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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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  • 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 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!
  • 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 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 
  • 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
    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 
  • Celebrating #pride — What a fun time I had co-emceeing the @dallasprideofficial parade!
    by imcoopedup 4 months ago
    Celebrating  #pride  — What a fun time I had co-emceeing the  @dallasprideofficial  parade!
  • 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
    Paying our respects to the fallen and their spouses. Thank you to all who sacrifice to protect our freedoms.  #memorialday 
  • 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
    Can’t beat an afternoon of good old fashioned Baptist bingo with  @sisterhelenholy ! I even won one of the games!
  • 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 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!
  • 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
    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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  • Messing with my kids and playing with filters.
    by imcoopedup 5 months ago
    Messing with my kids and playing with filters.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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!
  • 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
    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
  • 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.
    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.
  • So now I’m thinking I need purple hair.
    by imcoopedup 8 months ago
    So now I’m thinking I need purple hair.
  • Happy holidays!
    by imcoopedup 10 months ago
    Happy holidays!
  • Our annual reindeer erection signals that the holidays are officially in full effect at the Koch household! (For scale, I’m 6’4”.)
    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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