After today this blog will no longer exist. I don't want to lose anyone so please remember to change our address if you've got us saved in your favorites or on your blogroll. The new address is: http://ourallamericanfamily.blogspot.com/
Nov 9, 2009
Nov 4, 2009
oops
sorry about the confusion...I made the new blog private while I was setting it up, but I've changed it to public now...every one's invited to join the party now! Don't be expecting huge changes, just needed to change the name...I'll keep my old blog available for a few days then it's coming down.
Nov 3, 2009
We're Moving...
...our blog that is. I know, I know, it's a chore to have to change your settings on your own blog if you already have us saved. But if you love us you'll just consider it a "labor of love" right?? ;) Our new address is: Our All American Family. Come see us in our new digs!
Oct 30, 2009
Scattered Brain Syndrome...
...I'm suffering from Scattered Brain Syndrome (aka SBS) today. And you, dear reader, get to take a little glimpse into it. I've been following MckMama's blog for a long time and my heart feels heavy for her...she celebrated her son's 1st birthday yesterday with him in the PICU. Not how ANY mother would want to celebrate their child's birthday - or any day for that matter. I've also been following the blog for Larisa - her parents are having to visit their "baby" girl in the burn unit of a hospital. I met and got spend a wee bit of time with a young mother a few weeks ago who's daughter was recently diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. All of these situations are very different, and they are all heartbreaking. I've been more consciously aware of how incredibly thankful that for right now, at this moment, I have two healthy and perfect children. I know that can be taken away in the blink of an eye. (I really don't mean for this to be a "downer" of a post...just posting what I'm thinking.)
As I was cleaning in the kitchen today Lia was "helping" me by pulling the dirty dishes out of the dishwasher and putting them on the floor...thankyouverymuch, Lia. I don't know what I would do without her help. ;) Usually it annoys me and I try to move her away from my work area (aka under my feet) and try to get Jacob to help distract her. Today, though, Jacob is at Papa and Nana's house and the song came into my mind "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins. You can see the video here. I remember Jacob doing this same thing when he was her age and now he's outgrown it. Yep, I miss his "help". So - I took a picture this time instead of getting annoyed, let her play, and it only took an extra 5 seconds for me to put the dishes back in the washer. Pretty small price to pay for your child to be happy I think. Now, mind you, she wasn't playing with steak knives or anything!
As I was downloading the pics I took this morning I decided to look at old pics of Jacob from when he was the age Lia is now. I was struck by how much these two look alike! People tell me all the time how much they look alike. I usually smile, say "yeah, they do", and go on about my business. But this time I really took the time to get lost in the pics of Jacob I have. It blows me away - is there a such thing as twins born 2.5 years apart? If so, I think I have a set! It boggles my mind to think about how much my "original baby" has changed since he was Lia's age. He was the age Lia is now when we moved to TX. That boggles my mind too. I thought he was such a big boy then, but I realize now he was just a baby!
Jacob at 13mo - taken about a week after we moved to TX.
Lia at 13mo
On my drive back home from visiting my parents yesterday it was actually quiet in my car (no 3 year old to be constantly answering questions for/ talking to). I had time to THINK! I know, I know, it's quite a concept sometimes. My mind drifted back to "College Round 1". (Yes, there was College Round 2, but it wasn't quite as exciting.) I spent 4 years at a college close to where I grew up. The memories from those days came flooding back. One day I'll do a post about some of my time there. It's where I came out of my shell so to speak. I experienced some wonderful times, and some of the lowest times of my life. I want to get those things written down for my children to read one day. Some of the friends I made then and experiences I went through are a very important part of who I am today. For that I am thankful.
Now I must do what I've been avoiding...finish cleaning up the rest of this house...all the things I need to be DOING are running through my head too! I'll put on my "SuperMom/CleaningLady/Chef/LaundryAttendant Cape" now and get busy.
And just incase you read this post David - I've been working hard all day. No, really, I have!
