t-pa's look alike!

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Coen at 5 days old rocking out

Chilling at the Crib for the 1st Time

Tiffany became a mommy today ♥ Ecstatic for her and Justin and all of the blessings to come! Coen's newest lady friend, Reese Kelly is here! I think between all of the babies coming this year we could fill a whole classroom!

Coen Thomas is here!!

Coen made his way into this world early Sunday morning at 5:21 a.m. after a full night of labor! Of course this little guy wasn't going to let US tell him when his birthday would be, as we were scheduled to induce Tuesday morning.

The beginning stages of labor happened while we were celebrating a birthday with some friends. I tried shrugging off the pain but as the short contractions got to 3 minutes apart it was time to make our way to the hospital!

We were quickly admitted once arriving, being it's been a weekend of thunderstorms - every room was occupied and the little lullabye chime that plays throughout the building when a new baby is born was chiming away!

The whole experience was different this time. Labor was six hours instead of tweleve, epidural came JUST in time then about 20 minutes of delivery and once more...life will never be the same!

Coen is just beautiful! His first photos remind us so much of Brody, he's slowly evolving into his own. He has big brother's ears, my dad's flat feet and musician fingers, daddy's nose, and a rockstar 'do' like his Uncle Gerard! The boys set eyes on eachother yesterday afternoon, Brody is ready to play with his new brother, he had fun pushing him through the hallway...with daddy carefully navigating.

Mommy and Daddy are doing great, and adjusting with little sleep. - We are amazed at the amount of love that has grown with these two new feet ♥

♥~♥

Latest Update

After our 37 week appt today our doctor informed us she'll be surprised if we aren't parents of two by the end of the weekend!

We are anciously awaiting through some sparatic contractions and discomfort. Can't believe we'll very soon have a new edition to the family to love and cherish!

Here are some photos from what I think may be my last outting with just Brody - we went to Sea World in the morning with one of our favorite little friends, Rylan - then a day at Nana's pool in the afternoon. It defintely was harder to do both activities but well worth the smile on my little bubba's face!

We are praying for a safe delivery and a healthy beautiful baby boy very soon! Mommy and Daddy are going to try to get some rest tonight...

Blessings!

Brody's 19 month old favs

Word - Muga (of course it's one only a mother can understand) 'More Please'
Food - Bananas, Gerber Yougurt Melts, Ketchup
Indoor Activity - Pushing his toys around in his dump trucks & working on his ABC's or as he says his 'A-E-IO-U's'
Outdoor Activity - Playing in the 'WaWa' & Running around at Jma and Tpas or Nana and Papa's
No-No - hiding in the cabinet of the hutch in his room
TV show - Handy Manny and Elmo's World
Toy - there are 4 in the running, his two frogs, a lion and a lovely blanket
Thing to do with Mama - tickle attacks and singing
Thing to do with Dada - wrestle and learn how to play catch
Ritual - when Brody is ready to get out of the house he gathers all of his shoes and brings them to the living room and says 'Bu-bye' - he knows shoes are the last thing I can chase him around the house to put on
Outfit - camo shorts, tshirt & flip flops
Playdate - Fiesta Farm, Sea World and anything with the cousins
Animal - DEER
Number - 2
Color - Yellow
Letter - M for 'mama'
Song - Old McDonald and This Little Light of Mine
Book - Things that Go and Baby Einstein Counting
Others - Firetrucks, School Buses on the Road, The Moon..even in the daytime, Apples - just the word not to actually eat, throwing kisses as he goes to bed, praying to Jesus each night, all of his family and friends that love him as much as he loves them!

Coen's Room

Tuff is adjusting as best as she can... ;)

I'm so impressed with battery operated undermount lighting, had to add it to the hutch!

little bit more color this time around!


Coen will nap in our guest room until I convert it to Brody's baseball room, Brody now calls this the 'Jesus' room -- he LOVES praying to his cross :D

Botanical Gardens

36 weeks pregnant
I love this sweet face!
My mom is WONDERFUL isn't she...
Collage made for J-Ma and Nana...and myself for Mother's Day!

Whuuut???

After a long afternoon at the pool, got to use floaties for the first time and was a champ!

Looking Studly for Jamie & David's Wedding!

Such a beautiful wedding, Brody did well...only a few grass stains on the knees of these linen pants! He had lots of fun collecting golfballs at the reception at Canyon Springs and was in awe of all the pretty little girls on the dancefloor... he's taking his time though...mama appreciates that ;)

Mowing the Lawn with Daddy!

For Nana

Nana recently broke her hand so Brody took a stab at his art skills making a get well card for her! We love you Nana, you're the BEST!

Cornyval Parade 2009

Big Brother Excitement

So far Brody still seems really thrilled about the 'BABY' -- he loved playing with the box that the new crib came in!

Firestation Trip in Pearland

We were able to spend almost a week in Pearland with my sweet sister before she moved to WA. The kids loved the firestation, Brody was more intrested in the skidcat tractors nearby. :)