I am really struggling with updating this thing. Even when I want to write something, my mind goes blank and I can't think of anything to say. So, this is all I can think of.

Cody and I reminded Cole it was important to not interrupt when people are talking. He looked at us and said "What does that mean? Is it like a volcano?" We were cracking up!

This picture has nothing to do with anything I said but I MADE THIS TRACK and I was so excited that I needed to take a picture. You can't tell very well but parts of this track is elevated with tracks running under it. It took way more time to build than I care to admit.

A little bit of EVERYTHING

So, Cole took his shirt off the other day and pointed to his nipple and said, "I have a nibble". Which I answered, "yes you sure do" The question that followed stumped me a bit. He asked, "momma, why you have nibbles?"

ummm... well lets see, I started out telling him that I am not sure why boys have nipples but God gave them to everybody and that Mommy's have nipples so that they can feed babies. But then I thought that it might be a bit confusing and a bit too much, because he doesn't do that, and I pray that he doesn't remember doing it either.

So, fast forward a few paragraphs into the conversation and I found myself begging for Cody to be in town so that he can clean up the mess I just made. I mean the boy is three and I think he just got a little TMI.

Anyways, if you haven't noticed I am a nervous talker and I don't know when to stop.

On another subject, Cole had his first soccer game tonight. It was so cute to watch.

He seems to totally not understand the game and that made it even better, not to mention he totally looks like he is a soccer player I mean the hair is adorable but totally out of control.

He seemed to run off the field in the middle of the game and not think twice about it. He ran off of the field to greet my dad when he got there. He ranto me from the clear other side of the field , in the middle of the game yelling..."Mama Mama, I need to tell you wumpin' (something)!" Absolutely priceless!~

Cole also took the picture of my mom's hand, the picture of his grandma's hair, and the picture of my niece, all by himself. I would say he is pretty good with the camera:)

Proud Mama--

No, he has not even played in a game yet but seeing him all dressed up makes me smile. I know his daddy was pretty excited to go and buy his first pair of cleats. We got into the car and Cody said, "I have been waiting for this day my whole life." He didn't think his first pair of cleats would be soccer cleats but there is no way this momma would let someone tackle her baby in a football league at the age of 3, even if they had football available.

Cody was into making sure that his socks and cleats and shin guards were all matching. He didn't end up with Nike like he has on in the picture but with adidas instead. However, finding a XXS in youth soccer shorts proved to be quite the task and so he ended up with Umbro shorts. Let's just say his daddy favors Adidas....

Well, he looks adorable lets hope he at least enjoys soccer enough to play at more than one game.

Tow Mater....

Isn't this awesome! We found this on our way to Pittsburgh at a rest stop.

If I had $10,168 to dispose of.....

I would get one of these...

and some of these.....

Here's to hoping Cody realizes how much money I really did save by breast feeding...

Cole is 3!

My Baby is 3! I can't believe it! I don't think Cole can either, he kept getting mad at us when we would tell him he was 3, he would tell us that he was 2. He said" it was not his birthday and that his birthday was coming up at the end of July" However, we talked about this on August 1st:) He kept changing his mind about what kind of birthday he wanted...Ice cream, Thomas, Wonder Pets, Monsters Inc., Muddy Thomas, Cars, etc.... So, he got a red and blue birthday along with some cupcakes bakes in ice cream cones and dirt pudding to satisfy his inner boy~

Cody took the day off and we went to the beach! Cole loved it!

He kept chasing all the birds! They loved his Goldfish crackers.

We buried him in the sand~

They ran like they were on BayWatch...

At Breakfast,we tried so hard to get Cole to hold up 3 fingers but they all kept falling down....so Cody had to help him.

His Favorite snack minus the sand...

What a beautiful boy, we are so blessed to be his mom and dad!

Getaway-

We left our little man and i did not cry! He asked me to go bye bye and the he acted like he was going to get upset. I asked him what was wrong and he said that," Grandma, told me i can't have my present til after dinner" So, I am VERY glad we got him a gift for each day! It sure makes it hard to cry when your cutie seems so excited for his first "No parents allowed week".


We headed to Indy for the night to stay with some friends. We had a great time catching up!

Next stop, NASHVILLE, TN. My dearest sis in law lives there and kindly hosted us for 3 days.

Next stop Asheville, NC. A vacation, oh I mean business trip, for Pellet Fuel industries was underway. Cody playes golf a few times at the resort http://www.groveparkinn.com. I hiked with some spouses and visited the mall and drove downtown. I have realized I really really enjoy going off by myself and just driving to see what is around. The pool here is also beautiful and it is a hike if you don't take the shuttle. 7/10th of a mile to be exact. This place is huge! The main inn is almost 100 years old. Don't mind the scaffolding in the picture, they are replacing the roof.

Tomorrow, I am hoping to read some more by the pool, or maybe I will go shopping. Cody is so wonderful and encourages me to go do whatever i feel like. If only I could get him to approve of a $225 dollar massage in the underground spa or even an $80 manicure...Haha, I'm not gonna push my luck!