As I was cleaning in the kitchen today Lia was "helping" me by pulling the dirty dishes out of the dishwasher and putting them on the floor...thankyouverymuch, Lia. I don't know what I would do without her help. ;) Usually it annoys me and I try to move her away from my work area (aka under my feet) and try to get Jacob to help distract her. Today, though, Jacob is at Papa and Nana's house and the song came into my mind "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins. You can see the video here. I remember Jacob doing this same thing when he was her age and now he's outgrown it. Yep, I miss his "help". So - I took a picture this time instead of getting annoyed, let her play, and it only took an extra 5 seconds for me to put the dishes back in the washer. Pretty small price to pay for your child to be happy I think. Now, mind you, she wasn't playing with steak knives or anything!
As I was downloading the pics I took this morning I decided to look at old pics of Jacob from when he was the age Lia is now. I was struck by how much these two look alike! People tell me all the time how much they look alike. I usually smile, say "yeah, they do", and go on about my business. But this time I really took the time to get lost in the pics of Jacob I have. It blows me away - is there a such thing as twins born 2.5 years apart? If so, I think I have a set! It boggles my mind to think about how much my "original baby" has changed since he was Lia's age. He was the age Lia is now when we moved to TX. That boggles my mind too. I thought he was such a big boy then, but I realize now he was just a baby!
Jacob at 13mo - taken about a week after we moved to TX.
Lia at 13mo
On my drive back home from visiting my parents yesterday it was actually quiet in my car (no 3 year old to be constantly answering questions for/ talking to). I had time to THINK! I know, I know, it's quite a concept sometimes. My mind drifted back to "College Round 1". (Yes, there was College Round 2, but it wasn't quite as exciting.) I spent 4 years at a college close to where I grew up. The memories from those days came flooding back. One day I'll do a post about some of my time there. It's where I came out of my shell so to speak. I experienced some wonderful times, and some of the lowest times of my life. I want to get those things written down for my children to read one day. Some of the friends I made then and experiences I went through are a very important part of who I am today. For that I am thankful.
Now I must do what I've been avoiding...finish cleaning up the rest of this house...all the things I need to be DOING are running through my head too! I'll put on my "SuperMom/CleaningLady/Chef/LaundryAttendant Cape" now and get busy.
And just incase you read this post David - I've been working hard all day. No, really, I have!
Oct 29, 2009
16 of 52
This was one night at bedtime...nothing sweeter than getting smothered in kisses! And a little playing too, thrown in for good measure!
Oct 28, 2009
urgh...
so...I went messin' with my blog settings, messed everything up, had to start over...and here I am. I don't have time to be sittin' here trying to figure everything out again so I'll work on it later. urgh! This blog will be going through a few "tansformations" before I'm happy with it again.
It's 9 AM...
...do you know what your kids are eating?
If their names are Jacob and Lia they're eating pumpkin cookies - unbeknownst to Mom - until it gets to quiet in the kitchen when Lia was supposed to be eating Cheerios.
just minding our own business
"oh, hey Mom. Wanna cookie? They sure are good."
"ok, fine, we'll just finish these off"
humm...mine is gone. Wonder what I should do?
beg big brother...that works every time.
"Hey there brother...wanna share your last cookie with your favorite sister?"
works every time..."hey Mom, put down that camera and could we get a few more cookies please?"
Oct 27, 2009
Georgetown 09
We had a wonderful 4 days in Georgetown a couple of weeks ago. These are just a few snapshots during our time there...
Jacob and Lia had a great time playing in the new gravel box. It was a HUGE hit with the kids! Meetings were a lot quiteter it seemed - the kids got their energy out playing in the rocks, then slept during mtg., giving the parents a chance to actually listen. What a concept. ;)
The "baby" Coker girls - this was only some of them...and there were several more Coker boys too. Yeah, there's a lot of us. ;)
Salem, Lillie, Lia, Callie, Suzanna
And...Lia took her first steps that Friday night! I wouldn't say she's really walking yet, but she did take one independant step two times. Ya gotta start somewhere!
Oct 26, 2009
15 of 52
I realize it's now closer to next Thursday than last Thursday...but I wanted to get this posted anyway. We had our annual convention in Georgetown 2 weeks ago - I've been there every year (except for the few I lived in FL) since I was 6 weeks old. It is very special to be able to take my own children there now.
Oct 15, 2009
14 of 52
This is not the greatest picture, but it is compliments of my 3 yo son. I think he did a fine job if I do say so myself. We were at our annual convention in Texarkana last week when Jacob snapped this. Thanks buddy!
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