Happy Halloween!

I took the day off of work to spend with Coleman. This day included getting pictures of Coleman in his costume as well as a fun night of Trick or Treating. Zeke came over to hang out with Coleman, and we had a few familar faces come to our door!

Li Lily Margaret and Eleanor stopped by to Trick or Treat

Zeke and Coleman hang out in the foyer

Happy First Birthday Coleman!

As a mom, this was a hard day for me. It was a day that I would have to accept my little baby becoming a toddler. I picked up Coleman early from school in order to take him to the doctor for his one year check-up. He was in the 50th percentile for weight and and height, and he was in the 75% for head circumference. David met us at the doctor's office, so he helped while Coleman was getting his immunizations. After the visit, we went to Fuddrucker's, where Grandma and Pop came to pay Coleman a birthday visit. As soon as we got home, we carved a pumpkin with a "C" on it for Coleman. Happy Birthday Coleman...you will always be my baby!

Coleman sitting next to his pumpkin

Coleman is helping Daddy with the pumpkin cleaning

Coleman is Almost One!

David, Coleman and I practiced showing the number one with our fingers. Coleman had a great time doing this, and he caught on quickly! I cannot believe that Coleman will be one year old tomorrow. Time has really flown. I am pretty sad that my little baby is growing up!

Coleman is showing his number one

Trunk or Treat

We all went to Trunk or Treat at church tonight. We began the night by eating dinner. After dinner, we put Coleman in his lion costume, and painted his face. Coleman and I then did the cake walk a couple of times, but we did not win a cake. Maybe next year! Coleman did love the music. We then went around to check out all of the scary trunks. Coleman had a great time!

Coleman was tired of wearing is headpiece, but Daddy snapped a picture of Coleman and Tucker

Me, Coleman, Anna, Eli, and Jen

The Hunt for the Great Pumpkin

The Hillens and we went to Harmon's Tree Farm this afternoon. We were in search for the a pumpkin for us to carve with Coleman. We spent a couple of hours at the farm just enjoying the sunshine and the spread of pumpkins.

Coleman is standing up...with a little help

Coleman and Conner found a lot of pumpkins that they liked!

Happy First Birthday Ava and Carter!

Coleman and I drove to Easley for Ava's and Carter's first birthday. Before the party we went to the Elephant' Trunk to get their gift. At the Elephant's Trunk, Coleman had his first ride on Rody, and he loved it! I think we have now found the perfect birthday present for him.

We were greeted at the car by Carter and the wagon. I was thankful because I really had my hands full. As soon as we got up to the house, Ava joined the two boys. We had a good day hanging out with Ava and Carter...we wished they lived closer! Happy Birthday Ava and Carter!

Carter, Ava and Coleman

Happy 40th Birthday Michelle!

Tonight we went to a surprise party for Coleman's aunt Michelle, who is David's brother's wife. She was completely surprised. Coleman had a wonderful time talking to all of the other kids!

Coleman and Grace play

Michelle blows out her candles

Go Gamecocks!

On Saturday, we went to the Okra Strutt, and Coleman had his very first piece of fried okra. He actually liked it! I guess he is a true Irmite. After the festival Breelan came over to play with Coleman. Later that night, Conner came over, and Breelan, Conner and Coleman watched the Carolina Gamecocks play. Well, Breelan, Conner and Coleman really watched each other play.

Coleman, Conner and Breelan

Coleman, Brycie and the Ice Cream Truck

After church, I met Coleman, his daddy, Brycie and Brycie's daddy at Longhorn Steakhouse. Brycie asked Coleman to go to the mall with her to ride the carousel. They rode the carousel and the ice cream truck. Coleman cried when he had to get off of each ride!

Go Gamecocks - Beat the Wolfpack!!!

Conner and Courtney game over to watch the NC State with Coleman and me. David and Carter went to the game. It was nice to win the first game. Maybe this will be a good sign for the season. We have our fingers crossed!

Conner brought Coleman a Gamecock jersey

Conner is doing flips to celebrate the win!

South Beach

We decided to take Coleman to South Beach, and it was not his favorite place! He played with his beach toys and posed for a few pictures. I think we stayed at the beach for a total of 20 minutes.

A Day in Key Largo

David and Coleman joined me for the weekend in Miami. I had to be there for a training class on Monday and Tuesday, so we flew into Miami early Saturday morning. This was Coleman's first time flying. We decided to drive down to Key Largo for the day. It seemed like a very small place, but we enjoyed a wonderful lunch on the water at a restaurant called The Big Chill.

Happy 1st Birthday Michael!

On Saturday, we went to Michael's first birthday party. We had fun eating lunch, cake and ice cream. We had a good time celebrating Michael's special day.

Coleman and Michael sharing toys

Michael loved his cake!

Coleman is 9 Months

It is hard to believe that Coleman is 9 months old! He had his shots yesterday, and he was in the 50th percentile for weight, 60th percentile for height, and 75th percentile for head size. We are so proud of his progress!
We spent the evening at the new house so that we could meet a paint contractor for an estimate. While I was getting the estimate, David snuck Coleman away for some pictures in our back yard.

Happy Birthday GJ!!!

On Friday, Coleman went to Clinton while David and I were at work. He spent the day with GJ in order to celebrate her birthday. His Granddaddy and Mimi were also there to play with him. They all had a wonderful day playing together.

Coleman and GJ

Happy 1st Birthday Conner!!!

Today we went to Conner's birthday party. We ate delicious barbeque, ate cake and ice cream, and played. Coleman had a fabulous time watching the older kids play. What an exciting day!

Conner loved his cake!

My Birthday

David told me that we had reservations at 7:00 p.m. at a place where Coleman would be okay to go with us. I was puzzled as to where that would be, but I played along with his surprise. At 7:00 p.m. we pulled into Chuck E. Cheese. I was excited because this gave me an excuse to eat pizza. Carter, Courtney and Conner met us there for the big birthday celebration. My favorite part was watching the boys ride the Chuck E. Cheese car and the Clifford car. I had a wonderful birthday celebration!

The Fourth of July

I want to start off by thanking all of the military men and women who fight for us in order to make our country such a wonderful place to live. We are so lucky to live in such a great country!

David spent the day playing golf with Carter while Courtney and I took the boys to the pool. David and I completed our night by eating some BBQ at Hudson's in Lexington. We had a very relaxing Fourth.

Coleman sending out a salute!

Day 2 at Fairfield Glade

Today David went golfing while Coleman and I joined David's family on a pontoon ride around the lake. Coleman and I also went swimming in the indoor pool with the cousins. Tonight we ate pizza and blew up balloons with everyone.

Coleman needed a little reassurance about the life jacket

The First Day at Fairfield Glade

We spent the first day playing, sleeping and swimming. For dinner we met up with all of the cousins in order to play, and receive some hats from Aunt Nan that she got for all of the children of the family.

Christopher, Kate, and Kinsley are helping Coleman in his Johnny Jump Up

Lauren, Benjamin, Banks and Coleman are sporting their Egyptian head pieces