Happy 4th Birthday Caden!!!!

Happy 4th Birthday Caden Wade! You are such a joy to be with and we are so blessed to be your parents! We cannot thank God enough for the privilege of raising you. We couldn't of asked for a better firstborn son and your brothers could not have asked for a better big brother. God knew exactly what he was doing when he put you in our family!



You are Kyler's best friend, you both love each other so much. You fight like cats and dogs but at the end of the day you can make Kyler giggle endlessly and Ky really brings out the leader big brother in you. You love to teach him and Camden to do new things. Camden adores you, he can say Nyny ( Kyler's nickname for you) now and he lights up when you come in the room!



Alby is your best bear friend, he goes everywhere with you and you love him as much as you do any real thing. You tell him secrets, share your meals with him, and take him potty! You love him like he is your baby!



This past July you went to the dentist for the very first time! You were so brave and strong even though you were a little nervous and unsure of what was going on. Mommy had a hard time seeing how big you were getting even though you looked so tiny sitting on that big old chair. Your checkup went great, though they recommend that you have some oral surgery because you are tongue tied....


You also started Cubbies in AWANAs this year. Mommy was one of the Cubbie leaders and it was so cool getting to watch you learn your verses and grow into the special little man that you are becoming!



Caden you are so special to us and we can't imagine our lives without you in it! You are such a kind, sweet and loving little boy! Thank you for being such a great son and an awesome big brother! You amaze with how smart you are and you daily bring a giant smile to my face with your cuteness and hilarious sense of humor. Caden, we love you and hope that as you continue to grow, you continue to place Christ at the center of your life and let him lead you where he wants you to go!

We love you!

Camden Joel is 1!

Camden Joel, you are one today! I can't believe how quickly the time has flown by! You have grown so much and we have fallen deeper and deeper in love with you each and everyday! You are a total momma's boy and I can't leave your sight without you screaming and shrieking!


At one year you weigh 21 pounds and are 30 inches. You are eating table food already and having no problem. You will eat just about anything put in front of you! You are drinking whole milk now with every meal and have given up your bottle. You have three teeth now and those have come in within the last three weeks. You are still not really crawling just creeping. You are one stubborn little man.


Camden, we could not imagine life without you in it. You bring such joy to daddy and I. I never thought I could fall so in love with you but each day I fall more and more in love. You truly are my pride and joy and I can't thank God enough for blessing our family with you little man!


You love your brothers so much and they just adore you! Caden loves to take care of you and play with you! For right now, Kyler likes to pick on you but eventually you'll get him back (he only weighs a couple pounds more than you right now!)


Camden we can't wait to see the special man you become and hope and pray that you keep Christ number 1 in your life! We love you so much Camyden!

Six Months!!!!!!

Today my sweet baby boy turned six months old! Time sure does fly. Caden's babyhood seem to zip right on by me where as Kyler's and Camden's at times seem like they haven't flown by at all. Still though I can't believe my precious boy is getting so big.

Camden Joel, you are my heart. Named after a very great man, my grandfather Joel, who played such an important role in my life. You and I are so very much in love, I do believe I am your favorite person right now in this time of your life! That is fine with me! You are such a happy, joyful baby! You always have a huge smile for me! You are a loving and curious little guy who cannot wait to be able to play with your big brothers. You watch them so intently.


At six months of age, you are wearing a size 2 diaper but could probably move up to a 3. You wear size 6 months clothing, though you can fit into some 3-6 month and 6-9 month fit. You where chunking up like a maniac and have started to slow down at around 4 months. You weighed 15 almost 16 lbs at your 4 month checkup. We go next week so we will see how big you are now.

You were doing great with breastfeeding and we were feeling so accomplished till mommy got mastits. On October 18th we started doing formula for the most part. We still nurse in the morning when we get up and right before bed and mommy is holding onto to those two feeding as long as she can (even though sometimes I still have to supplement afterwards :( ) We have started some solids and we can definitely tell that you like fruit. You are not diggin most veggies but its still new so we will see. Mommy has made all your babyfood this time around and is very proud about that. So far we have made bananas, pears, sweet potatos, carrots, green beans, and avacado.


You have been sleeping through the night for a couple months now! You are cutting your two bottom teeth and it has not been a joyous occasion for anyone involved. Mommy has still not seen you roll over yet but I know you can do it. You hate to be on your belly for any length of time, you pretend to fly with your arms back and your legs up behind you and just scream. Oh well.

Well, that's about it on whats going on with you now that you are six months. You are such a little treasure and bring such a complete (for now!) feeling to our family! We fall more in love with you with each passing day litte CJ and we can't wait to see the person you will become! We love you and happy six months!

Kyler Patrick

Two years ago our lives changed for the better when you entered our world. You were two weeks early and surprised every one but that is just like your personality. Two years later, you are our rambunctious little man and you never stop moving. We are all so very much in love with you!




You are your big brothers champion and his worst bully! You and Caden fight like cats and dogs but you love each other so much and it shows by the giggles I hear coming out of your bedroom when the lights are turned off. Caden is so proud of you and you can tell he couldn't of asked for a better best friend!



