Popcorn popping...

"I could take an armful and make a treat. A popcorn ball that would smell so sweet."

If adding a sweet, new baby to our lives wasn't good enough, look how beautiful it is outside! I LOVE tulips! Emma has woken up singing "Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree" the last few mornings! I think she likes the nice weather, too!! We better make the best of it... you never know when it will rain again!!! 

Big Sister...

Mom: Emma, do you like being a big sister?

Emma: Yeaaaaaah!

Mom: What is your favorite thing to do with Tal?

Emma: Ummmm... comb his hair and play with him... and watch movies with him, and play in my room with him... aaaaaand that's all!

Mom: You're a pretty big girl!

Emma: Yep!!

Emma loves being a big sister... so far!! This morning I asked Emma if she wanted to help give Tal a sponge bath. She thought that would be great... but a little boring! So, she went and got the baby tub and filled it with shampoo and soap, a rag, a cup, his towel, and a bunch of toys to make it more fun!! What a great helper! I love to see her smile every morning when she comes in to see Tal. Emma you are my best girl... I love you! 

Wow baby... BOY!

  

  

Our little man is here... and early!!! Matthew Talbot Coleman, Jr. -"Tal" was born April 12, 2008 at 5:50 p.m. He was 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 20.5 inches long. He brought with him the sweetest spirit and we are so happy he's come to our family. Big Sis Emma is so in love with him it's funny. She's doing really well with the... "sharing of attention" let's say! Matt and I feel so blessed to be the parents of two beautiful children. What a wonderful blessing our Heavenly Father has given each of us to be touched by such sweet spirits here on earth. We're so happy you are here Tal... Happy Birthday! We love you.

2 weeks and counting...

  

Well, here I am! Could my feet get any bigger? Actually at times they do!! We are so excited for our little guy to get here. Emma asks me every morning if the baby is coming today!! What a fun big sister she'll be. I found this quote and it kind of sums up motherhood:

"WHILE WE ARE TRYING TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN ALL ABOUT LIFE, OUR CHILDREN TEACH US WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT"

Learning from Emma has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. She has the love and true joy in her eyes that I try so hard to achieve. We love her and we just wish she could stay 3 forever!! Love you, bear! 

Opening Day with the Cardinals...sort of!!

Well it finally arrived!! Opening Day at Busch Stadium. We put on our jersey's and were all set for a Cardinal win! 

We sat in our seats munching on our hotdogs as the Cardinals went up 5-1!!  Yahoo!! 

One problem though... RAIN!! They made it to the bottom of the 3rd inning and out came the tarps. Huge bummer!   

They eventually called the game because the rain wasn't letting up, which means since they didn't get to the 6th inning they have to replay the entire game today. Hopefully the Cards and pick up were they left off yesterday. Emma and I will be watching from our warm, dry living room tonight since they are playing late. Matt's going back to the game and can give us all the great details in the morning!

(Yes, I know... how much more puffy can my face get? You think that's bad, you should see my feet!!) ;)