The Cox Clan

Bummer Man

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:29:00 +0000

The computer we have been using crashed so there hasn't and will probably not be any post for a little bit. What a bummer.

Going ons

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:13:00 +0000

Man how time flies. I didn't realize how much I've missed until I started putting the pictures on the computer. December is normally a crazy month, but this is insanity.

Josh about a week old.

Josh's first bath, he was two weeks old because it took that long for his umbilical cord to fall off. Ben and Seth only cried the first time, but Josh has cried every single time. It is the worst thing that has ever happened to him.All done, everything is better nowCute boys with new blanket Grandma-Great Cox made.

My mom got a bunny

Josh's cool hair-do. The boys decorating the tree.
The boys did it all by themselves. Nice Huh?

Best Buddies

Playing in front of the snow-blower
Showing off his "new" shoes. They used to be Ben's.Seth being Seth.

My Best Guys.

Kory's Family, special.
Wow a family of Five. It is a bad picture, but the only one we have.

Ben and Seth are doing great with Josh. Ben loves to give him kisses and always says "He is sooo cute." Seth calls him Josh Buddy, it is very cute. The other day I came out of the shower and Seth was rocking the cradle and singing a song to Josh. Sweet. Josh is just the perfect fit for our family and we love having him.

Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:51:00 +0000

We had a wonderful Christmas and Hope you all did too.

Merry Christmas!!

One Year

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:45:00 +0000

In Memory Of

Simon Michael Cox

It has been one year since we lost our Little Simon. It has not always been easy, especially this time of year. We are very greatful for the gospel in our lives and the knowledge that we will be with him again. We miss you.

Another Cox Boy

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:46:00 +0000

Joshua James Cox

Born November 25th 2008

at 11:20 am

weighing 8lbs 7oz

22 inches long

He is healthy, and has lots of dark blond hair. We are so very happy to have him in our home and in our hearts. What a wonderful thing to be thankful for.

...Update

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:49:00 +0000

I know it has been a long time, and I'm sure you are sick of hearing it but it is not easy to post while we are using Kory's parents computer, but it is. Here are some things we are up to.

WARNING: Bragging parent.

Ben came up to me and asked me if I knew what the word he was spelling was. I did but wanted to make sure he knew so I asked him what it was and he said doesn't it spell SPEED. Yes it does. I asked how he knew that and he said he just sounded it out. Smarty pants, but when we read and ask him to sound out a word he never wants to.

Cute brothers,pre-Josh

It has been a very nice Fall here but we did get a couple inches a snow a while back. Ben begged all morning to go out so we found our winter stuff and went out. The kids had a lot of fun.

Now, I have said this a lot but Seth is very curious, and likes to get into things.

MUD

The couch cushion. Yes he is in it.

Bad picture, but he got into the paper towel rolls. Luckily I got them put back before he unrolled some. The next day,however, he found one and did just that.

But how can you not love this guy.Halloween. Yes very late. Ben was a Police officer.

Seth a robber.

Trick or Treating.

Answered Prayers

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:06:00 +0000

A Temple in Philadelphia. When Kory and I moved out there we were sure that is why we went there, to help Philly get a Temple. When I heard President Monson this morning announce 5 new temples, I couldn't help myself I started to cry cause I knew Philadelphia was one of those new ones. I could pictures our little Broad Street Chapel cheering and yipping and "Praising the Lord". I wish we could have been there. I am so happy for our Brothers and Sisters in the Philadelphia area. Kory and I are already planning our trip out there.

Beware A Picture EXPLOSION

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:27:00 +0000

So after the entire summer of lame posts with no pictures, we have finally put our pictures on the computer, all 600 of them. Don't worry I'm not putting all of them on there just a few, well maybe a bit more than a few. I missed posting a lot of fun things we did this summer, I hope you enjoy.

Just hanging out. (upside down)

Playing in the sprinklers- surprising this is the first time my kids ever have done it.

Peeping Toms

Ben's first day of pre-school.
Picture's of Seth's Birthday
Seth brand new

Seth and his proud Big Brother
Seth's first Birthday
We love our little Seth. He is so full of life. Still very "curious" to put it nicely. He loves to cuddle and copycats everything Ben does, but definitely is his own person. He is a perfect fit for our family.

Seth's second Birthday
Seth's first hair cut.
During

After
Camping "out" in the backyard.

