Soccer's End of the Season Party

This year we were on a soccer team with a lot of our friends and Mr. Clint as our coach.  It was a tough year because most of the kids were 4 years old, but we were put in the U06 league.  We had young players, but it will make us stronger in the end.  We ended our season with a party in Justin's Place, which is located in the YMCA.  Cousin Reese even came to watch Coleman!



Macey and Coleman going for the ball



Coleman and his team

Happy Halloween

I started Halloween by taking Coleman to preschool.  As soon as I dropped him off, I parked the car, so that I could watch the costume parade.  After the costume parade, I went to his class to help host the Halloween party.  I was in charge of the sweet snack, and I chose to bring cupcakes.  After the snack, I went to the multipurpose room to "man" the go fish game.  Hampton was with me, so he hid behind the wooden go fish board and played with everything that he could find within his site.  After preschool was over, we ate lunch at Mellow Mushroom.  After Mellow Mushroom, we stopped by Cynthia Pace Photography for a quick Halloween picture.  We then went home to get ready for Charlie's Halloween party.  We went to the party and ate lots of goodies that everyone had prepared.  Finally, we went trick-or-treating.  We rode around mostly on a golf cart with 3 others families, which was a hoot!   What a fun day and evening with neighbors and  friends!

Hampton posing with me and David

Coleman and his buddy Charlie

Hampton with his friend Kemper

Andrew, Brycie, Madison, Will, Jack and Coleman

Happy 4th Birthday Coleman!

We had a party for some of Coleman's friends at our house. The theme was pirates, and we decorated the garage and had a bounce house/slide combo set up in the driveway. Coleman had a blast because all of his best friends were at his house at one time. It is hard to believe that our sweet little boy is now 4!

The pirate place setting

The appetizer table, which included boats made out of apples and cheese

Our family

Madison, Reese and Cayden...bouncing around

Some of Coleman's friends

Coleman ready to blow out his candle

Boo at the Zoo

We had a great time with the Woodalls at Boo at the Zoo.  This was a trick or treat event at Riverbanks Zoo.  We even got to see some of the animals, which made it super exciting for Breelan and Coleman. We stayed for almost 3 hours, and then we went to Fuddruckers to feed all of our hungry bellies!



Coleman, Hampton, Breelan and Landon

The Fryers

We Love Disney World!

We left Columbia on Tuesday afternoon around 4 pm, and we arrived in Orlando at 11 that evening.  I think we only made one stop the whole way down.  On Wednesday, we visited Magic Kingdom.  Coleman's first experience with the characters was during the parade.  He was horrified of all characters before we went down to Orlando.  During the parade, he was happy watching from a distance.  That night we went to Crystal Palace, and Coleman was very upset.  He finally went up to Tigger, and from that point on, he was not scared of ANY characters.  On Thursday, we had breakfast with characters at Cafe De May.  It was a walk from our hotel.  We then visited Hollywood Studios.  That night we ate dinner in our hotel with the characters at Garden Grove.  The food was awesome at Garden Grove!  On Friday, we visited Magic Kingdom again.  Magic Kingdom was a lot of fun for Coleman and Hampton.  That night we ate a character meal at Garden Grove.  On Saturday morning we ate a character breakfast at Cafe De May, and then we headed home.  We cannot wait to return!

As soon as we entered Magic Kingdom, we had to get a picture!

This picture was taken as soon as we entered Hollywood Studios

Of course we had to get a picture with Mickey!

Happy 3rd Birthday Cade!

We celebrated Cade's firetruck themed birthday party at his house.  The decorations were so cute!  Coleman especially enjoyed the party favors and helping opening gifts.  Both boys had a blast spending time with Cade.  Happy 3rd Birthday Cade!

John Weston, Cade and Coleman



Xander joining in the fun



Hampton modeling a fire hat



Our First Soccer Game

We had our first soccer game, and Coleman had a blast.  He is actually playing U06 this year, which makes me a little nervous because his age group is truly U04.  Several of his good buddies are on the team, so that makes it very worth playing!



Charlie and Coleman striking a pose after the game

Happy 7 Month Birthday Hampton

It is so hard to believe that Hampton is 7 months old.  He is enjoying being outside, and doing activities that big brother enjoys doing.  

Hampton driving his car

Hampton swinging on the swingset

Coleman's First Day of School

Today, Coleman started his first day of 4 year Pre-School at McGregor Presbyterian Church.  His teachers are Miss Karen Fields and Miss Kay Corbett.  This year Coleman will add two new subjects to the curriculum.  The subjects are Science and Spanish.  We are excited about his new year!

Hampton and Coleman

Coleman and his bookbag

Coleman and Jack on their way into school

Mommy and Coleman



Coleman and Miss Karen



Miss Kay and Coleman



Happy 4th Birthday Charlie!

After the t-ball party, Coleman went to Lake Murray Gymnastics to celebrate Charlie's fourth birthday party.  We had a blast with all of his cute "Cars" decor!



Charlie blowing out his candle

The End of the Season T-Ball Party

Coleman had his final l t-ball game today.  After the game, we went to the splashpad and had a little party for the guys. At the party, the boys received their trophies.  Thanks Coach Reyburn for coaching this boys!

Coleman and his budy Charlie

Coleman with his team, his trophy and Coach Reyburn

Happy 1st Birthday Anne Eliz!

Hampton and Mommy celebrated Anne Eliz's first birthday at her house.  It was such a cute theme!  There was candy everywhere.  Thanks for letting us celebrate this special day with you!



Hampton is 6 Months!

It is hard to believe that our sweet little baby is half way to one.  It makes me sad to think that he is growing up, but it is so exciting to watch his sweet progress.  He is already rolling over and sitting up!  He has brought so much happiness to our lives!  Happy 6 month birthday Hampy!

Happy 4th Birthday Samuel

Samuel had a pool party, and pirates were his theme.  Everything was super cute, and we were so excited to share his special time with him!

Samuel and his cute cake

Coleman, Tucker and Eli having fun

A Weekend at Litchfield

David decided that he was going to take a guys fishing trip to Alaska, so the boys and I joined the rest of the Holland family in Litchfield for a relaxing weekend.  We had awesome food, and spent quality time with family.  We can't wait until the 2012 beach trip!



Posing for a quick picture on a windy day at the beach

Coleman and I watch Hampton's first experience in the legendary ducky

Happy Birthday Jonathan and GJ!

Happy 4th Birthday Conner!

We celebrated Conner's fourth birthday at Leapin' Lizards, and we had a blast. Even Hampton had fun. Thanks for including us!



Coleman and Conner at play

  

Conner and his cute cake

                                       

Happy Fourth of July

We had a super low key Fourth of July.  We had burgers and hotdogs tonight, and we invited our neighbors to come over to join us. What a wonderful day of appreciation for the men and women that serve our country to protect our right of freedom!

Coleman and Hampton

Happy Five Month Birthday Hampton!

We celebrated Hampton's five month birthday with his first serving of cereal.  We had a wonderful day with our sweet little baby!

Me feeding Hampton his first bite of cereal flavored with bananas

Hampton celebrating his 5 month birthday

Coleman's First T-Ball Game

Coleman joined the 3 year old t-ball league at the YMCA. We asked to be on the same team as Milling and Charlie, which was the Phillies. Coleman is really doing a great job hitting and catching the ball. He also enjoys being on the same team as his buddies.

Coleman and his buddy Charlie

Coleman hitting the ball

Happy 4 Month Birthday Hampton!

Hampton is now 4 months old and he loves his Bumbo seat!  He is growing up too fast!

Hampton Joseph Fryer (4 Months Old)