Christmas weekend

Christmas Eve dinner was spent at a local hibachi restaurant then returned home to make some cookies for Santa. The boys went to bed early in anticipation of Santa's visit and were both more than happy with the presents left behind the next morning. Christmas night was spent with their cousins, Gran and the Merzlaks and Saturday we all went to Granddad's house. We're all pretty tired from the long weekend and not very excited about school or work tomorrow.

Cooper Holt's first haircut

After Walker's short haircut last week, Kelli would only allow a trim for Cooper. It started off well, but he was not a fan of the whole experience.

Pumpkin Patch

Walker had a good time riding a pony, playing with bunnies, walking on top of pumpkins and taking pictures, but Cooper Holt simply wanted to eat the hay.

First bowl of rice cereal

Judging by his size, you would think he's been eating meat & potatoes for months, but today was Cooper Holt's first day eating something other than milk. He finished it in no time at all and was all smiles throughout.

We Miss You Pop!

Asa Holt Daniel III

July 12, 1951 - September 4, 2009


Martinez, GA. – Entered into rest Friday, September 4, 2009, at his residence, Mr. Asa Holt Daniel III, 58, husband of Ann Bailey Daniel.

Mr. Daniel was a native of North Augusta, SC and life long resident of the Augusta area.

He was a graduate of North Augusta High School and member of the Augusta Bulldog Club. Mr. Daniel was the owner of Classic Stucco and Stone.


Family members in addition to his wife include daughters: April Berry(Chris), Kim Buckalew(Stan), and Natalie Merzlak(Jeremy); sons: Jason Daniel, Chad Daniel(Melissa), and Robbie Hammett(Kelli); six grandsons and six granddaughters; his father: Asa H. Daniel, Jr.; and brother: Mark Daniel(Pat). He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Preston and Julia McKie.

Thank you Grandma!

After a lot of late nights with the baby and many meals for everyone else, grandma's trip to Larryville is over. Thank you for all of the help over the past month!

It's hard to believe it, but Cooper Holt is now three-months old and huge. His monkey pajamas are 9-month pajamas, but you'd never know it judging by this picture...




































Apparently Jake doesn't share in the excitement though...