Seth only made it till 10:00

This is funny. For my family reunion/ Grandpa's 80th birthday we went a swimming pool (the one that is in The Sandlot- "hammon ball"). Well they have a huge conveyor belt type of slide where you ride on a raft type thing. The rule to go down the slide is that you are taller than the raft or you can carry to to the top without help. The raft is NOT light. Ben got it in his head that he wanted to go down the slide, so we told him the rule and he said he would do it. He headed up the stairs with his not easy task. Kory was with him and kept telling him he didn't have to keep going, but Ben would say "I'm almost there"- he said that when was at the bottom and kept going.He made to the top and took off.
Made it all the way down.and wiped out at the bottom. The raft flipped on him and he swam to the edge with it on top of him. He was safe and was more worried about a band-aid that had fallen off his finger. He did say afterwards "I think I was a little to0 little for that slide".My Family (mostly)My family with my paternal grandparents. They are so cute and I love so much. They have been married 59 years. What a great example of love and patience.

This game- the marble game is something my grandpa made and I played with when I was little, a favorite and cherished game.

That Famous Preston Night Rodeo.

There is a parade with lots of candy, a Rodeo with a champion clown, a carnival with twirling rides and greasy food. What else could you ask for? This was the first year in many that we were able to go. The kids are enjoying the parade.
The 24th of July parade in our neighborhood. We had police escorts, it was cool.

4th of July at my sister's in Colorado- out of order I know

Ben got a hair cut too. It was a mo-hawk-but is no more.

My superheroes. Thanks to my mom for making the capes, they play with them all the time.

What we did most of the summer- SWIM. It is great to have a pool in your backyard. Ben is a swimming fool. Seth is a jumping fool.

Pooped. I think I have figured an easier way to post my pictures, because as of right now it is a process, but I can not make any promises that it will be soon. Sorry for so many pictures. It is just I really think you need pictures with most posts. And we did have a fun summer and I thought I'd share.

Hair Dye

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:32:00 +0000

So, yesterday my sister walked into the room and she said something about dying her hair. Ben responded, "Why does Rachel want dead hair?" All we could do was laugh! Very funny! :)

I still have to download Seth's birthday pictures (he turned 2 on Monday). So, I will get some pictures posted shortly.

SO....

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:02:00 +0000

We are still here. There will be no pictures on this post either, but I promise I will get some on soon. Anyway I have nothing really great to post but some funny things Ben has said and done.

So a few months ago we were in church and old man was speaking. He just turned 90, so he is old. Anyway his talk was manly about his family history and mostly his father's. A typical old man he talked as if you know everyone he are talking about and gives way more detail then needed. His talk lasted the whole sacrament meeting. Right before he ended I looked over at Ben, and he was stuffing paper in his ears, curious I asked him what he was doing. He whined "I just don't want to listen anymore".

The other day we were driving and Ben asked my in a real somber voice "Do you know what some people believe?"
"No I don't"
"Some people believe superheros are extinct. But I don't, they are still alive"
He was very broken hearted by the fact that not everyone believes in Superheros.

Four for Four

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:47:00 +0000

OR zero for four depending on how you look at it. We are having another boy!! I'm never going to get a girl. Oh well at least I have cute boys. I just have to get used to dirt, bugs, snakes, and toads. Stinky boys who don't want to get washed and don't care if their clothes match. I'll become very proud of all the body noises they can make and maybe I can even beat them in a belching contest(ya right). Good thing for me I love sports, at least watching them. The only problem is gross uniforms and constant fear of injuries. We might just give it one more shot. But then again it would be another boy. The odds are not in our favor.

P.S. Baby is healthy which is a great blessing and really all that matters. Also if you have any good boy names send them our way, we are probably going to be using all of them trying to get a girl.

Summer pictures to come...

New Camera

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:52:00 +0000

For Father's day (Thanks for being such a great Father, Kory) Kory got a new camera-it is also my birthday present and his birthday present. Here are a few, maybe more than a few, pictures he taken. We went to a BBQ at the Coombs'. It is a kid wonderland they have a trampoline, a swing set, chicken, horses, a fire pit the goat, however, is the neighbors. It was a lot of fun and great to see them and friends from Preston High.

He is saying "cheese" if you can't tell.

Swimming at our house. The kids love the pool.

There will be more "practice pictures" until we are good at using our camra.

