Cooper

My first born, Cooper Ashton, oh how much I love him. He is such a smart, bright, athletic boy. He has the sweetest personality, funny and loving. But..oh how this child likes to test me! He is testing me all he can every step of the way! If you have heard the term "terrible 2's," I just have to say that is nothing to our "terrible 3's." He is not terrible for sure but very much strong willed. I think in the long run it will be a good thing but right now it sure is tough!
Cooper loves to play any sport! Tennis, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, skateboarding! That makes me smile, I love to watch him play! He listens to instructions on sports very well because he really wants to do it correctly. I love that about him.
Cooper loves Church and school! (which are at the same place) And I think it has been really good for him to spend time away from me. He loves his friends and has learned to share and also to take turns doing things. He loves doing art work at school. But, he says his favorite things to do are playing outside and eating lunch :).
We are very proud of our boy and look forward to seeing the big boy he is becoming!

Cohen..Our Sweet Pea!

Cohen is such a Joy! It's hard to believe he is already 21 months. He is a big boy but he is all baby! He loves to cuddle and give love, read books, listen to music and above all he LOVES Mickey Mouse! He loves to watch Mickey Mouse and also carries his Mickey baby everywhere with him.
He is Mr. Independent..just plays in his room or in the playroom. Everything becomes a track for his trains. He could play with them all day. From the moment he wakes up he is going going and going. Climbing on things, getting into things and playing with toys.
Cohen sometimes likes to "help me out" with Cenley. So, if I hear Muahhhh or something similar to that I run! Because I know he is hovering over her. It's usually a quick kiss or hug or sometimes a sip of juice but he doesn't realize his size! :)
When it comes to Cohen's appetite! WEll..the child loves to eat. He eats almost everything. With the exception of fruits and vegetables. I have to find ways to hide those in his food

Visit

Mom went on a trip with some of the family to the Smoky Mountains. So on her way she made a pit stop by Birmingham! Thanks Gam :). Aunt Sue and Uncle Gene came to Birmingham to meet up with Mom so Mom and Aunt Sue could ride together. So Cenley got to meet some new family members!! We enjoyed a nice visit with them and the boys absolutely enjoyed showing off for them and showing off their toys.

Snow

No we have not had any snow lately..luckily it has been pretty nice. But, once again I am behind and want to post our snow pictures from last month. We have had quite a few days of snow but only once did it actually stick. So of course we had to bundle up the kids and get them out a few minutes before Cooper went to school. The boys loved it and I just wanted to get Cenley's picture out there for her first snow :).

Zoo Trip

We made our first zoo trip as a family of 5 last weekend! Cooper has been so anxious to go and we finally had a beautiful weekend. We decided to load up early so we could dodge some of the crowd and also get back before nap time!
We had it planned out perfectly I would say. The double stroller for the boys and single one for Cenley. Snacks and juice! Cenley had already been fed. We had the best time, everyone was really happy and really well behaved. I have to say this was definitely a "test trip" to see how many more little day trips we would plan in the near future. I love our little family and really enjoyed their sweet expressions. And I actually look forward to our next trip! :) (as long as eating out is not involved)

Look What I can Do?

My little Cenley is growing up so fast. She is 4 months already!! I just wish I could slow things down sometimes. She is such a wonderful baby! She was sleeping through the night consistently but as of lately has decided to wake up a little early. But..she eats and goes right back to sleep. So I am not complaining.
We have lots of activities that she really enjoys now..which really helps me out. I don't feel like she is so bored anymore. She loves to do the jumper (which both boys did), the baby gym and her new exersaucer. She also sits in her bumbo seat and plays with toys (sort of). Holds on to them at least. We have started giving her a little cereal sometimes. Because she was waking up early I thought she just needed a little extra, but she isn't quite into the solids yet. So here are a few pictures of our little Princess in action!

Christmas/New Year's in Guntersville

Yes, I admit it I am such a slacker with this blog! I really do have good intentions on keeping this blog up in a timely manner, but life is well..busy!

We went to Guntersville this year to celebrate New Years as well as celebrate Christmas with Clays family. We enjoyed lots of family time with everyone and wonderful food. The kiddos got some really fun toys and stayed very busy playing and enjoying all of the attention.