Friday Night Lights...In a Suit!

Recently, Cohen was asked to be the crown bearer for Pearce's homecoming football game. A couple of months ago he received a hand-me-down tux from a friend. As soon as he was asked, he told me, "I get to wear the bow tie suit". He was all excited about the idea so he ran up to his room and tried it on... the minute he came down the stairs I knew that unless tux capri pants are a new trend then his bow tie suit dreams would be crushed. I promised him that I would buy him a really fancy suit, and that I did. Thanks Ross ($11.99). I mean, seriously, doesn't my son look like a million bucks?

Above is a pic of the little girl Cohen walked with.. They had only met once before, but they decided to hold hands through the whole thing!

About 30 seconds after this pic was taken, everyone ran off the field in excitement. There stood Cohen and Ellie, all by themselves at the 50 yard line... still holding hands. I always wondered what it would be like to be in front of that many people on the field (this is TEXAS FOOTBALL!) Now I know... I did my best non-chalant sprint out on to the field in heels to retrieve my little boy and his date. I am certain that had I not saved the day they would still be standing there as the second half kicked off!
Cohen and the Pearce Mustang! I'm hoping when he grows up he aspires to be a mascot as opposed to a football player. Sorry Chad! I get all panicky at the idea of him on the football field... unless it's the kicker, of course! Surely he can't get hurt as the kicker! I've brainwashed him into thinking the kicker is the most important player on the field!
Doesn't he look so grown up in this pic?!?! It kinda makes me get teary!

My Big Boy is 4!

Cohen turns four this week, and we celebrated on Saturday with his friends and family. It was really fun planning his party this year. He helped plan and make almost everything!

Here is the backyard before the guests arrived.
He was our special "sprinkler" when making the cake balls.

We made this white chocolate covered popcorn with sprinkles for the party favors.

These special drinks were one of his creations...

He colored the labels and put his name on each of the bottles with stickers. Then attached the individual packets of kool-aid so each kid could pick their own flavor.

Cohen and his friend Douglas enjoying the snacks!

Silly boys!

My pretty girl with cake all over her face!

Once again, Cousin Jake made it up for the party!

Our very special guests, Cohen's great-grandmother, Mom Barr. And, we can't forget Nana!

Anxiously waiting to eat his cake pop!

Blowing out candles.

FINALLY!!

Our slip-n-slide relays! Each kid had to go down the slip-n-slide, shoot a basket and come back. Then the next round they had to go down again, eat a marshmallow, then make it back.

Then we played with the parachute and water balloons.

Having some brother/sister time in the bounce house.

Baby pool at the end of the slide... genius!

Afterward, they all came upstairs for an exciting game of BINGO.

My sweet Cohen, you are so special to us. Our family would not be the same without you. Your nurturing, empathetic, and joyful spirit make you a great big brother and a wonderful son. We love you!

Summer

So I haven't been very good at taking pictures this summer... Here are a couple of highlights that I did get on camera.

In July, Chad and I went on a cruise to celebrate his 30th birthday. With no cute kids tagging along with us, I really didn't have a reason to take the camera with me. Here are a few pictures that I did get...
We played some BINGO two or three times, but had no luck! Here is me with my losing pouty-face.
At our dinner table one evening. We made some really nice, new friends at our table.

A couple of weeks later, my mom, sister, and I went on a girls weekend trip to Fredericksburg for shopping, spa time, and some REALLY good food! We left the kids with Chad and my Dad.

Before we left, the girls had to get some Grammy time. Channing is always "loving" on her sister. This picture cracks me up. Campbell is like, "mom, are you going to do something about this?!?"

Silly girl!

This was our first night at dinner.

We made a stop in Luckenbach on Saturday night.

When Chandy and I walked out, we had almost the same outfit on... black outfits with turquoise jewelry. I guess sisters think alike!

An early morning breakfast stop at the bakery before heading to the spa.

Relaxing on the front porch.

The front porch of our cottage.

A great weekend with great memories!

Cereal Time in the Lawson House... again!

One of our projects for this weekend was to get Campbell to have her first shot at Rice Cereal. It was a messy experience, but I think it always is with the first try. Click here to see the blog post from Cohen's first cereal experience and here to see the post from Channing's first experience.

Catch-Up!!!

Here are several pictures taken over the past month.... Here's Chad man-handling all 3 kids. He played this role a lot over the past 2 months while our Project Mom Spring Tour was going on.... Super Dad!! Cohen has his final soccer game tomorrow. He had a great first season and had a lot of fun, so I think we'll be doing soccer again soon!

Here's his #1 fans!

Channing and I had a little photo shoot one day in the backyard. You can tell by her attire that this was taken several weeks ago. My little munchkin turned 17 months this past week. Oh yes, I have to take this opportunity to write down a cute and funny story about Channing... She LOVES to dance and sing. This girl can find a beat in anything! Even a breast pump, yes, that's right! All you moms out there know that rhythmn a breast pump makes. Everytime I start pumping she comes in and sways to the beat. It is HILARIOUS!

Our little Campbell turned 3 months yesterday. She loves to smile, and Chad and I both say that already smiles and cackles way more at this age than our other two.