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I finally did it and merged this blog into a new one called tandatimes.blogspot.com ....We are not just a Coble family anymore...We are Coble- Ivy. Will be posting to new blog as much as I can VERY VERY BIG things for 2011!

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January 2011

Its been awhile and I seem to let time get away from me. We had a great weekend. Lawson had his pinewood derby, he didn't have the fastest car but mom tried her best and he said it was the coolest. We went to Hobby Lobby and I gave him free reign over picking out decor. His car turned out to be a skull/pirate car. Tadd is working in Massachusetts and we are missing him so much! I have been putting my spare time to use though and being healthy and working out and down 9 pounds since the first of the year! I have been attempting to start sewing again, I haven't since my teens but it is something to keep me busy on the weekends the kids are with their dad. Britian has healed wonderfully from her surgery, another set of tubes and tonsils and adenoids removed. She is so tough. When she woke up from surgery she was still groggy and went back to bed, a few hours later she woke up and said where is Tadd? No, where is mom...because mom was there every second...I guess we don't get all the glory. It was hard waking her up every thirty minutes to drink but if I didn't we would have had to stay longer. She is such a trooper. We were lucky enough to have a few snow days this month and the kids and I had a snowball fight. Brrrr that snow is COLD! I am busy planning Britain's 6th birthday where does time go? She is requesting a Build-A-Bear party with her friends. I'm also making her a home cooked meal of her choice her actual birthday weekend and celebrating with family. Lawson talked to my mom on the phone the other night over an hour, he kept telling her joke after joke...I think he is a little comedian in training..he would say "let me pull one more out of my sleeve grandma...They have such a beautiful bond!

Christmas 2010

We had an amazing Christmas this year! We were able to spend a few days in Missippi and visit with Granny and Pop Ivy (Tadd’s grandparents). It was a nine hour drive but the time spent with family was priceless! Lawson really took to Granny and enjoyed helping her in the kitchen!

Allen Family Christmas

What an amazing weekend! The family and I couldn't have asked for a better time if we tried. We went to El Dorado, AR for Tadd's mom's ( Becky) annual family Christmas. El Dorado is such a pretty little place with really neat one of a kind boutiques. I def. could see myself spending a day shopping there! The square still has the old fashioned red telephone booths, would be perfect for a photo shoot! Tadd's aunt Karen was gracious enough to host the Christmas celebration weekend in her gorgeous home, we had about 10 people spread out in air mattresses in the living room and all the bedrooms full! She has a lake that the kids got to fish in and four wheelers to ride. The kids had a blast playing with all the other kids. It was really awesome to meet more of Tadd's family and everyone made me feel right at home. We played the annual dirty santa game where everyone brings a gift and you draw numbers and can take from one another. The kids each had gifts from aunt Karen so noone took theirs away, except Becky did steal al ittle boys football. Mike would have been proud! Tadd and I went to chrch with his aunt and uncle and it was such a friendly church. It was nice to be made feel so welcome by all. We also ate WAY too much! There was turkey, ham, duck, fried deer steak and all the fixings. The kids and I are so blessed to become part of such an amazing family with such special traditions!

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I forgot the other day Brit said Kindergarten is so easy…ANYONE could do it….well except babies….its SOOOOOOO easy…Brit also told me that only spanish people can speak spanish and can only talk to other spanish people…I shared with her that she can learn any language…to her and Lawson’s response “ We want to learn them all.” AWESOME kiddos!

Kiddo Funnies

So the other day I took the kids to Ruby Tuesdays for dinner…Lawson and I shared the salmon ( I love we have the same tastebuds) and as we were leaving Brit said “this place doesn’t give those crackers with the jokes inside?” I’m like what…you mean a fortune cookie..she’s like yeah thats what it is a cracker with a joke….Apparently she likes her fortune cookies.We had a blast trick or treating over the weekend. We went to Bentonville First Baptist Octoberfest then hit up some houses around the neighborhood. The kids had a blast! We even got to trick or treat Miss Becky’s! In the car on the way home the kids were fighting about weather or not they may get a brother or a sister in a few years. Britain wants a sister , Lawson a brother, it got heated until Brit said BOTH. We went to the coolest Halloween party that had a haymaze, hayrides, a haunted trail complete with a guy jumping out with a chainsaw. Brit was Dorothy and Lawson was a witch doctor. I got to enjoy their class parties again this year, nothing beats the excitement on their face when you show up at their school! I wish I had more time to blog….I am forgetting all the funny things the kiddos have done lately :)

