July 2008

July is a blur. I can't believe it has come & gone, but at least we documented a little bit of it!! Somehow we managed to take no pictures of our 4th of July adventure. But thanks to Ellen, Alaina & Phillip for letting us tag along for dinner & fireworks!

(Drumroll) And most importantly, Cole conquered potty training in July. Now that is exciting news!

Cole has a few (hahaha) trains. He lined them all up on his windowsills and got very upset if you tried to move them out of the order he put them in. I don't know where he gets that from....

Savannah figured out how to open the "childproof" lock we had on our doorknob. So much for that safety measure. She decided that she was going bye-bye. Where she went...we will never know.

I just love her expression.

Doesn't he look just like his Daddy??? (just kidding Matt!)

Cole grew his first mustache in July.

He got glasses too. We had to take them back to be adjusted.

He looks so serious playing in his glasses.

If Bubba has them, Savannah has to have them too!

Ta-Da! Look at Cole's Potato Heads!

Aunt Alaina, Uncle Phillip, & Ellen came over to eat & play. Ellen was too pooped to play Potato Head with Savannah & Cole. If you want to see what happens when Ellen is too tired to play Potato Head click here and scroll to the bottom picture. It was a fun Friday night with friends!

Talkin' on the phone with Nana.

Mr. Helpful

We went to the zoo with the Peden crew one July morning. Bryant & Cole were loving the meerkat tunnel.

All four of them sort of looking at the camera. (Cole, Bryant, Savannah, & Ellia)

Did I mention that if Cole is doing something Savannah MUST do the very same thing?

Aunt Mindy, Uncle Chris, & Hannah came over for lunch one Sunday. It was a long overdue visit with friends. I used the fact that we didn't get to celebrate Hannah's birthday with her as an excuse to have cupcakes for dessert. They all enjoyed their cupcakes.....

...but something makes me think Savannah enjoyed hers the most!

June 2008

Uhhhh....we didn't take ANY pictures in June (except for the ones of Cole on his birthday that I have already posted). Oops!

Pretending Cole

While 3 seems to be a "challenging" age for a child, it is also a very precious time. A couple of today's pretending moments by Cole:

• Cole turns over his Elmo chair onto its back, sits on his knees behind it, and declares "Does anyone want a ice cream? Can I get you a ice cream??? You want a ice cream (points to the Lightening McQueen bouncy ball to his right, and then gets up and rolls it in front of his "ice cream stand", then returns to his post behind the stand)? What kind of ice cream do you want (said to the bouncy ball of course)? (pause) "Mommy I have to go potty." Cole runs to the bathroom, the ice cream stand game is over.
• In the car today Cole sang a beautiful rendition of London Bridge is Falling Down, picked up his play cellphone, and said "Hello. Cookie Monster? Can I talk to Big Bird?"

Oh what a wonderful imagination he has been blessed with!

May 2008

May held lots of funny moments for us...mostly after the kids went to sleep as Cole found some interesting places to fall asleep. The pictures below capture a few of those - but definately not all of them. We had a trip to the zoo with Phillip & Ellen, played at the park, and just goofed off alot.

We were thankful that he chose to fall asleep on something that was easy to slide out from under the bed. We successfully moved him into bed without waking him up!

Fell asleep under the bed - AGAIN.

He must have gotten bored of falling asleep under his bed, so he decided to fall asleep in Savannah's crib....more than once. It is a lot more difficult to lift him out of a crib than it used to be - especially when he is sound asleep!!

Savannah & Cole bring us so much joy. Thanks for letting us share it with you!

Cole's 3rd Birthday Party Weekend Pics

Well this post is REALLY LATE, but better late than never, right? We had Cole's birthday party on Memorial Day weekend - one week before his birthday. Nana, Pawpaw, Gram Gram, Papa G, Great Mama, Great Granddaddy, & Aunt Candace were all able to come into town for the festivities. Because of the holiday weekend not many of Cole's friends were able to make it, but we are so glad that the Peden's & the McCullough's were in town & able to come celebrate with us! We had a nice lunch, Cole opened way to many presents, and had some yummy cake & ice cream. It was lots of fun and we really appreciate everyone who came & made it so special.

Nana, Pawpaw, Cole, & Savannah

Cole was very excited to see Bryant!

Savannah giving Gram Gram a "haa" (hug)

Presents...for me??

They learn about money way to early!

Jammin' on the "geetar"

So Mickey Mouse had a bit of a tan....FYI - it only takes a little food coloring

Cole & Great Daddy

Papa G & Great Mama

These boys were serious about their cake & ice cream!

Savannah enjoyed hers too!

Who got Lincoln Logs for his birthday...Cole or Uncle B???

I think we know what to get Bryan for Christmas...

Playing checkers at Cracker Barrel

This one is mine, and this one is mine, and this one...

Great Mama & Gram Gram

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL HUBBY!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Cole!!!

Three years ago today Matt & I were blessed beyond our wildest dreams with a most precious gift from God. Cole arrived at 11:52 am that day and our lives have not been the same since that moment. The flood of love that filled our hearts when he was born continues to grow more and more everyday. Today we sat down with Cole and looked at pictures from his first few months of life. It was so sweet to listen to him talk about being a "tiny baby". Cole is such a joy, and though he tries our patience quite regularly, I know that he is jut growing and trying to understand the world around him. Happy Birthday Cole!!!

In the hospital

3 weeks old - Praying Hands

6 weeks old - I caught him sleeping just like this a few nights ago!

Cole's 1st Birthday Party

1st Birthday - Cole developed a love for birthday cake very quickly.

Running around in a onesie at the zoo on his second birthday...that's what happens when mom forgets to pack an extra outfit!

2nd Birthday - Enjoying his new T-ball set

Today - Thank you Aunt Mindy, Uncle Chris, & Hannah - Cole loves his story reader!!

Our little man on his 3rd Birthday!

I asked Cole this morning what today was & he replied "It's my birthday cake", I said "No. It's just your birthday." He said "NO! It's my birthday cake!"