Happy Birthday Vonn!!

Vonn turned the big 1! on Tuesday December 13th, 2011. We decided that the best thing to do was to bring the whole family to Red Robin so she could yell as loud as she wanted and make a big mess for someone else to clean up.


Vonn had her mommydaddy there, with her big sister Colby, Grammy, Poppi, Aunt Jen, Uncle Brandon, and her two best friends Elsa and Brighton. You can see her telling a story to Colby and Elsa above.


Did I mention you could yell as loud as you want? Well here is Vonn testing out that theory. I believe she is saying that she loves mac 'n' cheese.


Next it was time to sing happy birthday. Aunt Jen and Brighton had the best seat in the house for the fun.

Vonn and the other little ladies were the lucky ones who got cupcakes from Flavor in Bel Air, MD (winners of Cupcake Wars on the Food Network).

As you can see, the cupcakes were a big hit!!

Mom and Dad had a great time. They are so proud of their little girl. She is getting so big and will be ready to walk any day now since she is officially one.

Her birthday presents from Aunt Jen and Grammy/Poppi were a big hit too. We will tell you all about them in our next post. Oh man, gotta get that one out soon. Christmas craziness is almost here.

Santa's Little Helpers

It's the holiday season, and whoop-de-do and dickery dah and don't forget where you pahked ya cah.

So the girls love Christmas time. Mommy allowed us to go out and get the tree without her, which is a huge deal. She said we did a good job, but I think that had a lot to do with the delivery girl.

Happy Holiday Wreath

The tree is huge! Compared to Colby.

Ms. Colby and Ms. Vonn helped mommy with the lights and decorations. Everyone wanted to know what to do first... But Vonny knew.

Deck the halls with energy efficient LED lights Y'all!!

Getting started.

Doing the Christmas light twist.

Checking out the Penguin tree topper.

Putting on the finishing touches. What do you think Vonn?

Decorating the Christmas tree is AWESOME!!

No Big Events, Just Having Fun Being a Family

The last few weeks we have been doing all the normal family stuff. Going to school/work, eating, playing, sleeping. Colby has been having a lot of fun with her baby sister.

Vonn is eating up a storm. She no longer will let you feed her baby food. She wants to do it all by herself. So it is a banana, a multigrain bar, oatmeal, and milk for dinner when we get home. Then she yells at you until you give her your fingers and she walks circles around the house.

Colby has really been enjoying building houses and castles with her blocks and playing princesses. See the super cute video below.

Fall has come and you know that means... piles of leaves.



The new kitchen project is done for the most part. Just a little bit of paint left.
Colby is always ready to lend a hand.


Dress up is still a family favorite.

Colby the Princess.

Couple 'o Cowgirls

Hollywood Vonn

Oh, and we have to fit dad in here too.

Vonn has taken her first steps in the last few days. She still isn't too happy about it. She would much rather you help. We haven't been able to catch it on video yet, but we will post it as soon as we do.

We are really looking forward to the Christmas season. Nennie and Grumpy are coming down from NH. Auntie Kate, Uncle Barry, Arlo, and Ezra are coming up from Florida too. It is going to be so great to have the whole family around for a few days. We will fill you in on all the adventures after the new year.

Dress Up Anyone

HEY!! Long time no see.

Well the fall brings Halloween and that is the perfect time to dress up as someone else. But just because Halloween is over, doesn't mean that dressing up is. Here are some great pictures of all the girls dressed up before, during, and after Halloween.

Happy cinco de November.

Vonny the Duck

The Halloween Princesses

Colby and Mr. Trevor Atkinson at Brighton's B-Day

More Princess fun at the Stano's

Vonn just chillin' on a Friday night. Cool as the other side of the pillow.

And last but not least is Super Martian Robot Colby.

See you again soon earthlings.

Wicked Busy Summer of 2011

So we did a lot of stuff and had a lot of fun. Check it out!



Hanging out with Grammy and Poppi.




Big smile with Joseph at Colby's big 3rd Birthday!



Joseph and Vonny getting ready to hit the beach at the house at Pawleys Island, SC.

And here we all are, the continued family tradition!
McCollickanow family at the Palmetto House.

Another happy Collicki beach baby!




Laura and Colby catching the beachy moonlight on our last night at Pawleys.


And lots of art projects in the basement, where it was nice and cool.


Of course there were lots of stroller rides to the park and around the neighborhood.

And swinging at the park!


Colby and Vonny all suited up for a boat ride on the lake at Nennie and Grumpy's in NH.

Up at the top of the tower at Blue Job Mountain. No fear!


As usual, Princess Colby reading with Nennie.

Family fun on the lake.


Laura and Colby on the beach in Sea Isle, NJ.

Whole family shot on the beach at Sea Isle.

Colby trying on hat at Valerie's Cafe in Sea Isle.

Vonny and her Nanny Team :)

Colby digging holes and sand castles with Uncle Dave
and Aunt Carrie on the beach in Sea Isle.

Colby showing Uncle Dave her "Single Ladies" dance!

Colby helping her dad cut some slabs for the kitchen project. Safety first!

More pics to come!