The Colemans

Jude at 8 months

2011-06-15T20:36:00.000-07:00

Jude turned 8 months on Sunday.
Spencer and I, of course, took a
billion photos and these ones made the cut.

Jude has been crawling like crazy,
and just today he stood up for a few
seconds all on his own.

Amelia, Steven and Lincoln came to visit.
The boys got "bunch naked" (Amelia's name for
babies just wearing diapers)for the cameras. We ate delicious Aussie burgers and
had a walloping good time.

My Birthday

2011-05-23T19:47:00.000-07:00

So, for my birthday Spencer, Jude and I
drove out to Antelope Island. It was so
fun spending an entire day with my boys.

I love Antelope Island because from its east
side you can see most of the Wasatch Front, and
from the western side of the island you get a greater
idea of the actual extent of the lake.

For dinner we got take-out from our favorite Ogden
restaurant, the Athenian. The Athenian has the
best Greek food.

All of these photos were taken at the Garr Ranch
on Antelope Island.

Jude just started sucking his thumb last week.
I love it

I think Jude was a bit tired because he looks
stunned in all of these photos.

"Buy me last paps (paper), sir?"

2011-05-10T11:58:00.000-07:00

So Jude went all "Newsies" on me for
Mother's Day. I loved it!

Jude will be 7 months on Thursday,
and to us he is quite the cutest.

Over Easter break Jude had his first rock climbing
experience at Chuckawalla Wall in St. George.

Jude's Baby Blessing

2011-03-02T13:40:00.000-08:00

Spencer's parents hosted a delicious luncheon
at their home the day before Jude's blessing.
Also, my parents and some of my siblings were
able to visit and attend the blessing.
I am so grateful for all the support from both
our families.

I especially love this photo of Jude because
he looks so much like Spencer

Also, my sister Eliza and her sweet girl
Elise were able to stay with us for a week.
They were both a big help and I was able to get
a lot done on Jude's bedroom while they were here.

Just for Fun

2011-01-27T16:46:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of photos we have taken of
Jude since the beginning of January. I can't
believe he is almost 4 months.

Spencer bought this polar bear outfit on Ebay
for 99 cents. I love playing dress-ups.

Just Chillin

Murray Family photos

2011-01-19T15:51:00.000-08:00

Click here
If you want to see more photos of the Murray Family

Christmas Highlights

2011-01-07T17:22:00.000-08:00

Our annual family photo by the Christmas tree.

Lincoln Claus and Jude the Elf

Elise and Lincoln playing Mary and Joseph

Sweet "Mary" Elise

I can totally hear Lincoln saying to the
innkeeper, "Can't you see she's pregnant."

Christmas brings out the ugly side in all of us.

All the single babies on New Year's Eve

I wanted to showcase some of my favorite Christmas decorations.
Nothing can compare to the wonderful atmosphere
my mom always creates at Christmas time

Every year my mom makes a delicious gingerbread house.
When we were little, my siblings and I would tear it
apart and eat it on New Year's Eve.

Jude at 2 months

2010-12-15T13:39:00.000-08:00

Jude just turned two months just a couple days
ago. I have so much to say about the past
two months but I don't really have time to tell
it all. Photos are much more interesting than
anything I could tell, anyway. We love you Jude!

The many faces of Jude Coleman

Spencer and Jude look adorable in this photo
but I look a little constipated.

Jude loves his Aunt Abby!

I love my little poochie-faced boy

He totally looks like he has something important to say

A little boy in a sack

This is the cutest face

Jude Forbes Coleman: 7 weeks olds

2010-11-23T12:33:00.001-08:00

So, since Jude was born I have attempted almost every
week to update my blog, but as all you mothers know
being a mother is a full-time job. This might sound
cliche but it really is the best job ever.

I think Heavenly Father made babies cute, otherwise
new parents might go a little crazy. What I mean is
I really didn't realize (and I don't think any one can
until they experience it) how draining, both emotionally
and physically parenthood can be.

I am so grateful for all the support our family and
friends have given us these past weeks.

I am especially grateful for my mom and dad and Spencer's
parents. Both for their help with Jude and also for being such
great examples of loving parents.

Also, I am so grateful for Spencer. He has been a great support.
Thank you for being calm when I am so anxious. Thank you for
allowing me to sleep longer than an hour and a half stretch.
Thank you for putting your family first, especially when
you have had several other demanding responsibilities.

We have taken so many photos of Jude that it was very
difficult to narrow down the best.

I hope you enjoy!

From Collages

Amelia, Steven and Dr. Linkston (aka Lincoln) came to visit
a couple weeks ago. The Lincoln Claus is a solid boy,
especially compared to the Little Jude Boy.

