Little Golfer

I received a gift from Egypt today! Thank you Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Ed! It is a golf set that the balls roll out when I push a lever and lands on a plastic tee! Dad has been playing alot with me and my new toy since I got it. Keeps saying something like prodigy and scholarship. All I know is that the bucket hat makes my outfit.

The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything

I went to see the Pirates Who Don't Do Anything Thursday and sat in Daddy's lap eating popcorn for the whole movie! That is the biggest and best tv screen I have seen! Mom took some pretty lousy pictures of the event and I think she had more fun than I did- but I understand she does what she can.

The Dirt Devil

Aunt Linda and Uncle Gene gave my this cool Dirt Devil vacuum for Christmas! Mom makes me do this every Tuesday and Thursday and when I make a mess!

Things On My Head

I have spent the last week with the croup and other side effects but I was able to have a little fun along the way. I'm feeling much better but not quite back to my normal self. Thanks to all those who helped mommy out!

Christmas Fun

Just a few highlights from a wonderful Christmas season!

Nana's Birthday

Mom, MyGee and I went to surprise Nana for her birthday this past week. We went shopping, ate lunch at Nordstroms with Tee and Aunt Jayne and had a wonderful dinner with Katelyn, Aunt Ashley, Uncle Drew and the King bunch! It was great to see everyone and I can't wait to see everyone at Christmas again! Happy Birthday Nana!

Decorating the Christmas Tree

So, I got a Christmas tree last week and actually put 2 ornaments on and pulled all the others in my reach off. I think mom was really, really grateful for all my help. I just do what I can to make her happy.

Joy to the World

Like every year, our family has been busy getting ready for the Christmas dinner theater our church performs. This year Billy Bob is singing a solo in a really fun rendition of Joy to the World. Therefore, Luke has had to endure listening to this song a few hundred times and came up with his own little dance to it and really loves it! Every time he would be with us in practice, or we would play the song in the car or at home- he would dance to the song and at the end applaud and say yea. Too fun. I have two clips of him because I couldn't decide which one I liked better.

Table Manners

Luke is deep into etiquette classes and Billy Bob and I feel our money has been well spent. Let us know what you think.

My First Real Hair Cut

Well, Mom tried getting away with just a trim a couple of weeks ago but she finally caved in and let Dad take me for a real hair cut. They took me to a fun place called Cool Cuts where I sat in my own car and got to watch the DVD of my choice. Ms. Ruby, my hair technician sang to me and told me what a good boy I was. I didn't cry once but did try to help her out a little with the comb. I definitely look like a little boy now! We celebrated by having dinner with MyGee and Poppa and Cousin Katelyn! What a fun day!

To God be the Glory

I am teaching the girl's high school Sunday school class and a couple of weeks ago we studied the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and focused on how the Israelites and Egyptians were eye witnesses to God's glory. So much so that when they crossed the sea and the waves came crashing down on the pursuing Egyptian army, they gathered their wits and wrote a song to God, praising Him for who He is and being witness to His glory. I stressed to my girl's that when we cross the Red Sea's of our lives or other blessings that are only of God, we must praise Him for who He is and His glory. So to set a good example, I must follow my own instruction.
A year and few days ago, God brought Luke to us, making a family of the 112 Irwin Coburns. Did we know what to expect-no. Would we have wanted to- no, that might be labeled birth control. But, to say a child changes your life completely is an understatement. It changes your thinking, your habits, what you do, how you do it, how you communicate it, how you buy it, when you buy it, how you spend you money, who you spend your money on, the things you see, the things you hear, the songs you sing, what you thought was play, what you thought was gross and beyond you ability to do, and most of all how you pray.
As the Israelites praised God for his absolute glory- I too offer this prayer to my Father as recognition of His glory and love for Billy Bob, me and my Son. Something I hope he too experiences one day and passes to his children as our heritage of being children of God:
God Our Father and creator of life,
I praise you for your perfect creation of life. For the son you have generous lent to Billy Bob and I to train up in your ways. I praise you for seeing my husband become a selfless man whose new name of Dada is the most precious thing to fall on his ears. For the special smiles his son only shares with him when he walks in the door,the gut filled giggles that only his tickles can produce, and for seeing him draw closer to you as the seriousness of raising a son in a Christian home becomes a reality.
I praise you for giving me the understanding of the beauty of family. How you have designed a family to support, love, laugh, train and share in you together. God, I pray that this family continues to reflect your glory as we face life just as the parents you have given us have done.
I praise you for the gift of motherhood and allowing me to full fill what you created me to do and I seek your heart in all I do. God I thank you for your complete love and how having a child; seeing it hurt, laugh, get mad, throw a fit, do what you told it not to, give you a hug, or light up when they see you or even hear you has given me a heartfelt glimpse of your love for me. How easily now, my heart can break and how quickly it loves. God your design is perfect and I trust you to provide me with patience when I need, love when I can't and wisdom to train my child in your ways.
Finally God, I just thank you for Luke and the experience of loving something so completely. I have never had so much fun or enjoyed anything more in my life. I am witness to your glory everyday Lord, watching my child grow and I praise you for who you are and what you create.
My words don't seem to express how I feel but thankfully your spirit intercedes. I look forward to the year to come, the lessons to learn, and the opportunities that draw me, my husband, my son and my family closer to you.
Amen