PJ's with Santa

We attended the annual Junior League of Columbia's PJ's with Santa and met Conner and Andrew there.  The boys had fun playing and eating.  The boys spent a lot of their time out at the Little Gym play area while the moms shopped for Christmas gifts, which was so nice!  We ended our night by Coleman graciously sitting on Santa's lap and requesting a tuba and a football helmet.

 Conner, Coleman and Andrew

Santa and Coleman

All Aboard!

We drove to Bryson City, North Carolina to take Coleman to the Polar Express.  This was our second year attending this fun event.  We boarded the 5:00 p.m., and the conductor punched our tickets.  The train then departed toward the North Pole as we drank hot chocolate, ate muffins and cookies and listened to music from the movie.  We then were read the story of The Polar Express.  As the story ended we arrived to a lit up area with elves throwing packages and Santa sitting on a chair.  It was the North Pole!  The next thing we knew, Santa entered our train car with an elf and a bell for each child.  We then sang Christmas carols on our way back to the station.  Coleman was asked by the crew if he would like to stand up front to sing his favorite song.  Of course his request was the "ABC's".  Everyone sang the "ABC's to his lead.  Before we arrived back to the station, Santa paid us another visit, and we were given a photo opportunity.  Finally we arrived back at the station and headed down the street to eat dinner.  We all had a wonderful time!

 Coleman posing with Santa

Coleman singing his ABC's

Happy Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving lunch with my family and Thanksgiving dinner with David's family.  We enjoyed our day of lots of food and fellowship!

Coleman and Cousin Reese

A Time of Thanks

McGregor Presbyterian Preschool celebrated their annual Time of Thanks program on November 22. The children sang songs and donated food and other items to a local charity. It was a sweet program!

The End of the Season Soccer Party

We celebrated the end of the soccer season at the Hawn's house.  The boys played in a bounce house while there.  After the boys bounced around, they were presented with their soccer trophys.  We then ate hotdogs.  What a wonderful soccer season!

Coleman was in admiration of his trophy!

Happy Birthday Callahan

We celebrated many birthdays this Fall that did not make the blog, and I apologize! In the beginning of November we celebrated Callahan's 5th birthday. It was at his house and he had a dinosaur dig, a marshmellow roast and several other cool dinosaur things. Thanks for including us Callahan!

Coleman's First Day of School

Coleman's first day of school was August 30 at McGregor Presbyterian. This year, Coleman will be in the 3 day 3's class and the 2 day 2 1/2 year old class. We are so excited because he teachers will be Miss Kellie and Miss Suzanne. The first day of school was much harder for mommy than it was for Coleman. There were no tears!

 Coleman posing for a pic...

Mommy posing with Coleman

Halloween at School

On the Friday before Halloween, parents were able to volunteer to help with games and to watch the cool parade that the kids were in while wearing their costumes.  I had so much fun hanging out with the kids and parents in Coleman's class.  After school was over, we met Skylar and her mom at McAlisters for lunch.  What a fun day!

 The parade

Skylar and Coleman posing for a picture

Halloween

We began our Halloween night by going to a party in the Estates at one of Coleman's preschool friend's houses.  We had a blast and he had a blast too!  We then came back to our house, and David's parents stopped by to see Coleman's costume.  After they left, Coleman I went trick or treating while David manned the door at our house.  After a few minutes of trick or treating, we met up with Jack, Will and Madison.  Coleman had a blast walking from house to house with them!

 Charlie and Coleman playing football

 Our family Halloween picture

Coleman and Madison walked around the whole time holding hands...they had the best time!

Trunk or Treat

We went to the annual Trunk or Treat at our church.  This event consists of various cars that the children visit and collect candy.  There were also bounce houses and games for the kids to play once the trick or treating was finished.

Tucker and Coleman posing for a quick picture

Coleman's 3rd Birthday

We celebrated Coleman's birthday with a few friends at Monkey Joe's in Lexington. Our theme was based on primary colors and bounce houses, and our party favor was a bubble gum machine. Coleman had a blast bouncing with his friends!

Coleman blowing out his candles 

 Breelan and Samuel on the slide

Bradley, Faith, Skylar and Mollie

A Day at Country Adventures

I have been so behind on my blogging these days, but I thought a good place to start would be our visit to Country Adventures in Blythewood. We joined several other moms and their children.

We started our visit by going to the petting zoo. The children were able to brush the donkey, pet the bunny rabbit and to pet various other animals. We then took a hayride to the pumpkin patch, in which the children were able to pick a pumpkin to take home with them. We then continued on our hayride to the eating area. We ate hotdogs, and the children were able to roast marshmellows.

We had a wonderful time hanging out with our friends and visiting such a fun place before Halloween!

It's a Boy

We are so excited to be having another boy!  His name will be Hampton Joseph, and he is due on February 6, 2011. 

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Hampton Joseph Fryer

Our Vacation

We spent our vacation with David's family on a cruise out of Charleston. Our ports of call were Nassau and Freeport. The first day was a day at sea, the second day was a day in Freeport, the third a day at Nassau and the fourth was a day at sea.

