christmas in a nutshell

for the quick run down... here we go:

Christmas was GREAT this year. Watching things through Cohen's eyes makes things a lot more fun!
He loved the lights. I think that was his favorite part for sure. That, or the tiny "cohen-sized" sugar cookies that my mom and sister made for him.





He was great with the tree. I was pleasantly surprised. Only tried to grab the ornaments a few times. Each day when we came in the door he'd flip his head immediately to the right (where our tree was) and look for the lights. I also let him handle most of the wrapping this year.







It was pretty hard for him to tear away from work this year. Things were just so busy back at the office.





After a lot of Dallas holiday soirees. We drove to Memphis for a few days and had a really fun time with my family.
Cohen got LOTS of gifts. Way too many to blog about, but a couple were... a push/ride tricycle and a sit-n-spin (his mom's favorite as a kid)







But FAR & AWAY his most favorite gift was from Aunt Whit and Uncle Ben who gave him this super snazz T-shirt. He really did love it in spite of his apparent disgust (and possible jealousy at what the future holds)...
(new cousin is due 8.1.2010 and we are pretty darn excited!)





He cheered up though, after a ride around the house suspended in Uncle Ben's new waders!! Hard to tell by this photo but Ben just tucked him in there and zipped the waders up. Cohen thought it was the coolest and MAY have remained there all day had we not suggested another cookie.



Hope your Christmas was equally wonderful!

friday funnies

to continue with the "wierd art for my house" theme...

I laughed at these.

new things

I feel as though I need to put up one of those signs like they do in the mall... "pardon our dust"
it has been crazy around here lately! A lot has changed and thankfully I can now say, after much worry and wonder, it has changed for the better.

Completely out of the blue I got a job offer that I couldn't pass up and I am now working as a graphic designer, in an office, 5 days a week... again. After 2 years of freelance work, I'm learning what "business casual" means all over again. Yes, the new job required a shopping trip. No, I didn't complain. My schedule is 9-3 which still allows me afternoons with the little man. That's the best part.

So between starting a new job and closing another business, my head has been spinning. But let's be honest, it's been spinning since our precious monkey of a child came into the world a year ago right?

Speaking of that monkey... we had his birthday party on Saturday. It was so much fun. I was really blessed by all of the sweet friends and family who came to celebrate with us. Oh how the year has flown. I swore I wouldn't be so cliche but that's the only thing I can say.

light. speed.

here's kind of how it went down.







It didn't help that the poor munchkin had a cold! But photo evidence aside, I think he actually enjoyed it. Especially when his grandparents rescued him from the festivities and pushed him in the swing. His very favorite place of all.

Amy, if you're reading this... the birthday crown was a hit. AND we (mom) managed to keep it on him somehow!! ;o)

how I feel today

Psalm 116

1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.

2 Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.

3 The cords of death entangled me,
the anguish of the grave [a] came upon me;
I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.

4 Then I called on the name of the LORD :
"O LORD, save me!"

5 The LORD is gracious and righteous;
our God is full of compassion.

6 The LORD protects the simplehearted;
when I was in great need, he saved me.

7 Be at rest once more, O my soul,
for the LORD has been good to you.

my crush on a fireman

herein lies the obligatory halloween picture post before Mom emails telling me that my blog is boring...
he's cute. man he's cute.






this is Cohen with all of his buddies. I think it captures everyone (who was there) except Lincoln... we got his feet though. he's the pirate on the far left.

halloween then and now

hmmm which do you prefer? I know what I like better!

Happy Halloween from our family to yours!

Hump Day pick-me-up

It's nothing new but if you don't think this is funny, well then I don't think we can be friends.

Happy Wednesday.
Hope it's less muggy where you are!

week in review

monday was a school holiday :: took cohen to shirt fitting appointment :: he behaved, sweet boy :: went to michael's for chalkboard paint :: design work during nap time :: no wait, no nap that day :: groceries :: rain, humidity :: self pity :: tuesday was better, much better :: went to art museum for free first tuesday :: friends couldn't come, they all have the stomach bug :: didn't go in because there were 4 buses out front :: rained again :: met daddy for lunch :: design work during nap time :: target :: laundry :: chicken for dinner :: community group meeting on emily's back porch :: school on wednesday :: got a lot of work done :: swang outside :: still hot :: sonic happy hour :: played with toys, more toys, watched some cartoons :: wednesday now :: walgreens :: post office :: playgroup :: wait, no everyone still has the stomach bug :: met mia and trisha for lunch, daddy too :: library for music time :: wait, no dirty diaper which migrated to baby's back and mommy's arm :: changed and headed home :: laundry :: toys :: snack probably :: seed effect fundraiser :: cohen stayed up late :: he behaved, sweet boy :: friday finally :: kate, wonderful babysitter came over in the pouring rain :: she walked :: so nice :: love her :: design work :: j hilburn meeting :: whataburger for lunch :: deliver invitations :: bank :: strolled in the cool weather :: rain has stopped now :: state fair next week I hope.

lately cohen loves. to. make. noise. I see a lot of tonsils now days...





but on occasion I'll get one of these...


and that makes these muggy, rainy days a little more bearable.

happy weekend everyone!

if you feel like some coffee...

JOIN US!
Chris and I, along with some friends are hosting an event for Seed Effect. Find out more on their website here.

movin and shakin

here's what we've been up to lately...

Cohen got a new swing




He turned 9 months old
(compare to 8 months here)




We went to the beach
(most of the pictures are on Pa's camera and we will try to post those later)
Cohen LOVED it. Didn't eat the sand once. I was totally surprised as he eats most everything else.






And just for fun...