Colin's 1st Santa picture

It has been quite a while since we updated this blog. We have plenty of pictures and videos from October thru December. We just haven't had the time to post. After Christmas we will have time and the plan is to get everything up.

Anyways, here is Colin's 1st Santa picture, and... it is a classic. Enjoy!

Colin FIRST haircut!!

We decided that he needed a haircut. So... we found a great kid haircut place! Very happy with the results. Colin was GREAT! (and I think he enjoyed it)

During the haircut:

At the end of the haircut... All styled up!

Stopped at the kid play place afterwards... Hide you daughters... Colin is on the loose!

4 teeth and furniture walking

Colin had his third and fourth teeth appear this week. The top middle two teeth. Yep... the middle top and bottom two teeth are coming in. He is a regular "rabbit" now. :)



Here is a furniture walking video for you to enjoy as well:

We got teeth!

August 23, 2010:
text from Carla to Andy:
"Colin's tooth broke through. :( he's a little boy now."

Andy's response to Carla:
"yeah!!!! pictures? yeah!"

and... there it was. no longer just gums, it became gums and sharp pointy objects.

August 24, 2010:
his second tooth popped through.

So... 2 teeth in two days.

Hope to get some pictures soon, but it may take a while since Colin has things to do... places to go... and toys to chew. :)

May, June and July 2010

It has been a while since we have updated the anderbrand blog. So, today became the time to update.

Colin had his 6 month doctor appointment and his latest stats:
75 percentile of heigh
50 percentile of weight
50 percentile of head size

so... just right.

He is a very happy kid! We have started feeding him solids. Favorites so far: carrots, sweet potatoes, pinto-black-kidney beans, applesauce, carrots... oh did I mention carrots!?? He likes brocolli, mango, apriocot. He really doesn't like peas. Enjoy this video of him eating peas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcT40Mo0QZU

He is "typically" sleeping from 8:30/9pm until 5:30/6am. There was a tough week when he was up at midnight, 2, 4, 6 am... it was quite early. :(

Crawling:
Not yet. He is army man crawling and pushing himself backwards on the hardwoods, but he can't figure out how to put his knees underneath him at the same time as pushing up on his hands. He is ready to move... just can't put all of the pieces together at the same time.

Moving-
part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5GjrmaPKLU
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI68LxeKYHw
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UHwyFGUbWo

Sitting:
No problem. He is a great sitter while playing with cups or some sort of toy.

Standing:
He is confident standing for a count of a '1 aligator', sometimes '2 aligator', but not more than that.

Walking:
He really wants to walk... oh yeah... really wants to walk. He holds onto our hands and starts the walking motions with ease. bend the knee, lift the food, put it out in front of you, attempt to shift weight. Plus, he is usually walking towards Molly (the dog) and as he takes a step, he lets out a scream of delight. It is great fun to watch!! The part of the equation is that molly lays super still while saying to herself, "don't move, if I don't move, that thing can't see me." Then Colin gets closer to her and her look becomes one of "dear god, get me out of here... which way is the exit!!!" I can see Molly making the choice to be an outside dog as soon as Colin is moving.

Plenty of pictures for you to view.
Colin at the park:



Mouth / Finger painting:


Colin, Molly, and family:


Cute Colin:


First attempt at standing on his own (June 2010):



Plus... a bath video:
Colin in real bath: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3d16ZN4lA0

Enjoy!!!

Colin and Molly

some pictures of Molly hanging out with Colin.

Colin's first Sounders game!!

On April 17, 2010... Colin's first Seattle Sounders GAME! They won! 1-0 against Kansas City Wizards.

Here are some prep pictures of getting Colin ready for the loud crowds. And... pictures at the game! GO SOUNDERS!!!!

Colin Pictures: Weeks 6 thru 9

We have been getting into some regular "patterns" with Colin. He has been sleeping through the night for the last 4 weesk. We are quite lucky!!!

