How time flies:(

I want to skip Thanksgiving for a post and talk about how time flies. Five years ago tonight , I very, very HUGE went in the hospital to have my precious baby boy. I was so clueless!! I went in the night before to "prepare" to be induced the next morning, the 10th of December. I remember that I wanted a Dr. Pepper so bad with my Subway sandwich. I had one and was scolded by all the nurses because that sugar and caffeine made Colton go nuts (should of known then that my child would be full of energy:)) The nurses had to keep coming in because he was moving so much they couldn't keep him on the monitor. The next morning seems like a blur, oh maybe because it was. The nurse turned the medication on and within minutes it was unbearable pain. Everyone thought that I was just a "baby" who couldn't take the pain. I remember Matthew saying that " you better get used to this cause it is going to take all day" Uh yeah, I kindly told him to leave the room. The nurses and Matthew soon realized that I was alot tougher than they had thought because I had dialated from a 1 to a 9 in about an hour with NO pain medication. I think the nurses felt really bad so they went ahead and gave me an epidural to hold me over until the doctor could get there. She barely made it. Colton Andrew Cogburn blessed this world at 12:00 noon on December 10th weighing in at 8 pounds even and 19 3/4 inches. Love at first sight! Here are a few pictures of that day.















It couldn't be five years ago! It feels just like yesterday. In honor of my sweet baby's fifth birthday I want to tell you my favorite (of course there is alot more) but my top 5 reasons why Colton is my "favorite little boy in the world"
1. At five years oldI have never seen a boy with a more kind and compassionate heart. He cares so much about people. He wants to be a super hero ( or fireman) when he grows up so that he can save people. He tells me everyday as I walk out the door to be careful. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. Rowdy yes, but intentionally mean to someone no.

2. He is very sensitive. He doesn't like to see anyone upset period. He really doesn't want anyone to be upset with him.

3. He never meets a stranger! He has no fear of people. He will talk to anyone. He makes friends so easily. He will talk and play with everyone. He thinks everyone that he meets loves him and wants to hear what he has to say.Really once he starts talking everyone does love him. He has the gift of the gab. I have heard for years that he would be a preacher or a politician. I guess we will have to wait and see.

4. Boy has more energy than any one person I have ever known. Everything he does, he does it at 110 percent. The more tired he gets the more hyper he is. When he finally crashs he crashes hard. He sleeps at 11o percent too. Don't even think about waking him or you will hear his wrath ! Trust me let him sleep as long as he needs to:)

5. This is probably the one thing that Colton could teach alot of people. He loves life! He loves to go and do things, he is happy at home. He really is a happy guy and enjoys whatever he is doing at the moment. Everywhere he goes he makes people smile. You wont find him complaining about too much. He is pretty up for most everything except the shots. He is not a fan of getting shots. If we all had that attitude and love for life, the world would be a lot better place.

Colton, you have brought more to me than you will ever imagine. You have made me love more than I ever thought I could. I worry, think, and pray for you daily. I am so proud of the little person you have become. I am so thankful that I was blessed to become your mommy on Decemeber 10, 2003. Over the five years, you have brought so much happiness in my life. I will forever love you, Colton. Happy Birthday Baby Boy!!

Halloween- finally

I know two post in the same day. I told you I was going to catch you up on our lives. The kids and I made cupcakes on the day daddy left to cheer Colton up a little. They looked interesting but tasted good. Avery decided to eat hers like a puppy. Colton was the white whino wanger. (white rhino ranger) Avery was a flower. They were so cute. I took some pictures at the pumpkin patch. They were not in the mood( if you cant tell). On Halloween night we went to some friends Halloween party. All the kids had a blast! I had to add in an embarssing photo of my "pretty flower head husband". Ha that is what you get for being out of town.

Time to catch up

I know I am a terrible blogger but maybe I can catch you up on everything that has been going on. Matt took a new job so he has been doing alot of training out of town. I have been trying to do things on my own. Not so easy!

Colton finished his six game soccer season. He did great! He has fast little legs. He even scored a goal in one of his games. I was so proud of him. It almost made me cry to see his face after he scored, he was so happy! Here are some pictures of the season.

