bathtime games

First, you call to Daddy and wait.

...then Daddy comes and is SO scary and FUNNY!

So, you laugh....

AND LAUGH...

AND LAUGH, LAUGH, LAUGH!

Happy 33rd, Love.

Happy Birthday, Derek. It was a simple day, just work and life...and celebrating you. We were a one car family today, so I drove you to work and gave you and IOU book on the way with some candy. When I picked you up I had Captain and cookies waiting for you. The evening was low key as it was snowing.
We love you enormously, Derek. I hope we can help make your 33rd year the best.
Love,
Jenny & Cole

Up

Movie Night in the Albracht House:  Up.

We got *Up* as our Netflix pick. It was so fun to watch a movie with you, Cole! You really enjoyed the movie and found a few parts scary. Daddy and I enjoyed the movie as much or more than you! I think this one is worth buying! I would love to snuggle you and watch it many more times.

Honey Chicken...

...it's what's for dinner.

It's Cole's favorite food. The only thing he will ask for more, more, more. Luckily, Mama and Daddy like Chinese lots too!

Football, Friends, & Food

Football Playoffs: an excuse to have friends over and make wonderful food.  Derek was inspired to smoke a pork shoulder for pulled pork sandwiches.  Yummmmmm....

 

The dogs enjoyed treats homemade by Daddy...baked pork skins.

  

In the midst of potty training, Cole took some time out to entertain us.  He pretended to drink beer and then had to show how 'yucky' it was by rubbing the beer off of his mouth/face.  Cole, you could have played this game all - night - long!  You are so funny.  :-)

(the beer was empty)