The Hage Family Blog

2008-09-30T12:03:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!!

My Mom and I were going to take Coltin to the Zoo yesterday, but they closed an hour after we arrived, so we went to the playground instead. Coltin had a lot fun on the slide, and pushing the stroller around the parking lots. We also fed the geese, the ducks, and the seagulls. They sure do get close, and would most likely take the food out of your hands if your not quick enough to drop it first. But he had a lot of fun.
My dad has been rebuilding a John Deere Gator for him (child sized of course). When he first saw it in my parent's living room he was stunned to silence, but he recovered quickly from his awe, and jumped on it like he was a pro. We had the battery unplugged inside so he wouldn't go anywhere, but that did not stop him from pushing it around. After dinner we brought it outside and plugged in the battery and he had so much fun. He doesnt know how to turn it well yet, but I am sure he will figure it out soon enough!! Sorry I have no pictures, it was already dark outside.
When next we bring it out I will take some!

A Day with Brayden

2008-07-24T12:45:00.001-07:00

Yesterday my friend Amy came to visit with her son Brayden. He is 6 months older than Coltin. They play pretty well together, Coltin still is working on the whole "playing with others" thing. When he is not intertaining himself he follows Brayden around, its pretty cute.
Coltin is such a ham!! We both had our cameras out, so of course he was right there for the pictures saying "Cheese!" and "I see." He loves to see himself on camera!
They stayed for lunch, and when the time came to leave the boys would hug and kiss eachother, it was so adorable! I am sure they will hate to hear about that when they are all grown!!

A Day at the Park

2008-07-24T12:35:00.000-07:00

Brian and I finaly had an evening when we could go to the park together with Coltin. I have brought a few times during the day, but it was really nice going together. Coltin really enjoyed it too!
Sliding with Daddy!!
First time on a big kid swing!!
He really likes the camera ;)
He loves to drive!! I couldn't get him out of there!

4th of July

2008-07-24T12:28:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! Sorry, yet again, that it took so long to update. I thought I would back up a little and show you all Coltin from 4th of July. We decided to spend the evening at Brian's parents house. They live on a small lake, and every year 3 to 4 houses have a small fireworks show.
Coltin normally goes to sleep at around 8, but they did not start until almost 10. So we gave him a little snack, and as you can see he was pretty sleepy.

He really enjoys going for pontoon boat rides during the day, but I was not sure how he would handle it at night, with a lot of loud booming noises. He actually really enjoyed it! He loved sitting and cudling with his grandma.
He would oh and ah at the really big fireworks, and point and smile. It was really cute. I just hope next year he wont be afraid, because I want to take him to a real show!

Coltin's First Art Project

2008-03-03T17:31:00.000-08:00

I just bought Coltin some large crayons
and he went to town on this piece of paper.
All is his original work, except the 3 purple
lines down the middle, those are mine.
He thought it was pretty cool to color,
but then he wanted to take the crayons
with him when he was done, and didn't
like that they couldn't go where he wanted
to go.

Wow it been a long time!!

2008-02-23T12:14:00.000-08:00

Sorry all, but as I am sure you are all aware that I don't get on here much, so will really try better from now on!!

So not much is new, just went through the hollidays with family and friends, and Coltin had his first birthday January 15!! He is getting so big, and doing so much!! Its a blast to just watch him walk around and talk. His new favorit word is truck, but it sounds like guck, which also works for duck, and I know a duck says quack, but Coltin thinks it says guck :) Oh well he'll get soon enough!! Its amazing how fast the time zooms by!! Well here are some pics, enjoy!

So here coltin is santa, it was so cute the way he kept looking up at him, I am surprised that he was not scared at all, just kinda like, huh who are you?

Coltin with a Christmas gift. He was unsure about unwraping them, but he would try.

Here is coltin's first cupcake, for his birthday, he only liked the frosting. It was cute because he accidently flipped it upside down, and he kept poking it trying to get back to the frosting, which was then on the bottom.

12 month picture, taken at my parents house. They have a ball pit in a tent that he loves going in.

New Nephew

2007-10-25T09:54:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,
I have a new nephew!! Donovin Micheal, born 10-24 at 6 lbs 15 oz , 20.5 in long, and boy is he cute!!! Of course I have no pictures cause my camera died, and I am at work typing this out.
I just wanted to share the wonderful news. I now have a niece and two nephews!!
Brian pulled the motor on the Ford last night, So hopefully we can drive it sometime next week :) He just has to order some parts for it, and then put it all back together. He said that its a good thing that he decided to put the oil pan on and pull the motor, because who ever did it last time did not put all the screws on very tightly. He was unscrewing most of by the hand! Scary thought!
Cotlin no longer has to wear his helmet!! We are pretty happy about that, he no longer looks like a hockey player ;) And his rash is also gone, FINALLY!! I was starting to wonder if he had some long term allergy we were unaware of. But he is doing very well at 24 lbs, and 9 months old.
I must say that being a parent is such a riot, for all those who are unaware of whats its like as of yet. Just wait!!
Well I must be going, Lots of love!!
Kristen