Hot soccer mommas ( Our shirts say SOCCER Moms Rock)

Future Fireman?

Colton has always loved fire trucks and fire men. We always have to talk about where the fire truck is going when we see one with its lights on. We talk about how they save people. He says "I want to help save people". So sweet. When we pass the fire station he looks hard at the trucks and always asks to go in there.
Well a couple of weeks ago his dream came true! Colton went on a field trip to the fire station with his class. We counted down the days until he got to go. Every morning he woke with" Is this the day we go?" The morning finally came and with no breakfast ( no time for breakfast - he could not be late to school that day) he headed off to school so excited about riding the yellow dog to the fire station. I was in school of course, but Matt met the class at he fire station. He said Colton was so loving every minute, listening, asking questions, and really taking it all in. I am going to post the pictures and you can see for yourself. To be honest, I think being a fireman is awesome but what a dangerous job for my boy! I am certainly glad we have brave men to keep us all safe. They are Colton's superheros!( them and spiderman of course).

Cute Pics

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I know it has been a while but it has been the first few weeks of school and they are always so crazy! Avery and Colton love their new schools. They are so happy and so far keeping well!! Keep it up guys ! I have a cute little class. It looks like I am in for another good year.

We had a crazy weekend. We went to the Wylie Bulldog game Friday night. Avery didn't much care for it. We left right before half time. Colton loves the games. He was sad that he didn't catch a football. Saturday morning we got up and went to the West Texas Fair and Rodeo parade. Avery and Colton loved it. It was hot but we enjoyed it. Saturday afternoon we had a shower at my house for my cousin Kacey. Saturday night we went to the fair. We didn't stay long but we had a ton of fun. My sister and niece and nephew were with us. The kids had more fun at the petting zoo than anything. Although my niece, miss Kensay, loved the faris wheel. Colton said he liked the faris wheel but he looked a little terrified.


Change is coming to the Cogburn house. I HATE change. I would just be happy if things always stayed the same. At some point life has to change especially if you want things to be better. So I am going in to change with an open mind . I just have to pray and take a leap of faith. More details on this change later. Just a hint - no we are NOT having more babies and No we are not moving.

One last thing- I am loving the weather today. Do you think early and cool Fall?

One more last thing- Colton starts soccer again this week. He is so excited!

Round 2- the kissing hand

Last night we prepared Coltons backpack, supplies, and napmat for his big day today. I read one my favorite stories of all time to him. I teach second graders and have two little ones at home so I usually only read children's books. Anyway, The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn is the cutest story about a racoon that goes to school for the the very first time. Colton couldn't understand why the racoon went to school at night though. Anyway, the mom racoon gives her child a kiss in the palm of his hand, closes his fist, and promises it wont wash off. She tells him that anytime he needs to feel his mommy's love to place his palm on his cheek and he will feel her kiss. It shows them that it is okay to leave their mommy because she will always be with them. It is also great for mommy's who needs that little push to let them go. This book is a must for the home library. ( he was thrilled that his teacher read them the book today at school too)


This morning Colton popped out of bed. He was super excited he didn't even drink his chocolate milk.(Colton LOVES chocolate milk). On the way to school he seemed to have the nervous chatter going on. As we got out of the car- he didn't want to hold my hand. " I am big boy now, mom" he says. He marched right up the sidewalk- his eyes big as quarters and walked right into the room with his head held high. I was like "bye colton" and with a little turn he was like "bye" and went in. Does it really start at four ? Being embarressed of your mother? He had an "awesome day". He loved his teacher and is excited to go back tomorrow. The best part is that he is happy and looking forward to another day and he is so exhausted tonight he just sits on the couch and stares!!!:)) For all of you that know Colton knows that it is a rare occasion when he sits still.

Avery update:
She is doing great!! She loves Jane and she seems so happy! She still won't eat much but she is getting molars- so that may be part of it too.

It makes me feels so much better to leave my kids happy and in good hands! FINALLY

My classroom is ready ! I am ready to meet the little kiddos tomorrow night:)


Life is good!