In Freeport, we did the encounter with dolphins. Coleman received a kiss from one of the dolphins.

Coleman posing with his cousins Lauren, Banks and Benjamin

We had a room at the Atlantis for the day, so we enjoyed the waterpark. This is Daddy and Coleman on one of the waterslides.

Mommy and Coleman on the slide

Coleman celebrating Grandma and Pop's 50th Wedding Anniversary

Our Family

Coleman's Swimming Finale

Last week Coleman took lessons with Miss Valerie, who is with Swim Like a Fish, for 30 minutes a day. Coleman had never taken swimming lessons before, so we chose to do private lessons. The first day was a challenge because he cried evertime he went under water. After the first day, the water was like second nature for Coleman...he loved it.

Coleman swimming to Miss Valerie

Coleman is resting after a swim to the wall

Happy 3rd Birthday Seabrook!

Seabrook's 3rd birthday was at Build a Bear at the mall. We started the party by building a bear. The children had a blast together since most of them were in the same class. After we left Build a Bear, we ate cake in the courtyard. Then we went to the Food Court to ride the carousel. What a fun party! Thanks for inviting us!

Coleman and Carleigh in line sporting their newly made bears

Most of the kids standing in line showing off their new bears

Seabrook blowing out her candles

Coleman and Seabrook on the carousel

Happy Birthday Breelan and Hailey

We went to Breelan's and Hailey's birthday party at Monkey Joe's. We had a blast bouncing. David and I were shocked at how brave Coleman was on all of the bounce toys! He was so timid on these bounce toys before.

Thanks for sharing this special day with us!

Breelan and Hailey

Coleman and Breelan

Happy Mother's Day

We started our day by going to our church on Sunday morning. We then went to the Capital City Club to eat lunch with David's family and the Davis family. After our yummy lunch, we went home, and had my parents over for dinner.

Coleman and Me

Peyton's 4th Birthday Party

We joined Peyton (aka Pey Pey) for his 4th birthday. Pey Pey had a cool balloon artist at his party. We had never seen one so cool before! Pey Pey and Coleman go to school together, and they have a blast playing together at lunch bunch. Thanks for including us Pey Pey!

Callahan and Coleman sproting their balloon hats

Coleman receiving his hat from the balloon man...Pey Pey was around to watch

Happy Birthday Deuce and Jeb!

We went to Chuck E. Cheese in Florence to celebrate Deuce's 6th birthday and Jeb's 4th birthday. We had a blast hanging out with the boys and celebrating their special days!

Jeb eating his pizza

Deuce eating his pizza

A Weekend with the Coleman Families

David's cousins flew down to spend a weekend with David's immediate family, his uncle's family and his aunt's family. We spent Saturday morning at the zoo, lunch at DiPrato's and had dinner at David's parents' house. We then awoke early Sunday morning for a brunch at David's parents' house.


We had such a great time hanging out with everyone!

Coleman, Bryce and Kinsley at the zoo

Happy 3rd Birthday Charles!

Coleman had a blast at Charles' construction themed birthday party. He especially enjoyed playing in the sandbox! Thanks for inviting us to your party Charles! We had fun!

Preschool Sunday

McGregor had Preschool Sunday for all of the preschool children. The children sang for all of the parents, and we were able to enjoy a slideshow of all of the children. After the church services, we enjoyed refreshments with all of Coleman's friends. Coleman enjoyed playing with Sklar in then tent and with the hoola hoops!

Skylar and Coleman in the tent

Touch a Truck

We attended the first ever Junior League Touch a Truck. As soon as we arrived we rode the Shriner's train. Coleman loved this! We then went to the jump castle, and Coleman was a little intimidated to be in there with all of the older kids. Finally we made our way to the garbage truck and various other pieces of equipment. Coleman really liked the articulated dump truck. I just hated that it was a Caterpillar!

Coleman and Conner preparing to operate the articulated dump truck

Disney on Ice

Miranda and I took Coleman and Breelan to Disney on Ice on the opening night. Coleman and Breelan always have a blast together, and this night was no exception! Coleman kept asking, "wheres Mickey?"

Coleman and Breelan posing in front of the icees...

Happy Easter

Coleman woke up to enjoy the awesome treats that the Easter bunny had left for him. We then went to church. After church, we went to the Capital City Club to eat and hunt Easter eggs. After I yummy meal, we went to visit my parents and eat lots of candy!

Coleman...checking out his toys

Daddy, Mommy and tired Coleman

The Easter Egg Hunt at Our Church

Conner met us at Saint Andrews for the big hunt! We started the morning by doing a few crafts and eating breakfast. After breakfast, we went by groups to the different areas (based on age) to hunt Easter eggs. Coleman found lots of eggs, and then he spent his time playing with Conner, Samuel, Lindsay and Abigail.

Coleman and Conner walking to the playground

Coleman founds an egg while standing beside Eli