The Coats Clan

Maui & the Marathon!!!

2012-01-31T16:12:00.001-07:00

ALOHA! Well, I definitely got spoiled for Christmas this year! A trip to Maui with some of the funnest couples I could be around! We had such a great time! 9 days of pure relaxation! Well 8 if you minus the traveling days!!! And the awesome people that watched my kids was the only way this trip was able to happen, so thank you!!! The weather was perfect! We showed up perfect for Whale season and saw tons of whales up close! The Condo we stayed on was on the Beach and Beautiful!! Here's a few spotlights of the fun times we had:

Chris Paddle Boarding

The Luau and our awesome host!

Amy and Brad! I've known Amy since 7th grade and we've been friends ever since! I love this girl with all my heart and she married the coolest husband ever! Thanks for making the trip sooooo fun!

Breakfast at the Dutch. And the next day we went to the Gazebo and had a yummy breakfast TOO! Always try the macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup! Sooo Good! (No I did not eat them I was on a strict Paleo diet!!!) JK!

Chris and I at the Magic show! A must see comical clean magic show! We were actually one of the selected couples to help out in the show, right Gomer? I mean Chris!

Chris and I went snorkeling on our own on one of the days! I had issues getting into the water, but once I finally relaxed I actually enjoyed it! We saw a HUGE turtle that swam within a couple feet of us. It was probably 4 -5 feet tall!

D.T. Fleming Beach is rated on the top 10 beaches in the United States so of course we had to go there. Very Beautiful!

And My beautIful Beach buddies, Kelsey and Michelle.

Chris Body Surfing.

Michelle and Dave. I've know Dave since 7th grade as well, and he married the coolest Girl ever TOO!!! They were our roomies and Chris and I enjoyed them sooo much!

A little canoeing

The Dinner Cruise, Whale Watching.

And this is the Hahne Couple. Kelsey and Brian. We couldn't have gone without them! They hooked us up with the beautiful Condo we stayed in!!! Such a neat couple. Very willing to do whatever to make sure everyone was happy! We are lucky to have found such great friends! Thank you!!

At the crazy Avatar tree. This picture does it NO justice!!!

This cliff had wind coming over the top like CRAZY!!!! You seriously could lean over the cliff and it would push you back. I about toppled over a few times!!

I was nervous the boys were actually going to fall backwards down the cliff!

This was the road to Hana. It took us to the 7 sacred pools and we had a blast jumping in the water, looking at the waterfalls. Freezing!!!

Maui had the most yummy and unique looking fruit! We had to try it all. But I think my favorite was the pineapple soaked in Coconut juice. That's how they keep it from browning, instead of lemon juice like we used! MAKE THE CHANGE! It's worth it!!

And the Half Marathon! Kelsey is the one who got me wrapped into this escapade!!! JK, but she's the one who inspired me to give it a try because she was signed up for it. So after all was said and done, I got 5 weeks of training, some heatstroke and a stress fracture in my right foot!
Here we are at the beginning! 6:45am.

READY, SET

GO!!!

Here I am coming in at 2 hours and 5 minutes. It was tough!!! I didn't think I was going to make it, but I survived!!! And Chris my biggest supporter!

Oh, and we can't forget about the free 15 minute massage I got directly after. Yes, they rub your sweat into your body so they don't have to use their own personal oils. It was lovely!

And Kelsey, coming in strong! I think she can agree with me that it was a lot harder than we expected!!!

The first day, me and Amy got to hang out at the pool and sun tan!! It was sooo relaxing!!! And soooo nice!

Amy & Brad!

Happy Birthday Bridger and Chris!!!

2012-01-28T15:38:00.000-07:00

So Bridger turned 5 on January 12th. It was a good year. I remember his 4 year birthday trying to predict what the future held for him. Scared. A little frustrated with life. But the progress I've seen in Bridger in the past year is amazing! He speaks so well. Tantrums are few and far between. He got potty trained in the fall. They just downgraded his services he's allowed at his "special-ed" preschool from 4 days a week to only 2 days a week because he already mastered all of his goals for the whole year. He's Smart. Real Smart. And he's happy. He still goes to ASSERT (Autism Support Services: Education, Research & Training) 5 days a week which has done wonders for him (they are the ones that actually potty trained him!). Bridger loves computer games, the Wii, the DS, the IPAD (basically anything electronic) He loves his brothers and his mom & Dad. He loves cars, bowling, watching movies, & WAFFLES are his staple food. We are soo proud of him and love him sooo much. What would life be without him? Boring!!! He is our little love bug and has the cutest sense of humor. We are sooo blessed that he was chosen to be a part of our lives!
Here he is at Assert, I brought cupcakes to share!

And this is Beaux. He says Beaux is his Best Friend! So we invited Beaux to his birthday party and REALLY learned how grateful we were at how well Bridger is doing!

Chris's B-day was on the 9th of January. We always celebrate their b-days together but I hope he knows just how special he is to our family! I don't think I could survive without him! He is home when ever I need him, and he is the best Dad in the whole world! My boys adore him sooo much! I'm sooo blessed to have him in my life!

We went to the Fun Park for his birthday and went Bowling and had cake & icecream!

Merry Christmas!!

2012-01-05T13:34:00.001-07:00

Here is a little quick over view of our Christmas! Here the boys are putting together their gingerbread house. Hudson was eating the candies more than putting them together...

Here is Cords School Christmas Party!

Hudson and Bridger at a Christmas Party.

Bridger LOVED his Castle he got from Santa! He gets to color it and everything!

Santa's beautiful setup!!!

Among all the Football stuff Cord got, he also got a skidoo sled! It stears and has brakes!

Hudson also got a sled. And he thought it was necessary to go plop down in his sled for EVERY present he opened!

Yes, Hudson got a doll! A BOY cabbage Patch Doll. He's always playing with his girl cousins and they play with babies and he always wanted to take theirs home, so I guess Santa felt it necessary to get him his own doll. And he LOVES it!

All cute and dressed up to go to church! Can you tell Cord buttoned up his under shirt? I did fix that before we got to church!

Cord has NEVER been sooo happy getting all of his Football gear! He LOVES it! The helmet, football, jersey, and his grandpa got him pads!

At Grandma & Grandpa Coles house! Getting Spoiled!

They got him this angry bird blanky and shirt that said "I need anger management!" Perfect!!

We both got ipads! I was dying!! Soooo exciting!!!

Bridger's Findings...

Cords findings....

The cute Aggie beanie hats Granny & Papa got the boys! They love the Aggies!! Thank you for being sooo thoughtful with our boys at all times!

And Grandma & Grandpa! They absolutely love to spoil our families at all times, especially Christmas! We love them sooo much and enjoy spending time with them when ever possible!!!

Christmas Tree Traditions...

2011-12-05T09:09:00.003-07:00

Well first of all here is my little Christmas boy right here. Everytime Bridger finds a Santa hat, or reindeer horns, or anything Christmas(ee) He is on top of it! He loved decorating the tree, and the house! All my boys are in the Spirit of Christmas right now!Cord got to chop down his own Christmas tree and decorate it and put it in his room! He LOVES it!
Here's mom trying to be in command of the tree decorating but it didn't work. I let them feel like they were doing it all but secretly going behind them to move the big clusters of ornaments:)

My 3 big helpers. Oh, can you see Bridger with his reindeer horns on? Cute huh!
Christmas tree searching! We found the perfect on this year!
Cord Chopping down his tree...

Hudson

Family Pics 2011

2011-12-02T09:06:00.002-07:00

We got our pics taken on the coldest day ever so I was afraid none of them would turn out because the kids were freezing and whining like crazy!!! But Emily Chadwick did a great job! We all look comfy cozy don't ya think? Except maybe that little frown on Hudson. We couldn't get him to smile for the life of us!!! So this is the best we could do!

Our First Break Ever!

2011-11-27T13:57:00.003-07:00

So Chris and I have made it through 7 years with no breaks, or sprangs with our kids, until now! These pictures aren't in order (Help?), but my sweet Bridger was running around in a trampoline with the zipper to the net open and slipped right out of the opening and fell and broke his wrist and the bottom of his humorous bone. It was seriously soooo scary. I didn't even know he broke his humorous bone until after we got to the hospital and they cut his long sleeve shirt off and I could see it! I've never felt that kind of absolute NEED to take his pain away from him and take it for myself. I literally made myself sick to my stomach. But after it was all said and done, we had 2 days of major hurt & pain, and very much deserved whining, and after that he was a TOTAL champ! Here are the 2 pins they had to put in his arm during surgery...Here he is getting his cast on! I made the nurse hide the pink wrap because I knew he would have picked it. What a mean mom, huh?!?!
After surgery...

Playing around like a Champ!

First Bath. Sorry about the business shot, but I couldn't crop it off. Do you like my garbage bag contraption though?

Halloween 2011

2011-11-06T18:41:00.003-07:00

This years Halloween was pretty fun! Lots of fun Activities we were able to go to and have a ball! On Halloween Night I got Chris to wear my Dads mountain man top that my mom made out of his elk hyde. My little monkey Hudson would not dress up until Halloween morning and he through a fit clear up until the point where he got to trick or treat at Bridgers school and he was rewarded candy for wearing a monkey suit!!!

Cord was my Dead Dirt biker! Remember he got this suit for his birthday so why not turn it into a costume while being dead?!?!?

Begging for Candy...

Our Annual Halloween party at the Casey's. So FuN!

Trick or Treating at Bridger's Assert class. They boys had tons of fun going around to everyones office asking for treats!

