Dad had cut Coen's hair a couple of times. But Mom said it was time to bring in the professionals. Hard to argue with the results. Especially since Coen got a sweet car, a sucker and Elmo.
October 12, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Coen for a Walk
This happened on Dad's birthday. What a gift!
Once he started taking a few steps, it only took about a week to get to this point. He is progressing. And he is officially a handful.
October 11, 2011
Once he started taking a few steps, it only took about a week to get to this point. He is progressing. And he is officially a handful.
October 11, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
One small step for man....
Coen took some major steps on Mom's birthday. Matt was out of town for these big ones. We could watch this video 100 times and not get sick of it. His scream of jubilation and domination at the beginning is priceless.
October 1, 2011
October 1, 2011
Coen vs Steve
Coen and Steve want Dad to share his lunch. Steve wants Coen to share the lunch that Dad shares with him. Something's gotta give!
September 21, 2011
September 21, 2011
Good Morning, Coen!
Actually, this was after a nap. You know he had a good nap when he's smiling!
September 19, 2011
September 19, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
10 months!
Dear Coen,
You are 10 months old! That means in 2 short months we will be celebrating your 1st birthday! I can't believe how quickly these 10 months have gone.
Tonight I went back through the blog and looked at your older pictures and videos. You have always been such a special little boy and you make us so happy everyday.
You love to stand and walk around the furniture, so sometimes it can be tough to get you to play with your toys on the floor. You go to the fridge every time it's opened and you really enjoy looking on the shelves and trying to grab things. You do the same when the pantry door is open. We have been putting you in the pack-n-play for a little bit during the day and letting you play or watch a Baby Einstein video. You always laugh and squeal with excitement when the caterpillar goes across the tv screen. You really like watching those videos...and I like that I can have 30 minutes to shower, do dishes, do laundry...all that fun stuff.
You have been a bit of a picky eater lately as we try to get you to eat more table food rather than your baby foods. You like bananas and blueberries one day, and then the next day you won't touch them. You do this with most food. You do LOVE having slices of American Cheese and I think it's the only thing that you want to eat consistently. We keep experimenting and hopefully you'll start doing better and will want to eat what daddy and I eat.
A couple of weeks ago we went to Ohio for a wedding so that you could meet most of daddy's family. We had a rough start to the trip when it stormed and the hail not only ruined our car, but canceled our flights for the day too. We spent 5 hours at the airport that day only to return home that night. The next day we went back and we finally made it to Cincinnati. You were so good on the planes and in the airports when we had long layovers. We had a rough time once we got to the hotel since you were so tired, but after a couple of days you started to sleep better and you even took good naps. You really had such a good time meeting everyone and playing with all of the little kids. You even got to show off your swimming skills in the pool! You met your great-grandparents and we are so thankful that they were able to spend a couple of days with you.
You are going to the nursery at church on Sundays and on Thursday mornings so that mommy can do a Bible Study. You do pretty well and we're glad you are getting the chance to play with some other little kids for a few hours a week. I am going to start volunteering in your room one Sunday a month and it will be fun to see how you interact with everyone. You were sick for the first time this past weekend, so you didn't go to church on Sunday. You had your first cold and we knew you really felt terrible when you were awake every 2 hours one night. You still have a runny nose but you seem to be feeling better and are back to your old self!
You are such a joy to me and I always love to see your sweet little face. No matter how tired I may be, when I walk into your room in the morning and am greeted by your little smile, it makes my day. I pray that you continue to be healthy and happy and I hope I will always be the mommy that you deserve. You are the best and I love you more than you could ever imagine.
Love,
Mommy
You are 10 months old! That means in 2 short months we will be celebrating your 1st birthday! I can't believe how quickly these 10 months have gone.
Tonight I went back through the blog and looked at your older pictures and videos. You have always been such a special little boy and you make us so happy everyday.
You love to stand and walk around the furniture, so sometimes it can be tough to get you to play with your toys on the floor. You go to the fridge every time it's opened and you really enjoy looking on the shelves and trying to grab things. You do the same when the pantry door is open. We have been putting you in the pack-n-play for a little bit during the day and letting you play or watch a Baby Einstein video. You always laugh and squeal with excitement when the caterpillar goes across the tv screen. You really like watching those videos...and I like that I can have 30 minutes to shower, do dishes, do laundry...all that fun stuff.
You have been a bit of a picky eater lately as we try to get you to eat more table food rather than your baby foods. You like bananas and blueberries one day, and then the next day you won't touch them. You do this with most food. You do LOVE having slices of American Cheese and I think it's the only thing that you want to eat consistently. We keep experimenting and hopefully you'll start doing better and will want to eat what daddy and I eat.