What to answer

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:37:00 +0000

I don't want any pity, I just really need to get something off my chest.
When people ask how many kids I have I stumble and am not sure what to say. Three is the correct answer and expecting my forth. But if I tell people I have three and they only see two there are questions. Not that I am opposed to tell them about Simon what I am opposed to is the pitiful looks that come across peoples faces or them trying to come up with something to say or the apologises. Yes it is sad and sometimes it still hurts. But I know that I will be with Simon again. I know that he was so perfect he only came to earth to get a body. He is our little angel watching over us. When I tell people I have two, it hurts, I feel like I'm lying. I held Simon just like I held Ben and Seth when they were born. I saw all ten toes and all ten fingers. He is my baby whether or not he is still here. I don't know how to answer a question that is so simple for most people. How many kids do you have?

STOMP

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:47:00 +0000

Saturday night Kory and I went to see STOMP. It was very cool. It amazes me how they make cool sounds using everyday items, like push brooms, match boxes, basketball, plastic bags, straw and cup, trash cans, buckets, pipes, their hands, legs, feet and bodies and yes even the kitchen sink. Very cool. I highly recommend seeing it. Now maybe I won't be so annoyed when Ben and Seth start banging and drumming on things someday they may make a career out of it.

Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:30:00 +0000

Here are the pictures I was talking about. The first two are of our last day on the road. Seth fell asleep with a giant goldfish graham cracker in his mouth. The boys were just being silly in the other.
Ben and his brand new bike. He loves to ride it. He rides it to the park while I push Seth in the stroller. Funny story, the first time we went to the park he wanted to take his bike but didn't want to ride it there. I told him he would have to walk it because I wasn't going to, he said that he would. Well we didn't even make it two houses past ours when he started getting real mad because the pedals kept hitting his legs, and it hurt. I told him to ride it then, he said he couldn't ride it that far. Well I said either he rides it we take it back, so he hops on crying that it is too hard and too far. He was riding it really well and was still crying "I can't do it". He did that for about 5 minutes. I really wish that I had my video camera it was pretty funny.

Yes we are still here

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:35:00 +0000

Things here are going well. Ben and Seth are having lots of fun. They are enjoying the backyard and especially the pool. Ben got a new bike and is riding like a pro, without training wheels. He wants to go swimming everyday and loves to snorkel in the pool. He goes from one end to the other with the snorkel on. Seth is still into everything. He is talking a lot, my favorite is we he wants up he says "I want high". Pretty cute. Kory is working really hard and loves his job. I'm sorry I'm not posting picture, we are using Kory's parents computer and just haven't downloaded them on there yet. I know this is a little lame but I just wanted everyone to know we are still around.

Oh!! I'm 14 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Baby number 4 is due November 27th. If you have seen me lately you would have known, I'm huge already. I, amazingly, am feeling okay. Tired and nauseous but am not throwing up near as much as with the other three. Maybe this means it is a girl, cross your fingers. I doubt it though, I think I got pregnant really fast after Simon and my hormone levels never were back to normal. I think I'm destine to have all boys.

Were Here!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:25:00 +0000

We got to Utah safe and sound on Wednesday. The kids were great, awesome, fantastic. We are settling in and enjoying having family and friends close. It snowed all day yesterday but nothing stuck. Spring in the rockies! We miss Philly and all our friends. We want to thank everyone who helped us move, by loading the pod, babysitting and letting us stay at their places. It was very appreciated. Stayed tuned for our adventures out west.

Days 3 and 4 - Chicago to Nebraska

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:44:00 +0000

Day 3:

We spent the day in Chicago. What a fun city! We first headed up to the top of Chicagoland by going to the Sears Tower. Ben and Seth absolutely loved it. It has some great views!

The view from the bottom of the Sears Tower... and from the top.

For all of Kory's Prudential friends...the middle building on the second picture is the Prudential building in Chicago.

After the visit to the Sears tower we had to try some famous Chicago Pizza. It was delicious!

We then headed over to the Miracle Mile and Grant Park. Our favorite part was the Cloud Sculpture in Millenium Park. The sculpture was very cool!

We also visited Wrigley Field. Although we could not go in (The Cubs were not in town), it was still neat to see such a staple of baseball history.

Day 4:
We were on the road again! What a fun day. We went through Illinois, Iowa, and stopped in Kearney, Nebraska. All day...driving. Although, I do have to say... once again, our boys were GREAT! I can't believe how well they have done this entire trip. One thing of note...it was cold pretty much all along the way. We got snowed on! We tried to get a picture of it - Yes! That is snow.

