Grandma Silly Breaks the Silence at Last...

Okay, Suzie's entry about the river incident put me a little on the defensive; I need to explain that I didn't choose to save the jetski over the people I love! I simply couldn't help them immediately: I couldn't pull up to the dock without hitting one of them because the current was so strong; I could see they were hanging on and not washing away; the jet ski would have floated rapidly down the river, never to be seen again unless I beached it; and I had to wait til some of the big boat waves calmed down (part of the main problem). Even when I did move in to help them, Shan felt like I was drowning them with the waves I created. What we needed was someone on land, and once Tim climbed up the side of the dock, he was that someone.

Tim was able to take Xander, then I could help Shan up. Needless to say, she was not interested in going in the water again that night. It was a scary experience for everyone. There was only one other time at the river that was so frightening, when I watched a dangerous situation and felt completely helpless: the time with Benches with a bad storm coming on, when Mel went in holding jugs full of water... Both experiences were fuel for nightmares, I assure you.

Now, enough of that! Summer included a visit from everyone (except Glenn), and that equals a nearly perfect summer for this lady! I have pictures from all of the visits, but I'm not going to post that many. Instead, how about something more recent, since any of us have been together?

Xander and shan came to visit us here in ND. Here is a list of things we(meaning mostly Xander) did: Jumped on the tramp with Auntie Suzie, Got spoiled by grandpa with popsicles, almost drowned with his momma and grandpa in the river, and last but not least, played with the puppy. He is absessed! He would wake up in the morning and we'd hear PUPPY! PUPPY! And we would go to bed at night with Xander wanting to see the PUPPY!

Now, more explaining the drowning situation. It was a warm school-off Monday evening, so we decided to go to the river. Well, It was too full at the Lewis and Clark dock so we decided to go to Misty Waters, Also part of the river. The current was really strong. Grandpa and grandma took Suzie and Mel to a half-covered with water island, then went to get Shan and Xander. Now here comes the scary part, Shan gave Xander to Grandpa and the jet ski started to float away, but shan put her foot on the jet ski and it tipped and they ALL fell in the water! They were holding on to the dock's handles for dear life and trying to stay above the water, which didn't happen often. They went underthe water lots of time and Xander just laid on Shan's arm and was still and not even crying. While they were there Grandma was trying to decide whether to save the jet ski or save the others. She decided to go get the jet ski and bumped it so it wouldn't float off. Then Grandpa finally was able to get up and help Shan and Xander up. So..we left the river about 15 minutes after that . Scary huh?

He is So cute!

Posted by: Suzie..hehe

Mom is taking a long time to post new pictures, so I will...

So these are not maybe the pictures that these Coxes would choose for themselves, but of the pictures I had of them saved on my computer, there wasn't much selection. I guess I need to take more of them. They are all a little out dated, but they are still cute. At least it is something new.....

Melanie lied :(

I am truely sorry to everyone who(once) so avidly read our blog.
The reason there haven't been pictures on our blog for over 2 months is due to the fact that our computer is being fixed and is taking an insanely long time to do so.

I promise as soon as occasion permits there will be new pictures on the computer.
Until then, however, you will all just have to suffer the loss of not seeing anything of us.

Again, sorry.

Melanie lied :(

SOON!

Hello
This is Mel everyone!
I just wanted you all to stop despairing for the lack of newness on our blog,
for we will be posting soon.
Or so I believe.
We have a large collection of fun photos on mom's digital camera device, which will be loaded on the computer soon.
So cheer up! Put on a happy face!
You will see newness from us very very soon!

Soccer freaks

Melanie loved her soccer season and is really sad its over.They didn't lose any games, and tied only 1 game all season. She learned so much and feels like she became a better player this year. She mostly plays defense. In the championship game it started to lightning and the game was cut about 20 minutes short. Her team still won, 2-1, but since the game wasn't completed so she didn't quite feel like they won, if that makes sense.

Suzie also loved her soccer season. Their team was nearly undefeated with a couple ties and only 1 loss. She played mostly midfield and forward.

EARS PEIRCED!

Suzie convinced mom that since she stopped biting her nails, she should get her ears pierced. However, she says its NOT going to end up how it did with Alisa. She really is gonna stop. :D It was also the end of her amazing soccer season.

