Number One Turns Nine!

It happened.  Our oldest son who was the coolest eight year old we had ever known, has become the coolest nine year old we've ever known!  Nine years ago, our sweet Colton Lane Finnegan came into this world.  All 8 pounds 15 ounces of him.  :o)

Wasn't he cute???

And look at him now:

Isn't he handsome?!!

And seriously folks, he is one of the coolest kids you will ever meet.  Such a kind heart, inquisitive mind, and spectacular personality.

Cole decided this year to spend his birthday at our favorite place on earth....Lake Cushman.  We were there in August, but up we went again and this time we stayed for Labor Day Weekend.  My parents joined us for a day and even stayed one night sleeping on the dock just like they did when they were young.  What die hards!

We were joined throughout the weekend by friends from home as well, and we had wonderful weather.

It was a great way to bring summer to a close (the boys start school on September 6th) and celebrate our first born son.

Happy #9 Cole!! We love you more than you will ever know!