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

Cruis'in the Town

I think I might be close to walking, I am crusing around the house, pushing my Tonka truck around and even stand up for a second on my own. I really like to hold on to mom and dad's fingers and lead them all over the place. One of these pictures is a little blurry. Don't worry it is not your eyes, it is the Houston humidity fogging up mom's camera lens.

Trip to San Antonio

I had fun going to visit my cousin in San Antonio! We had the most fun splashing in the fountain at La Fogata!

Fixing the Fridge

I was hoping to lend a hand with the fridge leak... but I guess I still have some things to learn.

Galveston Trip

I went on my first vacation to Moody Gardens in Galveston last weekend. Dad had his chiropractic college's homecoming and mom and I got to tag along. I saw a rainforest, went across a ferry, saw a dinosaur movie that scared me silly, went to a very crowded Schliterbahn, swam and even grew another tooth! That is seven and counting. I sure had fun and can't wait for the next vacation!

To kick off my 10th month I ate my first june bug (which promptly made me revisit my breakfast) celebrated my country's birthday and drove my first tractor! It has been super fun so far!

10 Month & as Fun as Ever!!!

My 1st Day at the Pool!

If I didn't have fun, I sure looked cute!

Veggie Tales

I actually sit like this for about 23 minutes while watching Veggie Tales- mom really appreciates it.

Sock Drawer Fun!

This is one of my favorite past times. I pull daddy's socks out and leave them on the floor!

Father's Day

Pop's Birthday

Found the Pots and Pans

Now these are pretty fun! It does make Shelby hustle out of the room though.