2007-10-23T09:41:00.000-07:00

Hey all, well still no pics, sorry!! My hard drive kinda pooped out, so we had to get it fixed, and right now I am adding this from work. So again, next time I will add some pics.
Brian got a new truck, well not new, really old actually. We got an 88 Ford Bronco, we're pretty excited about it :) It needs a little work, but all in all is a pretty good truck.
Coltin is crawling and pulling himself up on things all the time!!! He stood on his own for about 6 seconds the other day :) It wont be long before he is walking, the time sure goes fast. He also claps and waves hi, and my in-laws and hubby heard him say hi, his first word!! I still have yet to hear it :( Maybe I am in denial, cause I wanted mommy to be his first word, ha ha.
Well all is well here, I hope all is going well with all of you!!
Lots of love,
The Hage Family

October

2007-10-03T16:15:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, sorry it took me so long to another blip about the family. Coltin still has his spots, but I did bring to the doctor and she said not to worry unless he gets sick. It kinda sucks, but kids do get rashes every once in awhile right?
Brian got a new job working for a heating and cooling company. He started last week. He likes this job much better than the last one!!!
Well we are all doing pretty good, I will post some new pics next time.
Love ya all!!!
The Hage Family

Coltin's Spots

2007-09-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

So here a couple of pictures of the spots courtesy of my mom-in-law. My poor baby :( he still seems unaffected by them, and they are getting better :)

The spotted Coltin

2007-09-12T15:41:00.000-07:00

Well as you know we took Coltin to the doctor on tuesday and they were unsure about what caused the rash. Unfortunatly today they are getting worse. We are putting benedryl on them and watching him closely, but he still seems unaffected by them. Unfortantly with all the research out there we are unable to pinpoint a cause. But it seems that is pretty normal. We just have to let it run its course which can take 2 to 4 weeks. I have still not heard about an appoinment time for him to see the dermatologist, but I will let you all know when we do. I dont have any pictures of his spots yet, but I will post some next time.

And on a lighter note I would like to welcome all my friends to my blog as well. This origanly was just for family, but this is much easier to update than myspace, so I will probably use this more often. So feel free to check it out when ever.

I hope all is well with everyone,
Lots of love,
Kristen

Brian and the scope

2007-08-16T15:02:00.000-07:00

I know you all know that Brain's test was negative, but I just wanted to put in here to make sure. The exam only took about 20 minutes. When he came back he was still "with it" and decided to try to scare me by looking completly out of it. His tonge was hanging out, and he rolled his eyes back :) Unfortunatly I knew he was faking, but he did while going past the nurses station and our nurse came in and said she never saw someone look like him before, thats when she realized he was faking, cause he smilled. :) he is always the jokester! So now we get to wait for doc. dykstra to get back to us, and decide what to do next. The doctor who did the exam said its probably stress, but why would he have severe pain, followed by vomiting? I am still a littled convinced that there is something else going on, we just dont know what it is yet. So we will keep you updated on that. I hope all is well with everyone!
Lots of love
Kristen

Coltin and the Giant Zuccini

2007-08-14T08:51:00.000-07:00

Chris brought me one of her zuccinis out of her garden, the thing is gigantic!! So here is my pumkin and my zuccini :)

Well gotta go, Coltin wants to leave to go visit Charlie now! Hope all is well.

Love You All!!

Kristen

Niagra Falls

2007-08-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

I thought you guys might enjoy some tid bits from out trip. We had a wonderful time, the falls are so beautiful. Brian wants to make an anual trip :)

This is the American falls from the Maid fo the Mist boat.
This is us on the Tour behind the falls.
This is a tight rope walker who walked I think, 200 ft above the ground, we could see him from our hotel balcony.
this is the long view, kinda amazing, he talked the whole time almost too, about raising money for childeren.
And this is th horseshoe falls from the tower at our last dinner.

First Post

2007-08-12T12:05:00.001-07:00

Hello,

This is for you Mom and Dad, so you can keep up on all the day to day happenings while you are away. I will do my best to post something everyday, and of course put pictures in for you to see how Coltin is doing.

As you can see, he still rolls all over the place!
He thought my propel bottle was the greatest thing, he laughed and smiled a lot at it.

Well today we went to visit the house to hang out with Eric, and let the dogs play. It was nice, we grilled out hamburgers, and the dogs played together. Coltin has been a bit crabby, but I think that is because he needs a longer nap. He took 2 half hour naps today, but he needs a 1 hour nap pretty bad :)

Brian thought it would be fun to tell you that he crawls already, but I am pretty sure you wouldn't believe it, but as you can see he is really close!!

Well I hope all is well with you! Have fun!!

Lots of love,
Kristen, Brian, Coltin and Senora

Love ya lots
Kristen