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

McGregor Easter Egg Hunt

McGregor Presbyterian invited the preschool to the church's Easter egg hunt. We decided to go because Coleman loves to hunt Easter eggs! At the hunt, we sat with Baxley, one of Coleman's classmates. Baxley and Coleman had the best time hanging out and playing together!

Baxley and Coleman posing with their baskets

Happy 1st Birthday Bryce!

We celebrated Bryce's 1st birthday party at his house. He had the best time, and Coleman and Breelan enjoyed hanging out with him. Thanks for including us in your special day!

Coleman, Bryce and Breelan

Bryce loved his cake!

Happy 2nd Birthday Bradley!

On Saturday, we attended Bradley's 2nd birthday at Justin's Place, which is a play zone inside the YMCA here in Irmo. I did not even know that it existed. It was really neat! Coleman played very hard, and then we all went to wish Bradley a Happy Birthday by eating lunch and eating cake. Thank you so much for including us in your special day!

Lilly Margaret and Coleman walking through the obstacle course

Kim shows Bradley his Cars birthday cake

Go Gamecocks!

We attended our first game of the Carolina baseball season last weekend. We had 3 extra tickets, so we invited our neighbors to join us. Coleman had a blast! He spend most of his time getting snacks, visiting the bounce house and following Cocky. I am sad to say that we lost this game to Clemson!

Coleman and Bradley cheering for the Gamecocks

Disney Live

We met the Lilly Margaret's, Bradley's and Eleanor's family at Disney Live on Friday night. Because David was still sick, Callahan also came with us. The boys had a blast. The light toys, which were overly expensive, were a hit! Coleman and Eleanor were caught holding hands during the show. We are not sure if Eleanor started it or Coleman! After the show Coleman, Callahan and I went to Chick-fil-A.

Lilly Margaret, Bradley, Eleanor, Coleman and Callahan

Coleman and Callahan are throughly entertained during the show by their light toys!

Let It Snow!

It was a miracle to come home from work and school because of a snowstorm. We played in the snow until about 9 p.m., and we woke up early the next morning to play some more. It is hard to believe that Columbia received almost a half a foot of snow!

Coleman and Bradley sledding

A family snapshot in the snow

Coleman had fun throwing snowballs!

Our house...weathering the snowstorm