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!"

Comments & Conversations with Cole...

We are having some pretty funny comments from & conversations with Cole lately. The mind of an almost three year old is amazing. These don't come close to all of the sweet/funny/silly things he has said lately, but I wanted to at least get these "memorialized" before I forgot any more. As you read, try to imagine him saying these things with a rapidly developing thick southern drawl, which adds to the humor most of the time!

Savannah: "Thank you."
Cole: "I welcome."

"I love you so much! MmmHmm"

"Daddy my hero. Daddy my Daddy's hero."

"Daddy my best friend, Pavannah (Savannah) my best friend, Mommy my best friend, everybody my best friend."

Regarding the horses in the field we pass each morning...
"That Black Beauty and Black Beauty friends, playin' on the playground."

Cole: "Mommy, where is God?"
Mommy: "God is everywhere. He is always with us."
Cole: "Oh"

"Just one more big luvins'"

"Stay with me."

After doing/saying something he thinks if funny...
Cole: (Laughs) "I/That funny Mommy?" (Laughs)
Mommy: "Yes Cole, you are funny" (Laughs too!)

"You sick? (gives a kiss) I make you feel better?"

Going to a public restroom with Mommy...
Cole: "We go to the gurlz?"
Mommy: "Yes, you go to the girls' potty when Mommy takes you."
Cole: (pointing to the door of the Men's restroom) "That one for friends?"

Mommy: "Cole can you say my name?"
Cole: "Sara Jo"
Mommy: "Can you say Savannah?"
Cole: "Pavannah"
Mommy: "No. Savannah. You can say Sara Jo, why can't you say Savannah?"
Cole: "I can say Sara Jo and Pavannah....(points to Daddy) Matt!"

Daddy: "Cole, can I have a big luvins?"
Cole: "I don't have any more big luvins."
Mommy: "Cole, do you have any little luvins you can give Daddy?"
Cole: "Yeah" (gives Daddy "little" luvins)
Mommy: "Cole do you think your little luvins can grow to be big luvins?"
Cole: "Yeah, (laughs) they grow."

In response to asking Cole to repeat ANYTHING...
"I just did."

A little more vacation..

Family Photo

Beach - Day 4

Cole started his day off by getting back into bed - his outside bed that is. He loved to take the towels we had drying outside and make a "bed" out of them.

Savannah started her day out screaming & crying. Partially for good reason, she rubbed sunscreen in her eye. She produced plenty of tears to wash it out though. Cole & Savannah both HATE getting their sunscreen put on. They scream & cry through the entire process which only makes it take twice as long as it would if they would just sit still. It is going to be a LONG summer....

The BOSS

"What mommy?"

We attempted to make a sand castle again...Savannah destroyed it.

Savannah thought pouring her water bottle into the bucket was a real treat.

Eating some fruit snacks in the shade.

I took Savannah inside to change her diaper, so Daddy & Cole rushed to make a sand castle in the peace of a Savannah-less beach. They did a great job. They were just finishing up when Savannah & I got back on the beach....

....Savannah finished it off. She managed to destroy it in no time flat making her way around to each dome one at a time & flattening it.

Then she stood back and looked at all that she had conquered. (Check out those feet buried in the sand! She definitely conquered her fear of sand this week.)

Cole standing triumphant on what is left of his sand castle. His comment during the destruction "Oh no! Pavannah!" (spoken with a heavy southern drawl, and that is not a typo - that is how he says her name!)

Gotta love the after nap time grin!

We went out for a really yummy dinner, and then went to ride the airplane. Cole has been asking to do this every day since we went to play mini golf. He has also been asking to play "putt-putt" every day. We didn't play golf again, but we did take him to ride the airplane. We were afraid he would be scared to do it alone (no grown ups allowed on this one), but he had a great time.

Savannah, who usually hates the carousel, really enjoyed her carousel ride tonight.

We had one ticket left, so Cole decided he wanted to ride on the kiddy ferris wheel. I couldn't believe that he didn't get upset. He did so great. He stood in line and handed his ticket to the worker all by himself. He is just getting way too big!

We did some shopping at a tourist's shop, stopped for some homemade key lime pie, took a stroll on the beach, and then got ready for bed. One thing about this place - it is not childproof. Savannah thought playing peek-a-boo inside the cabinet was very funny. Cole got in on the fun too (cabinet to the left), but somehow I didn't get his picture.

So our Moss party of four vacation is coming to a close. It has been a fun time. We have watched almost no TV, sang lots of songs, played in the sand, swam in the pool, let the waves tickle our toes, and eaten very well. Tomorrow it is back to reality and Cole's question of "Where is our home?" How do you explain to a two year old, that home is not a place, it is the family you love and the feelings you have when you are with them?