Saturday, it turned out to be just Coley and I. (Josh was at Guard, Courtney was at her mom's and Annie was staying the night with her cousins.)
We decided to run to the coffee shop after Annie left and on the way out the door, I asked Cole if he wanted to bring a book, to which he replied, "No, let's just talk."
And then we went to the bookstore.
And then we came home and he played while I worked. (I'm swamped.)
And then we went out to dinner at Bella, had Mud Pie and talked the whole time.
And then we drove out to the Saturday night service at Applegate Christian Fellowship and after the service Cole said, "We have to make sure and come every Saturday night."
And then we came home and grabbed one blanket so we could read on the couch together. (And I got some more use out of the self-timer on my camera.)
And after Coley went to bed, I laid on the couch and fell asleep, happy.
Im a big fan of that Cole. ;)
Posted by: Jill | January 10, 2011 at 07:40 AM
Wonderful way to spend a Saturday!
Posted by: MichelleGB | January 10, 2011 at 07:51 AM
I love that boy!
Posted by: Melanie | January 10, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Aww...so happy! What a sweet story!
Posted by: Jessica Woodford | January 10, 2011 at 07:57 AM
Sweet sweet boy!
Posted by: Mary Ann | January 10, 2011 at 08:09 AM
He is definitely a keeper.
Posted by: Elizabeth C. | January 10, 2011 at 08:13 AM
What a wonderful son you have in Cole...
Posted by: Cathy B. of IL | January 10, 2011 at 08:46 AM
So sweet. :)
Posted by: Jennifer M. | January 10, 2011 at 08:47 AM
What a great weekend!
Posted by: Kelli | January 10, 2011 at 08:50 AM
Hard for me to take my eyes of that photo.....just perfect.....what a cozy pair. Love it..and I am loving all your blogging posts..what a treat. Hope your week is great and that your work is manageable.
Posted by: janel | January 10, 2011 at 08:51 AM
sounds like the best day EVER
Posted by: stacy | January 10, 2011 at 09:00 AM
There is nothing like spending time with your boy!! Sounds like a perfect evening. Just got Clean Color...so excited!!
Posted by: Tracy | January 10, 2011 at 09:35 AM
I love your photos and how you write about your life. Beautiful.
Posted by: andria | January 10, 2011 at 11:06 AM
love it!!!!
Posted by: lori | January 10, 2011 at 11:36 AM
That is undoubtedly the best mommytime any kid could have! :)
Posted by: Lirael | January 10, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Everything about YOU,your FAMILY and the WORDS you write are just beautiful!!
Thanks for sharing so much of it with us.
Posted by: tricia | January 10, 2011 at 01:07 PM
i wish blogs had a 'like button' like facebook...
Posted by: kate | January 10, 2011 at 01:33 PM
sigh ... awesome ...
Posted by: Val from Down Under | January 10, 2011 at 01:38 PM
I love the little evangelist in Coley!!! Reminds me of the verse:
..."Let the children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God." Mark 10:14.
Used to have that magnet on my fridge. :)
Posted by: kat-in-texas | January 10, 2011 at 02:39 PM
as my son would say: "good times, good times"
Also,
downloaded my Erin Cobb Clean Photo today!!!!!! woot! woot!
~Aimee
Posted by: Aimee B. in Oregon | January 10, 2011 at 03:56 PM
what a kind, sensitive young man you have there. Good job Karen!
Posted by: Nina Diane | January 10, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Thanks for commenting on how you got the photo. It is so awesome to get alone time with one child- must deserved
Posted by: MGF | January 10, 2011 at 06:35 PM
I LOVE "Happy" ;o)
Posted by: Carrie H. | January 10, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Love the stars hanging in your window - where did you find them? The picture of you and Cole is perfect!!
Posted by: Kim in Vacaville | January 10, 2011 at 10:18 PM
That is my idea of a perfect day. I'm happy with you!
Posted by: Angie G. | January 11, 2011 at 05:36 AM
You and Cole seem to be communicting better lately. So nice to have one on one time together.
Posted by: Judy Webb | January 11, 2011 at 02:03 PM
great photo (but i'm sure you hear that all the time!!)
just got erin's clean color (before i read your next post, of course, lol!!)
anyway, having so much fun taking pictures, thanks to auditing your
class (can't wait for the full one!) and the BPS Picture Winter class!!
Posted by: joanne smith (spagirl) | January 11, 2011 at 04:05 PM
I pray my boys grow up to be like Cole. What a sweetie. :)
Posted by: Lacey | January 11, 2011 at 06:28 PM
What a great giveaway! Your photos are inspiring. How fun to start off the new year with something revolutionary and inspiration-producing for our own photos! I've struggled between trying to get just the right settings and not having to edit - and then editing, but not getting the editing just right either. Big fan! Thanks!
Posted by: Barb | January 11, 2011 at 06:45 PM
So awesome. :)
Posted by: jen | January 12, 2011 at 08:16 AM
Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day! There is nothing like spending leisure time with a sweet little boy who still thinks mom is the best.
Posted by: Laura | January 12, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Love this, Karen. Oh my goodness, we went to Oregon in October. Beautiful. We went the first week of October and drove from Nor Cal. We drove over 1700 miles, seeing many wonderful places in Oregon. And, having dear friends from Oregon who now live in Sacto and who used to attend Applegate, we went there. First of all, it's outdoor amphitheatre is amazing! Just gorgeous. We missed service out there by one week :( But the service inside was great! Loved it. Would have been so neat to see ya there...but you might have been hugged :) Anyhow, just had a minute and wanted to comment. Take good care!
Posted by: Lisa | January 12, 2011 at 12:20 PM
I love this picture
Posted by: mae | January 12, 2011 at 09:26 PM
And that is why I save these stories of yours, so I will save my own too.
Hope my bond with my son will be as good as yours.
Posted by: Nancy | January 13, 2011 at 04:02 AM
Okay Karen....what is your secret to your lighting in this photo???? Where is is coming from? How many lights do you have on? I see a light reflected in your window, is that the only light? Is it a ceiling light? Do you have recessed lighting? I can see a little shadow so the light is in the front and to the right of you...What color did you paint your walls again?????
Absolutely love it!
Posted by: Ann | January 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM
What a wonderful time you had with Cole! Warms my heart :o)
Posted by: Annie | January 13, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Awww, those are the best days. It's so hard to find that alone time with your kids, especially when you have more than one. Love, love that photo of you two (I still don't know how you did it, even with the timer). Also, thank you for commenting on my blog the other day. I shrieked out loud.
Posted by: Kira @ Kissing the Joy | January 16, 2011 at 06:50 PM