A couple of weeks ago we went to Ohio for a wedding so that you could meet most of daddy's family. We had a rough start to the trip when it stormed and the hail not only ruined our car, but canceled our flights for the day too. We spent 5 hours at the airport that day only to return home that night. The next day we went back and we finally made it to Cincinnati. You were so good on the planes and in the airports when we had long layovers. We had a rough time once we got to the hotel since you were so tired, but after a couple of days you started to sleep better and you even took good naps. You really had such a good time meeting everyone and playing with all of the little kids. You even got to show off your swimming skills in the pool! You met your great-grandparents and we are so thankful that they were able to spend a couple of days with you.
You are going to the nursery at church on Sundays and on Thursday mornings so that mommy can do a Bible Study. You do pretty well and we're glad you are getting the chance to play with some other little kids for a few hours a week. I am going to start volunteering in your room one Sunday a month and it will be fun to see how you interact with everyone. You were sick for the first time this past weekend, so you didn't go to church on Sunday. You had your first cold and we knew you really felt terrible when you were awake every 2 hours one night. You still have a runny nose but you seem to be feeling better and are back to your old self!
You are such a joy to me and I always love to see your sweet little face. No matter how tired I may be, when I walk into your room in the morning and am greeted by your little smile, it makes my day. I pray that you continue to be healthy and happy and I hope I will always be the mommy that you deserve. You are the best and I love you more than you could ever imagine.
Love,
Mommy
Monday, August 8, 2011
Mashed Potatoes = Smashed Spoon
July 26, 2011
We tried feeding Coen some mashed potatoes. His opinion of the effort is fairly obvious.
Ice, Ice, Baby
July 23rd, 2011
One of our favorite videos. An ice cube fell from the freezer. Coen then pounced on it. Well, he tried to.
Another Lesson Learned
July 21, 2011.
Coen shows his tough side, being dunked during his third swim lesson. BTW - "swim lessons" are basically "don't be afraid of the water lessons."
Crawling for Food
July 19, 2011 -- Coen enjoys a crawl to the camera, then spots some treats. Treats that weren't intended for him.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Baby Dedication
Sunday, July 17th, was a special day for us, as Coen took part in Westside Church's "baby dedication."
About a dozen kids (ranging from two-weeks to five-years-old) were joined by their parents on stage as the pastor said a public prayer over each child. The church does this a few Sundays every year. This is simply about committing our child to God in the hopes that he will come to know the Lord. In other words, it was our public profession to the rest of the church that we will guide Coen in the ways of Christ and teach him His ways in the hopes that Coen will one day make the decision to follow Jesus on his own. In essence, the "dedication" is more about Mom and Dad than Coen! He wasn't making a decision on the stage; we were the ones dedicating him to God. We pray that Mom and Dad will be good examples for Coen, and that he will see the light of Christ through his parents.
Mom and Dad (we) were baptized in the church last month. Just as Christ was baptized as an adult, we took the plunge in front of the congregation. Baptism is viewed differently in various churches. Our church views it as an outward expression of an inward reality of your identification with Christ. Being immersed in water and lifted out is symbolic of Christ's death and resurrection, dying to our sin and being raised to new life in Christ. Buried with Him through baptism, raised with Him to new life.
"Peter replied, 'Each of you must turn from your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.' Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church--about three thousand in all.” Acts 2:38, 41
We hope that one day Coen will make that decision, too.
We've been so blessed with our little boy. Each day is a tremendous gift.
Matt
P.S. Below is the video. Coen stole the show with his green tie! Afterwards, you can watch him kick his way off-stage. He just keeps on movin'.
About a dozen kids (ranging from two-weeks to five-years-old) were joined by their parents on stage as the pastor said a public prayer over each child. The church does this a few Sundays every year. This is simply about committing our child to God in the hopes that he will come to know the Lord. In other words, it was our public profession to the rest of the church that we will guide Coen in the ways of Christ and teach him His ways in the hopes that Coen will one day make the decision to follow Jesus on his own. In essence, the "dedication" is more about Mom and Dad than Coen! He wasn't making a decision on the stage; we were the ones dedicating him to God. We pray that Mom and Dad will be good examples for Coen, and that he will see the light of Christ through his parents.
Mom and Dad (we) were baptized in the church last month. Just as Christ was baptized as an adult, we took the plunge in front of the congregation. Baptism is viewed differently in various churches. Our church views it as an outward expression of an inward reality of your identification with Christ. Being immersed in water and lifted out is symbolic of Christ's death and resurrection, dying to our sin and being raised to new life in Christ. Buried with Him through baptism, raised with Him to new life.
"Peter replied, 'Each of you must turn from your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.' Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church--about three thousand in all.” Acts 2:38, 41
We hope that one day Coen will make that decision, too.
We've been so blessed with our little boy. Each day is a tremendous gift.
Matt
P.S. Below is the video. Coen stole the show with his green tie! Afterwards, you can watch him kick his way off-stage. He just keeps on movin'.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Standing Tall
July 10th.
Nana and Poppy stopped by for a few hours to see Coen. And Coen showed them his brand-new talent. He can stand! It's his balance that still needs work.
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