Dressing up at Crossfit! It was sure a chore to try and workout in that outfit...

Our Wild Wild West Costume party we went to! Andrea and Amy were the cutest little Saloon girls I ever did see! And look at those cowboys!!!

And this little cowboy got roped in by an Indian... Chris is actually where my Dads old cowboy gear from years and YEARS ago!!!

2011 Deer Hunt

2011-10-24T13:40:00.002-06:00

Once again, I went to Grouse Creek with my Mom and Dad and went hunting! I seriously love this time spent with my Dad, because it's our time to do what we love together! He's definitley instilled a love for this sport in my heart, and I wouldn't miss it for anything! And that means my sweet husband gets to stay home with the kiddos while I go hunt! Thanks hun! The fun thing about this deer is I spotted him all 3 times as we had to chase him accross two mountain sides! So although my dad is the greatest guide in the world, I found my own kill!

And here's my Dad doing the dirty job! I do know one thing, if I had to gut the thing, I wouldn't do it anymore! So Thank you Dad!!!!

2011-10-17T13:21:00.003-06:00

So I know I post quite a bit about autism, but can you blame me? It's my life. And I have a real hard time expressing the way I feel about autism. But today I came across a blog from a women that has a child with Down Sydrome, and a child with Autism. She has an amazing blog. She posted "Today I'm Greatful for Autism" And I felt exactly the way she expressed herself, and I just ugly cried to myself for five minutes then decided to post her post on my blog. Just replace the name Casey with Bridger and it comepletely fits! Click HERE

Cord Turned 7

2011-10-13T17:54:00.002-06:00

Cord is getting soooo old! Seven Years old, First Grade, Dirt Biking, Going on vacations with out me?!?!?!? Life sure is whizzing by! Cord had a great birthday this year, as always! Just a family party this year though. He kept saying "my birthdays not over until I have a party with my friends" He didn't get it that we only do friend parties every other year! His only request was to have Ice cream sandwiches for his birthday and he got it, but I had to make a cake for my benefit!

He got this helmet last year for his birthday, and this year he was begging for the whole gear, so he got a jersey and pants for his birthday! And he didn't waste any time to wear that jersey to school to show it off it everyone!

He sure has lots of family that loves him and want to spend time with him on his special Day! Aunt Brenda & Abbie and Grandma Cole.

Uncle Dean and daddy.

Hudson, Baylee & Avery.

Ethan

One last Time...

2011-10-04T09:44:00.002-06:00

So we had a ball at the property for our last time of the year! We absolutely love coming here, our boys just play, we relax, and everyone's happy (except come bedtime and I don't get an ounce of sleep) but set that aside, and all is good! Cord and the big boys playing ball. Bridger loves his slide...

Hudson loves his swing...

Chris and I enjoying each other because our kids are actually off playing and having fun....

And the whole family all in one shot! Now that doesn't happen verry often!

My Birthday...

2011-10-01T13:12:00.002-06:00

I had a wonderful birthday this year! First of all, I had all the people I love come and see me! What more can you ask for? Well..... I actually did love the gift I got as well! And I did want it... I finally got my Kitchen Aid, and I was sooooooo excited! Especially with all this baking I've been doing lately, it has come at the perfect time! Here is my lovely mom and sister Brenda. My sweet mother in law and SIL Abbie.

Me and my wonderful, moist, beautiful, & delicious Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cup Cupcake with Peanut Butter & Chocolate Frosting....

Me opening my exciting present!!
And Hudson giving some kind of cheesy grin to the camera, while I give him some kind of cheesy grin:)

Ski Tournement

2011-09-09T13:33:00.002-06:00

Once again, Chris and his buddy Nate did the Ski Tourny in Calls Fort and did awesome! It's soo fun to go and watch these two do something that they love, and they are soooo great at! I probably didn't pick the right pictures to show case just how awesome they are, but take a look: The first two pics are Nate, and the following are Chris!

Look at those Biceps!

Bridger Video

2011-09-08T16:42:00.001-06:00

I posted this on Facebook, but I definitley wanted a copy of this on my own Blog. Thanks Brenda for doing such an awesome job on your Homework!!!!

Autism Video

2011-08-31T15:21:00.003-06:00

There's a few reason why I'm posting this Utube video and one of them is because when I watched I couldn't believe how much of it related to what Chris and I go through with Bridger. And the second reason, I boobed through the whole thing. But I do want to get one thing straight, I'm not trying to "fix" Bridger, I'm just trying to bring him up to his highest potential possible. And I'm also not trying to look for donations, just a touching video I wanted to share.

Hudson Turns Two!!

2011-07-27T14:37:00.004-06:00

Look at how precious that boy looks! My goodness I could gush over him all day long! Don't ask where my little blonde came from but I don't care, he's such a cutie! Here's a few shots of him that I got off of facebook from the gal that did his pics! I think they turned out sooo cute! He was obbsessed with the Chickens in the yard so it was really Hard to get some smiles out of him!He wasn't so sure about everyone singing Happy Birthday to him, but once it came to the part where he got to blow out the candle, he really like that! He asked to do it "one more time" Which is his favorite saying of all times!He got a buz lightyear electric four-wheeler that he just loved! Look at that smile! Him and Bridger both want to ride it all the time! Mommy did good on choice of present!!! And then we had our big waterslide bounce house set up for the kids, and they had a blast on that for quite awhile! If water is apart of the equation, my kids are happy!

Snake River 2011

2011-07-24T21:11:00.004-06:00

We went to the Snake River this year (yes even with the high water warnings!!) And had a ball! But we wouldn't have done it a week earlier that's for sure! We timed it perfect to where the water was at a decent level and not too big of a risk. Bt let me tell you, I was freaking out! The water was ICE cold, our feet were NUMB! And "lunch counter" was as big as ever! BUT we survived, and made it through, and then went 2 more times! Such a fun experience! Chris was our "boat captain" and steered us through safe and sound!Nate Mindee Holman Abbie and T

Nathan and Shaynna Lamb

Vanessa and Mitch Peterson

Abbie and I sat out the 3rd round and took pics and Lunch Counter:

This is what I went through folks! Crazy huh?!?!?

Hogle zoo - sex education 101

2011-07-15T15:52:00.002-06:00

Well this years trip to the zoo was as fun as it always is: hottest day of the year, crazy kids, and giraffs conceiving right before our eyes! And the boys asking what in the world are they doing??? It was definitely educational and a little more graphic than I would have liked to have seen, I actually think I'm a little scarred from it because I still get visuals from time to time! Anyways, I'm glad I had my wonderful sister Brenda to go with me to help tame my 3 crazy boys! We had a blast!

South Crossfit UAC

2011-06-27T08:06:00.004-06:00

Hey Everyone! Just promoting the new UAC South Location! It's right next to the providence Fire House Pizza and it will be awesome! It officially opens July 5th, times running at 6am, 7am, 5:30pm, 6:15pm and Saterdays at 8am, and other times upon request. Come try it out, you will love it! Here is Crossfit UAC's website: http://www.crossfituac.com/

St. George!!!

2011-06-24T19:28:00.004-06:00

Mason being Bridger's little helper hiking at Zions! Mason is soooo good to my kids, we just love him!

Of Course we made it to St. George again this Spring, and this time for 10 days! It was wonderful! The first half was spent with my parents, sister and her kids. And the second half was spent with Abbie, T and their kids! Here is Bridger floating on his own on in a life jacket for the first time! IT was kind of fun! Avery and Cord skipping rocks at Sand Hollow Lake. The sand was absolutely beautiful! No rocks, just dessert sand! Loved it!

The 3 boys working hard at burying their daddy!

Hudson

Marisa

Visity main street again! Love that place!

Hiking at Red Cliffs.

Cord getting creative with the rocks at our Condo.

Hiking up at Zions.

Cord and Baylee holding Grandpas hand.

Our Family!

RECIPE BLOG

2011-06-17T13:27:00.003-06:00

Hey everyone! Sorry I've been such a slacker on my blogging, but I have come up with something new! I'm doing a recipe blog to index all of the fun recipes I have tried and loved off of other recipe blogs! THat way I can keep track of all them on one sight! I will add some of my own too, but the ones from other blogs will simply have a link to the recipe blog for all the info!
ENJOY!!!!!
http://kariesrecipes.blogspot.com/

Living Planet Aquarium

2011-04-22T13:47:00.002-06:00

So April is Autism Awareness Month, and they had a special day and time set aside at the Planet Aquarium for families with kids with Autism. We have been wanting to go for the past 2 months so when I heard about that I was sooo excited! The awesome thing about going somewhere with other familes that are going through the same thing is if your child happens to have one of the all too many meltdowns in public, no one looks at you like your a bad parent with a naughty child. They look at you with understanding. And I'm lucky that I have family and friends that treat us with patience and understanding when we get caught in a situation where Bridger will not let down, or he has a tantrum, so thank you for loving us and the craziness that comes along with us!
Cord's favorite thing was the Sting Rays you could pet. Bridger pretended like he was touching them but he wouldn't really touch them!
Bridger's favorite thing was the penguins, he loved them!

Hudson kept finding the clown fish and yelling NEMO! NEMO!

Grandma and Grandpa Cole came with us and helped keep the rascal contained!

April Catch up!

2011-04-22T13:33:00.002-06:00

April has been such an off and on weather surprise! It's driving me nuts! I'm sooo ready to play outside, just as bad as Hudson! Anyways, here are a few fun pics of the boys! Chris went out and built this HUGE fort a couple of weeks ago! Cord thought it was THE coolest thing ever, too bad it was melted by the end of the day...

