Hello Mary Collins

My BEAUTIFUL niece has arrived. She's doing great and her mom was a CHAMP through a long delivery.

Mary Collins Tolbert
July 26, 2010 at 6:21pm
7 lbs. 12 oz
20.75 inches
brown fuzzy hair and mommy's dark eyes we think so far!

Oh I love her. More photos to come.

Where For Art Thou Rodeo

I debated taking Cohen to his first rodeo tonight. I just though he might be a little young to enjoy it.

he.

proved.

me.

wrong.



just try not to jump through the computer and kiss that face!

pickles and a niece (almost)

We picked 7 cucumbers from our garden last weekend. Seven. There are only 3 of us living in this house. SO, I decided to do the only logical thing and make pickles.

Mid-pickle-making, I get a text from my sister telling me she's going to the hospital because she thinks she's in labor.
Do I abandon half made pickles and head to Memphis? YES!! I wanted to but I waited to hear back from her later.

good plan. she got sent home.

What a bummer right? So, long story short, if nothing else happens between now and then, I'm going to get a little niece on Monday July 26! I can't wait to meet her and snorgle her face (see Erika for interpretation).

And the best news around OUR house lately is that Cohen finished swimming lessons! Yes, he swims in our pool without floaties or a life vest and he's 20 months old. I can brag, it's ok because he's my son and I'm P to the ROUD.

I will try to post a video of him soon. For now lets just say THANK YOU Mrs. Sara. You are our hero.

really?

I was browsing Wal-Mart.com for maternity clothes and behold...



unacceptable

Happy 4th of July

He loved the fireworks!! He also loved the glow necklaces and spinning light that his Mia and Pa had on hand... nothing quite like grandparents who think of EVERYTHING!

Aint no mistakin'

This boy is a Texan through and through!
(i beg you to disregard them massive spaghetti splatter adorning his shorts)

For the Kegs...

I thought I'd take a moment to tell you about our dear friends, the McKeaiggs, who are beginning the process of adopting a child. You might not be familiar with all it takes to adopt a baby but WOW... it's no simple task.

Kent and Emily are 2 of the most wonderful people ever. I wish you could meet them but at least you can see them below.
(Hers is wearing the stripey scarf and hims is right behind her)



they are caring.
they are cool.
they are thoughtful and kind.
they are amazing Cohen-sitters
And for the past few years have wanted desperately to bring home a child of their own to love, nurture, & raise.

They're well on their way I'm happy to report! After a HUGE garage sale and selling custom designed McKeaigg family T-shirts, they are 1/4 of the way to raising the funds needed to adopt. It's no small amount I tell you.



Well, Guess what? YOU CAN HELP THEM!

You can visit their website and learn a little more about their journey as well as purchase a (super cool) T-shirt if you feel inclined to do so.
www.kentandemily.com

If you've never been through an adoption process alongside someone, as I hadn't until now... I'd encourage you to read this blog entry from Design Mom I stumbled upon a while back. It really moved me. Mind you, it has NOTHING to do with Kent and Emily's story but really conveys the message that whatever manner your child makes his way into your home, your life & your heart... that child "is meant to be yours and yours alone"

Happy Thursday Everyone!