He had his 2 month check up and we have some "stats" on him now:

His length: in the 75 percentile. (who gave him the gene of height?)
His weigh: in the 25 percentile.
His head size: in the 25 percentile [pin head]. (got that from Andy)

Some pictures for you:



And... of course a video:

The first six weeks of Colin

Lots of things have been happening in the last six weeks. Colin is a fantastic baby! He is a GREAT sleeper, GREAT eater... and AWESOME pooper! :) He is growing like a weed! He is somewhere between 9 and 9.5 lbs. so... eating and growing.

As for sleeping: in the last eight nights, he has slept through the nigh 5 times. Yep... through the night. Can you believe it?!!?

We are still trying to figure out the best way to share pictures with everyone. We have Picasa, Shutterfly, flickr... a few hundred to choose from. As soon as we figure out what we will use, we will let you know.

We are also probably going to stick with YouTube for videos.

Here are some pictures:
Colin at 6 weeks:



Colin at 2 weeks:



Colin at 1 week:



Here is a video of Colin at 5 weeks, hanging out in his crib and "attacking" his Mobile.

Here is a video of Molly welcoming Colin at 2 weeks to the family:

The name of CoeTug

Some of you maybe wondering about the name CoeTug. Colin's first middle name is named after our good friend CoeTug Morgan. Andy met Coe when he joined the masonic lodge and has been a great mentor through his masonic journey. During Andy's time in the lodge, Carla and Coe met and figured out they have a similar great love... THE OPERA. During dinner conversations at his home, Carla and Coe will talk and talk and... talk... and TALK about opera, while Andy sits and twiddles his thumbs hoping to interject something into the conversation. Carla often says, "everybody needs to a have a grumpy old man in their life, and he is ours and will be Colin's." (example: Dennis the Menace has Mr. Wilson) Anyways, we thought it was very important to have his name be carried on.

BTW, Coe is VERY much alive and still VERY cranky, this is not an obituary.
(Picture by David Choe)



The history of CoeTug according to Coe (October 2009):

My Dad had a supposed 'uncle' named Coe. He thought he was a real uncle,
not a sort of uncle like I am a sort grandpa. But I have never found
anything that proved there was an Uncle Coe. My Dad's mother referred to
him once or twice like he was my father brother but then other times it
sounded like he was just a close family friend. So I don't know. I have
over the years run into a few other people with the name, a couple women
here in Seattle and another man. There was a school in Seattle top of Queen
Anne Hill called Coe School. It was a last name and there are people with
the last name of Coe. So you go figure.

Tug was my father's name. The story I was told was that his Grandmother,
his father's mother ruled the roost. She insisted that Dad, her first
grandson be named Tug after her best friend in St. Louis or somewhere like
that. There was a major football coach in the 1960s named Tug Wilson (I
think it was Wilson) The little searching I did I found that in the 19th
Century there were two names shortened to Tug, Tugwell and Tugworth.

So my Dad wanted to use the name Coe and my Mother thought I should have the
second name of Tug. Back in the 1930s it was pretty common to use a
particular family name for the second name.

But my parents did select off beat first names, Coe, Gary (no not so
uncommon as it was in 1939) and Kim because both Mon and Dad like Kipling's
novel "Kim." I was told that each time mother had a addition they argued if
Kim should be the name and agreed on the last one.

I began using Coe Tug when I started working in theater because it was
different and my Equity/AGMA/AGVA/AFTRA cards were CoeTug.

Coe

Pictures and Videos

Here are some pictures:
Colin CoeTug Hilderbrand Anderson


Videos:
Colin's first video shoot

Colin's first shower

Colin CoeTug Hilderbrand Anderson

BORN!!! Colin has now entered the world. Everyone is in good spirits and healthy! 20 inches long. 6 lb 15 oz. at 4:52pm.

almost out...

we are ready to start pushing. :) Should be fairly soon that Mr. Burns is out. Continue to check out the blog. I will let you know when he comes, sometime soon!

