Cooper is 5 months old!

Cooper now has 2 teeth, rolls both ways, is tasting baby food but not really into swallowing it yet, smiles, does happy screams, pushes chest and sometimes tummy off ground, weighs about 16.5 pounds, loves the door jumper and laughs at Greta. Ian still wants to change every diaper, Caroline asks to hold him here and there, and Isabel always does an exceptional job of watching out for him.

Isabel turns 10!

Isabel, it is hard to believe you are a decade old! I started my very first blog 10 years ago to keep up with your birth! And here we are 10 years later.  You are bright, kind, thoughtful, faith-filled and inspiring!  Happy 10 years, we love you so much!

Ian turns 5!

Ian, you are the miracle baby we prayed for after 4 pregnancy losses in a row.  You are smart...you love to build and take things apart, you are loving, kind, sensitive but also tough.  You are double trouble with Caroline, but sometimes you look out for her, teach her the right choices, and give her a helping hand.  You love to play board and card games.  You are a real sweetheart and we are so thankful God sent you to be our first son! Happy Birthday little buddy!

Caroline turns 3!

Caroline Ruth, you are such a little gem.  You call yourself a "snowflake" and "a butterfly" and indeed you remind us of those 2 things. You are smart, independent, spunky, your life is like a musical because you are singing most of the day, you are very dramatic....either full of joy, despair, or fury.  People have called you a free spirit and have said you have a big personality! You love to be held and will climb into anyone's lap, you are friendly and outgoing. You love to be the center of attention, you are a joy to be around, and God blessed us when He added you to our family.  Happy 3rd Birthday, C!

3 months old

Slow down, little Cooper. Here are some 3 month old pics. He no longer stays in a swaddle, he sleeps in the bed or in his swing for naps, he is sooooo good, he smiles alot, and we heard his very first laugh!  You have several nicknames like CoopCoop, Coopy and Super Duper Cooper.  You love looking at your hands and feet.