Cooper's Fall Festival

Cooper's school had a Fall Festival on Friday. Mom watched the crew while I was able to go and help out. They made a costume at school to wear for the day. I was so impressed to see how sweet and "good" the class was. I learned while I was there that Cooper has a nick name. It's not what I expected..it is "Super Cooper." I thought that was funny. The festival was in doors and consisted of about 10 stations. The first was a picture taken together and by themselves and then the next one they did a tattoo. Following those were a lot of games. Everyone took their turns and sat down in their line, I was very impressed with them all. At the end Mrs. Jennifer took them back to the class to decorate cookies. So much fun and very cute :).

ONE Month already

We had Cenley's 4 week check up last week. Wow time is really going fast already.
It was nice though to be able to take her by myself and be able to talk with the Doctor in peace. I knew she had grown a little at least in length. She is now 8lbs 6oz and 21 inches long. 25th percentile (our tiny baby). :)
Cenley pretty much sleeps all the time right now but I still have lots of fun dressing her up and and having some Girl time!

Thank you!

So this post has been a long time coming. We are so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family that are so supportive and helpful to us. I would like to think Clay and I can do it all, but we can't. What a struggle it would be to not have so much support. All of the kind words, advice, food, love, prayer and helping hands,we are so so grateful!
With that said I have to say my Mom (Gammy) has been what has really gotten me through the first few weeks. Wow! When you are told you can't lift your babies for 6 weeks..you think you can do it..but it's not really possible. I have broken that rule for sure but Mom has helped me out where I haven't over done it. I know she was exhausted and "overworked" but I just want to say Thank you and we all Love you very much.

Cenley Grace hits the 2 week mark

My sweet baby girl is growing so much already! I can't believe she is already 2 weeks old. We had her 1st Doctor check up at 1 week and she was still 6 lbs 9oz. But, I can tell she has really filled out this past week and has grown a little.
We have already had a photo shoot with her which was so much fun for me! Melissa Well's did her photos and came to our house and did a complete set up in our dining room. I couldn't believe all of the props. There were heaters and warming blankets which kept her happy. It was so much fun to watch her get all dressed up and pose for pictures. Absolutely adorable!
I have had some fun dressing her up as well. :) The boys are doing great with Cenley. I am amazed at what a big helper Cooper is being with his Sister..it's a lot different than when we had Cohen. Cohen on the other hand is a little rough so I have to keep her up and away from him. He doesn't understand quite yet but I think he will be a wonderful big brother.

Grandparents visit with Cenley

We had a visit from the Grandparents this past weekend excited to see their new Granddaughter as well as see the boys! They brought some lunch which we greatly appreciated and had a fun time outside with the kids. Everyone enjoyed their time holding Cenley and playing with the attention seeking Cooper and Cohen! We also had a visit from Bryson and his wife Juli and 2 girls. The kids played hard together while Clay was able to visit with his cousin.
Cenley was given some beautiful gifts! Lots of clothes and a beautiful blanket!
The boys weren't left out with some Trains and about a years worth of pj's! :) Thanks Nana and Mama Pat! As usual I think the Grandparents were ready to get home and rest after a long day of playing.
We had so much fun and really enjoyed the visit!

Grandparents!

First Week

We have only been home a few days now with our sweet little bundle of joy! I can definitely tell there will be some big changes, but so excited to experience them. Clay and I both know that our family is now complete. The next few years will probably be pretty difficult but so worth it!
Mom is here to help for several weeks and I don't know if I would survive without it. Cohen really wants me to hold him and I so wish I could, but it helps to have someone that can hold him for me and I can still love on him. And of chauffeur the boys around to school and things like that until i can drive. Clay's Mom brought us a bag full of tricks to the hospital which was Very helpful as well! Clay got his rest with the earplugs she packed and the headband she put in for me. He thought it was a blindfold and slept with it on the couch. Glad I didn't need him too much in the night he would have never heard me! :) So if he says he didn't get sleep..Please! The nurse was laughing during the night when she came in because he was snoring so loud! Ha..he did need it though.
Cooper has been my really big helper too. He LOVES his sister and can't stand to see her cry. He tells me she needs to eat or go night night. I am so happy to see his reaction to her. And he wants to make his Mommy all better as well. I will post a picture of his gift to Mommy last night..soon. I was laying in the bed yesterday and he brought me a sand bucket full of his favorite toys and said they were for me to "feel better." I had a bucket full of every train that he loves, a ball, and favorite frog. Seriously the best gift you can get is one from the heart. That melted me!!
So I will post a few more pictures of our week.