And yes, that is a gingerbread house. Cord was sooo bored he came upstairs with this spare in hand and asked if we could make, so I said "why not, it's snowing outside!" And as you can see, Hudson couldn't stop eating the candy!

Soccor Star

2011-04-22T13:27:00.002-06:00

So apparently I raised a soccer star (in my eyes anyways!) Cord has never played soccer before and we signed him up this year and he's the star player! It's pretty fun to watch! He usually makes half of the goals. Look at this picture, he's such a cheeseball! He knew I was taking his picture so in mid-play he had time to look up and smile!

George and the Missing Puzzle Piece

2011-04-13T16:56:00.001-06:00

Have you ever watched Arthur? Well this is a cute cartoon that focuses on teaching children why kids with Aspurgers ( a more mild case of Autism) are different. It definitley doesn't go into a lot of details, but it gives little bit of information that some of the older kids could watch and maybe understand Bridger a little bit more...

Arther

2011-04-13T16:52:00.000-06:00

http://youtu.be/RFfAWYJGAKI

BIGGEST LOSER

2011-04-08T12:41:00.002-06:00

Uh-huh, yep! That's me with Brett the beautiful trainer from The Biggest Loser of this season! Him and about 12 contestestants from the Biggest Loser were in Logan the past couple of days and last night he came and did a workout at a middle school for who ever heard about it. I was skeptical that it would be some basic little workout for those wanting to learn how, but no! It was tough! He was laying his boxing skills on us straight for an hour and a half! It was sooo much fun! Of course I had to get a pic with the good looking guy! And that is my SIL Jodi that invited me to go along with her. Thank you!And a few of the favorites Moses and his daughter Kayli! They all did the workout with us. Pretty Fun!And a group shot, minus a few. Justin had just left and I don't know where the others were.

Girls Trip

2011-04-05T12:29:00.002-06:00

So am I crazy to say that an annual girls trip is absolutely necessary and unbelievably refreshing and undeniably NEEDED for a Mom to go on???? I just got back from Park City with the girls, and Loved every minute of relaxation, junk food eating, shopping, giggling, hot tubbing, and sleeping in. I shouldn't feel guilty right? I missed my family. But not enough to not go.... I think a trip away is sooo good on the soul. For a mommy to remember that she is more than just a wife, and a mother who cooks, cleans, does homework, & worries. We are Women, Friends, Sisters, who need to feel that sense of nourishment that only comes from other women relationships! I hope I'm not the only one who feels this way, let me know your thoughts on girls trips!?!?!? I know I couldn't survive without them! Wish I had pictures to share!

Our First Tooth Fairy Experience!

2011-03-09T13:39:00.002-07:00

So Cord finally lost his first tooth a week ago at 6 and a half. He was starting to feel left out there for awhile because all of his other friends were losing them before him. Anyways, before bed we read "The night before the toothfairy came". It's sooo cute. He went to bed rattling off every amount of money he thought the toothfairy was going to bring him. "May, 10, or 20, or 5, or 1....". Then come 1:30am he comes running in our room telling us he barely closed his eyes and then opened and the toothfairy was sooooo sneaky and put 2 50 cent peices under his pillow. We shewed him back off to bed and he was up the rest of the night like it was Christmas or something! Too Cute!And this is my dear Hudson. Every morning while I'm getting ready, he gets into my underwear/sports bra drawer and strings them over his head and walks around until I pull them off! Not that anyone needs to see a picture of my underoos but I finally caught it on camera and had to share! He seriously is my house terror! He throws everything out of drawers and dumps any bucket of toys. I just can't catch up to this stinker, but I sure love him. Even though he's a terror, he's my sweet little angle that I can't get enough of. He actually got me considering another little bambino not in the near future, but just maybe one day....

Catch up!

2011-02-14T12:55:00.005-07:00

First of all, HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! It's been awhile since I've blogged about my world, so I thought today would be a perfect day to play catch up. So 5 years ago when I married my sweet husband I told him to never waiste his money on flowers for me for Valentines Day because they just die! But this morning he gave me 3 beautiful roses and I felt like a giddy little teenager! I think I was deprived from the flowers for sooo long, it made me realize what a sweet gesture it is to get them! So thank you honey, I LOVE THEM! And you can put them back in the rotation if you'de like! Cord had a "Special Friend Day" at school and he got to invite 2 people and he invited me and Granny! It was fun to spend time with him at school. He gets all lovey and huggy when I go to his school, kind of makes ya feel special, you know??

Chris hanging out with the boys watching a movie. I love it when I catch moments like this!

Hudson has a fascination with phones, don't let him near yours or your likely to get some fancy downloads!

Bridger and Chris had their Birthday in January. Bridger turned 4, and Chris turned 35, wow that's old.

There was a girl that got a pillow pet that Bridger saw and he wanted it sooooo bad, so that was one of his favorite gifts he got for his birthday.

Hudson enjoying icecream!

They only got cupcakes this year. I was too worn out to think of something fancy:)

CHRISTMAS DAY!!!

2010-12-30T12:10:00.005-07:00

So Christmas was just sooo fun this year! All my boys were into it and they all loved what they got! Cord has been begging for a DS for a year and a half and Santa finally brought him one this year!

Hudson got this rocking horse and he loves pushing the buttons and hearing it neigh, but he gets mad when you sit him on it!

Hudson Mastering the art of opening presents!

Yes, that is a doll house under that wrapping paper, but Bridger LOVES that kind of stuff, and Santa really understands him ;)

Chris asked for one thing, a new ski rashgard and so I made him show it off for the camera along with his new bini hat. Look at those biceps!!

Here is Cord with his winnings from Santa

Here's Hudson's pile, and I seriously can't find the picture of Bridger's pile, so I'll have to add it later...

You know how people kid about having "2nd Breakfast", well every year, we get "2nd Christmas" from my parents. They absolutely spoil every single one of us, not just the kids but the adults too. This is what it looks like every year when we gather at my parents house, and mind you it's just for me and my sisters family! SPOILED!

And this is Santa himself Mr. Brent Clause (my dad) He absolutely loves Christmas and I know that he doesn't just buy them alot of presents to spoil them, he seriously loves to see the joy on their faces as they open each present. He gets into the spirit of Christmas more than anyone I know and it goes beyond the presents, he loves the music, getting the perfect tree, (and decorating it to his liking :) ) It's soo fun!And my mom and my sister. My mom loves it just as much as my Dad. She tries to tame him a little bit, but you know she loves it!

Chris and Dean

See, look at that killer smile!

Hudson loving on Brenda

The whole family!

Christmas Eve and more...

2010-12-28T11:29:00.003-07:00

Here's a few pictures of Christmas Eve and random pictures before I post the BIG day! Bridger wanted to put cookies under the tree for Santa, not by the fireplace! It was quite funny. Cord next to his milk and cookies he set out...

Christmas Eve at my parents house. All the grandkids! Look at that lonely neice of mine, doesn't it look like she needs a girl cousin???

Me and my sister..

Bridger's Christmas Eve present from his brothers..

Chris and I at my parents...

Hudson opening his CHristmas Eve present..

He wouldn't let those things go for awhile....

Temple Square

2010-12-19T09:29:00.002-07:00

So we made it to the lights this year on like the coldest and busiest day of the season! They had a BYU/Arizona game playing that night and everyone thought it would be a good idea to go see the ligts! We met up with the Filpots and the Alvords, but it was hard to stick together because it was sooo crowded!!! What a beautiful sight though!

It must BE Santa...

2010-12-19T09:13:00.003-07:00

This is our first attempt at Santa this year at my Family Christmas party. As you can see Hudson and Bridger was NOT having it. Nu-uh, no way! They both were screaming for their lives! But Cord on the other hand was hamming It up, he had lots to say to Santa!

But then somewhat of a miracle happened, Chris took the boys to the mall and Cord once again sat on Santas lap and when he was finished Bridger walked right up to him and sat on his lap and when Santa asked him what he wanted for Christmas Bridger signed treat! How cute is that!!!! I was really impressed.

Anderson Girls

2010-12-10T12:28:00.001-07:00

So arent' these just the cutest girls ever!?!? These are my neices Avery Mylee and Marisa. I see these girls probably daily and I just love them! I guess they take the place of my long lost girl that I was supposed to have! I have 3 boys, she has 3 girls, go figure! Anyways, I always help Abbie put together her Christmas card so I thought I'd share how cute they were!

Halloween pics

2010-11-21T11:52:00.003-07:00

Here is our little costume workout day at crossfit, isn't that a lovely sight, and yes, I'm sporting my junior high cheerleading outfit, my have times changed! This is my darling SIL Abbie, we call her Gumby...

My little chicken Hudson

My friend hods a Halloween dinner every year before we go out Trick or Treating, Here's most the crew...

My Family Halloween night. Chris was sort of a grim reaper, Cord Bumble Bee, and Bridger was Batman.

A WACKY WITCHES WEDDING! Have you ever heard of a mystery dinner, well this one was held at the castle in Layton and it was tons of fun! And yes, that is Edward I'm standing next to!!! (ok not really). Me and my sister and my mom all got the same basic stuff and Gardner VIllage this year but my mom took her costume to a whole nother level with her creativity and actually won her work costume party out of hundreds of costumes!

My Aunt DeAnne, Grandma H. Aunt Tami, and cousin Nicole

Me, my mom, and sister.

My Dad and Chris were good sports to spend the night with us "wacky witches"!

Oh Deer....

