Monday, June 27, 2011

Recently...


Tasted O.J. Didn't hate it. Check out that belly that cannot be contained.

Tadd came home from a drink run one night with flowers! Collective "awwwww"!

The boy loves watermelon almost as much as I do. Success! Take that, Taddy dear!

Got to do these little ladies' hair and make up for their dance concert while their parents were overseas adopting!

Attempted making a german pancake, and reached for the 425 degree handle seconds after taking it out of the oven and setting it on the counter. Idiot.

Vroom vroom! No, I did not choose to set him in the pink car, he just has too many girl cousins with girl toys!

Taking the Cox girlies to Provo for one of the weeks their parents were gone.

Best $5 ever spent at a yard sale, Lindey!

"Ya wanna rumble???"

He really, really loves his books. But really.

Ok, this one I am guilty of. He needed an outfit change at Whitney's, and once the flowered shorts were on, Haley, Whitney and I just couldn't resist the pink shirt and bow. Just for a second though. Geez. Violet most certainly does NOT approve.

Once again, watermelon.
Have I ever told you if I was allowed one food for the rest of my life it would be watermelon?

Orem Fest, Summer Fest, Orem Summer...something like that.
Little Lyla enjoying every minute of it.

Little bug was content to sit in his stroller and watch the kids go on the rides.

We did let him out to ride the...rooster? Good heavens, what happened to horses!?

Can't blame me for the overload of pictures, can ya? He's just that cute. (Just wait for his birthday post. You'll be embarrassed for me. I have no self control.)

Our Crest ladies discovered this day that Tadd and I are married! They see us both daily but never together. My, were they surprised!

New birthday toy in use at the pool. The perfect gift, Tysen!

The pool is proving to be very popular with this little fish.

This one doesn't mind it much either.

I can't even stand how adorable this one piece suit is. Adorable and nerdy!

Miss Nora all stylish in her cover-up!

A grubby day in the Cox home. But wouldya look at that...a floor somewhat free of toys? Magical!

Caught redhanded hoarding the peanut butter from Violet behind a lawn chair on the deck at Grandma Sue's!

Later discovered...two teeny tiny peanut butter handprints!

Tadd's idea of feeding Sam cereal for breakfast. Bless his heart.

Like the best day of his life ever. Did anyone ever tell you that mud doesn't come out of clothes? Well, it doesn't. There. You've been warned.

Ma and Pa Peterson went on the Trek in their ward, and contrary to what this photo depicts, my father actually made it out alive.
Discovered this gem among my mother's iPhoto.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog

When I told Samson we were heading to a Provo High Graduation because Aunt Lola was graduating, his response was...

"Whaaaaaaat? I dunno...did she really pull it off?"

Lo had informed us all weeks before graduation that she wasn't sure she'd be graduating. "Pssssshhhhaaawww" is what we all said. No way would she let this get away from her. And of course she didn't! Pretty sure she was just pulling our leg the whole time...

In it for the long haul...

Proof! She did it! And no, I'm not wearing Tevas.

The proud parents

Minus Meggie. No worries, she's getting her fill of Lola now that she's relocated to Sparks to live with Megan and Mark!

Attention span...going, going, gone.

Celebration at family favorite restaurant, Mi Ranchito, complete with a roast and toast to Lauren.

Congrats, little Lo, so proud of you! Now all six of us chix are Provo High Bulldog graduates!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

In the Meantime...

...while I'm trying to narrow down Sammy's bday pics somewhere under 300, here's a little something to hold you over. My messy, dirty, curious, goofy TODDLER. But if it's ok with you, I think I'll continue calling him my baby. Cool?

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Time Warp

A picture every Wednesday for the first 26 weeks of Samson's life.


Thursday, June 9, 2011

It's 6:05

Ashley, please don't get mad that I swiped these before you edited them!


Exactly one year ago from this time we were welcoming our baby boy into our little family. So many emotions were coursing through me. Exhaustion, relief, fear, anticipation, excitement, etc. I had no idea if I'd be able to pull this mother thing off, and what to expect from this little monster. But I was ready for it. All in. As soon as I laid eyes on my baby boy I knew Tadd and I could do this, and we'd figure it out. I wanted that more than anything.

Truthfully, when Samson was handed to me there wasn't the instant overwhelming love and I'd-die-for-you-connection, but there was a very real connection. I did love this little boy, and I knew that love would immensly grow as I came to know him and motherhood.

Never could I have imagined how much that love could've grown. Is it possible for one's heart to swell this much? I now understand the I'd-die-for-you-connection, and whole-heartedly believe every cliche statement I ever heard when I was pregnant and miserable. Yes, every bit of pregnancy was absolutely worth it. Yes, everything I've dealt with in my post partum state has been worth it (yes, even ALL that hair loss). Yes, all those sleepless nights were worth it. (If nothing else, the nighttime feedings just gave us an excuse for extra snuggling.) And I wouldn't trade any of it.

I love you, little Sam. Happy 1st Birthday!

Baby Turned Toddler

Happy Birthday baby Handsome!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Mary's B-Day Night

Mary Kate treats her birthday like the greatest holiday in all the land, and we celebrate it in style!

Carrie, Mary, Moi and Ali

First stop...Milagro's for some yummy food (I sorta hate the word yummy), and ridiculous picture taking. Ever taken horse face pictures? Mary and Ali's are supreme. Unfortunately, I don't have proof.



Next stop...Nickel City! Yes, we are basically 12 years old.


We all dominated this game. It took some serious skill. You gotta shove those nickels in just right...pssshhhaaaaw

Can I not make a single normal face?

We scored some sweet prizes!

Last stop...Target. Sorta a tradition with our girl's nights.

Ole!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Stumblin' Along

The little dude is walking-ish. He knows how, but obviously crawling is faster, so it's his preferred method of mobility.


Blasted microwave popcorn bag hapharzadly tossed on the floor (he's got a basket of kid safe stuff to play with in the kitchen, popcorn included).

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