2 weeks today. I think he is getting chubbier, certainly his fingers are chubbier. These are things only parents notice I'm sure! He is becoming more aware, staring around and taking it all in. This picture is a good example of this!
Colton was so sweet sleeping in his Nana's arms. His cheeks are getting bigger too!
Just the two of us...ALL DAY LOOOOONNGGG! I love my son but I miss interaction with grown ups - basically anyone who talks.
Okay, so football season is over but we had to put this onesie on him before he outgrows it. He and Clark just hung out instead of watching the game. They were still really cute though!

My days with Colt

I'm usually the photographer so I don't have many pics of me and Colton but here is one that I made Clark take! He's such a cute bundle!

This is a great pic of his beautiful blue eyes (or as my niece, Alicia, says Beautiful Smokey Blue Gray Eyes). It will be interesting to see what color his eyes end up being. I never would have dreamed my son would even be born with blue eyes and such light hair! Did I have anything to do with making this kid?

Oh my goodness, I had to take a picture. Every day I pick out his little outfit, it is one of my favorite things to do. This outfit is courtesy of his Teta Katy (fyi Teta is Auntie in Croatian). These jeans are so huge on him though! Doesn't he look like an old man? Shortly after this picture, we nixed the jeans and went for a more casual look :) But it was very fun to try them on - sort of like my own personal dress up doll. Poor kid!

It's a Small World

Yes, it is a small world - my world, that is. I am embarrassed to talk with my friends because I literally have nothing to say unless you want to discuss my adorable son or American Idol. That's right folks, American Idol. It is amazing that Colton doesn't think Ryan Seacrest is his father because he heard his voice as much as Clark's while in utero. I listened to Ryan's radio show every morning on the LONG drive to work. Now, thank goodness, American Idol allows Colton to hear his alternative dad's voice three nights a week.
I think it is very sad but I absolutely cannot wait for Tuesday night when I can watch the show again. Whenever anyone comes to visit me, I offer them a viewing of the most recent show that I of course have Tivo'd. (Warning, you may not want to visit me!) And in case you're wondering, I love David Archuletta and Michael Johns - watch the show!
Anyway, I just thought I would share this/confess this to you all. If you are a friend and haven't heard from me much lately, it is not just that I am busy with my baby but also that I am shamelessly boring. I don't want to be "that person" who only talks about her baby (and American Idol).

Irresistible

Yep, he's cute. We agree.