Happy 2nd Birthday Adelaide!

Coleman and I attended Adelaide's 2nd birthday party today. The theme was clowns, and Coleman had a great time watching the clown do magic tricks and make neat balloon animals. We had a great time. Thanks for inviting us Adelaide. Happy Birthday!

Adelaide with her mom (Phaedra) blowing out her birthday candle

Sunshine the Clown performing her magic

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

Coleman has been rolling up on his side for well over a month. I keep waiting for him to just roll over. We practiced today, and he did not roll from back to tummy, but he did roll from tummy to back. He even grins when we clap for him. I think he loves the audience!

Here I go!!!

Happy Easter

We went to the early service at church, so that we could go eat brunch with David's family and the Davis family at the Capital City Club.

David, Coleman, Easter Bunny, and Me

David's Mom (Sara), David, Me, Coleman and David's Dad (Stan)

We then drove to the upstate to see my family. My family had a blast hanging out with Coleman...they wish they could see him more often!

Coleman and his Great Grandmother ("Mimi")

We ended the day by looking to see what the Easter Bunny brought Coleman. He got a lot of great toys!

David and Coleman checking out the O-Ball

The Easter Egg Hunt

While getting ready for the Easter egg hunt, Coleman found his feet. This was a huge milestone for mommy! We then went to the church's annual Easter egg hunt. Coleman was a little to young to hunt Easter eggs, but we went so that he could get a taste of all of the children running through the playgrounds.

After the Easter egg hunt, I took Coleman for pictures with live Easter bunnies. He actually kissed one of them, and he did not even know it!

The highlight of the day was taking a picture of Coleman in his Easter basket!

Good Friday

We spent half of the day keeping Conner. Conner and Coleman had a blast playing together. The other half of the day was spent running errands, and going to our Sunday School dinner at the Timmons' house.

Conner and Coleman playing together.

Mark's Birthday

David, Coleman and I went over to Mark's and Michelle's for lasagna in order to celebrate Mark's bithday. We ate way too much!

Happy Birthday Mark!

Coleman in the ExerSaucer

I figured that it was time to put the ExerSaucer together this past weekend. No one warned me that there where about 50 screws involved!

I then placed Coleman in the ExerSaucer, and he loved it. He was a little unbalanced, but he is catching on!

A Day at the Zoo

I took Monday off of work in order to spend the day with Coleman. I was so reminded of how I enjoy my time at home with him. We began the day by going to Kindermusik and we ended our day at Riverbanks Zoo. Coleman rode around the zoo in his new stroller, and he loved having the opportunity to sit forward facing. His favorite exhibit was the giraffes...well at least I think he could see the giraffes!

Coleman is concentrating on Peek-a-boo Bunny

Coleman's Favorite Exhibit

Oh Boy...Hand Prints!!!

Courtney and I decided that it was time for Conner and Coleman to do hand prints. We first tried to use the "kid friendly" paint. For some reason that did not work too well, so we decided to use a stamp pad. We were able to get some great prints of the boys, and it was a great opportunity for me to update Coleman's one year album. Courtney did a great job of keeping Conner clean, but I on the other hand, had to give Coleman a bath!!!

Conner and Coleman anticipating their fun with paint

Coleman admiring his artwork

Conner getting ready to hand print

Happy 1st Birthday Maddox!

After the baptism, we went to Maddox's 1st birthday party. We were late getting there, but we were there in plenty of time to enjoy the cupcakes decorated with a dog bone. We had a great time!

Maddox pulling on Coleman's pacifier

Coleman's Baptism

Coleman had 23 members of our family at his baptism. He was baptized at 11:00 a.m., and we had everyone for lunch afterwards. We had grilled chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, broccoli salad, rolls and banana pudding. The best part of the day was when the minister placed the water on Coleman's head because Coleman had a huge smile!

Dr. Weldon (our pastor), Me, David and Coleman

My family

David's Family

Bumbo Trial

We decided to let Coleman try the Bumbo seat due to the fact he is holding up his head so well. He seemed to really like it, but only for a limited amount of time. We will keep trying!!!

Happy Birthday David!!!

David, Coleman and I went to Yamato's with David's parents and brother's family. We had a great time eating lots of good food!

Goodbye to the Morris Family

We met the Echerer and the Morris families at San Jose to wish the Morris family a farewell. They are moving to Greensboro, NC for Ken's new job! We will miss them as our neighbors!

The Morris Family

New Year's Day

We went to eat the traditional New Year's day foods over at some of Carter's and Courtney's friend's houses. We had a great time eating black-eyed peas, cornbread, and collards. This was a very relaxing day!

Coleman was excited about the festivities!

New Year's Eve

We celebrated New Year's Eve, and we were able to take Coleman with us. He had a great time watching the Peach Bowl and relaxing. He was in the Baby Bjorn for a good part of the night!

A picture of the family...

Me and Tracey

This was Coleman on the way out the door! We did not leave until 12:30!!!

Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was quite different this year. I have not gotten out of bed this early in years! We were up at 6:45 a.m. opening gifts. Santa brought Coleman a Baby V-Smile as well as a ton of other toys. He also brought him two corduroy monogrammed longalls. Coleman was very excited!

Coleman and I opened a Lamaze Inchworm

Coleman and Daddy worked hard to open the Baby V-Smile

Christmas With the Davis Family

We celebrated Christmas with the Davis family by eating dinner and exchanging gifts. Coleman racked up on cute outfits, and David and I also received some great gifts! It was so good to see everyone!

Coleman posing with his daddy

Dinner at the Woodalls

Miranda invited a few people over to see their new house and to eat dinner. We had a wonderful time hanging out with everyone, and the lasagna was delicious!

Holly and Sebastian...he was dressed for the occasion!

Breelan checking on Coleman

The Swanns Come to Town

Holly, Jamie, Deuce and Jeb drove from Bennettsville to spend some time with Coleman. We ate lunch at Bellacino's and spent the day relaxing at our house.