THE WINSTEADS: Cozy Coupe and Daddy Time

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Cozy Coupe and Daddy Time

We bought Braden his first cozy coupe last weekend! I told mom he's been wanting one forever, and she said, "How do you know that child wanted a COZY COUPE"? I just simply said, "Because he did"! I don't know...I just know I was obsessed with mine and his age, so I thought he would be too! Ha! We had two of course, one for me and one for Patrick. We spun around that driveway like Nascar drivers. Gosh, Patrick and I had fun growing up together. The thought of having twins use to scare me to death, but knowing how special the bond between twins is...you can't help but to think, "Ahh...it would be fine"! Remind me I said that if we have twins next:) Here are some pics of Braden and his daddy...his favorite person, besides mommy:)

1 comment:

Amanda said...: oh my gosh, I hardly recognize that baby!! He looks so big with his new do!! I like it! Give him a kiss from me.; September 12, 2010 at 9:27 PM

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