Your little brother loves to stare into your face and grin. Camden looks just like you did when you were a baby just with hair! He loves to play with you as long as you aren't sticking your fingers up his nose or in his eyes.


Mommy and Daddy are utterly captivated with you. You are such a curious little guy always investigating and into everything. I think I tell you to get off the wood burning stove twenty times a day. You are a major momma's boy though at times there seems to be no one else more important than daddy in your world.

At two years of age, you are our curly haired little guy! You are finally starting to talk a little bit more and use sentences. You use a fork and spoon to eat with and you are doing awesome with this. You could run all day if you had too and you have boundless amounts of energy and then proceed to crash and sleep for hours. Some days you still need two naps. You can count to ten and try to sing the whole alphabet though it isn't always understandable. You love to sing with your brother and your favorite songs are More by Matthew West and Life is a Highway from the movie Cars.



Kyler, you are such a precious part of my life and I couldn't imagine one moment without you in it. You are such a joyful and happy boy and I pray that you always keep that joy with you! Remember to let Jesus be your joy and to let him guide your path. Thank you for being my precious son and for making me to want to be a better mommy. I love you my little man!

Caden

Three years ago today my life changed forever, for the better! Three years ago today you made me a mommy. That day when I first met you and held you, I knew I was in trouble. You have my heart completely wrapped in your tiny little hands. You were such an amazing little baby, always content and such an independent little guy (you are still too independent for my liking, I want to baby you). You have grown into such a sweet little boy with the silliest little grins. You have such an amazing personality and a contagious laugh. You bring such joy and happiness into our lives. You love your brothers and try to take care of them (I have NO idea where all that bossiness comes from ;)- !).

At three years old, you are just now getting the hang of potty training and have been doing a great job this past week. Today you wore you Elmo underwear all day for the first time even when we left the house and you stayed dry all day! You love to sing and dance and you LOVE Lightening McQueen but what is new since we have been fighting that addiction since you were six months old (I have the pictures to prove it!). You always have the funniest things to say and take everything literally, just like daddy! Today I told you I was going to lock you in a cage so you wouldn't grow up and you thought I was serious. You have such a sweet heart and you give the best hugs! I wish I could keep you little like this forever but I understand you want to grow up so you can leave me and go to school like a big boy. Just understand that when you do, you will be taking my heart with you. Oh, and you can forget about riding the bus because I am so walking you in there and you are holding my hand the whole time.

Aunt Ash's wedding age 22 months


2nd Birthday Party

You have grown so much little man so quick and I just can't wait to see what the future holds for you. I know God has something amazing planned for you and I pray that you keep your eyes on him and follow his path. Stay with the truth and be an example. You have your brothers watching and looking up to you, I know that is a hard position to be in but I know you will kick butt! Thank you for always loving me little man, so very unconditionally, even when I make mistakes (I'm sure I will make a whole lot more). Happy Third Birthday Caden! I love you with all of my heart!

4 Years Ago

Four years ago today I stood in front of a whole lot of people giggling nervously as I pledged my life to you. Four years and three babies later, I am still as amazed that you are mine and I get to spend this incredible life with you. You make me so happy and I can't thank God enough for blessing me with you to walk side by side with me for the rest of our lives. Thank you for being my love! I love you!

I'm New

This is my official first post, I've been reading or should I say stalking blogs for months now but have never given in and started my own. Now that I have three little guys, I needed a way to keep track of the many different funny and cute things that happened throughout the day and week. So, this blog was born. It will probably not be to entertaining for anyone else but myself but that's the point.

I'll start with a little history. Five years ago my then boyfriend proposed to me and eight months later we were married on August 6th, 2005. Four months later I stood holding a pregnancy test and shaking with fear and excitement. On August 19th, 2006 just a few short weeks after our first anniversary Caden Wade Cooper was born. He weighed in at 8lbs 6oz and was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. When Caden was almost six months old, I found out yet again that I was pregnant and on October 8th, 2007, arriving two weeks early, Kyler Patrick joined our family. He was a tiny little guy at 6lbs 15oz and to this day is still tiny. He is almost two and weighs maybe 22lbs. When Kyler was about 10 months old we again found out I was pregnant. We had just come back from our first real family of four vacation to the beach and had just closed on our first house! I took the test the morning of Caden's second birthday party and was so excited it took all that I had not to tell everyone at the party! On April 20th, 2009 Camden Joel joined our family of four and made us a family of five! He was our big boy weighing 9lbs 7oz and to this day is still a little chunker! He came out with a head full of hair and is so stinkin cute.

Now, Josh and I celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary on Thursday. Caden will turn three in two weeks (sob), I can't believe it's been three years already since I first held that precious little boy. Kyler will be two in two months and my little Camden Joel is changing daily. They are growing up so fast and I am so proud and blessed to be their momma. I thank God daily for allowing me to be their mother and only hope and pray that I can be a Godly example for them to follow as they grow. I pray that God helps me to show them the way to him and that they will follow in their daddy's footsteps.

So sorry if this is boring, not like anyone will even read this besides myself! I'll soon post about where the boys are at this age and what they are doing!

Sarah