Caught on film...

Isn't this picture cool? One of the students in Jon's photography class took this of him holding a preying mantis. I love the way it turned out!

"Stuffed" in a locker...

Okay.
So we went to the high school open house tonight and Abbie came with us. When we went to see where Jonathan's locker was at, it was clear that Abbie was small enough to fit right into it - even though it isn't even a full size locker!

So, of course, I had her climb inside so I could take a picture.
Too funny that she fit quite comfortably and there was still probably enough room to fit Derek inside too!

Finding love in the strangest of places...

Lamar and I went for a walk tonight down by the river. I looked down and saw this heart-shaped leaf on the sidewalk. I called it our "love leaf".

I know, I'm pretty cheesy, right?

Another Bad Hair Day

Not much I can say here....

YIKES!

Panic Attack

This morning when I walked into Sammy's room I discovered her bed a mess. Her explanation?
"I think I had a panic attack last night!"

Her blankets were all twisted up and her pillow was crammed down the side of her bed. I couldn't stop laughing at her comment, though. What a silly thing Sammy can be sometimes.

Bulging Biceps

Funny story...
Lamar went to the dentist today. That isn't the funny part - although it has been forever since he went to the dentist. When he got back home, he told me they couldn't take his blood pressure. I was momentarily confused...until he explained that it was because his biceps were too big around!

Needless to say, he was pretty excited about that.

Duct Tape

He asked for it...really.
Tonight Jonathan and Danny were bored. They came upstairs and asked me permission to have Lamar duct tape Jonathan upside down to the pole in the basement. Of course, I agreed, but only if I could take the pictures.

Lamar swears that duct tape is the solution to all misbehavior. Too much talking/whining? Duct tape. Can't keep their hands to themselves? Duct tape. Arguing or fighting? Duct tape! And apparently if the kids are bored - just use duct tape!

Jonathan lasted about a minute upside down before he realized it might not have been the best idea. His ankles hurt and all the blood had rushed to his head. At least he has a great story to tell now!

Animal Shelter Visit

Today we took Derek and Abbie with us to the animal shelter. It was too wet outside to take any of the dogs outside, but they had a good time anyway.

As excited as they were, I honestly doubt they would have enjoyed having the dogs jumping all over them and licking them if we had taken some out of their cages. Sammy is used to the crazy behavior of the shelter dogs, but Derek and Abbie seemed pretty skittish.

I DO

It was an unusual day for a wedding.
I woke up and went for a run. Took a shower. Did some laundry and went grocery shopping.
I vacuumed the floor and then realized that it was almost 3:00 pm. Since the wedding was scheduled for 4:00 pm, I figured that I should go ahead and get showered and ready to go.

We had a simple, casual ceremony. Just the six of us.

We wore jeans and customized t-shirts.

No big fuss.

Perfect for us.

And now I am Kim Coker.

Married to Lamar Coker.

Children include Jonathan and Sammy Bunton and Derek and Abbie Coker.

It's gonna be a wild ride...