"Ice, Ice Baby"

Yes, it's true. We were the oldest people there, but Luke and I went on vacation to South Padre Island this past weekend, sans Cooper. It was a total blast.

Remnants of Spring Break travelers from universities around the country were there, but it was not as crowded as I thought it was going to be. Actually, if you like to people watch, SPI is the MECCA of people watching. A little sad to watch at times - really confused college kids (And when I say kids, I mean five years younger than me.) just wasted beyond all measure and falling all over themselves. Bless their hearts. Other than that, it was relaxing, fun and much needed.

I must say, the highlight of the trip was, you guessed it, the Vanilla Ice concert. Aside from the fact that most of the people at the concert were barely alive when "Ice, Ice Baby" came out, it was pretty entertaining to everyone around. He's got to be pushing 45 years old, but he still looks the same - big hat, baggy clothes, English that's too pronounced to be seriously considered a rapper, etc. It was hilarious.

Cooper stayed with his Granna and Grandad and had a great time. He didn't ask for us too much, and was a little confused when we came back and took him home, but when we got close to the house, he started saying "almost home!" just like mom. What a kid.

Here's a sprinkler pic and video from last week. He loves it when we water the yard.



A kinda cute picture of Coop with my blurry camera. I need to get another one, maybe for the birthday.



I know he got bigger over the weekend. It's weird how that happens. I think Luke and I got bigger too with all of the seafood eating. Mmmmm ...

Where have I been?

Here! At home!

Cooper turned 17 months last Friday, so things are just flying by. The potty thing is a nightly ritual now, so that's interesting. And, he's just cuter by the minute.

Last week, my parents came into town with the RV and stayed with Cooper for a few days while I worked. Cooper (and my parents) had a GREAT time. We ate a lot, hung out at the RV and our house, and Coop got some really cool gifts from Nawnee and Grandpa (I think that's what Cooper calls my mom, phonetically.) None of us wanted to see the grandparents go!

Just a nice pic of the Coop




Cool shirt Coop. "Why is it raining out here?"




"How do you drive this thing?"




"Is this what we do when it's raining outside?"




Here are a couple of long videos. This one is of my dad reading to Cooper. So cute.

Here's one of, you guessed it, Cooper on the phone. Like Grandpa.

Jackson (Jack) Paul Tenbush

Jackson Paul Tenbush was born late last night, March 6, at 8 pounds 2.5 ounces. Proud parents are Matt and Candi Tenbush. Congrats guys! Candi had a pretty long labor, but everyone is lookin' good. He's a cutie!