Thursday, August 26, 2010

Sweet Summertime

*UPDATES
~ Jack is now in his second year (of four years) of residency--he "graduated" from being a resident intern (1st year) to a junior resident (2nd year) around the beginning of July...he gets more sleep (most of the time) when he's on call at the hospital! He's getting so much wonderful experience--working with great surgeons and doctors--and getting suburb feedback on his skills, work ethic, professionalism, etc.! WAY TO GO DR. JACK!!
~ Sarah Grace had her 15 month check up on July 7, 2010 (I forgot to post it in our last blog post)...and she was 26 pounds and 31 inches! The doctor said she was "very healthy" and "growing/developing extremely well" - so we were happy/proud parents to hear that our little girl was doing so well. SG is really learning new words and putting 2 words together...she continues to amaze us each day!  She's starting a little preschool at our church the week after Labor Day. SG will be going to "school" from 9-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Where has the time gone?!?



We love summertime here in the Coiner household...
the warm (HOT!) weather, sunshine (long days!), boat rides, dips in the pool, crashing ocean waves, grilling out/cookouts, late-er bedtimes, lightening storms, baseball games, play dates, sprinklers, sand castles, flip-flops, time at the park, things to discover in nature (flowers, insects, etc.)...summertime is such a wonderful learning time! 
I am trying out photo collages...I hope they work.  If you want to see the image large...click on it.  Here are some pictures of more of our summer activities!  Enjoy!

SG's first attempt at picking out her clothes...too cute!

Carolina Yacht Club, Wrightsville Beach, NC ~ July 17, 2010


Kinston Indians baseball game - July 20th

Playdate with Miss Taylor July 24th

Sarah Grace is learning everyday...she loves her "flashcards" with pictures and letters (her favorite cards are the fish, cat, and heart!) and she loves "sticking" the magnetic letters & numbers to the oven!

Playdate with Wilmond July 26th

Riding in the car...being silly!

Family Trip to "The Rivah" with the Jilcott Family ~ July 31, 2010

August 1, 2010 ~ quick pic before church then visiting Dr. Dad at the hospital for lunch!

August 7-8, 2010 ~ Wrightsville Beach...boating/swimming

Tracy visit us...she brought goodies...we love her!  August 8-9, 2010

The Wiest Family came to visit! August 10-12, 2010
Jenna, Caleb, and Sarah Grace (and the moms) had a fun time!


A few pictures of SG in a dress that Christi wore as a baby!

Painting with Daddy!  8-15-2010

August 17 ~ POOL TIME!  We went swimming with our friend Brittany!


August 19, 2010 ~ We went to a place called "Jumping Party" for a play date...
it was filled with all types of inflatable bouncers!


Tent Building 101 with Daddy ~ 8-20-2010

Roberson Mini Family Reunion ~ August 22, 2010 ~ Beaufort/Atlantic Beach, NC

Kinston "Splash Pad" ~ August 24, 2010...we went to explore this cool water park with our friends Anna Paige and her mom Kimberly!  We had such a fun time!

Friday, July 16, 2010

What a wonderful world

"And I think to myself"...after a week long trip to Virginia to visit friends and family, an 80th birthday celebration, Independence Day 2010, our 5th anniversary, and memories to last a lifetime..."what a wonderful world!"

June 28-July 2 ~ Roanoke, VA
Sarah Grace and I left on our first "girls" trip...out of state.  We left Monday, June 28, 2010 and drove to Roanoke, VA!  We had a great trip...only one stop!  Once in VA, we stayed with Lee and Scott Markham from June 28-July2 (Mon-Fri) then drove to Waynesboro to meet up with Jack and Daisy.  We stayed with Oma and Opa from Jul 2-July 5 (Fri-Mon)...we had a wonderful trip to Virginia...complete with lots of friends, family, and memories!

June 28, 2010 - Monday
Traveling to Virginia...just Mommy and Baby












Sarah Grace meets Gypsy









June 29, 2010 - Tuesday
Cheers with Scott








 
Playing in Lee's pool












June 30, 2010 - Wednesday
Sarah Grace and I met for dinner at Fork in the City with some of the wonderful friends from Preston Park Primary School (where I taught while we lived in Roanoke).  It was so fun to see some of the great ladies I worked with and catch up...they hadn't seen Sarah Grace since we moved...over a year ago...they were amazed at how much she'd grown and changed!  With all the excitement we didn't take any pictures...so the narrative will have to do.

July 1, 2010 - Thursday
Riding in style to the greenway park








 
Playing hard at the park








 
Dinner at Pop's Ice Cream & Soda Bar (they have the best grilled cheese sandwiches and yummy ice cream!)  with Tracy!!

July 2, 2010 - Friday
We met some friends (The Abavare Family - Laura, Judah, and Anayah) at a park in Roanoke...it was great to catch up and play!
Judah, SG, Lee, Anayah, and Tracy enjoy a tea party!
One of my favorites...2 of my favorite women all smiles...while my favorite little girl is all frowns (it was time for a nap!)
After a good nap...it was time for creativity.  Lee got our black paint and playdough and Sarah Grace went to work!

Goodbyes to "Aunt" Lee and "Uncle" Scott, Marley, Gypsy, and Nico...thanks for having us!  We had a fun time...we love you!




July 2-July 5, 2010 ~ Waynesboro, VA


Father/Son repair shop...replacing brake pads









Sarah Grace and Oma playing in the ditch












Helping Oma water plants

Happy 80th Birthday Pop-pop! 
We all helped celebrate with a wonderful dinner at the Waynesboro Country Club ~ July 3, 2010
Pop-pop and Sarah Grace playing with a table of toys...both dressed in a sailboat theme :)

Opening gifts and blowing out his "candle"

Daddy, Opa, and Sarah Grace playing on the greens after dinner

First and only attempt at a family picture



Mom-mom, Jack, Christi, and Pop-pop

A proud father/husband with his girls



HAPPY 4th of JULY 2010
We are very thankful for our freedom and remember all those who are fighting for it!  God bless America!  After church, we gathered family and friends for a yummy 4th of July picnic!



July 6, 2010 - Playdate at Wilmond's house...lots of boy toys to explore as well as a sprinkler!


Uncle Shelton came to visit for a few days...Sarah Grace loves to play with him!  She even showed him how to talk on the phone while shopping!  He played with SG while Mama and Daddy went out for their anniversary date!



HAPPY 5th ANNIVERSARY!
Dr. and Mrs. Coiner - July 9, 2010
We are so thankful to have each other in our lives...we are amazed at how fast these years have flown by.  In 5 years of marriage, we have accomplished so much--we have: moved 3 times, lived in 2 states, graduated medical school, finished 4 years of teaching, got our first dog, had a baby girl, traveled across the country, bought our 1st home, laughed daily, and made lots of friends along the way...but we'll always be each other's best friend!













July 11, 2010 Sunday in the Park ~ the SuperGrit Cowboy Band...
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From the smiles to the pouty face...Meredith Girls...the best in the world...