HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

We went to Niles, Michigan to celebrate Thanksgiving this year. The last time we were there, I was only 1 month old, so it was great to spend time with family that we have not seen in a while! We have many traditions in Michigan including dinner at Aunt Cindy and Uncle Tim's house, Black Friday shopping, and a family trip to the Christmas Tree Farm! We got to stay at Aunt Janis and Uncle Mike's house and I had a BLAST!!! They have 4 kitty kats and a bunch of fish that I LOVED playing with! Thanks to all of our family in Michigan for a wonderful time!

Here's Daddy, cutting down our tree!

We had to bundle up, it sure was COLD!
I love Aunt Abbie and Scotty!
Chase, Libby and me riding the horse and carriage to the tree fields! I has SO much fun playing with my big cousins!
Me and Libby enjoying our thanksgiving meal!
Playing games!

Ready to hit the slopes!!!


A SPECIAL note from my Daddy and Mommy:
Although there are
MANY things we are thankful for this Thanksgiving, one of the things we are most thankful for is the amazing blessing that God has given us!
Our family of 3 will soon become a family of 4!
That's right, we are expecting!
We are due mid-June and are absolutely THRILLED! Cyrus is SOOOOOOO excited to be a big brother! He really wants a "baby sissy" or at least that's what he says whenever someone asks him if he wants a brother or sister. We are sure he wants a sister so he won't have to share any of his toys!
Becides feeling a litte nauseated while riding in the car, things are going great and the baby is growing right on track with a very healthy heartbeat.
We will find out the gender in about 6 weeks and will be sure to keep you posted on any changes.
We would greatly appreciate your prayers for a strong and healthy baby! :)

Trick or Treat!

I am so proud of the pumpkin we carved!

BOO!!! Don't be scared, it's just me, Cyrus!

Forget the pictures, mom! I just want the candy!

Can we go now, please!?!

Here we go!

We were out for about 30 minutes and you should see all of the candy I got! I liked to ring the doorbells and say "Trick or treat, smelly feet!" (It was hilarious!)

Mommy said I could have 2 pieces of candy since I am 2 years old! I chose a Reese Cup and a sucker...YUM, YUM, YUM!

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!!!

October fun!

I love my "PUMPKIN" jammies!
All the kids, relaxing on the couch with mommy! (Sunny looks miserable! haha)

My Papaw and Grama Black took us to Bouncertown!

Papaw taught me how to drive!

I think we played every game in the house!

I had a wonderful afternoon!!! THANK YOU Papaw and Grama!

Thursday night Grandma and Grandpa Cole took me to ZOOBOO!
Here I am in the Hay Maze! I made it through in about 50 seconds...there was CANDY waiting on me at the end! HA!

Cheating at the touch and feel game! I touched a seashell, deer antlers, feathers, and a giraffe's neckbone!!!

The Meerkats were silly!

Mr. Walrus came right up to the window and was licking it and talking to us! These guys were HUGE!

The Polar Bear looks HUNGRY!

"HI PENGUINS!!!"

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Cole for a great time at ZOOBOO!

October is SO much FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm 2!!!!!!

Well, it's official! I am 2 years old! (if you don't believe me, just ask! I'll tell you!!!)

We went to PF Changs to celebrate!
Daddy taught me how to play drums with our chopstix!

Happy Birthday, to ME!!!!

Well, here's a little update! I'm finally 2 years old! I am doing great at school, and am learning so much. I have been talking mom and dad's ears off and for the most part, I don't stop unless I'm eating or sleeping! I will repeat anything you say, remind you if you told me the night before that I can have a sucker tomorrow, and talk about things that happened a month ago! Mommy and Daddy cannot believe some of the HILARIOUS things that come out of my mouth.
Here are some examples:
If you ask me where something is, I will point to it and say "right there!"
There are some tractors that were parked on the side of the road as the construction workers shifts were over and I asked mom, "tractors are broken?"
Mom was getting me ready for school and I looked at her and said "Hug, Mommy" and as she leaned over to hug me, I gently patted her back! (this was soooo sweet!)
"I'll see you later, _______ ! (fill in the blank!) and this is so funny!
I even answer the phone when my mamaw Black calls me "Good Morning!!"
and the latest thing,
it's everyone's "BIRTHDAY PARTY!" (Daddy, Mommy, and Sunny all have October birthdays)

I have been done with my Paci for about 1 entire month now and it was a PIECE OF CAKE for me! The 'rents were SO PROUD and surprised at what a big boy I was to get rid of it!
I have been using the big boy potty alot, which makes mom and dad really happy! (You can usually catch them dancing and singing around the bathroom when I have a successful try!!)
Well, until next time!
See you later, gator!

Party Time!

Even though my real Birthday isn't until October 13th, we celebrated today! I want to thank all of my grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, great aunts and uncles and cousins who helped make my day so special! We had a wonderful party and a great time of fellowship!

"Handy Manny" was the theme for my party! Here is my awesome cake with "Dusty" Handy Manny's saw.

I loved opening my gifts! I got some nice clothes and more importantly, some GREAT toys!!!!

"OH my gosh!" This is exactly what I wanted!

Tickling Kate with my Elmo hands!

Berkley came to celebrate...but she slept through the whole party!

Mommy and Me!

Gramma Cole and Me!

Mamaw Black, Mommy, and Me!

THANK YOU all again, for a WONDERFUL day!

I love you all!

We've been waiting for you!

Brett and Courtney Talley welcomed their first baby this morning....

Berkley Talley

born at 6:32 am

weighing in at 7lbs. 15 oz.

and 21 inches long

Welcome to the family, Berkley!

CONGRATULATIONS to the new Mommy and Daddy!

We love you!

Roanoke, Virginia

Cathching some quick zzz's before the next game!
Corn dogs and stickers! MY FAVORITE!!!

Westlake took 3 teams to Roakoke this year! All of the guys did a great job! Congratulations to Westlake white Team for winning their bracket! We are SO proud of you and even more proud of what we accomplished this year! Many commitments and recommitments and many lives changed in Roanoke and in Paraguay!

Did you check out that view!?! Is God amazing or what!Time to leave, already!?!

We had a great trip and mom and dad are so thankful that I did GREAT! We spent pretty much all day out and about at the games and I went on very little sleep! I did lots of cheering, playing in the dirt, dancing, playing with Kate and his friend Ella Price, and running around on the playground! We are thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Interstate Softball and are so blessed to be witnesses!

Silly monkeys, it's FOOTBALL season!!!

Daddy and me, monkeying around at the party store!

True COLTS fans!!!

Brunch at Ricks Boatyard

I really am half monkey!

Checking out the boats with Grandpa!

I want to wish all of my WONDERFUL Grandma's and Grandpa's a VERY HAPPY

GRANDparents Day! I love you all sooooo much!