Contractions are happening

Contractions are happening... they are in the 30 to 50 seconds in length, and happen between 2 and 4 minutes. We are still very early in the process. The guess is early afternoon tomorrow. (unless Mr. Burns makes a drastic decision to come out in the next 7 hours)

All looks good according to the nurse.

quick update Mr. Burns update

next induction pill taken, but not much movement towards mr. burns coming out tonight. actually looks like we will get some sleep tonight!!?!? (did I just jinx us?)

At hospital. :)

We are at the hospital, getting checked in for induction. Visited the doctor this morning at 8:20am... and she said, time to get Mr. Burns out. :) So, Andy is using the free wifi.

Eviction! Friday AM

Mr Burns has decided to not pay rent for rest of the month, so the judge (doctor) has given an eviction notice for Friday. So, he has 72 hours to vacate the premise or the obstetric police force will be called to duty.

We are being induced on Friday AM. Our adventure starts with triage at the hospital at 6pm on Thursday, then... it is time for celebration and babysitters.

This eviction notice is great so we can make sure all is organized. We have Cozy on board for taking care of Molly during the process.

We will be sure to share the pertinent information as soon as he comes out. We will update the blog and FB with the details.

Who get to change his diaper first?

Waiting on Mr. Burns

The 'Due date' has come and past. Carla hasn't had any regular pattern of contractions, so Mr. Burns is enjoying hanging out inside of her. He continues to move around and make her stomach look like a lava lamp. It is quite entertaining for Andy. :)

There is no new news to report. Everyone is healthy and resting. Don't worry... we will let you know when there is something to report.

T-minus... 3 days.

We have three days until the "due date." We are ready!

Carla is having contractions here and there throughout the day, but nothing regular.

Be sure to check back on the blog for updates.

Video and Doula

Here is the much awaited video of Mr. Burns' completed room (with cheeseball Andy comments):

Mr Burns room 2010


Additionally, some of you are asking what a doula does. I wasn't sure either, but after doing some research and talking with Shanon... doula's rock!


Here is a quick summary: Doula Information

Mr Burns room and countdown continues

January 16 is coming quick!

This weekend we decided to complete everything for the arrival of Mr. Burns.... EVERYTHING!


Carla starts off Saturday making Andy some pancakes and bacon. Her rationale, "this may be the last time I do something nice for you until Father's day." It was a GREAT way to start today. Yummy! We played Wii for awhile. Andy has to practice mariocart since his nephew is beating him in LA... yep, Andy and Matt are playing against each other Seattle vs. Yorba Linda. Amazing... this technology thing. Eventually, Andy will be destroying Matt and all will be right in the world.

Carla started with the bins and organization of "stuff." Andy headed off to home depot for some screws and other items. we spent a good three hours getting everything in place and ready for Mr. Burns to come.

Andy is working on a video and hope to post it soon.

So... we finished the room. and the ONLY thing left to do: put all of the hospital gear into the bags to take with us to the hospital. We have the stuff... Sunday the bags will be next to the door and filled.


Bring on Mr. Burns!


For those of you who are wondering about how Carla is feeling: ready for him to come out, sums it up. Our Doctor says that everything is right on schedule and looks good. Mr. Burns heart beat sounds good. Carla's blood pressure is normal. Her aches and pains are normal. All is as it should be.


Everyone... please keep Carla in your thoughts & prayers as the time is coming closer... and closer.

Our Doc and Dullua... and name

The countdown continues: 13 days until "due date."

Carla is feeling... ready for him to come out (now!!!)
Andy is feeling... ready and excited.
Molly is feeling... "bring on the kid... there is plenty of snot and drool to lick up"


The team to deliver Mr. Burns: :)

Our awesome doc: Dr. Kelley Hanrahan. http://www.minorandjames.com/our_physicians/ob_gyn/hanrahan.htm

Our fantastic doula: Shanon Shepard. http://www.facebook.com/shanon.shepard

Name Update:
Many of you are curious about his name. His name will be:

First: __________________
Middle: ________________ Hilderbrand
Last: Anderson

Yep, he will have two middle names. Seriously.

Did you really think we would tell you his name? Tee hee! :)

Countdown... 13 days.