A lot has changed in the last 12 months. God is good.
Here is our annual video with some of the highlights.
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Matt, Kelly, Coen, Tatum & Porter
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Merry Christmas 2013!
Better late than never... Here's our 2013 Christmas video.
Merry belated Christmas! And Happy New Year.
Merry belated Christmas! And Happy New Year.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas!
A lot has changed since we last posted. This video should catch you up to speed.
Merry Christmas from North Carolina!
Monday, April 16, 2012
Catching Up
It's been a long time since we've blogged. We know you've been bummed about this.
But we HAVE posted some videos on YouTube. Unfortunately, we forgot to link them here.
These are all videos from November and December of 2011. Just start at the bottom, scroll up and watch him grow! We'll try and post more recent videos soon.
December 27, 2011 - A new toy, a new dance!
December 25, 2011 - Christmas morning with Coen
These are all... mine?!!! I could learn to love this Santa guy.
December 23, 2011 - He found a gift before Christmas
December 22, 2011 - Say hello to Santa! Now cry for Santa.
December 17, 2011 - Quite the annoying toy! The dog has since passed on (the fake one, not the real one)
December 12, 2011 - Sharing a snack
December 11, 2011 - Entertaining Himself
December 9, 2011 - Coen and Steve
December 7, 2011 - We took Coen downtown at Christmas time
December 5, 2011 - Take us to the Christmas Tree
December 4, 2011 - Snow is funny
December 1, 2011 - Dancing to "The Five"
November 28, 2011 - Just having fun
November 26, 2011 - At the aquarium
November 24, 2011 - Coen at Thansgiving
November 9, 2011 - Coen was/is So Big!
But we HAVE posted some videos on YouTube. Unfortunately, we forgot to link them here.
These are all videos from November and December of 2011. Just start at the bottom, scroll up and watch him grow! We'll try and post more recent videos soon.
December 27, 2011 - A new toy, a new dance!
December 25, 2011 - Christmas morning with Coen
These are all... mine?!!! I could learn to love this Santa guy.
December 23, 2011 - He found a gift before Christmas
December 22, 2011 - Say hello to Santa! Now cry for Santa.
December 17, 2011 - Quite the annoying toy! The dog has since passed on (the fake one, not the real one)
December 12, 2011 - Sharing a snack
December 11, 2011 - Entertaining Himself
December 9, 2011 - Coen and Steve
December 7, 2011 - We took Coen downtown at Christmas time
December 5, 2011 - Take us to the Christmas Tree
December 4, 2011 - Snow is funny
December 1, 2011 - Dancing to "The Five"
November 28, 2011 - Just having fun
November 26, 2011 - At the aquarium
November 24, 2011 - Coen at Thansgiving
November 9, 2011 - Coen was/is So Big!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
12 months!
This is late...I wrote it, but never posted it. Sorry my little Coen.
Dear Coen,
Tomorrow you will be 1. 12 months old. I can't believe how fast you are growing up! As I look back at pictures from the past year, it is hard to believe how much you have changed. You are turning into a little boy and I absolutely love spending each day by your side as you investigate the world!
You started to walk when you were about 11 months old and now you are walking everywhere! We rarely see you sitting down playing with your toys anymore. You would rather be walking around the island counter and pulling things out of the cupboards and drawers. You are so fasinated with the dishwasher and you run to it as soon as it's opened. It can be rather difficult to get the dirty dishes in there since every time I turn around you've taken something else out and are walking away with it. You love the lights in the house and your favorite thing is to be held so you can turn the light switches on and off. You really love playing with Steve and you are learning to pet him gently just like you've been told so many times. You really enjoy music and you've been going to music class for the past couple of months. Most of the time you just put the instruments in your mouth, but you like to play the bells and you love hitting the drums. What a fun little guy you are!
You've been a bit of a picky eater so meals have continued to be a challenge. You sure love grilled cheese...or pretty much anything with cheese. And you'll eat pasta and chicken, bananas and pears. Vegetables have been a challenge since being done with baby food. One day you'll do great with broccoli but a week later you won't touch the stuff. We keep offering it and hopefully one of these days you'll eat better.
You are absolutely the sweetest little boy and your smile and your laugh make everything else seem insignificant. There is no greater gift God can give than a child. This year I have reflected a lot on the sacrifice that God chose when He gave His son for us. When I look at your face, I cannot imagine being asked to give you up. The thought of you ever experiencing pain or sadness just breaks my heart. I want to protect you and take care of you and I hope you continue to grow and experience happiness. I pray that God continues to bless you with health and joy and I pray that I can be the mom that you deserve.
Thank you for this past year and making me happier than I have ever been. You are loved more than words could ever express.
Happy Birthday Coco Bean! I love you lots.
Love,
Mommy
Dear Coen,
Tomorrow you will be 1. 12 months old. I can't believe how fast you are growing up! As I look back at pictures from the past year, it is hard to believe how much you have changed. You are turning into a little boy and I absolutely love spending each day by your side as you investigate the world!
You started to walk when you were about 11 months old and now you are walking everywhere! We rarely see you sitting down playing with your toys anymore. You would rather be walking around the island counter and pulling things out of the cupboards and drawers. You are so fasinated with the dishwasher and you run to it as soon as it's opened. It can be rather difficult to get the dirty dishes in there since every time I turn around you've taken something else out and are walking away with it. You love the lights in the house and your favorite thing is to be held so you can turn the light switches on and off. You really love playing with Steve and you are learning to pet him gently just like you've been told so many times. You really enjoy music and you've been going to music class for the past couple of months. Most of the time you just put the instruments in your mouth, but you like to play the bells and you love hitting the drums. What a fun little guy you are!
You've been a bit of a picky eater so meals have continued to be a challenge. You sure love grilled cheese...or pretty much anything with cheese. And you'll eat pasta and chicken, bananas and pears. Vegetables have been a challenge since being done with baby food. One day you'll do great with broccoli but a week later you won't touch the stuff. We keep offering it and hopefully one of these days you'll eat better.
You are absolutely the sweetest little boy and your smile and your laugh make everything else seem insignificant. There is no greater gift God can give than a child. This year I have reflected a lot on the sacrifice that God chose when He gave His son for us. When I look at your face, I cannot imagine being asked to give you up. The thought of you ever experiencing pain or sadness just breaks my heart. I want to protect you and take care of you and I hope you continue to grow and experience happiness. I pray that God continues to bless you with health and joy and I pray that I can be the mom that you deserve.
Thank you for this past year and making me happier than I have ever been. You are loved more than words could ever express.
Happy Birthday Coco Bean! I love you lots.
Love,
Mommy
Friday, October 14, 2011
Coen for a Haircut
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
October 12, 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
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