Beach Fun

We were so fortunate to be able to go to the beach twice this summer! Coleman really enjoyed the sand, the water, and just being on the beach. Here's a peek...

                                                              Searching for treasures

                                                                 Relaxing...only for a second!

                                                            Pooped from the beach

                                                              Waiting for the big catch!

                                   "What are we waiting for?! I got my dad, my cooler, the chairs..."

                                                       On the marsh walk...so nice

                                                                 Stealing kisses :)

Happy Summer

BUSY BOY!

What a summer! Coleman is mobile and on the go!! We took a spontaneous trip to the beach and had a blast! Here are pictures of what we have been up to...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Coleman gave Daddy a book

Enjoying puffs

This is the look of busted...ha!

Here we go!

 Daddy's Father's Day catch

First time at the beach...what fun in the sand

Getting used to the water

Ahoy!

Let's jump the waves, daddy.

                                                                           Look at me!

So Happy! 

DONE! Enough sun and fun for today.

A favorite...peek a boo!

I see you!

What's going on?

                                                           Play dates are a must!

                                                           Just hanging with dad

                                                                  First Mother's Day!

                                                                 Enjoying Summer

Update on Coleman...

I want to post some pictures of our big boy but thought I would start with an update first! I can't believe it's been since April since I wrote an update. We recently had our "2 month cardiology check-up" but this time was in Charleston, SC. I asked to be transferred to a cardiologist there, mainly for insurance purposes, but it doesn't hurt to get connected with a doctor there as Coleman will have his open heart surgery at MUSC in Charleston. Not only was the staff wonderful but we love our new doctor. He walked in the room, immediately took over Coleman and asked what was on our minds. Wow...what a way to start the conversation. Four hours later, a few tears shed, and lots of planning for this upcoming surgery, we were off to spend the day as a family.
Good news is Coleman's health is fabulous! He is 21 pounds 3 ounces and growing. We decided nothing was pressing us to have this surgery now so we have postponed until 2012. I will keep you updated on when we pick a date. Of course, I asked...will there be a possibility for no surgery? The answer was no. :(
The encouraging news is Coleman should not have to be on meds for his heart as they would have taken place by now. Based on his progress, he just amazes the doctors everyday. They are just thrilled how well he has done and continues to do. Needless to say, so are we! Our doctor referred to a part of the heart that healed itself as God's nose (as that part of the heart looks like a nose when drawn on paper and there is no known reason why that particular section healed). That is pretty amazing!
 It amazes me to think back on when he was born and what we were told...Coleman will not live to be 6 months without this surgery. Thank God for the many blessings and the fact Coleman blossoms everyday.

Bath time...

I think this is one of my new FAVORITE pictures of Coleman. It just shows his sweet personality. It seems he is full of laughter each afternoon Jamie and I come home. It makes any bad day so much better!  Bath time is a big deal for Coleman now. He used to hate the bath but has learned to splash, kick, and of course, play with his water toys. :) We love you, Coleman!!

Easter Weekend

Easter was such a fun week for us. Being Coleman's first Easter, we wanted to do it up right! Good Friday, Dad, Coleman and I woke up and died Easter eggs. So much fun! Coleman's favorite part was dumping the basket over and hearing the egg shells crunch. Oops! Saturday was such a fun day as we spent the late afternoon with Coleman's great, great aunt and uncle but they aren't that old. Ha! Can't forget Jordan and Walt, too! Sunday we set out for sunrise service with Nonnie and Pop (my mom and step-dad) at the river and enjoyed a fabulous country breakfast at George's Southside Restaurant. YUM! Coleman enjoyed hunting Easter eggs with his cousin Will, Sunday afternoon, and of course taking the eggs apart to see what it was all about. Too cute! Hate this weekend has to come to an end but I hope you are all enjoying this pretty, HOT day. Love to all!

                                                               We dyed Easter eggs!

                                                                  Our family

                                                     The gang celebrating Easter

                                                    Coleman loving watching toons with Nonnie
                                                              on Uncle Bud's big TV :)

                                                        Happy Easter, Coleman!

                                                          Love, the Easter Bunny!

                                                          Hunting for eggs...

                                                Last, but certainly not least, the beautiful
                                                  sunrise at the river for sunrise service!
                                                 Such a pretty place to celebrate the true meaning
                                                of Easter...

Happy Easter!

I hope this post finds you well! Easter is quickly approaching and we are so looking forward to this special occastion and Coleman's first egg hunt! Whoo hoo! What fun! Coleman had his first visit to the Easter bunny but was not so sure what he thought of him. Ha! He made a puzzled face into the camera. I am adding a link to Coleman's 7 month pictures we took in Sumter, SC. They are just too funny. This little boy lets you know just what he is thinking. Hope you enjoy. I can't believe another month is almost gone. How time truly flies. Love to all!

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