Thanksgiving Friday

Who has more teeth?

Carson and Rebecca
Happy Birthday
I love Aunt Rachel!

Cousins Leah and Rebecca

Rachel and Drew

On Friday, we went to the Sevier's to celebrate Thanksgiving with Grammy's family. Drew got reacquainted with some of his cousins and immediately took a liking to one cousin in particular. Drew kept saying, "I like Rachel." He picked some beautiful weeds to give to her. Rachel Tassin, you have an admirer. He wants her to come and visit him and spend the night. That is the way a 4 year old shows how much you mean to him. He just told me, "I love her." (he is watching me type this blog). Then he said, "I love my family." He's a keeper.

Drew and Rebecca always have the best time surrounded by cousins. Since my side of the family is small, I am happy that my kids get to experience aunts, uncles, and cousins. As always, Amanda, Carson, and Caden are so great to Drew and Rebecca. We also celebrated Mamaw's 90th birthday and ate lots of food.

If you are a member of the Coile family and you weren't there, you were missed. Hope to see you at the next event.

Thanksgiving Thursday

Reading her favorite book with one of her favorite people.
Daddy's girl

Sweet Prayer

Going for a ride

Thanksgiving outfit

On Thursday, we went over to Bob and Ooh Ooh's for Thanksgiving lunch. Mom, thanks for cooking! Drew and Rebecca have too much fun riding on Grandma Janice's walker. Maybe I should ask Santa to bring one for Christmas!

That night, we took the kids to the Galleria's Uptown Lighting and fireworks. Drew was confused because it isn't July. Oh, he amazes me. Rebecca was very interested in the fireworks for about 1 minute. Her eyes got real big and she clapped and then she was back to climbing in and out of her stroller. Well, at least she wasn't scared. As much Brett and I enjoy fireworks that is a good thing. It was a nice day.

I am very thankful for my family and all the blessings God has given us this year (and every year as a matter of fact)!

Jill at 34 years

I told Brett I wanted a picture with my kids on my birthday so people really know that they are mine.

Let's talk about all the things Jill can do at 34. I can count. Know my ABCs. I do know how to put myself in time-out, but the kids won't let me stay there. Just kidding.

My birthday was Saturday and it was a good day. To begin with it fell about as far from Thanksgiving as it can so I didn't have to share my day with the bird! :) Brett and I went out to dinner Friday night. Mom and Dad kept the kids and had them spend the night. So that was a great birthday gift...being able to sleep in. Brett got Shipley's doughnuts and chocolate milk for breakfast (yum) and had my card and roses on the table for me. Sweet husband! Baylor football did not play so I didn't have to worry about a loss (dreading this weekend, we play Tech). Baylor basketball won! (Women won on Sun.) Mom and Dad took us out to dinner Saturday night. Good birthday. Ok I can now stop having birthdays. Well maybe not the birthdays, but definitely the changing of the age.

Rebecca at 18 months

In the book the cow is puffing his cheeks, so she is pointing to her cheek.


Our splendid girl

Here is some of the latest news on Rebecca.

It seems as if all her teeth are coming in at the same time.

She says mommy (but mommy doesn't just mean me...it stands for lots of things),woof woof (dog), meow, eieio, la la la (when she sees Elmo... that is part of his song), gwack gwack (quack or for duck), Bob, ga ga (for da da... this makes complete sense to the speech path in me, often g's are said for d's), bye, ellwo (hello, but will only say this when she is using a telephone). She does sign language for milk, more, and eat/food.

She is now forward facing in her car seat. We waited quite awhile to turn her around because it is so much safer. It is so sweet to turn around in the car and see her smiling face. She is seeing a whole new world from her view. No more of the headrest. And I am sure that her legs are thanking us. They seemed really squished up when she was rear-facing.

Our sweet, easy going child has disappeared into one that really wants things her way and will let you know when she is not pleased. If she does not get what she wants she will throw herself backwards. Uh, are the terrible twos already here?

She has seen time out modeled quite a bit for her by her big brother. So one day we jokingly mentioned that we might have to put her in time-out and she went there on her own.

Most days are a joy with Rebecca watching her learn and grow. We are blessed.

Drew's Fireman Party

Sweet friends
I can put out the fire

Ready to drive

My cake

Today we had Drew's party. I think it was a big hit. We had a tour at our neighborhood fire station. The firemen were so great. We get there and one of the first things they tell us is that if the alarm goes off then they'll have to respond. I am thinking what are the chances that while we are there it will go off. Obviously the chances are great. We weren't there 5 minutes and the alarm went off and out rush the firemen onto the truck and away they go. Fortunately, there were a few firemen left and they let us look at an equipment truck. After the kids looked at that for awhile the other firemen returned (it was a false alarm). The kids were able to spray the hose and climb into the truck. The firemen pulled out the ladder truck and raised the ladder. It went so high and a fireman climbed all the way to the top. To end it all, the kids were allowed a ride around the parking lot in the fire truck. Super fun!

Then everyone came back to the house for pizza and cake. It was lots of work, but all worth it to celebrate the life of my favorite four year old. We love you, Drew!

Birthday Boy

Enjoying his birthday doughnut!
I am four!

Drew's birthday was Wednesday. He is 4! Where did the time go? Here is what he accomplished while he was 3. He learned how to use the potty. He didn't cry anymore at school (huge accomplishment!). He rides a bike with training wheels. He knows most of the letters. He can spell his own name. He can "read" a book that he is familiar with (really it is retelling a story). He can count to 12 (13 and 14 give him some trouble). He likes to wrestle with daddy. He loves to ask Why questions? I am so proud of him. God has blessed me with a funny, smart, sweet (mostly), wonderful child. I am thrilled to be his mom (or as Drew says in his deep voice, Maum)!!!

Halloween

We had a wonderful time on Halloween. We got together with our neighbors and the kids had a blast. There were 2 bounce houses and all the kids loved jumping around. Then we went trick or treating. Drew knew just what to do. He rang the doorbell and said, "Trick or Treat". He thanked the people and said "Happy Halloween". I was so proud of my little pirate.

Fun Neighbors!

What a cute cow!

My family had to stop by and see the kids.

Rebecca figured out the easy way to get the candy. No ringing doorbells for her.

My favorite trick-or-treaters!