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Fall Fun

We kicked off the weekend with the cub scout camp out. There were over 1,000 people there…and the people were nice enough to put mirrors in the port o potties for us! Good stuff. I managed to get my tent up rather quickly by myself I might add. Friday night was fun and before bed I told the kids the great legendary tale of ghost Butterworth. This is a ghost story my parents used to tell my brother and I so it was neat to share with them. They really enjoyed it and cuddled me good all night. A kid on each side makes a nice little heater! Saturday morning we had to be up early so we could leave camp and make it to Britain’s last soccer game and Lawson had a double header for baseball. Brit scored multiple goals and was very proud of her medal she earned. Lawson hit twice and did so well he got the game ball! He was SO excited. We headed back to camp and Lawson got to do archery and shoot bb guns, he was thrilled! During flag ceremony they had 5 paratroopers drop down and land right next to us, it was amazing! Lawson said he wants to skydive when he turns 18 but he said I cannot go because he doesn’t want me hurt.  Brit was a mini scout and enjoyed playing with all the boys.Saturday night was a big bonfire and we had a great time and finished the night with some stories before falling asleep. Both kids were out within minutes. Sunday morning we took down camp and headed home, camping wore us out! But our weekend wasn’t over yet we headed to Pea Ridge to Mcgarrah Farm’s pumpkin patch and met Missy, Mark and Kennedy. We had a blast even though we got a flat tire…I guess driving in the field at the campout we picked up a twig. No bueno! The patch was AWESOME you actually get to cut your own pumpkin off the stem! There were hay rides and fun for all! To make the weekend even better Tadd started on his way home from New York Sunday night. We had an amazing family night tonight. I love our little family and every minute we are together! Today was picture day and Brit picked her own outfit…Both kids looked adorable! On a funny note Brit kept singing this song its a no no to kiss a whine-o..Im like what?> After a bit I realized she was trying to say Rhino….woosh what a relief :) 

Some Happenings

Oh my gosh I have been mia and there is so many things I want to remember. I’m going to start out with some Britainisms as I like to call them. The other day Britain looks at me and says I’m the same color as you except this arm right here on me is darker because its my “window arm.” HAHA She said she got that from Tadd. A good Lawsonism happened the other day when he got home from cub scouts he said as he walked in ..”its magic” ..Im like what? Hes like the house is magically clean..I could only wish that we had a cleaning fairy. We have been busy with Lawson’s machine pitch baseball and Britain’s soccer. I also managed to get her into a ballet class and she LOVES it! She is in an advanced calls with second  year ballerinas and some even 7 year old. Tadd left for work a few weeks ago and Brit managed to find a dirty shirt of his and she has been sleeping with it and carrying it around making everyone sniff the armpit of the shirt…yum! Lawson is becoming quite the reader and speller. He has an amazing talent for word problems. Who would have thought? :) Britain made up her own joke on the way to school  Monday…Lawson why did the chicken cross the road? Lawson’s response “ to get to the other side” Britain “no to get to the other side so he can kick Lawson.” 2010 has been such an amazing year for me and my family. We are so blessed to have one another and to have overcome so much. I cannot wait to become an official family with Tadd and the kids. Britain says that we have to get married because she told me to marry him! :)

Birthday Party ( photos to come )

We survived another birthday party! Lawson had his 8th Birthday celebration at the Springdale Aquatic Park. He had many good friends join him and everyone loved swimming. Both my kids were jumping off the high dive. What brave children I have! I attempted to make an amazing cake but about 10:00pm Friday night there was a cake mishap...Tadd to the rescue went to Wal-Mart and got me supplies to make a back up cake and when I picked up the kids about 6am and Lawson saw his cake he thought it "rocked." I guess my backup cake wasn't so bad. We had such a wonderful time swimming with everyone. Lawson spent Saturday night at his dad's and his buddy Kaddin spent the night and I heard they played with every present he received! I'm so glad he enjoyed himself and had such great friends to help celebrate his special day. Sunday Tadd and I went to a car show and then hung out at his friend's pool. Not a bad way to wrap up the weekend. On Friday I had the day off and took the kids to school and went to Brit's kindergarten orientation. We found out we got Mrs.. Mueller for a teacher, She is very nice and we are so very glad! I started the morning today off great with picking up the kids about 6:45 and getting the privilege to take them to school. I love that I start work a little later so that I can take them to school every day. I cherish the talks we have in the car in the mornings. Brit didn't went me to walk her into school so I watched and made sure they went into school before leaving..both my babies are so independent, They grow way too quickly.

