School Days

This is the dedicated student, concentrating very hard on his studies.
I think Colin is going to be a favorite of all his teachers.

Just so Cute

Who can resist this face?
Colin's new favorite snack is cinnamon toast. Can you tell?

Pedicures and other Beauty Treatments

In a house full of girls, Colin's motto is, "When in Rome..."
He's also given eyebrow plucking a try for the first time in his life. He found it painful, unlike a pedicure.

Snapshot of an Alien

We recommend enlarging this in order to enjoy the full affect of this disconcerting picture.

Nature Boy

Colin enjoys walks through the woods on most mornings before school. These are from last week, before the camera was lost temporarily.

Gearing up for Hunting Season

Cowboy Colin

Colin put on a brave face, but likes riding double better than riding solo.
He blasted into the house after his ride exclaiming, "Hey Aunt Mollie, I rided a horse!"

Maddy Christmas!

Colin and his toy horse, performing a choral rendition of Carol of the Bells.

Moonshine

Goodness, how could I have forgotten to post this?
The night of the "getting drunk" conversation, Colin wanted a xxx on his cup, so he could pretend to drink moonshine.
Tonight as he ate his beans and cornbread, he asked for milk. Then he asked for a xxx on his cup, to which Becky obliged.
It was then I remembered this photo.
Pap Pap and Baba note the facial decor on Katie.

Airplane Rides

Colin is now running from large friend to large friend, getting rides and flips.

It's as good as an amusement park.

Speed

Back Flip

Devin, being put to good use as a gymnastics teacher.

Mommy, I Haven't Been Brushing

The Many Moods of Colin

Waterpicking

Every night, the monkey who sees gets the urge to be the monkey who does. Since his cousins use a waterpick, he must also get his turn at waterpicking.

Addendum to Hike and Picnic

Not having gone on the hike and picnic myself, I didn't realize that Colin is "chewing like a bear" in the third picture down.
The kids were chewing like a rabbit, dog, and bear at the picnic.
Now you know... the rest of the story.

Hike and Picnic

Morning

Lily, Colin's BFF!
Collecting eggs.
Feeding bunnies.
Petting BFF.

Photo Montage

Colin's day, from the top:
Bathtime is more fun when servants bathe and dry you.
Talking with family.
Telling his flashlight to stop talking back to him.
Turns out, Hidalgo isn't such an exciting movie after all.

Last Night

Not surprisingly I've fallen behind with blogging. Yesterday was church then a cleaning spree, but the girls did manage to get these photos of Colin playing and Colin chilling out with a glass of milk.
Today a maid team came and now we have a spotless castle! I'll try to get lots of photos of Colin playing indoors, preferably in the kitchen and bathrooms so you can admire the maids' hard work..

Story Time

On his first real night at the farm, Colin got books read by Becky.
He and Katie were out like lights soon afterward.
His day was so active, and to top it off, he used the elliptical machine every time he came indoors. I hope his little legs don't hurt him from the ridiculous amount of work they had to do.
All in all, he had more adventures in one day than many boys have in a week, or a month, or even a year!
They found deer skulls on their creek walk. We discussed plans for driving off zombies in case of an attack. He got his own space in the tree house. And he got eggs in spite of a mean rooster. He should have plenty to dream about tonight.

Phenix Truck Parade in all its Glory

There was a helicopter this year!
Longest line of trucks ever.
Colin got only a few pieces of candy. Bad year for candy at the parade.

The Tree House

Petting Goats

Feeding Bunnies

That's Frank!

Wheelbarrow Tour

Being the baby of the family has its advantages.
Getting a close up visit with Margaret the friendly cow clearly doesn't fall into the "advantage" category for Colin.

Egg Collecting

And this time, I put the pictures in reverse timeline because I can never get it right about how to put the last one first, etc.
Here, from the bottom, is Colin heading down to the eggs in the coop, with his posse.
A chicken egg!
A sheep friend.
A duck egg!
Still holding the egg while feeding Nicoale and Kelly.