Steele's Pre-school christmas program!

Cute little Angels!

Coop and Jackson's BYU and BAMA tribute!!!

We were over Wes and Stacey's one night and Cooper and Jackson come down in all this gear. They were SO proud to represent!!! I guess like father's like son's!!!

Daddy coaching Fall Soccer!!!

This was Justin's first time head coaching Cooper's soccer team and Cooper's second year playing. Wow did he improve from the year before. It's funny to watch Justin coach his son and TRY not get frustrated with Cooper's seemingly lack of aggressiveness at times. Cooper is super coordinated just lacks the fight to get in there! So this year was very good for him, he was the older one of group and improved a ton!!! Great job COOP-DOG!

Cooper's Fall Field Trip to the Farm!!!

Cooper's first ride on a REAL bus. He was more excited about his trip on the bus then he was about going on a field trip. He begs to ride on the bus all the time but Mom and Dad drive him to school. Guess Mom and Dad ruin ALL the fun ;)

I don't remember what the name of the farm was, but they had lots of fun things for the kids to do and they had a blast. Face painting, pumpkin picking, nature walk, hay ride, horse riding, stick horse relays, a bin full of corn, marshmellow roasting, and my favorite activity to watch was the dancing. It was hilarious to watch. Cooper is sort of a social bug at school and he was in the center dancing with all these girls around. Too cute was this field trip, I am glad I got to go to this one. They grow up way too fast!

Steele's Fall Field Trip to a Farm!!!

Steele had a field trip with his pre-school to a very fun farm. Here is a picture of Steele and Kennedy painting away. Ok, so these are 3 and 4 year olds painting with what you would assume is washable paint right? Negative, permanent!!! Who gives 3 and 4 year olds permanent paint SERIOUSLY!!!

Steele so proud of the pumpkin he picked!!!

As you can see he had a blast!!! Mommy was very glad she got to go with him and see his cute excitement!

Gainsco Show Car Event!!

Justin had to do a Show Car Event with his company Gainsco for some of the agencies he markets to. It helps the agent boost sales, and helps Gainsco market their brand of Insurance. Well they were finally doing an event close enough for me to bring the boys to. Justin knew they would be so excited to check out the Gainsco replica Grand AM series race car. Justin was right they were in little boy heaven. Especially Steele, he has a love for cars like no 3 year old known to man. We could not get him out of it. Finally when it was time to pack up the race car he would not leave until he saw the car go into it's trailer and the door shut. Then he said, "Ok lightening has to go to sleep now." So cute. He has probably watched the movie cars one too many times! Haha! Weird, we are not yet sure where he gets his love of cars seeing that Justin and I both do not know a whole lot about cars. I guess as he gets older he will just have to teach us. I LOVE my boys!!!

Happy Birthday to Steele!!!

Steele loves him some CAKE!!!
I can't believe our baby is 3!!!

I think this is the third Cars DVD Steele has had. Somehow he literally loves them to DEATH!

His face is priceless. I love when they love something as much as he LOVES cars! We love our Steele. Happy Birthday!!!

Cooper's First Day of School!!!

So cute story, we were walking into school on Cooper's first day. As we walked through the front entrance I noticed that Cooper's backpack was on one shoulder. It is a rather big backpack so I said, "Coop your backpack is going to fall off you better put it on both shoulders." Cooper put it back on both shoulders and we proceeded to walk. I look back over at Cooper and notice that it is back on one shoulder, again. I decided to watch him for a minute and I notice that he is intently watching the older fourth and fifth grades quickly walking around us. As I look up at the kids they are all wearing there backpacks on one shoulder. I had to laugh. I said to Cooper, "Do you not want to wear your backpack on both shoulders?" He said, "No Mom, look at the big kids your supposed to wear it on one shoulder." I guess fashion starts at age 5. Who knew???

Cooper was sooo excited to start school. He started Kindergarten at a great local elementary school. It was kind of neat for Justin because that is the same elementary school that he attended. It was sad for me to watch my little man be a big boy and walk into school.

This is his teacher Miss Jett. This is her second year teaching so she is full of energy and love for our Cooper. She graduated from Clemson. Cooper every now and again comes home from school singing the Clemson fight song. He says she teaches it sometimes at school. This makes me laugh because Cooper then tells Dad don't worry I love BYU the most!

Last stop before our trip back to SC!!

My mom promised the boys a trip to Rain Forest Cafe. So Downtown San Francisco we went on our way to the airport. They both of course LOVED it. Cooper was completely fascinated by the animals and didn't want to leave. Not surprising seeing that his favorite channel is Animal Planet!!!
Papa gave Cooper a dollar to give to the silver man for a picture with him. As you can see by the look of this picture Cooper was not so sure about this man and was ready for his escape.

Gotta love some Santa Cruz!!!

It's been a while since I have blogged. My last post promised some Santa Cruz pictures from our visit with my parents last summer. So many, many months later here they are. It was a beautiful day and the water of course was freezing just as I remembered growing up, but that did not hinder my boys they loved it. Lots of fun things to do in Santa Cruz, glad my dad suggested it. I forgot how much fun it was as a kid...

Or as an adult!!!

My Dad and Justin had a great time on this Merry-Go-Round. They would race the kids for an outside horse so that they could grab a ring out of the dispenser and try to throw it into the clowns mouth. If you were really fast you could grab two rings on every pass. Of course everything is a competition with men. Haha!

Here's my dad taking a throw at the "Speed Pitch" game. He talked Justin into a few throws too. I don't think I ever remember in my life seeing this game anywhere and my dad not having to try it out. Though I do have to admit each time I see my dad pitch, his number isn't quite what I remembered. LOL!

This last picture is proof that time takes a toll on your body. See if you can find the ball in this picture. I laughed so hard after my dad threw it, I had to take a picture of it. To his credit, it was his warm up pitch.

Always have so much fun with Nana and Papa!!! The time always flies by way too quickly. Thanks Mom and Dad for a fun time EVERYtime!

Vacation home to Cali visiting Nana and Papa's houseboat!!!

The best part of the trip for me was the feelin' of guiltless relaxation. My mom and dad are great. They take care of the BEST food, GREAT entertainment, and all we have to do is enjoy!!! It's the best vacation I LOVE IT!!! Thanks mom and dad, we love you...



On the Fourth of July there is always fireworks over the lake. It is beautiful to watch and see the reflection on the water from the boat. The most priceless moment was when Cooper was sitting in the front of the boat watching the fireworks and said "Dad I hope I never forget this night." He had the biggest smile ever!!! I hope Justin and I never forget that night either that was truly precious.


The guys and girlie watching the fireworks (from left Greg, Haven, Steele, Cooper and Justin.)

Cooper was dying to ride the banana so Aunt Shavonne agreed to take him for a ride...which he LOVED.

Cooper my (sometimes) fearless child!!! He was crazy on that houseboat slide. He went off every direction he could try...brave lil' man his momma won't try that!

This was great insurance, taking the kids with us on this tube ride... I know my dad wouldn't go to crazy with the babies on our laps.

It was a great trip. Wrapping it up here soon is sad... I will miss my family! :( I have more pics to post from the beach trip to Santa Cruz so hopefully thoughs will be soon to come.