Also, it is fun to have my cousin Mekelle close by for bonding time.

The Last Days of Starbucks

2010-10-05T17:26:00.001-07:00

Farewell to all my friends at the Weber State art store.
It's not as dramatic as all that, but it is hard to leave
a place that I have worked at for 3 and 1/2 years.

Special skills to check off my list: Barista (check)

My specialties: Orange Mocha Frappuccino
(actually I never made one but it always sounded
so fun to make thanks to Zoolander)

Some of the Crew: Liz, me, Lane and Camela

The Loan Cupcake and the Lurkers

Kay (my former manager) threw a couple of us that were
leaving a fun get together

Kay gave our boy an adorable bear outfit - bear claws and all

The Last Days of

2010-10-05T17:26:00.000-07:00

It's a Baby Shower (say it with a Frank accent)

2010-09-21T18:59:00.000-07:00

Thank you Amelia and Melissa for throwing a
shower for our baby boy.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and
making many delicious goodies.
I am so grateful to all my friends for their
support in behalf of our baby boy.

Thanks for the gifts and your friendship.

From Collages

It was so fun to see friends from our old married student ward

Thank you Abby & Amelia and all my sisters and mom
for your love and support

Thank you gals for bringing all your little ones.
Lincoln especially enjoyed being the minority. So many
potential baby girl friends

Labor Day Weekend

2010-09-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

A fun filled weekend with the Forbes clan.
The usual bbq, dance party and baby time!
My parents are the best and so patient with
all of our craziness.

If you look closely you might notice Jacob's
creepy "molest"ache.

Lincoln Boy

These are some delicious photos of my sister Amelia's baby.
He is almost 8 months and the happiest baby I know.

7 Weeks to Go

2010-08-31T18:47:00.000-07:00

Since our boy will be arriving in 7 weeks,
I figured it was about time to post one belly photo
for all those who may be especially bored.

And as a side note (hopefully not offending most),
what is up with the nude or nearly nude belly photos?
Come on gals, would you really want your child looking
at a photo of you like that when he/she is grown up?

On a more optimistic note, I am grateful that
I have had many uneventful doctor's visits and
a healthy pregnancy.

Also, here are some fun climbing photos I took of
Jacob and Spencer up Big Cottonwood canyon.
Can you feel the BROTHERLY LOVE!

Summer Ketchup

2010-07-18T14:20:00.001-07:00

Moab with the Coleman's

St. George & Sand Hollow

Bike Riding at Francis Peak

That Baby in May

2010-05-27T17:47:00.000-07:00

Spencer's First Photo Shoot

2010-05-19T13:32:00.000-07:00

Spencer posed for me in order to get ready for a photo shoot at the Union Station. Quite the natural

Rachel's Graduation

2010-05-09T22:22:00.000-07:00

My wonderful wife has completed her Bachelor's degree in Geography from Weber State University! She has worked so hard, and I am so proud of her. And so are all these people...

President Monson was the Commencement speaker

and President Eyring and President Uchtdorf were there too.

more pics here

Three Musketeers

2010-04-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

I (Spencer) just finished reading The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. I'm not a big reader, especially fiction, but this book was great. Rachel had watched the Disney version of this story when she was younger but I had never seen it. Having just finished the book I was curious to see how closely the movie followed the book. Hmmm....what can I say...well I really should have had lower expectations, considering it was a Disney version starring Chris O'Donnell as the lead character d'Artagnan. I'm sure I would have enjoyed it much more if I had never read the book. Despite the horrible casting choice for the lead character, I actually thought the choices for the three musketeers were pretty close to what I feel their characters were like in the book. Kudos to Kieffer, Charlie, and Oliver. Also, even though the Cardinal's character in the movie is vastly different from the character in the book, I did enjoy Tim Curry. After the movie ended I was feeling pretty disappointed, but as the credits began to roll I felt my heart begin to lift as I heard the opening chords to one of the greatest Junior High School dance songs of all time! My joy can now be yours. Enjoy!

Testimony of the Book of Mormon

2010-04-18T08:19:00.000-07:00

This is the testimony of Elder Jeffrey R Holland on the Book of Mormon given during the October 2009 General Conference. If you haven't seen this or need a refresher watch it and love it

Testimony of the Book of Mormon

Eliseaster Egg, Lincoln Bunny Bob, and the Forbes Clan

2010-04-06T18:39:00.000-07:00

Spencer's 30th: Binary Buddies

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Don't Ask...