2010-10-30T14:52:00.002-06:00

This years hunting experience was a little different than in the past, and I loved every minute of it! I actually got to camp out a couple of nights and really enjoy the ucky, rainy, muddy weather with Chris and my parents! We totally got rained out the first weekend, but come Wednesday I went out with my parents again and got me my biggest buck to date! I definetely could NOT do this without my dad and I'm sooooo greatful to be able to spend this time with him. It's a hobby that I have learned to love, because my dad loves it sooo much and I hope I get to do this with him for many, many years to come.

hApPy BiRtHdAy CoRd!!

2010-10-28T11:10:00.003-06:00

Wow! Cord is now 6! Six sounds so big boyish! Anyways, Cord had an awesome birthday party this year! We did How To Train Your Dragon theme and had lots of fun! Here he is with his best budds the twins, and Stryder and his brothers!Hudson enjoying his icecream cone!

Cords cake that he loved! Bridger wanted that dragon soooooo bad off the cake so while he was having one of his major melt downs I went and got his Christmas present and let him have a bigger toothless dragon that you see in the first picture! HE LOVES this show! Cords present at the end of their treasure hunt! He LOVES his new bike and he's sooooooo good at it, too good at it!

One of the treasures during the treasure hunt....

Searching for another clue....

And of course the pinata....

Cord LOVES playing! He can't stop! he is soooo good to his brothers and lets them play with him all the time, even with the big boys! He loves riding his bike and his dirt bike, and going up camping and fishing! He's very distracted but very loving! We love you Cord!

Lagoon & MORE slides!!!

2010-10-12T10:36:00.004-06:00

A couple of weeks ago we went to Lagoon with a great couple! We went with Ryan and Suzzanne Busenbarks and their kids! Are kids just loved each other and played well together and we just had a great time! This picture was a not soo great of a moment. I put Hudson on this ride that was a little too fast for his taste and he cried all the way through it. I felt like the worst mom ever cuz I couldn't just go out and stop the ride and get him! But other than this ride Hudson was a rockstar! He loved the smaller rides and he just chilled in his stroller, and come 8pm he layed down in his stroller drank his baba and fell asleep while we still played for another hour! Cord and Paten! They just thrived off each other. Cord was a half inch too short to go on the big rides but he he got through to the spider and he cried the whole way through it saying he didn't like it and that he was scared, but then when he got off it he said it was his favorite ride at lagoon, go figure!

The rattlesnake rapids! They got soaked!!!!!!

Bridger and Hudson loving the tug boats!!!

Me trying to buckle them into the tug boats!

Booz, and Chris enjoying some chit chat! He's actually the owner of the crossfit that we go too! I wish I would have gotten a picture of Suzz too! She's a sweetheart!

And once again the Wellsville slide! We had sooo much fun we had to do it again before the year was over!

We brought this big blowup waterslide too that the kids loved!

Ok, I seriously had to yank Brenda down the slide with me with ALL my might! She was soooo scared but in the end just like everyone else she loved it!

My nephew Mason

And nephew Ethan

And SIL Cami with Abbies baby

Avery covering her eyes!

Kid Heaven

2010-09-28T15:44:00.002-06:00

We took one last trip up to the property so the kids could sleep over one more time! They had a ball of course. Grandma loving on Hudson as usual!

Cord showing off his dirt bike!

Cord caught a fish out of Grandpas home-made fishing pond. We will miss you property, until next Spring!!!

Back to School...

2010-09-28T15:30:00.003-06:00

Here's some cute snap shots of my boys on their first day back to school! They were sooo excited!Cord is sooo jealous that Bridger gets to take the bus! And Bridger of course LOVES it! Cord and Avery getting ready to walk to school.

SpRiNt...

2010-08-31T15:31:00.004-06:00

So this year Chris decided to do a Sprint Triathalon. He's never done one before and only trained for like 2 or 3 weeks. What a crazy man! But he did great! Here he is getting ready for the big swim.Here he is coming out of the swim to be greeted by Bridger with a high five!Here is getting done with his 12 mile bike leg..
And hes off to his 5K
And coming in with a strong finish! Way to go Chris! He actually has me talked into trying it next year if I get some good swimming practice in because I am NOT a swimmer. Heck I still have to plug my nose!
Bridger playing contently while Daddy was working hard. They had loud music playing and with every new song he would start jamming out. He's my Dancer!

Bridger was cheering Chris on through the ENTIRE swim yelling "Go Daddy Go!!!" It was sooooo cute! Cord was doing some major cheering too! Chris had some great suppport from his boys!

Ski Hard or Go Home...

2010-08-21T10:53:00.005-06:00

Ski Hard or Go Home is one of Chris's sayings. And a couple weeks ago, he did just that at a ski tournament at Calls Fort with his buddy Nate. These 2 put sooo much practice and effort into their skiing and it definitely pays off! At this tournament Nate took 4th and Chris took 7th out of 72 skier's! I was sooo proud of them!

Give Away

2010-08-11T10:43:00.001-06:00

AshleyMae Photography has done my family pictures before and she does an awesome job! If you want to enter her session give away click HERE and enter her contest!!!

Fire Station Fun!

2010-08-06T15:22:00.002-06:00

A couple of weeks ago the fire station put on a fire safety activity for kids of all ages so we went on over and had a great time! Bridger focused in on coloring his Fire Truck..Getting help on riding his bike around the cones...

Getting pulled by four wheelers and getting sprayed by a hose! I was totally surprised he did this, but he just did what his brother did and loved it!

Cord and Dillon getting pulled...

Crawling under the sheet so they could stay under the "smoke"...

Wellsville Waterslide!

2010-07-28T15:41:00.004-06:00

My sister-in-law Abbies ward went to the Wellsville waterslide for their summer party, and we decided to tag along! It was soooo much fun! This big slide is soo high, and goes sooooo fast! I was seriously sooo scared to go down it! I couldn't believe my boys would go down it! Here's Chris and Bridger clear up at the top! And here they are at the bottom! They twisted half way down and I think it scared Bridger cuz he wouldn't go on the big one anymore!
Here's Cord! He couldn't get enough, he just kept going, and going, and going...

So for my first time I made the girls do a train so I could be in the middle!!! That's Shaynna, her girl, me, then Abbie.And the end result, perma grins with Wedgies!

Abbie and I decided to go one more time, but we still had to go together!

And Hudson sitting there enjoying the grass!

Birthday Party!

2010-07-25T09:14:00.004-06:00

We had such a great Birthday Party for Hudson, all of our family joined us for a yummy BBQ, then we got down to the cake business! This is his face while singing happy Birthday to him. This is his first little taste, he was like YUM, I like this!Then he seriously got out of control! He loved making a mess with it! And as you can tell, he LOVED the attention!Here's the after math... Then after a quick bath we moved on to presents! My Grandma made this lion afigan for him. And those little blocks he's playing with ended up being his Favorite present of all!Bridger took over the toy story dinasour.Here he is in the outfit granny gave him enjoying his new book! Thanks everyone for making it a great day!

Happy Birthday Hudson!

2010-07-23T14:21:00.003-06:00

My baby turned one TODAY! He is such a handsome little handful! He seriously is such a joy in my life. He makes me smile and laugh every single day. His favorite thing to do is roll cars and trucks across our fire place. Love and squeeze his mommy, and smile! His favorite things to eat are blueberries, gogurts, cereal bars, cheese, waffles, let's just say he's a way better eater than my other boys are even now! We got our family pictures taken on Tuesday and did a little birthday session for Hudson and the ones I've seen so far have turned out awesome! Caitland Photography did a great job!

T-Ball

2010-07-18T15:11:00.002-06:00

Cord had fun playing T-Ball for the first time this year. It took a few games before they all got the concept, and it was hilarious to watch, but they had a fun time! I have to share one story from the season, Cord was in line to bat and I could tell he was squirming and that he had to go potty so I said hurry and go potty and he said No. So it's Cords turn to bat, he swings once, and he misses, he starts doing a dance, swings twice, and misses. Then he turns to the coach and says he has to potty, so he runs off the field to the fence and pulls his pants down and pees behind a tree. It was a proud moment, let me tell you! So in the meanwhile they got another batter up to keep the game rolling! Here's Daddy coaching him on 3rd base.

What a hitter! He was great at knocking the ball out there pretty far!

Here's a few shots at practice.

Preschool Graduation!

2010-07-15T16:35:00.004-06:00

I thought I'd better get Cords preschool showoff and graduation pictures up before he starts kindergarten! Here he is doing Tennis.With Hudson watching intently... This is Creative Movement. They learn fun dances, do karate, anything that gets them going! This is the "chicken dance" they are doing right here.And the limbo...Jumping on the tramp in tumbling...And smiling big for me during swimming!Grandpa Cole and Chris watching Cords graduation.

Cords buddies that he followed around like a little puppy dog!

And my big boy graduating from All-Academy Preschool!

mY FiRsT...

2010-07-05T14:41:00.005-06:00

...time riding forward in my carseat. A few weeks early, I know! But he definetley ways over 20 lbs!

...picnic on the deck with the big kids! Avery, Mylee, Hudson, Bridger in the back, Hunter, Parker & Cord! ...time at the Hogle Zoo! We went with the Anderson family and had sooo much fun! (more pictures to come).

...time at the pool!

...pair of sunglasses and I thought I was sooo cool!

...time hanging out with Grandpa Cole by the river at our property!

...time swinging! LOVED IT!

...SUCKER!! Who gives there 10 month old a sucker, me! He loved it, and still loves suckers. They are such a mess!

