Costley Family

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Graf and Cory share their first birthday together

My baby boy is ONE YEAR OLD!! I can't believe it! Here's what he's been up to the past few months:

Graf started running (not walking) at 11 months. His first words are uh-oh, all done, and da-da. Peekaboo will make him full-on belly laugh every time!

He loves books!! If I am reading a book to anyone, he will come and push them off my lap until he is front and center and pointing at all the pictures.

Daddy and Graf are two peas in a pod. From basketball to soccer to Cory's favorite game of "punch-punch" (sure you can picture that), these two are all boy!

His sisters...well...I can't decide if they spoil him or torment him more...this shot, to Cory's dismay!

He has learned to get what he needs...fourth child syndrome. He eats a lot!

His specialty? Getting into everything!! The shot with the bubbles...this covered half the kitchen floor and he had a good 'ol time sloppin' around in it for the video camera :)

already knows when to ham it up for the camera

Happy birthday Graf...oh yeah and Cory too :) (don't worry, he got completely spoiled--a daddy well-loved).

Ryan turns 5!!

Ryan is 5!!! Lorin woke up first on Ryan's birthday and had a special breakfast prepared for the birthday girl complete with her favorite bowl of cereal and a happy b-day note...so sweet!

We partied like there was no tomorrow. Queen Ryan got to hide eggs for her guests. They found them and then had to do what the note said--basically entertain the queen in some really funny ways. It was a good 'ol time. By the end of the day (after Chuck E Cheese) she was exhausted!

Some fun tidbits about Ryan: She says things like "Yes, Izzy is a little more distracted than I am" when I asked why she was the only one with her pj's on like I requested. She also catches lizards and HUGE spiders and tells them how cute they are while petting and manipulating. She's a one of a kind. We love her!!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Graf's Blog

Check out Graf's new blog (and get a glimpse of the whole family)! grafcostley.blogspot.com His birth, blessing, 2 month photo shoot and a quick peek into his 8 months of life are all there for your viewing enjoyment :) Thanks for being patient.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Summer in a Nutshell

K, if I told all of the great Summer stories, you'd be here for the next 3 days. So quick captions are what you'll get. The summary is that we are lovin' life and livin' it up! Having such a sweet baby boy around has added a sprinkle of magic to it.

A 22 hour trip ahead....last year, the garage broke when we were trying to leave. This year, a rainstorm from the tropics (picture does not do it justice) while Cory tries to install our luggage rack. The swim trunks were a must.

Graf's blessing day at Grandma and Grandpa Costleys.

One proud papa!

Love that Great Grandma...recently turned 90 years old...could be there

Love Aunt KK.

A pool pyramid of crazy Idaho cousins.................................just kidding....that's us being lunatics. Can't believe I'm showing this pic considering my lovely state in it. We didn't quite get Graf--the cherry on top. Thanks for the help Uncle Bry.

Grandma K and Ryan can float as easy as laying in a bed!!

Camping and creek hopping at the Walker Reunion takes me back! If you can believe, Graf slept 9 hours straight that night! What a baby!!

The annual Doll Party. Justine and Lorin stitching their initials.

Rare to see Cory looking so relaxed on top of a horse. Thanks to Uncle Lane they're well trained.

I can't stand the hilarity of "The Conundrum at Breakfast" an original art piece featuring the 8 and 9 year old girl cousins.

Getting to see Grandma Kofoed in action on her mission near Temple Square in SLC was priceless. Carter and Zoey...some cute cousins.

Miss my Daddy.

Great Grandma Kofoed let me pick out a blanket for Graf. Can you believe she has made one for all of her grandkids and great-grandkids--we're talking a couple hundred folks!!