First day of SCHOOL

Thats right today was Lawson's first day of second grade and Miss Britain's first day of Kindergarten...They looked adorable and were excited to go. This morning while the kids were eating breakfast I heard Lawson quizzing Britain....making sure she was ready for school..it was adorable to see how much of a great big brother he is that he wants to help her be ready for her first day. Brit didn't even mind...I on the other hand saved my tears for the car ride to work....Such a magical special day and I feel so blessed I was there for it and got to pick them up and find out the details of their day..first thing Lawson said to me was " I didn't move my stick at all" woohoo ( moving the stick means you got in trouble )

Update

Where do I start there is so many new things to share. Lawson turned 8 years old! Where has the time gone? His newest response to anything now is “Hey I’m just a kid.” We celebrated his birthday with video game shopping a trip to the lake riding the jet skiing and cake. He is having a swim party this weekend. Tadd came home from work the beginning of July and the kids and I were so HAPPY to see him. The fourth of July was a big day for our family. Tadd asked me to marry him on the fourth. We spent a beautiful day on the lake then a BBQ and home made ice cream at the Ivy’s house then fireworks. Tadd and I were sitting next to one another watching the firework show and during the finale I was enjoying the pretty fireworks when I heard “Hey babe..” I look to my side and Tadd isn’t there instead he is on his knee with a ring in his hand and asking me to marry him. I was taken by complete surprise and of course said yes. The kids are very excited they can’t wait for us to be married and be one big happy family. Lawson was amazing during football this year. His last game he made multiple tackles and they announced his name over the loud speaker acknowledging the AWESOME tackle. I was SO very proud of him. Lawson is such a helper and sweet caring soul we are so blessed that he is in our lives. Britain is doing soccer again and finished her first season of tball. She is such a sporty girl. This morning while brushing her teeth she came to me and handed me a tooth. That’s rigt my little girl is losing her baby teeth. She is growing up! Tomorrow is the first day of kindergarten for her and she is ready…me not so much…I am going to try and post more and merge this blog with my new blog as well…

Bring on SUMMER

Oh my what fun we have had! The kids and I went to see Tim Mcgraw and The Zak Brown Band last night. Brit played air guitar right along with the band. It was so cute. I think her first concert would have been Collin Ray and Restless Heart last summer. They both really love music. I have started working for an office in Bentonville so that means I can cut my evening and weekend working schedule down. We are ready for summer! The kids and I already hit up the Springdale Aquatic Center on Memorial day FUN!!!!!!!!!! Will post Brit's graduation pics soon! 2010 Coleman's Pre K Grad!

Update

So much has went on…I have been working a lot and playing chauffeur to my two adorable kids I have neglected my blog….Bad me! Lawson had a school play and was a hip hop rapper bunny.

He also had a career day and I managed to make him a
scientist Coble outfit. He also was Dr. Seuss for his famous American presentation so we got to make a cool hat!

I was also lucky enough to be able to help decorate the first grader’s stickhorses. I made camo ones, a captain America one, soccer….so many and of course Lawson and I made him a Rockstar horse he named Hollywood. I turned a year older and had a wonderful birthday with the kids and the ones I love the most. I was quite spoiled actually from flowers to cupcakes to diamonds. I enrolled Brit for Kindergarten this fall. She is growing up too quickly! We had a fun dinner and Easter egg hunt at the Ivy’s. Brit loves Miss Becky’s cake! The stickhorse rodeo was so fun! We got to milk “cows”, a hay ride and so many fun games. Lawson had a blast with all his great friends!

I am so glad I have had so much time with Lawson and his first grade class this year. Lawson earned his wolf badge for cub scouts. We have been having so much fun lately enjoying the nice weather and the front yard. We are ready for SUMMER!