Keeping cool

It is really hot here in DC this weekend so me and my dad are in the basement playing some XBOX. This racing game is pretty intense!

Bestefar and his Barnebarne

Here is Bestefar and all of his barnebarne (grandchildren, for those non Norwegians!) We are just coming back from church and breakfast dressed in our Sunday best!

Lots of smiles!

Aren't we cute cousins!!

Hanging out by the pool with Donna making me giggle!

All the new faces!

I got to meet my Pseudo Grammy Cathy! She gave me a ton of kisses and hugs when I went to her house. She is great!

This is my Great Aunt Lorraine, she made me giggle when she held me. Hopefully next time I will get to meet all my cousins!

All that I did for the first time!

Relaxing by the pool... This is my first time in the big pool and boy do I love splashing around in the water and of course soaking up the midwest sun on my raft! This is the life; now I just need my parents to get us a pool at home! :)

At the park

My first time on a slide with my Aunt Sonja and Cousin Kirsti cheering me on! Six Flags here we come mom!!!

Back from my first vacation!

This week I promise to have lots of updates, because I did a lot of new things over the weekend! I went to Chicago and had a lot of fun, so keep checking back...

Look at all those big buildings! I don't see those back home in Washington, DC because they won't let anything get built taller than the Capitol.

Where have I been?

Have you been wondering where I have been? Well I was on vacation in Chicago and let me tell you did I had an exciting time. I have so much to tell you and show you so fasten your seat belts! I did on my first plane ride and it was great! Stay tuned...

Back to my old self!

Why not a lot of pictures this week? Well, my parents took me to The Picture People to have fancy pictures made. They were OK, but my parents take pretty good pictures. Anyway, I had a lot of fun smiling for the pretty lady - she made me laugh!

I am feeling better here and back to playing, but I wasn't feeling so good this week with a cold and then I had to get my 4 month shots on Friday - what a way to start the weekend! Today was much better and I feel back to my normal self.

Playing in style!

So I have been so busy with school and my tummy time this week that I haven't had a chance to tell you all what I have been up to. Well, my mom took me to my favorite store; you know, Babies R Us and got me these cool sunglasses! Here I am sporting my new shades and playing with my favorite toy that my cousins Kari and Kirsti got me - a banana!

Observe in awe my new found powers!

This weekend I have worked even more on tummy time and rolling over. I am getting very good at it, and I know get a huge kick out of hanging out on my tummy and looking around. It makes me very happy and I see the world in a whole new perspective now! Check me out!

I was the happy little man this weekend!

I think everyone will agree 3 day weekends are the best! We had such a good time!

Tummy Time is fun!

I had quite a holiday weekend in our nation's capital. My parents had me doing all sorts of things, from watching parades to seeing fireworks. It is great living on Capitol Hill and being able to walk all over and see these cool things.

I also worked a lot on my fitness program. Now that I found out how cool it is to be on my stomach, I can't get enough! I can see a lot more of what is going on and wow does it tire me out!

After I was on my tummy I would roll on my back and do it all over again!

The big moment....

Here I am getting baptized while Aunt Sonja and Aunt Cora held me. It wasn't too bad because the pastor was really nice, there were really pretty lights to look at, and l like water!

I was pretty worn out after the whole cermony so I wasn't up for pictures, but here are my godparents (yeah I am lucky I get 2 sets!!) and my mom and dad.

I have cousins!

I got to meet my cousins for the first time! We had great time together, and I can't wait until I am older and can play even more. Of course, The Lemon Man had to weasel in on picture taking...

Kari had a great time visiting me and D.C. She got a little sun-burned, but nothing too bad. No worries for me when she held me.

Kirsti did a really good job of holding me, and she always made sure I was happy when we were riding in the car going someplace.

Aunts and Uncles are cool.

My Uncle Jim is pretty good at holding me. I was very comfortable hanging out in his lap.

My Aunt Cora and Uncle Jim were nice enough to read to me for a while. I was very interested in whatever it was they were reading me.

My Aunt Cora likes to hold me. I like that. Doesn't my daddy dress funny when he goes biking? When I get bigger, I hope he doesn't make me wear stuff like that when he takes me biking.

I finally got to meet Auntie Cindy!

After all the hype, all the messages on my blog, and all the stuff I heard from my family, I finally got to meet Auntie Cindy!

She really can make me laugh!

My Baptism Weekend!

Well, that was quite a weekend. I know a lot of my visitors to this website got to see me in person this weekend, so that was fun. I am so glad that they could all make the trip for my big day. I'll be getting more pictures up all week, but keep in mind I got a lot on my plate right now. Today was my first day of school! That went really well, so I am pretty sure I am going to go back tomorrow. Anyway, here is a shot of my in my neat Baptism Outfit. Apparently, my daddy wore this 31 years ago. Can you believe that?!?