HAIRCUT

BEFORE


AFTER

♪The talent show♪

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What's up with Mel?

Don't worry - if you look closely, it's just Howard. And... She may be trying to start a new fashion trend

or maybe she's just having fun with hand-me-downs (or in this case -ups, since they're from a younger but taller friend), but at least her - um- ensemble is modest! Memories are made on Sundays... At least in this house ;-)

Suzie's last Black Gems show night

Oops, I meant above. See what's below. (I feel so confusing...)

Those crazy young'uns

The first really nice day, and we find Suzie and Abi soaking up sun. Yeah, Abi loves to snuggle up - or is Suzie snuggling Abi?

Below, you'll see Suzie at her most charming, along with the other Black Gems, at the last show of the year. (Sorry, no performance shots -- no way to get close enough; you'll have to come home for a visit to see her in action!)

Notice the nuts...

Dad's "shining happy people"

Scenes at the Gibbys after David joined the family- and while Granny was there

Here's a sweet moment with our new mommy, her new baby, and his biggest fan: "Are you tute? You are tute!"

Who knows if he'll be a thumbsucker, but on his first day of real wakefulness, li'l Davey tried out his thumb. And Grandma caught it! And Natalie is showing off her new gap--losing teeth is fun for a few years...

What sisters do late at night...

A new box of Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch was cause for a late night silly session for Mel, AJ and Alisa... They may grow up and go away, but getting together (in this case at Gibby's)almost guarantees girls will be giggling. ;->

Three of the Four Musketeers...

Surprise visits brought these three cousins together at the Gibbys the weekend after David was born. Though size is not the giveaway of the difference in ages, their demeanor is! Charlie is 2 and 1/2 mos., Stella is 6 and 1/2 mos., and David is 1 week! Xander, not in the picture but the fourth member of the Cousinteers, is 7 months and lively as Stella! (See the new blog, adamzwithaz.blogspot.com for updates on him and his ever-lovin' parents...)

Mel needs to be represented today too; doesn't she look sweet and beautiful? (No? Well, don't worry, she's not emo.) The lock in her face just -- happened. This little room is where she lives since we got high speed... (In truth, we are updating together, and we've argued about what to put on each picture. So consider these additions a joint venture! ;-} )

Shan and Xander's visit.

Look how juicy he is! That's Suzie in the bathtub with him in MOM's swim suit.

Grandpa also enjoyed the visit from Shan and "Mr. Xander." Duh! He's a pretty fun grandpa.

Xander and Shannie came to visit and we took too many pictures, but now we can share a few so you can see him now.

Harpo Marx? Or Suzie?

Actually, it's Suzie doing her best Harpo - on a Sunday night (of course; as every family member knows, that's when the crazies come out in our house).

The whole weird bunch...

Obviously, that last one wasn't supposed to be a duplicate, or without words, either. Just more of the learning process. The storm picture was the tornado forming out our back door (it touched down southwest of here about 20 miles) the day I talked to Ben, in Sept. I think; the picture of me was on my birthday, so you can bet I was telling Mel not to take the picture; Tim-- well, it's a Sunday night, that should explain it; Mel and Suzie on the first day of school and one silly day at home. There you go, gang; identify us for the little ones, laugh at us, cry for us, run screaming from us -- whatever seems appropriate...
See you soon!
Hugs, Yomama

My Israeli Friends

This is Ilana and "Dillon" (he didn't spell his real name, so I don't remember it), two young Israelis I met in Nashville. They were adorable and thought the same of me (bizarre, ain't it), so Tim took our picture together.
(I think perhaps this one loaded because it was small. This game is seriously hampered by our dial-up, and my lack of skills in managing pictures/size.)

Okay, I don't know what I'm doing wrong, but this takes me too long. The pics are not loading, and I've listened to most of a Josh Groban cd without getting any images... so maybe this is why you don't get much from your grumpy ol' mama. I had some fun pictures to post, but -- well, I guess I need more coaching or something. Ya think?
Regardless of what comes of this session, I'm so looking forward to seeing everyone in the flesh, because that will always be better than a blog -- even your crazy, cute, creative, character-flaunting ones!
Much love,
Yomama