The past few weeks in phone pics

Cole was so happy to have his face painted like Spiderman this weekend at a birthday party we attended.

Chloe wasn't so sure at first but ended up loving her kitty cat face

My munchkins so excited to try on their new, matching swimsuits!

My little dancer before her Friday morning dance class with her little friend, Ansley

Cole the little swimming fish

Oh.... and finally.... Miss Chloe's recent bout with HIVES!

5

Tomorrow, it will have been one month since Cole turned the BIG 5! I have been so horrible at this blog thing. I suppose that the moments that I should document on here have just kept me either too busy or made me too tired and lazy to post about them. Anyway, I just can not believe that my baby is 5 years old. I say this every year, but time really does fly by.

Cole, 5 years ago you came into my life and changed me forever. You and your sister are the two greatest gifts that God will ever give me. I always say this to you and will forever... Being your Momma is my purpose. You and Chloe give my life the meaning it would not have without that place you fill in my life. You have come from this shy little boy into such a confident, outgoing, loud, rowdy, smart and extremely loving 5 year old. You amaze me every single day, my Cole. You have gotten so big and tall that when I pick you up, your feet are not far from dragging the ground. Where did my baby go?! I am so lucky that you like to snuggle and that you love for me to hold you still. I know that one day soon, you won't want those things. That's okay, but I hope that you will always hold a place in your heart for me. All I care about is that you continue to come to know the Lord, that you are happy and that you feel loved... every minute of every day. I look forward to what this year has to bring... Kindergarten, losing your first teeth, learning to read and so much more. I love you to pieces!
Love,
Mommy

A few December pics

Merry Christmas!

Indian Guides

My sweet boy headed to Fort Davis this weekend with his Daddy to his very first Indian Guides camping trip. Brent said that it was just right up Cole's alley. He loved every single second. Lots of playing outside with other little boys, being rowdy and getting dirty. His favorite part was getting to ride in the back of the truck around the campsite. They had a rocket launch, got to shoot guns, went on a 2 mile hike and lots of other fun things.









I am so glad Cole had such a great time, but I was sure glad to have him home! I know he can't wait to go camping again!

Fiddlesticks Farm

Chloe and I had our first girls weekend! Daddy and Bubba headed off to their Indian guides camp out so Chloe and I have enjoyed having some girl time. Last night we headed out to Fiddlesticks Farm with a few of her friends. She had so much fun getting all of the attention and all the fun events out at the farm. She loved the hayride and pumpkins but her favorite part was the giant slide that I'll have to post pictures of later. She kept screaming... AGAIN! AGAIN! I think we have a little thrill seeker on our hands. Hopefully she'll like to ride roller coasters like her Mommy when she gets bigger!





So far, it's been so fun and very special to spend the weekend with my sweet girl.

What we've been up to

The week after school started, we darted off to Colorado Springs, CO for my sister's wedding at The Broadmoor. The four of us were in the wedding. I served as Matron of Honor for my sister, Bonnie. Brent was a groomsman. Cole was the ring bearer and Chloe was the flower girl. The kids did great. I was so proud of them.





There are so many great photos from the weekend and these that I've posted are just a few moblie uploads and a small glimpse into the weekend. Thursday there was a welcome party for all guests who had already gotten into town. Friday was the bridal luncheon, golf for the guys, tuxedo fittings, rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at Garden of the Gods. After the rehearsal dinner, we headed back to The Broadmoor for a party at Spec Spot. Saturday was a day full of getting ready for the wedding and lots of pictures. The wedding took place at 5:30pm Mountain Time, at the Lakeside Terrace. The ceremony was followed by a cocktail party out by the lake and then a beautiful reception inside. It was too much fun to even come close to explaining. We stayed until Monday afternoon b/f returning back to Midland. We were sad to leave but happy to get back to normalcy. So, now we're back to soccer...

School


And fun...

Goodbye baby... Hello big boy!

4 1/2 years ago, I was given the gift of becoming a Mommy. This title has changed my life in too many ways to count but the most important thing it did was to give me a purpose. Today marks the day that I say 'goodbye' to my little boy's babyhood and 'hello' to my big boy. Cole starts 4 year old preschool tomorrow, 5 days a week. It's almost just the same as having a child entering Kindergarten because he'll be away from me just as much and just as long. It makes me so sad to know that my baby won't be with me at all during the course of the day. For 4 1/2 years, I have spent close to every day with my Cole. He has gone to school some of those days, but nothing compares to 5 days a week! I have cherished our time together and am so blessed to have been given so much precious time with that boy. Chloe will miss him being at home to play with so much and that is hard too. But... this also marks a new beginning. Cole Thomas Lunsford, you are ready for this! You are ready to learn and to grow in ways that Mommy can't teach you, so it's time that you spend your days at school. I know that you will learn so much in this year that lies before you and I can already say that I am very proud of you, my sweetheart. You make me proud in all that you do and I can't wait to continue watching you grow into the smart, loving and wonderful man that you will become one day. Chloe and I will miss you being at home with us, but we'll be right there waiting at the school doors to give you big hugs, every single day that school lets out. I love you, Cole!