Beach Boys 2009

Tell it like it is Cole-train!

Wonder what he's thinking?

"Look Mom, NO HANDS!"

He's growing up so fast!

Cole and his Uncle Stevie

"The Pool Pack"

Helping baby brother write their names in the sand... check it out

"Mr. Crabs" (check out those barnacles!)

Wes and the boys "looking for sharks"

Cade & Uncle Stevie (Cole just wanted to stand back and watch!)

Too sweet for words!

A Visit from the Crimson Tide!!

WOW!! What an AWESOME day!! We had 3 VERY SPECIAL visitors at our school today!! Our WONDERFUL music teacher, Mrs. Susannah Herring, arranged for a visit with Rashad Johnson (yes... THE Rashad Johnson, "free safety" for the Crimson Tide and currently the #1 "defensive back" in the nation!!), Antoine Caldwell (anchors the middle of the Crimson Tide's offensive line as the starting "center"), and B.J. Stabler (offensive guard and tackle for the Tide in 2007... decided not to play this, his final year of eligibility, after several injuries to his knee). Mrs. Herring's husband advises and mentors the three UA players/graduates.

The guys graciously agreed to visit Eden Elementary during their week off before the Iron Bowl next weekend. They talked to our 3rd and 4th graders about staying in school, making good choices, and perseverance. Afterward, they hung out for about an hour with a few of the staff for brunch, photos, and autographs. IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE!! I actually got to sit with them and chat about normal, everyday things. I still can't believe it!!

Here are some pics from the day...

Cade and Rashad became fast friends!!

Check out this one of Cade on Rashad's shoulder!!

B.J. Stabler speaks about his childhood and growing up to play for the Crimson Tide (yes, those are "funeral arrangements" around the Auburn painting in our gym... )

Antoine Caldwell spoke to students about growing up in Montgomery, AL and the choices he made that enabled him to attend and play for the University of Alabama while others around him were becoming involved in violence and drugs.

Rashad Johnson talks to the 3rd and 4th gr. students at Eden Elementary about perseverance and the importance of good character.

Cade Update

Wes and Cade went to the race on Sunday. One of Wes' customers gave him 2 tickets (great seats too... right on the Start/Finish line about 4 rows back!) Cade was very excited all week about going to "the big race." They both had a GREAT time!! Cade's new favorite race car is "the Red Bull car" (he doesn't know it is Brian Vickers... he just likes the race car!!) LOL

We had our first REAL visit from the Tooth Fairy last week! Cade lost his first tooth (without the help of the dentist this time! LOL) at school on Monday. He came walking in my office to show me the little bloody hole where a new tooth is already trying to come in!! (Thank you Ms. Whitten for all of your help!!) After waking up with money under his pillow he is anxiously wiggling THE OTHER LOOSE TOOTH right beside the one he just lost!! He is already figuring up how much money he will have after he loses this one too!!

New Teeth

Cole has 2 new teeth!! That makes 6 in all, so far!! He is still acting like his gums are bothering him so I am sure there are more ready to pop through. Because his gums are driving him C-R-A-Z-Y he wants to bite everything and EVERYBODY!! Cade was laying on the floor watching cartoons yesterday and Cole crawled over and bit him on the NOSE!! It was funny but I know it hurt!! He doesn't mean to hurt you when he does it... he just wants some relief!! : )

Happy Baby!

Watch and enjoy our happy baby...

Boys Will Be Boys

Well, the saying is true... boys will be boys!! These 2 are 100%, full-blooded, all-American BOYS!! There is never a dull (or quiet) moment at our house when these 2 are awake! From horse-playing & rough-housing to pestering & pretending... the excitement and adventure is non-stop... well, almost... check out the LAST picture in the post... proof that brothers do love each other, no matter what!! : )

Couch Potatoes

Those of you who know Wes won't believe this picture!! He NEVER sits around watching TV. (Unless, of course, Alabama is playing... but that's a given!) I just couldn't pass up this Sony moment!! Cole sat on the couch with Wes for about 15 minutes or more without moving. At one point, he even had his legs crossed at his ankles... LOL!! He looks like such a big boy... channel surfing with Daddy! : )