Birthday Extravaganza!

Dear Cole,

We simply can't believe you turned two last week (July 21st)! It doesn't seem that long ago that we were in the hospital meeting you face to face for the very first time. But the strange thing is too, is that we can't imagine what life would be without you with us.

You are sweet, brilliant, polite, active, super handsome (we are bias, we know), and hilarious. You can say anything we say and most people understand you because you speak very clearly for a two year old and have been for several months now. You love to read still and count too.

You love outside. Golf. Soccer. Basketball. Pretty much all sports. You love swimming and splashing around. You love the boat at Aunt Mona's house and ask her to ride it as soon as you see her. You love to "drive Daddy's truck."

Well, Cole-man, we did your birthday up BIG this year with two birthday parties and fun-filled day on your actual birthday. We hope you had a blast because we sure did with you!

Love you sweet boy,
Mommy and Daddy

Family Party in Bryan:

This year, we decided to join up with Matt and Larra and have a big family party in Bryan. Most of Matt and Brent's family lives in that area and with Cole and Carson's birthdays only 5 days apart in the month of July, we all thought it would be a great way to celebrate them both. It was so fun! Thank you everyone for coming and celebrating both Cole (2) and Carson (1)!!

Our Party Pavillion (Thank you Trent and Andrea for letting us use your apt. pool!)


Cole checking out his new puzzle.


The Cake. Larra and I made Pirate cupcakes for the party that you can find here from Betty Crocker.






Carson doing some reading in his new book.


The BIG Day: July 21st

On Cole's actual birthday, Brent took the day off and the day was filled with fun adventures and things Cole likes to do. Cole LOVED having Daddy home for the day! The morning started off with breakfast at McDonalds, a trip to the zoo, lunch at Cafe Adobe, and a trip to Toys R Us to purchase a big basketball goal with some birthday money from Nina and Papa Larry and Grandma and Grandpa Hairrell. Thank you both! He loves his new basketball goal. Then it was home to nap and he was so tired he slept until it was time for dinner. We rounded the day out with dinner at Spring Creek BBQ, a trip to Target where an Icee was definitely purchased, and an episode of Diego before heading back to bed. It was a GREAT day!

The Zoo:
















Cafe Adobe (Yumm!!):





Ballons, Sopapillas, and the Birthday Song!:









Cole's Friend Party @ in Our Backyard

On the 24th of July, we rounded out Cole's week of celebration with a party in our backyard with his little friends. Thanks everyone for being apart of our lives and loving our little boy so much!

























The Wagon (HUGE hit, thanks Mimi and Papa!!):

Happ Birthday, Brent!

Today, my sweet husband turns 29. He has taken the day off to enjoy his birthday full of golf and family time. His one wish as he left just a bit ago was that the rain from the hurricane would hold off or not get all the up to our side of town, so he could enjoy his golf outing with Keith. I am hoping that works out for him too.



Thank you Brent for being a super husband, father and friend to many. These last few months were pretty challenging being so sick with our second baby and you really stepped up to take care of me, Cole and our home, keeping everything moving along. You did a great job and we are thankful for you in our lives. I hope you know how much we both love you!

Happy Birthday!

We love you!

Love,
Leigh Ann and Cole

Happy 1 Year, Cole-Man!

Dear sweet boy,

I (your mommy) can't believe one year ago you came to us and we met you face to face. Your dad and I were so excited for that moment to finally meet you, but we had no idea what else was in store for us. God has truly blessed us when He gave us you for this time. Every moment with you is new and exciting and a joy and a blessing, even those moments when you are upset, even those.

You are...

our son

unique

special

loving

a friend

happy

created in God's own image

a cousin

a crazy noise maker

content

fearfully and wonderfully made

precious

a grandson

funny

brilliant

a nephew

handsome

sweet

a consumer of all foods

a talker

loved

You are COLE.

We love you so much Cole-Man!
Love, Mommy and Daddy

For pictures of Cole's birthday party go here.

Happy 6 Months, Cole-man!

Today, Cole is 6 months old. He is healthy, happy, and learning each day that passes and they are passing too quickly. Tomorrow, we go for his 6 month check-up. We love you, Cole-man and can't imagine life without you!

Happy 3 Month Birthday, Cole!

Today, Cole is 3 months old. I can hardly believe it! He is growing and changing each and every day. I love being his mom and having this opportunity to stay home with him. Brent and I are so thankful for this little boy in our lives and love him so much. It is just awesome to see him respond to us these days and smile at us when we get him from his room each morning. All is well, he is healthy and happy.

bringing Cole home from the hospital



1 month



2 months



3 months

Happy 27th Birthday, B!

You are...

a husband,

a hunter/provider

an uncle

and a father just to name a few.


Cole and I wish that you have a wonderful birthday today

and both love you very much!

Love, Leigh Ann