2012

Wow.  The thought of posting for an entire year is daunting. 

I'm not really sure why I never blogged this year but I think it's just called life. 

So my New Year's Resolution is to post on the last day of every month going forward.....Check back. Dad and Mom, it's your job to call and give me grief if I don't do it. :)

February

I forgot I had already blogged about our 1st Annual Coleman's New Year's Eve Bash last year. Wow. I'm already up to February!

As you can see Charlotte began the new year by becoming a fashionista. She went through a underwear over pj's over diaper phase. This one was actually taken at my work (church) so you can tell she's not afraid to put it all out there!

We also had a nice family Valentine's dinner. We had fancy plastic glasses from the dollar store and the kids enjoyed eating with candles.

March

I just love this pic so I had to include it. Connor was all excited about climbing the rock wall but he put one foot on it and said no way!

We started our 2nd season with Connor's new team the Fire. Since I am blogging a year behind I can tell you we have made some really good friends on this team and just love it. Several of the players are extremely good and we've done pretty well. In the year since this pic was taken Connor has come a long way and really goes after the ball whereas he used to hesitate. He has even played a bit of goalie. Our coaches are awesome! They really encourage the boys to just have fun and aren't crazy like some of the others. I even saw one team doing pushups when they lost. Ridiculous!

This next story is a tribute to my late husband.  Yes, he sacrificed for the family, and all what remains is really just a shell of the former man.  As you can see below there is a gorgeous, testosterone injected, black truck. Our Tahoe finally had seen it's day after 11 years.  I really loved that thing.  I didn’t have to worry about it getting scratched or dented because it already was, drove like a tank, felt safe, ah, the memories. 

However, I carpool and the truck only held 3 kids so I was constantly putting Charlotte's carseat in and out. So after one month of not so gentle persuasion Aaron caved (aka got sick of me), I mean graciously agreed to a minivan.......Check it out ladies! Seats 8! I've even starting taking care of 2 of my neighbors after school and my car payment is almost paid for each month!

It looks just like the one below. I had to use stock photos since mine is now appropriately filled with honeycomb on the floor, kid toys, and a port-a-potty.

Thanks Aaron :)

 

Male Bonding

 

Aaron took Connor to an archery range to have some fun.  He loved it.  The funniest part was when he shot the "buffalo/cow" target right in the behind!  He thought that was great. 

 

We also started our patio.  I'll try to track down some completed photos.

 

 

Ok. Now for some comic relief (sorry my formatting is all messed up).

· I asked Charlotte for help cleaning out the car and she told me, "I can't because my legs are tired of walking." What?

· Connor's new favorite saying when he's excited, "Oh yeah, this is gonna be epic!"

· Connor out of the blue while driving in the car, "Mom, did you know there are some shots that suck?". I finally figured out he is talking about when blood is drawn.

· Another time I wasn't getting any help around the house and I told Connor:

Mom: You know, someday you'll have to do all the work.

Connor: No I won't!

Mom: Why? You'd better not tell me you are going to make your wife do all the work.

Connor: No because I'm not gonna have one!

· Deep thoughts from Connor: Trees in the winter are like bald people.

· Deep thoughts from Charlotte: How much do fish like water?

 

 

Well I'm done for now!  Not sure what's going on but I can't upload anymore pics and the formatting is getting crazy.  I guess my computer is revolting.  Goodnight.