Day 2 - To the Windy City

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:42:00 +0000

On the road again.... All I can say is that Ben and Seth have been so good throughout this whole trip. They were so cute together (as shown below - watching a movie). We hit 4 different states today... and the boys were good through all of them. We started in PA, went through Ohio and Indiana, and then landed in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago definitely deserved its moniker - "The Windy City" for a reason today. It was windy - and COLD! We went to another baseball game today. It was a lot of fun to see the White Sox and Orioles play...but it was COLD! I think all of us were a little COLD! Did I mention it was COLD!?

US Cellular Field - The home of the White Sox.

Ben - sporting his new White Sox hat.

Our family in front of the Chicago skyline. (We couldn't get a good picture with all of us looking at the camera - Ben refused to get his picture taken).

Tomorrow: A day in Chicago....

Good bye Philly :(

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:47:00 +0000

Today we left our home in Philadelphia to embark on a new adventure out west. It was sad to leave our many friends - our Philly family. Ben said many times: "I'm gonna miss Piladelpia!" he at one point even started to cry. It was so sad. We will always have a place in our heart for the City of Brotherly Love. We will truly miss it there. We hope to come and visit soon!

On our travels west we stopped in Pittsburgh. We made it to a Pirates - Phillies game at PNC Park. GO PHILS! It was so much fun. It is such a beautiful stadium, and the boys had a blast. Seth was so cute that the camera man came over and got a shot of him for the big screen in front of the whole crowd.

Ben on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Seth just having a good time at the game.

PNC Park from the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Tomorrow, we are headed to Chicago....

To Shower or Not to Shower

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:30:00 +0000

As a mother you do what you have to do, right? So if that means turning on PBS and taking a shower to get a clean and fresh you do it. Lately I just don't think it is working out so well. I come out of the shower to find Seth on the computer desk throwing things off of it. Or the T.V. turned up FULL BLAST. Or the refridgerater door wide open. Well this is what I came out of the shower to this morning. My couch cushion open and stuffing everywhere. I guess it could have been worse most of it was still in the cushion. So what is a mom to do? I am NOT a morning person so waking up to shower before Kory leaves(at 7:00) is out if the question. Waiting until nap time may work but really who wants to interupt the middle of the day with a shower, you would have to get ready twice, possibly two outfits or stay in your jammies until 2:00. I'm just not sure that is the best idea. Then there is shower after the kids are in bed and you are free not to worry. I have done this, but I usually have to re-wet my hair the next morning and sometimes just don't feel that refreshed all day. Or give up showers all together. I'm not sure how Kory or the rest of the world would feel about that. So for now a quick shower in the morning and a mess to clean up when I get out. What's a mom to do?

D.C. Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:42:00 +0000

We went to D.C. one last time this weekend:( It makes us sad that that is not where we ended up. But we are sure lucky that we lived so close for almost three years.
We started at the temple. I'm real mad I didn't take pictures. The kids were starving by the time we had finished so we needed food not pictures. So we drove to a metro station parked and rode into the city.(thanks Jordan for your help and directions) Had some hot dogs from street vendor, not my first choice but we were all too hungry to wait. We have been to D.C. a bunch of times but never saw any of the memorials or monuments so that is what this trip was for. PLUS the cherry blossom were in bloom. They were beautiful. It was very busy there because of it though.
We had a lot of fun-well at least Kory and I did, on the way home Ben said he would have rather watched his kid shows. Oh brother!

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

Washington Monument
Seth and Ab
Family with no Ben, he didn't want his picture taken

Field Trip Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:56:00 +0000

Ben had a field trip to The Academy of Natural History Museum, and he loved it.

We saw Dinosaurs.We dug for fossils

Got eaten up
Went for a ride on a Tortise
Saw giant hissing cockroaches,An amazing bird charmer. The bird was in heaven.
And a skunk in a log! Yes it was real and no it didn't stink.

Outside Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:14:00 +0000

I have been waiting for spring since Thanksgiving so when it nice, we are outside.Up in the tree
Our little tree hugger
Ben with no training wheels. He still needs some practice starting on his own.

Easter Visitors

noreply@blogger.com (Cox Family) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:44:00 +0000

My cousin Anni and her husband came for Easter. And we had fun and it was great to see them. Here are a few pictures of our weekend, although none of them have anything to do with Easter.

Anni and Cody

Ben and Kory
Seth and Jill

Ben's funny face

Ben snuck into this picture