Update

Sorry for the delay in updating. Things have been busy lately (or should I say still). Colin is now rolling over in every direction, sitting up on his own, and going in reverse. He is also working on cutting his first tooth. This past Memorial Day weekend we visiting our friends, Bobbi and Bryan, in Pleasant Plain and then were in Cedar Rapids for Brad's cousin's graduation party. The trip went well except he was a little fussy on Monday due to his tooth. Probably will pop through by the weekend. He's becoming quit the little talker now too and has such a great personality. He is very laid back and still never fusses (except when he cried for no reason Monday b/c of this tooth and we didn't know what to do b/c he never cries...he he!)

Colin's first Easter!!!

Our first family Easter picture. We spent it in Lawler this year w/ Brad's family as the first time that all three grandkids were together.

Here are all of the Costigan grandkids together for the first time. Olivia (2 months), Isabel (15 months) and Colin (6 months)

Colin's 6 month picture!
He's getting so big!

Colin with cousin Liz riding his first horse at his cousin Laura's b'day party.

Probably the first picture of just mom and dad in 7 months! This was us at our friend's, Nancy Buchholz-Janss, wedding reception. We had a babysitter that night. Thanks Jen and Don!

One of mom's photo shoots at home.

And yes, have to show off the ISU clothing! :)

Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day!

As always, St. Patrick's Day is a big day in our family since it's also my birthday. Updates since my last posting.....



We went to my cousin Steve's wedding reception in Cedar Rapids on Feb. 23rd. Colin got to meet a lot his great aunts and uncles on my side of the family. We also stayed overnight with Brad's Aunt Steph and Uncle Dave so Colin enjoyed spending time with them and their boys.



At 4 1/2 months, Colin stood on his own. He stood, leaning against the couch, for at least 5 minutes all by himself. His legs are very strong and he just started to roll over on his 5 month birthday, March 23rd.





Colin with his friends celebrating my birthday. L to R: Will Slagle (7 1/2 months), Ira Daines (5 1/2 months), Colin (5 months) and new cousin Olivia Costigan (1 month.) Olivia was born to Brad's brother Kyle and his wife Abbi on Feb. 15th. There were 4 babies within 6 1/2 months of age of each other at my birthday party and there was suppose to be fifth baby there. This is what our weekend nights have turned in to...and we love it. :)

Cool Colin just being cool Colin.....

Our first St. Patrick's Day picture! This was taken the Sat. before my birthday when he had our friends with their babies over to our house.

Happy St. Pat's Day! Mom and Colin on her birthday.

On my birthday this year, I spent it having lunch with friends- Jen Slagle, Abbi Costigan and baby Olivia, and Cari LaCava and baby Ethan. Olivia Costigan (1 month), Colin (5 months), and Ethan LaCava (1 1/2 months). Colin has lots of friends to play with these days!

This past weekend we home to visit my family. On Saturday night we had all of the family together to celebrate my mom's 65th birthday. It always nice getting the family together and Colin's cousins love spending time with him.

Sorry it's been so long!

Colin's first Christmas w/ his stocking.

Sorry it's been so long since I've updated this! I went back to work on Dec. 23rd and haven't been back on here since...oops! Since then, we went to my folks for Christmas. New Year's we had the pregos over to celebrate. :) Kyle and Abbi and also Cari and Jason came over to hang out for the evening. Colin was baptized on Jan. 10th and all of the family made it to Des Moines so was glad to see everyone. Since then, he had RSV but luckily got over and didn't fuss much luckily. Now I've just been swamped at work so it seems like the time is flying by and wish I had more time with our little man.

Christmas Eve.

Colin's baptism. The Pauls and Costigans.

Colin w/ his cousins.

Chillin' with mom.

2 Months

The weekend of the 13th we ventured to Lawler again for Costigan Christmas where Colin met his great-grandma and great-grandpa and all of his other relatives. He was a hit at the party as I only saw him when he needed changed or fed. ;)

Colin with his cousin Isabel.

Four generation picture Colin with Great-Grandpa Lauren, Grandpa Pat and dad.

Last weekend Colin had his first babysitters. Uncle Kyle and Aunt Abbi watched him while Brad and I went out to eat. Thanks guys!

Today he had his 2 month check up. He now weighs 12 lbs and 15 ozs and is 23 1/4" long so is definitely a growing boy and looking forward to Christmas at Grandma and Grandpa Pauls.

I am officially off of maternity leave tomorrow as I head back to work. It will be soooo hard to leave Colin but he'll be in good hands with his Aunt Abbi watching him. Next week Grandma Connie will watch him while I'm working as he can't get in to daycare until Jan. 12th.

Last Weekend

Here's Colin doing what he does best...just being cute!

Colin's Aunt Kim and cousins, Elizabeth and Jacob, came to visit last weekend. It was great to see them again!

Later Colin's Uncle Rob and cousins, Joe and Laura, also stopped for a visit. It was great for me to have my sister and brother together with all of our kids. Looks like Colin was the center of attention.

This is the Costigan clan together at the Hackman Christmas. Good looking bunch!

Update

Sorry for the delay in updating. Since the last update, we picked out our Christmas tree. We lucked out and Santa stopped by to visit so Colin got to meet Santa. My work also threw us a shower so thanks to everyone who attended.

Thanks to PHI Financial Services for having a shower for us! I'll be back to work soon.

Taking a nap after eating.


Is this outfit really a suprise to anyone? :)


Getting warmed up after a bath.

My first time meeting Santa!

Just being cute.

Thanksgiving

Colin was 6 weeks old this past Thursday. As of 2 weeks ago, he weighed 10 lbs 6 oz. Thanksgiving was busy for all of us. Colin made his first trip out of town on Wendesday that week to see my family and to enjoy the holiday. Friday we came back to stay in Des Moines and went to visit Brad's family on Saturday. Sunday we had a his mom's side Christmas. Coming home on Sunday was crazy. A normal 3 hour drive turned in to 5 hours due to weather. We definitely would have stayed in Lawler one more night if we had known the roads would be so bad as we averaged about 40 miles/hour coming home on highway and the interstate. Needless to say Brad was extremely nervous driving with Colin in the car. Kyle (Brad's brother) was also driving home with his 7 month pregnant wife so the boys were both pretty stressed. On Monday Brad ended up staying home with us so we put up the Christmas tree and decorated the house for Christmas.

Colin in his Thansgiving outfit. (Thanks Jen and Don!)

Hanging out with my cousin Laura.

Chillin' in Grandma's room....I'm stuffed!

Time for a family picture.