...time eating dirt. Sure taste good but I was a mess afterwards.

SuNnY St. GeOrGe

2010-06-06T14:42:00.006-06:00

As always we took our anual spring vacation to St. George and had a blast! We stay in a condo instead of a hotel and it makes the biggest difference in the world! We can actually stay up and talk and watch movies while we put the kiddos in bed! My mom and Dad and sister and her kids came with us this year and they were sooo much fun! Here is Baylee keeping Hudson busy! She was all over him and I loved it! This is at the water "park" by the library. We went here last year but my kids just have a ball! This year they had bands playing and here Ethan was trying to show Bridger how to dance to the music and Bridger was actually giving it a try! It was funny to watch.

There is 2 friends that are a must for me to visit in St. George and one of them is Tami! We have been through it all together, even living 6 hours away from each other we always catch up and know what's going on with each other. She's pregnant with kid number 4 right now! Good LUCK!! The other friend is Kellie and she met me here too and I totally forgot to get a picture of her, but I just love her to death too and I was soooo happy to see her!

Here is my awesome Dad relaxing at the condo. He did great with all the rug rats wanting to play with him all the time! Couldn't have done it all without Grandpa!
And here is awesome Mom, soaking up my cute Hudson! Thank goodness for moms! She was helping me all day long with my 3 stinkers!I was sooo happy that my sister decided to come even though her husband couldn't make it! I haven't had enough sister/girl time with her and it was much needed! I've always looked up to her in sooo many ways! She scrapbooks - "oh maybe I should scrapbook too!" She has a cute shirt on - "Oh maybe I should by that shirt too!" The list could go on! I love her to death and I hope she knows that!

We went to the Washington pool and had a ball! Here's Cord with his new favorite thing, Goggles!! He looks like a dork right here so I had to post the picture

Here's the whole family in the water! I couldn't get everyone looking at the camera at the same time! Too much fun going on!

And poor Hudson, he did not want to be in that swing, but I thought it was sooo cool so I had to try it out!

The kids in the back yard of our Condo

A little girl time...

2010-05-17T14:14:00.004-06:00

Andrea and KristyMe and AmyAnd our Bloopers....

A couple weekends ago I was able to get away from my day to day routine and spend the night with my girlfriends in Park City! We had sooooo much fun together, eating yummy food, hot-tubbing, shopping, the works! You can't beat having a little girl time to talk about the good old days, your current crave, or just chit chatting about nothing at all! It's soooo nice to have soooo many good friends that you can get together every once in awhile for BBQ's and parties and lunch, and then you have your good friends that you can get away for an over-nighter! They are all important to you in one way or another, and you spend your time with them differently! I hope all my friends know how important they are to me! I Love you all!

Crossfit

2010-05-14T14:16:00.003-06:00

So this is a little taste of what I've been trying to do the last 2 months! I apologize ahead of time the little clip has a naughty word in the song, but it's a good clip to show you the kinds of things I'm doing. OBVIOUSLY I'm not quite that strong, but I still do the same workouts but with not as much weight! It is sooooo much fun, and soooo competitive! I feel soooo much stronger and have sooo much more endurance than when I started! I'm still not skinny, but I feel in shape!!! Now...... if only I could eat right....... :) (Clip is at the bottom right of my page)

Baby Animal Days...

2010-04-27T13:50:00.002-06:00

The last couple years we've been making it a tradition to go to baby Animal Days in Wellsville with the Fillpot family. This year my boys had tons of fun! Heres Cord holding a baby chick... Cord going down the big slide. He was only supposed to go 3 times but he kept sneaking up there before I got my hands on him, the little stinker!

Hudson had a grand old time! JK He seriously did awesome for me! Thank goodness for my sweet Hudson!

Bridger absolutely LOVED holding the baby chicks! He made us go back twice! He was so sweet and gentle with them too, I was impressed!

Cord holding a baby turtle!

These bears were adorable. They were 3 months old and just kept putting their paws up to the keepers so they would hold them. It was pretty cute!

See that train in the background? That's what Bridger is grinning about. He LOVES choo-choo's! He kept watching it around so I took him on it and he had a blast!

Bridger and Cord feeding the calfs. I seriously didn't think Bridger would dare do such a thing, but he sure loves animals. I think I talked Chris into letting us get a dog next spring!

EaStEr FuN!!!!

2010-04-14T14:46:00.003-06:00

Lots of Easter pictures to share, starting off with my moms famous Bunny Bread! It almost looks too cute to eat, but it's just as good as it looks! Me helping Bridger look for his Easter Eggs, he got very disinterested fast! He'd rather run around and have fun! Me and Hudson with my Grandma Likens! She is seriously such a great Grandma. We love her tons!!!

My parents got the 3 older boys a BB Gun for Easter! It has to stay with my parents and to be used only up at the property, but he LOVES it! I love this pic of my Dad showing Cord how to use it!

Here's Hudsons Easter gifts from my parents. A cute book and a Baseball toy.

And Bridger got this fun Bowling set! He's got his own set of rules on how to play this game!

Here's Cord searching for eggs from the Easter Bunny! I know, my kids love to be naked!

Hudson checking out his Easter Basket! And Bridger taking over the video camera. If he see's it, it's gone. We can't record anything because he HAS to have it!

And a fun little Easter Egg hunt at a park in the SNOW! Bridger did great at this one!

Here's Cord and his buddy Strider.

And the infamous Easter Bunny. Bridger wouldn't go near him!

And where it all started, coloring the Easter Eggs! Bridgers hands were dyed green and yellow for 2 days because he wouldn't stop putting his hands in it!

MARISA

2010-04-11T10:11:00.003-06:00

Look at how BEAUTIFUL my new neice is! Marisa Joy Anderson. 9 lbs 20 in. Born April 2.

Hot Dog roast with the Coats!

2010-04-11T10:04:00.002-06:00

Chris's parents own a home in Nibley that they rent out, and at the current moment they have no tennants, so we all went their and had a hot dog roast! The best part was (and I wish I had a picture) was Chris's Dad bought a bunch of pipe and made marshmellow guns! The kids loved them!! And they shot out hard and fast! Here's my sister-in-law Cami and her boy Stockton.

And Abbie holding my cute Hudson with her baby Marisa in her belly just dying to come out!

Happy St. Patty's Day

2010-04-11T09:59:00.002-06:00

There's nothing more satisfying than getting your kids all color coordinating and getting a quick snap shot before sending them off on their way. Aren't they a cute bunch? Not much more to say except we proudly wore our green on St. Patricks Day!

Observation

2010-03-01T14:36:00.001-07:00

I hope I don't ramble too much about Bridger and what's going on in his life too much, but his life is my life, and there is DEFINETLEY a lot going on with him right now. But My sister Brenda works for a bunch of online Scrapbooking companies and had the assignment to do a page about New Beginnings. She chose to scrap about Bridger and when her and my mom decided to bring up their worries about him and their thoughts about him having Autism. I thought it was such a cute Layout that I wanted to share it. Check out her blog it has some cute stuff on it! The Life of a Scrappin MomI kind of like looking at other peoples perception of what they thought of Bridger and these were my sisters words from her Blog: "For me - looking through all of my pictures, i started with Spring, went to babies and i couldn't help but going back to these pictures of my nephew Bridger. After he turned one my mom and I noticed every time we were around him - he was always upset about something. He didn't talk at all, he always put his hands a certain way - pinky pointed outward, he wouldn't connect with anyone (but mommy and daddy), i had watched him a few times and was always very nervous too, because he would never make eye contact with me and couldn't communicate well. He would watch a 2 hour movie barely blinking an eye - always the SAME movie : ). Finally my mom decided to bring up Autism to Karie (my sister). In the beginning, they didn't want to believe it, but as time went on....they tried to learn more, the became very active in changing his diet to see what things caused him to be better or worse, they put him in an early intervention pre-school and over time we have all learned to know what upsets him and what doesn't - what he can eat and what he can't. He still doesn't talk and just turned 3 in January but has made great strides, Karie and her husband do an amazing job at taking care of his needs and making his little world just the way he likes it. Sorry for the rambling - but the New Beginning for me - was looking at these pictures and seeing his smile and knowing that he just wanted to be understood!"

My 3 nAkEd LoVeS

2010-02-21T12:52:00.004-07:00

Since it's the month of love, I will talk about my 3 boys that I LOVE soooooooo much! In a dream world I would have 2 boys and 2 girls and everything would be just dandy! But in my imperfect and crazy life, I have the best 3 boys in the world! They are all 3 soooo different from one another and thats why I love each individual boy so much. I think if they were all the same I would get a little bored with life. But Nooooo, I have Cord the social butterfly who is smart and good at anything he tries. I have Bridger who just adores mom and dad and shows soooo much emotion to us and is soooo smart learning his signs. Then there is Hudson, who is the dream baby in everyway! He is soooo easy to love and to hold. He is content and happy almost always. And last but not least, they all 3 are soooo handsome! I love you boys!

My SwEEt vAlEnTiNe...

2010-02-16T13:58:00.003-07:00

Both years Cord has been in Preschool, they do a special Valentines program where the kids get to have a Date with thier mom and show off a little. He gets soooo excited to have mom in his territory and show me around. Look at that Smile!My special Valentine...Singing their cute Valentine songs... He made that cute little ladybug and attached to it was a beaded valentines bracelent he made just for me!!! I wish you could see it in the picture!

Snip snip...

