Risky Business

he loves to wrestle with Daddy

can't get enough of those tractors. . .

further evidence that Colton is in the clutches of his first nudicist phase. this time he went for the southern half of his wardrobe and made out like Tom Cruise with his shades. silly boy. . .

John Deere Green

We spent Easter weekend in Washington attending the funeral for Blaine's Grandpa Calaway. I told my father-in-law that the thing I loved most about Val was that he had this unique ability to make everyone feel special, and if you thought you were something special he'd knock you down a couple notches. I have felt his influence in the short time I've been a part of the family--I treasured going on pickup rides just the two of us when Blaine and the boys would be working around Mattawa and getting to talk with him. Isn't it amazing what one honest man using his agency for good can accomplish? Devin expressed it best--I just want to be good because of him.

On a lighter note--Colton got spoiled by Grandpa Calaway with his own set of tractors which he hasn't stopped playing with since. He loves them!! Blaine is officially psyched about this whole fatherhood thing now. Don't get me wrong--he's always loved being a Dad but this is when the real fun begins and I think he's on the brink of breaking into a second childhood. A boy and his toys. . .

ORANGE & BLUE GAME

Blaine got to revisit his obsession with Gator football this week at the Orange & Blue spring scrimmage game alongside all of us other Gator fans who really were just looking for an excuse to act like it was mid-college football season. It was a hot day and Colton nearly got his first sunburn but we survived and were no worse for the wear. Until next season. . .

So 'Egg'cited

The Easter bunny is getting an early start this year with some help from Colton's Grandmas who are also probably this blog's most frequent visitors. We thought they'd enjoy these pics of Colt enjoying himself. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and adorable gifts!

April Showers Bring May Flowers

"Laugh your heart out,

dance in the rain,
cherish the memories,
ignore the pain,
love and learn,
forgive and forget,
because remember,
you only have one life to live"

author: dana