Happy Mother's Day Mom!

This is a long standing Coats family mother's day joke! Thanks for always coming to the rescue Mom!

Spring has Sprung!

For Kris' Spring Break we got to go and visit Grandma and Grandpa Sperry
Max was absolutely thrilled to spend the day outside digging holes and fixing the car with grandpa.

We went to one of my favorite places... Yep the Tillamook Cheese Factory!
Best cheese and ice cream around!

We went to a WW 2 Air Museum where they stored blimps during the war.

Kris loved it!He was giddy about the place.

We went to the beach and flew kites and found sand dollars. It was a really fun day.

I wish you could have come with us!

So lucky to have boys!

(picture courtesy of Sharon)

Max had a little get together with his buddies for St. Patrick's Day. We had a new family move in to our area recently and they really fit in because she has 3 boys. (not pictured Michael who was asleep in his car seat, Wyatt, and two little baby boys who are due this summer.)

Wow, that's a lot of boys!

Grammy bonding time

Dear Gram C and Meganzl,
I am so glad you came to visit. Thank you for playing in the dirt, reading stories, riding the horsies, going to the library with me. You are the best. I love you so much.
Love,
Max

Happy Birthday My Love

I am so happy that Kris was born!
He is ambitious, kind, and he has a testimony. What else can a girl ask for?

Loving Stuff

I loved February because I was surrounded by lots of people that I love.
We went to a Michael and Regina's Stake Valentine Dance.
Man, can my sweetie cut a rug! I felt loved.

Jen and Jenson came to visit and we took the boys to the coast.
Max loves Jenson even though his face doesn't show it.

I love my baby Max.
I guess moms out there know what I mean, but I can't even explain how much I love this little guy. It makes me shed a few tears just thinkin' about it.

My Granny and Aunts came to visit and we loved spending time with them.

I love the memories we share.

I love the Young Women in our ward.
I wanted to share some of our pictures from New Beginnings YW Opening Ceremonies

Each girl held the torch and talked about someone who exemplifies strength and courage in their lives. We talked about how the Olympic athletes train and compared it to the personal progress program.
We had a medal ceremony and a guy in my ward made these cool wooden medals. Each girl stood on a podium and we read a tribute about them written by their parents. It turned out to be a wonderful night and the girls felt loved.

Love you all
I must go Max wants to watch "Elmo loves you"
Thanks Grammy and Bampa for the Valentines.

Max Goes Deep

What have you been up to?

All we have been doing lately is...EATING!
Max went to the doctor for his 18 month check up and she said he is way too skinny. So it's protein shakes and pasta for Baby Max.
Is it too early for Creatine?

I know it's January, but I just mowed the lawn :)

Top moments of 2009

Happy New Year everybody!
We just wanted to share some highlights from 2009 and our holiday. I was called to be the Young Women President.
These girls have truly blessed my life! They are "RUBY" Girls!

We were excited to find out that the ward we moved into in Salem was full of Boys!!

What a blessing! This summer we met each morning to walk! The Lord blessed me with friends when I needed them! I love you girls!

Kelly and Allaina came to Oregon for a visit.
I took them to every Waterfall from here to Utah...I think!

Christmas Highlights

We spent a weekend in Roseburg with the Sperry Family just before Christmas.
Max got what he wanted!
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Sperry!

Skiing and Boarding
(Why do I always get to wear the onesie and look like the abominable snow monster?)

I made little super capes for all the grand boys. They turned out really cute.

Sledding with Bampa.
We only had one injury.
Our Coats motto is "Go Hard or Go Home...or at least until someone gets hurt!:)

Supermax!

The boys getting ready for Santa.

The Big Guys
Some people never grow up.

The Nativity
Should the Nativity be hilarious or is that breaking the rules?
This one was pretty funny. Ty in a baseball halo, Benson in pampers instead of swaddling clothes, and Max was the wiseman who wouldn't keep his clothes on.

Quality time

We had a great time in Idaho this year.

Thanks Grammy and Bampa for everything. We love you!

Hope your holidays were great too!
Hope there are many more memories to come in 2010.
Bring it on Baby!

It was a happy day! I love you Kris!

SURPRISE!

So... Wednesday Regina and Michael decided to make a weekend road trip to Idaho and surprise everyone for Thanksgiving. Max and I came along. It was a great surprise!

I am grateful to have such a great family. It was fun to see everyone!

Kris just finished his first final! One down four more to go! Yea!