Don't Tell

Olivia Stevenson and Friends

2010-03-29T18:09:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday Rachel had the opportunity of taking photos of this beautiful little baby. If I were a baby getting my picture taken I would want these friends with me. They are from my favorite animated movies when I was a kid. (Bonus points to the first person who can name these characters and what movies they're from.)

Little Bennett's growing up so fast

2010-03-09T17:37:00.000-08:00

This clip was from late 2008 when Bennett was just a few months old

This video was taken just two weeks ago. My how he's grown!

PS I love the boots!

Grandparents Forbes' Birthday Party

2010-02-09T19:37:00.000-08:00

More Lincoln...just for Emme

2010-02-09T19:04:00.001-08:00

Baby Miles is here to stay

2010-01-16T21:54:00.000-08:00

What would Christmas at the Forbes be like without...

2010-01-10T20:38:00.001-08:00

The Lurker

Dad's randomness

the happy couples

that baby Elise

and Mom's beautiful Christmas Decorations!

Happy New Year 2010

2010-01-03T17:18:00.000-08:00

I (Spencer) always look forward to New Year's Eve at my parents because of the famliy, friends, fun games, and PIZZA! I'm addicted to Steverino's Pizza. Thanks Mom and Dad for hosting, and for all the good food. Thanks to Cory for bringing all the fun games. Thanks to Catie and Dave for bringing Bennett (the Star of the show) and for being ever so passionate in our games of Mafia (and who knew my Mom could be so insidious...and my Dad too...well played Mr. and Mrs Coleman!) Thanks also to Kris and Gerhard and his mom for the Christmas gifts and the amazing socks! 2010 will be a great year, and we hope it to be known as the Year of the Baby Coleman. Enjoy this video of our festivities.

Winter Night On The Town -- SLC Style

2009-12-08T21:23:00.000-08:00

Pizza Night at the Coleman's

2009-12-05T20:51:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the International Pizza Master Steverino, Pizza Night was a blast. Thanks Mom and Dad for great food! Please enjoy this video of Pizza Night with Baby B.

Coleman Family Thanksgiving 2009

2009-11-29T22:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone that made all the delicious food, and thanks to Steve and Nery for being our gracious hosts. Having such a wonderful family, we truly have much to be thankful for. Check out the video footage from our holiday feast, shot with our new Canon 7D!

Elise Lamb

2009-10-22T19:05:00.001-07:00

Lana & Spencer

2009-09-13T21:51:00.000-07:00

Best Wishes to this Happy Couple!

The Rebekah Stare

2009-08-30T20:50:00.000-07:00

This is Rebekah's official modeling debut. Like any successful
model she captures her audience by holding them in a trance.
Therefore, she will ever be known for "the Rebekah Stare."
Happy 17th Birdie (hope that wasn't too cheesey).

Steven and Amelia Miles

2009-08-16T20:48:00.001-07:00

I am finally posting Dilly and Silly's wedding photos. You guys
are a gorgeous couple. You guys look so much alike that you could almost
be brother and sister. You both might want to check your family history
charts! Ha ha, etc. Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys these photos.

Under the Gumdrop Tree

2009-08-10T21:04:00.000-07:00

My dad has a subtle yet quirky sense of humor. I love it and everyone that
knows him loves it too.
On our trip to Missouri we had the unique opportunity to have
all the family together at one time. I took advantage of this opportunity to take a family
portrait along with some shots of the "couples."
While taking these photos we noticed my dad was laughing to himself,
to the point of tears, for no apparent reason. We asked
him what he was laughing about and he pointed to a leaf of the nearby tree and said "look
it's a gum drop tree." Following his pointing finger we noticed that he had taken a chewed
up piece of gum and attached it to the tip of the leaf. The funniest part was watching him
laugh about it. We LOVE YOU DAD!

Babies Galore: Part 2

2009-07-07T17:57:00.000-07:00

Little Elise
It is amazing how in one frame Elise looks just like her dad (3rd photo down),
and in another frame she looks just like her mom (1st and 2nd photo).

Babies Galore: Part 1

2009-07-07T16:47:00.000-07:00

Eva & Mae
Over the past month I have had the privilege of photographing the very cutest
batch of babies out there. See for yourself and love it!

Must Love Dogs

2009-06-22T20:21:00.000-07:00

I have found that my success as a photographer depends upon my ability to work with man's best friend.

Todd & Lacey

Scott & Megan (notice that the dog is smiling)

Somelea and John's Wedding

2009-06-22T19:05:00.000-07:00

Catie Pilkington (my wonderful sister-in-law) and I had a fantastic time taking photos at the SLC Temple for Somelea & John's wedding. They are a gorgeous couple and I wish them all the best.