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I'm a (gay) husband, a dad, adoption advocate, Texan, founder of two businesses (PR firm Cooper Smith Agency & online mag He Said Magazine), wannabe comedian/Martha Stewart and just generally a mess who drinks and cusses too much. Read More
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by imcoopedup 1 month ago
And just like that, another school year starts! Both kids were nervous, mainly because no one at school has seen them in braces yet. . Mason is extra nervous because it’s his last year at our school and he knows that this is the big year for grades and applying to high schools. . Good luck to all kids, parents and teachers today! -
by imcoopedup 2 months ago
Alaska: it was a place that I knew I wanted to see but had no idea how in awe I would be. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. Photos do no justice! . Also, @thebutchartgardens in Victoria, British Columbia, is bonkers beautiful. . Our week on @celebritycruises with @rfamilyvacations won’t be forgotten! . #alaska #alaskacruise #travel -
by imcoopedup 4 months ago
Sending love to one of my childhood hometowns. Uvalde is where my parents met, where they married, where I was born and where I went to many years of school. . @thatsbullzerk has created a poignant tee to raise funds for the Robb Elementary Memorial Fund. 100% of proceeds will help these families as they lay their loved ones to rest and attempt to rebuild their lives. An unimaginable, heartbreaking feat. . Shirts are $24 at bullzerk.com. . #uvalde #uvaldestrong -
by imcoopedup 4 months ago
Celebrating #pride — What a fun time I had co-emceeing the @dallasprideofficial parade! -
by imcoopedup 4 months ago
Paying our respects to the fallen and their spouses. Thank you to all who sacrifice to protect our freedoms. #memorialday -
by imcoopedup 4 months ago
Can’t beat an afternoon of good old fashioned Baptist bingo with @sisterhelenholy ! I even won one of the games! -
by imcoopedup 4 months ago
When the theme is Kentucky Derby and someone has to ride the horse across the finish line. Tallest, widest jockey ever! . The cat’s enthusiasm for the moment matches that of the teenager with the most embarrassing dad ever who took this pic! -
by imcoopedup 5 months ago
Hola from our first full day in heavenly Cancun! Sun, Sips, Sushi and Slithery Creatures were on deck for the start of our May Break Mexico get-away. . #travel #cancun #familytravel #gaytravel -
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by imcoopedup 5 months ago
We’re so hoppy for Easter this year! First stop, Cascarones from @abcpartyhq - an Oak Cliff institution - and then dying eggs for tomorrow’s family brunch. -
by imcoopedup 6 months ago
My children are convinced that these photos are of me with an old-time filter, but they’re really pictures of my dad, who suffered a stroke, fell into a coma and passed away last week. Fortunately my sister and I were close by and able to be with him in his final moments. . I’ve never really appreciated our strong resemblance until these recent days. It’s comforting to know that anytime I want to see him, I simply have to look into a mirror. . By the way, that IS me in the first photo…in the wagon on my first birthday. -
by imcoopedup 7 months ago
I got my Ash Wednesday mark in the carpool line this morning. Unfortunately my brain wasn’t fully booted up before I realized that I still needed to take a shower and get ready for an important work meeting so it only lasted about 30 minutes. Such an Ash-hole move! -
by imcoopedup 8 months ago
About four years ago, my sister Monica and I started a new “Siblings’ Trip” tradition, where every year or two we’d leave our spouses and children at home to enjoy some dedicated time together. The pandemic put those plans on hold for a bit, but we just returned from a week at Walt Disney World – The Happiest Place On Earth…and it, indeed was a “magical” time! Lots of laughing, squealing, eating, drinking and shopping! I made us special t-shirts, using my @cricut for most of the days of our stay. The black and gold 50th Anniversary t-shirts were particularly -
by imcoopedup 8 months ago
The weather in Texas is frightful, in Orlando it’s quite delightful. . My sister and I escaped, sans kids and husbands, to The Most Magical Place on Earth for some sibling bonding time. . We return to reality (and the cold) tomorrow…if our flights don’t get canceled. -
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by imcoopedup 10 months ago
Our annual reindeer erection signals that the holidays are officially in full effect at the Koch household! (For scale, I’m 6’4”.)
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