2010-02-01T14:33:00.003-07:00

Sometimes I wonder why I blog about certain things that I know nobody else cares about, but then I have to remind myself that I'm going to print this blog and I want to remember the big fun things, the small cute things, the hard times and the good times. So here's just some cute pictures of Bridger getting his hair cute. The funny story behind these pictures is that he was already done getting his hair cut, bathed and good to go, but for some reason when Cord was getting his hair cut he just whined, and threw a HUGE fit, and we finally figured out it was because he wanted to be back up in the chair with the black cover back on!!!!

Oh Christmas Tree!

2010-01-26T15:00:00.005-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

This is what happens when you buy aChristmas Tree at a lot rather than chopping it down yourself! We dragged our tree across the street the day after Christmas cuz it was sooooooo dead! It burned up in exactly 1 minute!!!!

Christmas 2009 - picture heavy!!

2010-01-21T13:57:00.006-07:00

CHRISTMAS EVE: The set up is soooooo fun, to make sure everything is in the right place...

Christmas Morning! Bridger loves elephants.. Cord got a Bumblebee outfit that he wore all day Christmas.

Hudson loves his new band toy...

Typical of Bridger laying on the ground driving his trucks!

Bridger and I in the middle of our Christmas mess...Cord LOVED his new sled brought him.Christmas Day at my parents house... and yes Cord is still BumblebeeI love this picture of my parents. I love the way my dad is looking at my mom. I couldn't ask for better parents! They would do ANYTHING in the world for their children and grandchildren. And you can just see the glow on Mr. Santa Clause's face. Literally, my Dad is Santa Clause, or he's in good practice to become him, because he goes out of control for Christmas and makes sure that everyone gets spoiled! And my sweet mom, such a HUGE help to me when we have get togethers, because for some reason I can't handle all 3 of my kids at the same time, so she always steps in and helps me.

My dad sitting on Santas lap at our Hoskin Christmas party. Santa gave him a lump of Coal and Cord kept saying "grandpa, you've been bad!"

Hudson on Santas lap...

Granny holding her 2 newest grandbaby's at the Coats Christmas party. Alivia and Hudson are 4 weeks apart I think. Granny is always offering to watch the grandchildren when ever she can! We love her!
Cord's new remote control truck from Granny & Grandpa

The nativity scene. Hudson was baby Jesus.

Mykelle was Mary holding our sweet baby.

The Coats family hanging out in Ryans heated garage for our party...

Happy Birthday Bridger & UPDATE

2010-01-14T11:05:00.006-07:00

Bridger turned 3 on Tuesday!!!!! I can't believe it, all my babies are growing up! We had a fun birthday party for you with our family! This is you actually imitating the word "cheese". You don't quite have it, but at least you tried! This sounds kind of silly to most of you out there, but the moment Bridger actually tried to blow out his birthday candles was a VERY proud moment to me. He's never tried to do that before and to actually do it on cue, I LOVED every moment of it! He couldn't quite get them all out by himself, but with a little bit of help, he did it!

This year for Christmas and his birthday he actually opened his presents too. He's never been interested in it before so it was fun to watch him figure it out.

He's VERY in to Lightning MqQueen right now so you can see him inspecting his birthday card. I bet you've never seen a kid enjoy his card more than his gift!

We were at a friends house and they had an ant farm that Bridger was way in to. So I got him one for his birthday. You buy the ants seperate and put them and theyv'e already started tunneling away. It's kind of fun to watch!This is Bridgers morning breakfast ritual. Oatmeal and orange juice, watching CARS, with his select few favorites in front of him. He actually carries all of these shown below EVERY WHERE. To bed, to nap, upstairs, downstairs. We only let him take the small cars when we go somewhere, and that is a fight!Yesterday Bridger started his Special Ed Preschool at North Park Elementary. He gets his very own curbside bussing to the school. He didn't know what was going on yesterday when we just put him on the bus and they drove away. He was screaming bloody murder, it was soooo sad to watch but they don't want us coming with him so he doesn't depend on us all the time and not cooperate at preschool. But I went to the school and hid behind there windows and watched him a little. He was still crying, it was sad!
This is him coming home from school. He was soooooo relieved to see me. He just hugged me and put his head on my shoulder. Bridger gets to go to Preschool 4 days a week for 2 and a half hours. I know it will be soooooo good for him right now, and good for me to get a little break in the mornings.

UPDATE: Bridger still has no verbal words right now but has moved up from being able to jabber one constanant of "da da da da" to be able to say "ba ba ba ba". He has many signs. Maybe somewhere around 20, so he is doing REALLY well there. He has started Neurofeedback with a program that is trying to get a grant up at the University for Autistic Kids. I feel really lucky that I was in the right place and the right time, and had the right connection for her to ask me to be her "Test study" for the University. Not that they are testing it on him for the first time around, but they want to show results to them from beginning to end to see what positive results come out with Bridger. This is like an 1800 dollar program that I get for free just by taking notes on what Bridger excells at while doing this. They hook scensors up to his brain waves and he watches a little choo choo game on the TV and if he's engaged it makes the choo go and do what it's supposed to do, but if he gets bored of it or doesn't think about it correctly, the choo choo slows down or stops and the screen fogs over. So it's kind of fun to watch. It's supposed to train his brain to stay engaged in activities, and to concentrate and just to use his brain the way he's supposed to - sorry, hard to explain! Anyways, I will do another update when the Neurofeedback is done after 20 sessions. We've already done 4!

Ice Skating

2010-01-02T16:38:00.002-07:00

My SIL's inlaws had their family Christmas party at the iceskating rink and rented the whole thing out and she invited all of us to come. It was so fun for the boys. Cord had his little grandma walker to help him. I have to say he was a little dissapointed with himself at first because he just thought he could waltz onto the ice and skate like a pro, but he had to work at it hard but eventually was doing great! Bridger got to hang out in the umbrella stroller and he thought that was just awesome. And little hudson got to hang out with Dad the whole time. I didn't trust my self one bit holding a baby on the ice, but Chris has had some past experience and owns his own hockey skates so I decided to trust him!Here is Chris's brother Ryans family. And Abbie and T and their family. Thanks for inviting us!!!

0-3 AcTiViTiEs

2009-12-22T17:11:00.004-07:00

Bridgers 0-3 program at the university puts on activites for the kids to provide fun ways for the family to enjoy each other doing "regular" activites with our kids. Obviously tantrums and fits come along on outings sometimes so it's hard to enjoy what your doing. But I had fun watching other kids throwing tantrums knowing that very well that could be my kid at any given moment, but it wasn't, he was doing GREAT!!!! Here we are bowling. He LOVED it! I loved the little bowling shoes that fit his feet! Thank you 0-3 program I will miss you much when Bridger turns 3 in January!!! Then we will be on too the next venture... Here he is chosing which ball he wants!

Cord was doing great! He even got a strike. Bumper bowling is awesome!

Here we are at High Point Gymnastics. He had a ball here too! The trampoline...

Climbing ladders...

Going down slides....

Crawling through tunnells...

And doing the zip line. He loved that most!

Hudsons new pics

2009-12-13T08:43:00.001-07:00

Here are Hudsons 4.5 month pictures. Isn't he just a cutie???? I usually love black and white or sepia pictures but this green and black is just tooooo cute!!! And the Christmas picture above is so fun, I wish I had them done before I sent out my Christmas cards. Oh well! I got these done at JC Penney's! They did great!

Christmas Nativity...

2009-12-11T14:31:00.003-07:00

We went to a live Nativity in Nibley on Monday and absolutely froze our hiney's off! Bridger had the most fun out of us all which is good because it was an activity that his up to 3 program put together. They want to put the kids in more natural environments and play with them there. I don't know how they thought it would work with this acitivity but at least it got us to go! Here is me, Hudson and Cord standing in front of a Donkey. We blocked his head so I took a shot of the donkey below!

Bridger turned into my little pyro. He ran from garbage can to garbage can just so he could look at the fire!

Here's Cord in front of the Camel. He said Camels are the biggest animals in the world!! And I said what about Elephants? And he was like, Oh ya! Cord was actually my whiner on this trip because he kept slipping on the ice and his hands were freezing!

My 2 cuties!

These pictures were taken at my Cole Christmas party, and SANTA came! Hudson got a picture on Santas lap. This guy is the closest thing to real Santa, that is a true and genuine beard he has going there! And he keeps it all year round!

Bridger of course wouldn't go near Santa. I told Santa he doesn't like people and all I want is a picture even if he's kicking and screaming. And he proceeds to talk to him like Bridger would understand every word he was saying. I wanted to pass a note to him and say, He's Autistic, quit trying! I get pretty frustrated going to family get togethers and going out in public because Bridger really hasn't gotten any better in that regard. Won't go to anyone but me or Chris and if he's honory, the whole party knows it. So we usually end up leaving and miss half the fun. I know, Boo, Hoo, Karie. I'm sorry, sometimes I need to vent even though I sure love my Bridger. He's just my challenge in life and sometimes I feel sorry for myself when i shouldn't because he also brings a lot of joy to our family. Chris and I just look at each and smile because he can be so darn cute sometimes.

Here's Cord soaking it all up. He asked Santa for a sparks scooter. He's asked Santa twice for that now and so far it hasn't made it into Santas bag. Hopefully he won't be too dissapointed!

Give Thanks...

2009-11-29T15:49:00.002-07:00

My sister hosted THanksgiving dinner at her house this year and she did a GREAT job. I think her table set up and decorations were just as important to her as her food, and it LOOKED and TASTED great! Note to self: Don't ever wear that pink vest again because you look 6 months pregnant! Brenda holding my cute Hudson

And me and my hubby and Hudson. For some reason I decided not to take pictures of my other boys on Thanksgiving Day!?!?!?