Summer time is here!

It has been really hot here the last two weeks. I can't wear all those warm cloths with the long legs and sleeves anymore. Dad bought me this outfit; looks good doesn't it? It is pretty comfy too!

Got to start somewhere...

I guess this is where I start my race car driving career. I am all strapped in with my harness and got my wheels ready to go. All I need is a helmet. Daddy says this is just the start. Eventually he is going to get my a trailer to get pulled around by his bike, then a Big Wheel, then a bike for my own, then karts, then someday maybe a Formula One car. I think he just wants to drive the F1 car someday.

I like to sleep

As you can see by all the pictures where I am sleeping, it is one of my favorite things to do. I don't do it as much as I used to, but when I do I go all out. Lately, I have been sleeping almost (and sometime all) through the night. That seems to make my mom really happy.

My bath!

Well after my shower I decided I wanted to take my own bath in my own tub. I am not sure I am ready for the big shower yet and I can't splash around or play like I can in my little tub! Wow, was it warm outside so did this sure cool me off after going for our walk yesterday...

Showering with Daddy

So I woke up this morning and I guess I was pretty stinky because all of a sudden I was in the shower with my dad! It sure woke me up, but it looks like my dad still needs a few minutes:)

Close up!!!!

It's just a rainy day in DC so we are inside hanging out and taking some pictures of me!

Nice long weekend!

Wow, what a nice weekend! We did so much I don't even know where to begin! Well my mom bought a jogging stroller so I can go with her on her runs now so we tried that out on some trails along the Potomac River while dad rode his bike. We also went to Rock Creek Park and had a picnic and saw the sites. I even got to see some of the Indy 500 with my dad!

And after our picnic and taking in the sites we took naps... :)

We played games and read stories!

Story Time.....

Oh boy do I just love to hear the stories my mommy tells me of all the crazy antics my dad used to do...just wait till I can talk:)

Big eyes!

Every so often, I see something so unique and so new that it completely takes me by surprise. Tonight, just as this picture was taken, that very thing happened. Tonight, I saw my daddy pick up the dirty dishes and put them in the dishwasher! Can you freakin' believe it?!?

The Poser

Hey, I think I am starting to like posing for pictures!

I am a happy boy!

I broke down and smiled... How can you hold it in watching my parents?

Dad taught me how to smile.

Posing for a quick picture in my Sunday best!

Lounging

Well last night I wasn't feeling to good to say the least after my day at the doctor; despite all the holding and cuddling my mommy gave me I just wasn't up to my usual happy antics. So... my dad came home from work and gave me some red liquidy stuff and stuck inside my cheek. Wow, things were all good after that and I just kicked back the rest of the evening!

May 12th - 2 months old!

Today I am 2 months old! I went to the doctor this morning and I weigh 10lbs 13 oz and am 22 1/2 inches long. I had a good time and was laughing and telling the doctor how great the first 2 months with my mommy and daddy were until a nurse came with some needles. That I didn't like to much and I heard I have to do it again in another 2 months? Not sure about that, but my mommy held my hands the whole time and comforted me afterwards so I am feeling better now and was ready to smile again for the camera!

I can't believe this!

I am really suprised at this, but if you do a Google search for my name ("Colin Griffin"), guess what the #1 response is? That's right! Me! Isn't that amazing?

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Happy Mother's Day!

Yippee it's Mother's Day! So...let's hear it for all the moms out there!

A message from my daddy...

I am going to post a message from my daddy:

Greetings everyone! Colin was kind enough to allow me to post a message on his site. As some of you may know, I recently accepted the challenge of cycling in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fund-raising event. I will be doing a 100 mile ride (a "century") on June 12th because I believe in and support the Association's mission: to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. I have had family affected by this disease, as I am sure many of you have as well.

You, too, can help by supporting my fund-raising efforts with a generous contribution. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference to more than 18 million Americans who are affected by diabetes and another 20 million who are at risk for developing diabetes. It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make your donation online by simply clicking on this link here or at the bottom of this post.

Whatever you can give will help! I greatly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on my progress. The more I raise, the easier it will be for me to make that 100 miles! To find out more information on our Tour de Cure, please visit tour.diabetes.org.

Thanks!

Eric

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http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=2301&px=2287750

Tummy Time

Tummy time with grandpa. His is even more round and soft than daddy's is! This is fun!

Smiley Man!

Laughing and smiling is so much fun, especially when my grandma tells me funny stories of my dad when he was my age!

Soft and cozy belly!

Nap time on daddy's belly after working on the yard; daddy and grandpa did a great job so now I have grass to play on! Meanwhile my mommy and grandma planted pretty flowers around the house. Stay tuned for the results!

My Guardian Angels!

I have lots of eyes looking over my well-being. These guys are taking good care of me! :)