One Year Ago...

I was searching for photos of Grandma Davis for a slide-show her kids are putting together. In all my searching I found this little treasure:

Coleman- 6 months old

Coleman is getting way too big, way too fast :( I want my baby back!

In Loving Memory

Fern Marie Gray Davis

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Great Grandma Davis and Coleman

Coleman's Great Grandma, Fern Davis passed away early this morning. She will be missed.

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She was one of Coleman's favorite people. She would let him climb on her walker and she would push him around... they both thought it was great.

Returned with Honor

She's Back! Sister Melissa Keil returned home from serving in the Washington DC South Mission.

The Welcome Wagon

The Whole Family

(minus Tyler, on his mission in Georgia, and Josh who had to work)



Coleman meeting his Aunt for the first time. She left 5 weeks before Coleman was born. He wasn't too sure at first but the kid has no concept of strangers. He went right to her but kept checking to see if his Mom and Grandpa were near.

By the end of the night, they were Best Friends
Welcome Home Melissa! We are glad you're back... Can you baby-sit on Thursday :)

A Video for Uncle Tyler

Tyler- I think you are the one person who will appreciate this video the most, so I dedicate it to you! Coleman has developed a new technique for giving a High-5. Josh tries and tries to get him back to proper form but so far no luck. I think it's hysterical! Hint: Watch Coleman's Elbow :)

We miss you T.B.

A Month in Review:

Well, there has been A LOT of updates in the Keil Family:


Coleman had his 15 month well-child check-yes, your calendars are accurate and Coleman will be turning 18 months in May... But he was sick and his 15 month was pushed back a little bit.

Coleman- 15 Months-
Weight: 25.9 lbs. 70%
Height: 31.3 inches 58%
Head Circ:19.6 inches 97%

I turned another year older- there was a celebration; including cake and family. All in all, it was a good day.
Our annual Birthday Photo: Katie 24 years and Coleman 16 months. See March of 2008 for last years photo









Coleman took a 3 hour tour on the USS MINNOW

We still haven't found the skipper!



We enjoyed the Spring Weather... and then it snowed! Coleman and I would take 3 or 4 walks a day in the warm 50 degree weather. Needless to say, when it snowed we BOTH took it really hard! We tried walking with lots of layers and blankets... but Coleman would end up kicking them off and freezing. What's the solution?

A HOME-MADE MUMMY BAG!

He stays toasty warm and we can enjoy our walks again! Life is good again!





I had a bright idea: Or not... In an effect to "Go Green" I bought energy-effecient light bulbs from Home Depot. I thought I was getting a great deal (a package of 4 bulbs for only $1.85) but I may as well have bought a candle... these things give off almost NO LIGHT! Oh well, it's stays light outside in the spring right?

Coleman discovered the joy that is SPAGHETTI O's! Home-Boy would eat a can a day if I let him.

We Spent Conference Weekend with our relatives in MOAB-

Coleman loved playing with his cousins. He laughed and played all weekend long (with the exception of 1 minor biting incident; Sorry Preston)Josh helped my brother-in-law install their sprinkler system in their yard. While the boys worked, the girls played. We watched conference, we watched movies, the kids played and took baths.

We watched 27 dresses- not the movie, Tatum. That girl changes her dresses more than any other child I know!

Hallie told some great jokes-




And for a little Reassurance for Grandma Blue Eyes: Preston is 100% Baby Blue Eyes! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!



After a busy weekend, we were all exhausted! Coleman didn't even make it to the end of the driveway before he passed out.


There was also, EASTER I forgot my camera but trust me, there was an egg hunt followed by Easter Presents from Grandma and Grandpa Keil. Grandma Blue Eyes sent a basket of candy (which Coleman ate in 1 sitting), magnets, and bandaids. The most memorable part of the easter season came on Easter Sunday. Our Bishop got up and said, "I love this time of year, and not because the Easter Bunny comes around... I shot him years ago!..." He then went on to apologize to the little children and explained that he only shot the one who came to his house. Ooops!

I'm Leaving on a Jett Plane- Ok, so I'm not but Josh's Parents did. Marilyn and Richard left on Tuesday Morning for Washington DC where they will pick up Sister Melissa Keil from her mission. Coleman will officially meet his aunt in less than 1 week! Can't wait to see her!

Well, that's all folks!

It's REALLY been a Month?!? SERIOUSLY?!?!

As Grandma Coleman would say, "Holy Doodle!"

Well, LOTS has happened since our last blog post. The camera is currently charging, so expect the MOTHER OF ALL POSTS shortly!