Happy Birthday Mom

2009-11-29T15:44:00.003-07:00

Dear Mom, In all these years of you being my mom, I can't think of one incident where you didn't put your kids first. You have been there for me through thick, thin, fun times, sad times, crazy times and good times. I love you with all my heart and I'm so proud to call you my Mother, and for my kids to call you their Grandma...

Back to training wheels...

2009-11-19T15:03:00.002-07:00

So Cord has turned into a dirt bike Extremist! His uncle Justin and uncle Ryan race dirt bikes every year and his cousins are into it, so he got into it! First he got his helmet for his birthday and then we got to borrow his cousins dirt bike has training wheels on it. He LOVES it! It's all he could talk about for weeks. "Mom, do you love my new dirt bike?" "Mom, Do you love it when I ride my new dirt bike?". Non stop! But it's cute! And we have the perfect dirt hill across the street from our house for him to ride on it.

eXpeRiMeNt....

2009-11-12T15:28:00.003-07:00

So I got my new digital software from stampn it up and wanted to throw something together and post it to see how easy or hard it was. It was kind of fun and I'm excited to play around with it and possibly do my own Christmas cards or something. These are just old pictures of Hudson but it's all I really had!

Halloween Pics

2009-11-04T10:19:00.003-07:00

We had lots of fun this halloween! The kids had a halloween party at my parents (chris and I had to join in on the photo so that Hudson and Bridger could be in it) Here's me and my cute little GiraffHere's Bridger trying to understand why we are going up to everyones door holding bags out for candy....

My lion hung out on daddy's shoulders most of the time with a sucker in each hand. That's the only candy this boy needs to be happy!

I dressed up as Dorothy from Wizard of oz this year. The heals were KILLING me! Soooooo...Cord wore them for me!!! He thought they were the most awesome shoes ever!

Another pic of my cute giraff...

I have the cutest friend ever, Jen Casey who puts on a Halloween dinner every year before we all head out to trick or treat. Heres most of the group! THanks Jen!

Cord and Avery

This is Chris's parents! Aren;t they hilarious! I lOVE the witch outfit grannie is wearing!

Yeah ponies!

2009-10-30T13:58:00.002-06:00

About a month ago We took the boys to go ride ponies at one of Chris's friends house. Cord absolutely LOVES riding horses or ponies. Bridger wouldn't have anything to do with them so I don't have a cute picture of him... Well I guess you can see Bridger on Chris's shoulders!

I know these pictures have red eye majorly but I still wanted to post them because they are so darn cute. I'm getting a new photo shop program through stampn up that I'm excited to start using!

Happy Birthday Amy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-20T14:14:00.002-06:00

Ok, so first of all I have to tell Amy she's getting off waaaaaay easy on the picture footage because all of my junior high and high school pictures are still at my parents house! So these oldies will have to do. But second of all and most important, I have to tell Amy HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and I love you tons!!!! She did this awesome post for me on my birthday, so I of course I had to do the same for her! Amy has been one of my best friends since 9th grade! We did everything together from Cheerleading, and basketball, to drill team and more. Amy is absolutely hilarious in every sense. She could make anyone laugh with her home-made dances, and she would always be there for a shoulder to cry on! I'm soooo greatful that although we live an hour away from each other we still make the effort to keep our friendship alive and kicking because I wouldn't know what I would do without her!Now this picture was our 4 pack. We used to do everything together! Me, Mariesa, Andrea and Amy in the front! We were sure the crazy bunch! These memories will last forever! Happy Birthday Amy, I hope you have the best day ever!

What a Blessing...

2009-10-15T22:29:00.002-06:00

Sunday we blessed Hudson and it was such a great day! We had sooo many family and friends come and support us on this special day, Thank you! The blanket I am holding was made by Chris's mom, and his outfilt is a tad small because we blessed him a lot later than when we blessed Bridger.

This is as close to a family shot that we could get, Bridger was NOT into taking pictures at the moment. My mom, Grandma, Sister Brenda and Me.Chris's Dad holding Hudson.

As much as I wanted a girl, I am soooo blessed to have my sweet Hudson. He is seriously the best baby of the 3 boys. He sleeps great, eats great, and doesn't cry much! We love him tons!

Happy Birthday Cord!!!

2009-10-13T13:36:00.007-06:00

Cord had 2 great birthday parties, one with his friends and one with family! Here he is eating cupcakes and icecream with his friends.

It was a wear your Halloween costume party! Cord chose to be Batman AGAIN! (I didn't mind cuz then I didn't half to buy another costume!!)

Hitting the pinata...

Pin the nose on the pumpkin...

And painting their own personal pumkins....

And the family party...
We got him this dirt bike helmet that he has been fantasizing about forever! He always wears Chris's snowmobilling helmet around the house that drowns him so we got him his own. He LOVES it!Blowing out the candles....
Cord and his cute cousin Avery!

Cord is a special part of our family! He is the life of the party, as well as the "ruckus" of the party! He is such an outgoing, little boy with a BIG heart! He loves his baby brother Hudson and gives him hugs and kisses, and makes sure that he is happy when he fusses. He plays with Bridger around the house and helps me with what ever I need. We love you "BUBBA"

Spread your wings...

2009-09-30T14:11:00.003-06:00

One of our neighbors gathers caterpillars from milkweed and contains them in a jar until they form cristalis's (spelling???) and then turn into butterflies. This year Cord was in the right place at the right time giving his winning smile and she gave one to him to watch transform into a beautiful butterfly. Once the cristalis turns black you're supposed to take it out of the jar and let it hang so it can do it's thing. So we woke up Sunday morning and it was black and we got all excited, went to church and when we came back it had already turned into a butterfly. We missed the whole miracle!!! I was soooo sad. But here are the pictures before church, and then after church! Less than a 3 hour process!

sLeePy WrAp

2009-09-24T14:06:00.002-06:00

This is one of the coolest inventions. You can wrap your baby or Toddler up in like 6 different positions and just go about doing what your doing hands free! This is me at my sisters crop she had the other week. And below is Chris working on his trees! Even hubby's can use it!!! Check them out at www.sleepywrap.com

2009-09-20T16:42:00.001-06:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

HUDSON'S PORTRAITS

2009-09-08T15:02:00.000-06:00

Here3 is some of Hudson's 3 week pictures....

HuDsOn

2009-08-15T17:19:00.004-06:00

The other day was my Grandmas 76th birthday! We went and had cake and icecream with the whole family. Love you Grandma!!

Bridger doesn't really acknowledge that Hudson is alive, so when I actually got him to start giving him kisses, I had to take pictures!

One of the many goofy faces he pulls...

Big Brother Cord LOVES to hold and kiss and protect Hudson. Anytime he's sad Cord is right there to make him feel better.

Hudsons first spit bath.

My cousin Kami that I am really close with had her baby 2 weeks after me and here they are next to each other. Hudson looks like a giant next to Lola because he weighed 8.5 at birth and Lola was 2 weeks early and weighed 6.4 but had dropped to 5 something in these pictures.

The proud mommas....

And the proud poppas...

Me and Hudson

Hudson and Daddy...

Hudson and Granny

Scrapping to Breath

2009-08-05T13:38:00.002-06:00

So my sister Brenda is putting on her annual scrapbooking fundraiser for her son Ethan that has Cystic Fybrosis. It is sooooo much fun to get together and scrapbook, put pictures in photo albums, chat and eat. Here is a link to her blog that has all her information on it. It costs $50 bucks a person which includes your table, food, materials for project and tons of drawings for prizes. If you get 4 people then it's only $150.00 for the group making it only $37 per person. Check it out: http://scrappingtobreathe.blogspot.com/

Nursery Decor

2009-08-02T09:26:00.002-06:00

So my cute sister-in-laws made this absolutely adorable sign for Hudsons room. Isn't it just awesome! I had to post pictures of it because I just love it soooo much! Thank you Richelle, Abbie and Cami!!!!

Hudson - Picture Heavy....

2009-07-25T10:39:00.002-06:00

For all of those who wanted to see how HUGE I got - 40 lbs later, this is what I looked like the day I walked into the hospital to have Hudson. Lovely sight eh? Good thing you can't see the ankles.... Heres is Hudson the next morning. Already looking like a completely different baby! Thanks for all the visits! This is my sister in law Cami. She is awesome!

My darling sister Brenda, thanks for all you do for me!

My mom and the boys. My mother tackled watching the boys while we were in the hospital, thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much! I love you!

My awesome Dad that my boys just adore!

Abbie, Grannie, Stan and some more kids! Thanks for the support!

Me and my 3 boys! Chris should be in this picture so it could by Me and my 4 boys!

Morning after, still have that beautiful swollen face!

My Grandma and Aunt Kathy! Thanks for everything!

Baby Hudson

2009-07-23T21:15:00.002-06:00

So our sweat Hudson Chris Coats came tonight around 6pm. He weighed 8lbs 5oz and he was 20 1/2 inches long. He has dark hair and he's a doll! It was an easy delivery. I got all checked in around 10:30am, pit around 12:30, epidural 3pm, water broke at 4:45 and baby at 6pm. Could it get any easier????? Anyways I will post some more pictures later!!!

Last Prenatal update....

2009-07-16T12:58:00.002-06:00

Yesterday I went in for my final prenatal apt. before the baby comes. I'm now dialated 2 and a "wiggle" she says and I thinned 70%. So moving right along! I tested positive on the group b strep test, not such a good thing so I am scheduled for 5:30am on next Thursday morning to get the antibiotic flowing through my system. Has anyone else tested positive for this? Does it suck? Anyways, wish me luck!!! And I am delivering at Ogden Regional so I expect to see visitors please!!!!!!

4th of July!

2009-07-13T16:01:00.002-06:00

So going to LAVA hotsprings over the 4th has been a tradition in my family for years but everyone slowly stopped coming, but I have made it a tradition with my family, Abbie and T and Cody and Kristen for the past 2 years, and it's been sooo fun! Here we are night of the fireworks and let me tell you Bridger LOVED the fireworks this year! He just sat in his chair watching them the entire time! Sucker in hand, quite content, and as good as ever!
The 3 amigos, Avery, Dillan and Cord.

Check out my sparklers Mom!!!

Mezmorized!!!!

Once again, the 3 amigos!

Enjoying the camp fire!

Bridger turned into the camping trailor door natzi (spelling?). He had to have complete control over that door the whole time! That was his nitch for this trip anyways!

And he loved coming in and out of Avery's tent! He had a blast this trip!

Pregnancy Update

2009-07-08T12:58:00.002-06:00

Well I went to the doctor yesterday and had one of my weekly checkups. It's no fun to see how much weight you've gained! But at least I can say I'm on track to NOT exceed my normal 40 lbs I gain with each pregnancy!!! I'm dialated to a 2, and this baby is already measuring 7lbs 14 0z. HUGE!!!!!! Bridger was 8 lbs 13 oz, So she said I'm probably going to have an even bigger baby. I'm scheduled a week early from my due date, so if I don't come early July 23rd is the big day!!! I'm VERY uncomfortable right now and pretty much waddle like a duck! Pretty Site. Oh and YES, I do have cankles at the moment, that's even prettier! Love summer pregnancies!!! Wish me LUCK! I'll update again after my next week apointment.

Downata Family Reunion

2009-07-06T14:52:00.004-06:00

Last Saturday I had a Hoskins family Reunion at Downata pool in Downy Idaho. The funny thing is, is Chris lived here for a couple years while his parents managed the pool! So it was kind of fun to see what Chris grew up doing for a while! Here is Chris and I, and NO!!!! You can not see the full picture or you might get really scared of my BIG belly!!!!!

Bridger LOVED watching people coming out of the slide, he would just giggle really loud every time someone came out!

Here is my cute sister Brenda! Just have to brag for her that she has lost some serious weight in the past year and she looks great!!!!!! Her daughter Baylee and Cord just watching the slides too!

Here is Cord and Ethan.

Baylee and Bridger. Bridger LOVED this part of the pool, and of course I did too because I didn't have to worry about him drownding in water! But it was really funny because the water would come off and on and every time it turned off Bridger would stick his head down at the hole and yell at it and most the time it would come out and spray him right in the face!! I loved watching it.

Chris coming out of the slide!

Bridger...

Chris with Ethan and Cord.

Father/Daughter Activity

2009-07-06T14:42:00.002-06:00

Last Wednesday I held a Fathers/Daughters Activity Days with the girls and we had a great time!!!! I was a little nervous of how it would turn out and if the fathers would be willing to do things I had planned for them to do, but it was a success! The girls had to learn how to tie a tie all by themselves.... (Oh and of course Cord was in the thick of the whole thing!!!)
Daddy's had to paint their daughters fingernails...

Daughters had to shave their daddy's face with shaving cream and a popcycle stick....

Daddy's had to braid their daughters hair. And yes, this is Chris. One of the girls's dad couldn't come so I volunteered my sweet husband to be her daddy and he did great!!!

Dinasour Park...

2009-07-03T11:10:00.002-06:00

A little while ago we took the boys to the Dinasour Park in Ogden with my parents and my sisters family. My boys LOVE it!!!!

Bridger loved throwing rocks into the water with Grandpa helping him!

Bridger could not stop looking at this mechanical dinasour. He was in a complete transfixed mode!!!! I really think he thought they were real!

DreAM NIgHT...

2009-06-15T14:04:00.002-06:00

A couple of weeks ago I put in for a drawing to Dream Night at the Hogle Zoo that was up at Bridgers classes at the university. AND WE DREW OUT!! It was held after hours from 6-9 with free dinner from Chick-fila and everything was open and it was for kids with special needs. Let me tell you, the moment I got there I was immediately grateful for the trials I am going through with Bridger. I almost felt like we shouldn't have been there! There were sooooooo many other severely handicapped/down syndrome/etc... kids there that I just looked at Bridger and about broke down crying because of how lucky I am to have my sweet Bridger. He is a trial, yes, but he is sooooooo dang cute, and outgoing, and physically able to do what he wants to do. I get loves and kisses, non-verbal communication and emotion out of him that a lot of parents didn't get from their child at the zoo!
Here is my Tiger Cord! He got his face painted and he was just hilarious. He would look at people with a sideward glance to make sure they were watching him and he would growl like a tiger. He kept asking all night if his tiger was still on his face!

On the choo, choo! Bridger had to sit on the seat all by himself like a big boy!

Eating our yummy Chick-fila dinners!

Cord braving a snake pet!

The infamous ape shot!

Bridger being silly with his daddy!

Cord was the map-keeper! He had to be in charge of carrying it and finding the animals!

a MuDdy MEss.......

2009-06-07T16:03:00.005-06:00

The other day Cord and his friends came racing home to my house and asked if he could put his crocs on that can get wet and dirty because he was going to the dirt hill with his bike. So I told him sure. Then about an hour later the boys come riding their bikes back and I seriously couldn't believe what I saw! My child was caked with dried mud from head to toe!!! All I could do was laugh and run and get my camera. So the first thing I had to do was spray him off with the hose wich he didn't like one bit, then I made him take a shower wich he has feared FOREVER!!!! (what a mean mom huh!!!!) But as you can see his shower turned out to be a good experience and he has taken a shower every day since! He keeps saying can I take a shower forever mom??? I need to be in here for 10 minutes!!! It's hilarious! Then when he's done, he squeejy's (spelling???) it down like a good boy and their is no work in it for me! YEAH!!!!

CF WALK....

2009-06-07T15:53:00.002-06:00

Every year we go support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by doing their walk/fundraiser for my nephew Ethan. It's become a fun tradition for a good cause! Here is Cord and Bridger playing the drums for that band game (what ever it is!!) Of Course Bridger couldn't get through the ordeal without doing his favorite thing; throwing rocks in the water!

Here is my awesome parents!!! They are the most supportive loving grandparents ever!!! They would do everything and anything for their grandkids and I just can't say enough about them!

Here is my great, GREAT, friend Amy! She also has a huge heart and tries to support everyone in what they are doing! You HAVE to love her!

And here is my sister, her husband Dean, Baylee and Ethan (the one with CF). He is as healthy and rambunctious as ever. He is Cords absolute favorite cousin!!! They have an older son Mason that isn't in the picture as well!

Memorial Day Weekend....

2009-06-03T13:44:00.002-06:00

Over Memorial Day weekend, like always we head up to my parents property up Ogden Canyon in Beaver Creek. And like always it's beautiful weather on Saturday and then Sunday (the day we plan the BBQ) it rains like crazy!!! I think we need to swich up our days next year! Anyways, here's a few pics: My cousin Jared, his wife Whitney, my mom, My aunt Kathy in the chair and cousins daughter Kiley.
There's big momma me in the hat wearing my DADS coat, my Grandma and cousin Timarie in the background.Rain or shine, Bridger was happy sitting in the sandbox playing with the sand. We set up an umbrella over him so he didn't get drenched, but he didn't mind it if he did!

Here's Cord showing off on the swing!

Cord, Ethan and Baylee on Saturday (in the sunshine) playing in the sandbox.

Bridger doing his most favorite thing in the world; throwing rocks! This time with a new twist, down the slide!

Grandpa decided to turn my kid into a pyro. Good thing it didn't last too long or he would have been in trouble!

Preschool Graduation!

2009-05-22T14:18:00.002-06:00

Cord had his preschool program yesterday for graduation and it was sooo fun to watch! He's such a social butterfly and loves attention..... probably more than me!!! He will go again this fall except he will go 3 times a week instead of 2 and add tennis and creative movement (dance) to his schedule! I'm soooo excited for him. Here's Cord and Carson eating their cupcakes. Cord will only eat the frosting the little booger. They made scrapbooks through out the year and took pictures for every letter they worked on and the activity they did with that letter. So it's fun to see pictures of Cord all through the year!

They sang a bunch of songs for us which is funny because in primary Cord doesn't know any of the songs. And he doesn't like it when Chris or I sing to him, he gets mad or embarressed. So at least I know he's enjoying singing in preschool!

They all got to bring home these fun little t-shirts too! Farewell preschool, until the fall!

Swim show off day....

2009-05-13T13:58:00.003-06:00

So here is Cords preschool swimming show off day. (By the way he takes preschool from Sports Academy Gym here in North Logan, the preschool is connected to the club)First of all, Cord does NOT love the water. It's sad because Chris is soooo into water sports and then there is Cord that doesn't even want to put his head in the water. But this little class has helped him tons of getting over the fear of water. He progressed tons towards the end of his lessons!

The cheesy grin...The Back-float

The Front-floatBobbing...And all tuckered out! Cord doesn't take naps anymore but I knew he was tired from all that showing off so I let him fall asleep at my feet while I was on the computer then carried him to his bed for a nice long nap!