My big 2 year old!

Our "little" guy turned two just over a month ago! We had a fun little Texas Ranger's Baseball party for him. It was much more scaled down than first birthday, but that's ok. We were about to be moving and didn't want anything that cost a crazy amount. And our apartment isn't the biggest place!

The Concession Stand! 

Rangers!

His Cake (I made it and Mom helped me frost it!)

Found these at Party City!

Everybody signed the baseball--What a great memory! 

Cousin Alysse got to come! 

This little boy snuck up and ate more cake after his guests had left!

One of his favorite gifts from us was his first Thomas and Friends track set! He loves it!

It was such a wonderful night. We served hot dogs and chips. We had all the concession stand goodies: popcorn, Cracker Jacks, Baby Ruth's, Snickers, Reese's, and Big League Chew!! I made some little yogurt and fruit parfaits for a healthier option, then of course there was cake. :) Our little birthday boy was so happy! We're so thankful for everyone who came over--The Allen's, The Cole's, The Ray's, The Buxton's, Uncle Josh, Roland&Jordan&Alysse, and of course Granna and Pop!! 

Cohen at 2 

Favorite snack: Gummies

Favorite drink: mama's "Peppers" (Dr. Pepper) (He doesn't get much, and not often!!)

Favorite toy: cars!

Favorite movie: Cars!

Favorite tv show: Caillou or Thomas and Friends

Weight: 25#9.5oz

Height: 32.5 inches (2 feet, 8.5 inches)

He's such a sweet, sweet boy. He is getting head strong now, though. Learned to say, "No!" "Mine!" "I don't want it!" But he also will grab the car keys, come up to us, pucker his lips and say "Kiss, kiss" and then walk to the door and say "See ya later! Be careful!" He loves to watch the show, Caillou. He asks for it by pointing at the TV and saying "Caillou?? Wosie?? Gibbert??"Which of course is Caillou, Rosie (his sister) and Gilbert (their cat). I think it's precious even though I don't love the show. He's a great kid. Makes us laugh and smile everyday. We love Coco!!!

Also, a special shout out to Jackie and Patrick who came to Cohen's party.. She was 39 weeks and 6 days pregnant.. and she went into labor that night, after the party! Wow! So Little Colton Ray was born the next day, sharing birthday with sweet Cohen! Such a great day! 

Hanging out with Jordan and Alysse

Cohen and I went last Thursday to help Jordan with her doctor's appointment. She wasn't sure how Alysse would do during the appointment, so I went along to keep Alysse company. Alysse was 6 weeks old! Weighing over 7 pounds now! She did perfectly at the doctor's office. I just gave her a bottle while Jordan was with the doctor. And this little girl drank 4 ounces! We just started offering Cohen 5 ounces! I immediately felt like we were depriving Coco of milk he needs! ha ha

Look how she's grown!

Moving so fast the picture's blurry! :)

Cohen just kept babbling around her, and I was trying to imagine what it would be like when they are both little chatterboxes! It's going to be so sweet. I just look forward to holidays with the family now! Babies really make holidays more fun, don't you think?

Cousin Alysse

Lost these pics (read: forgot to blog them)...

On March 24th we took the Rios' some dinner (chili and cornbread and cheesecake) to give them a night off. It was fun getting to see how Alysse had grown in the two weeks since I'd seen her.

She was still tiny as ever.. and cute as ever. :)

Cousins!

Sleeping angel :)

Meeting Baby Alysse

My cousin Jordan and her husband Roland welcomed their sweet baby girl into the world last Monday, March 7th. Alysse Elizabeth Rios came one day early (same as Cohen!). She was a precious 5 pounds 10 ounces!

We went to the hospital to see them the day she was born. Pardon these first pics, they were taken on my iPhone...

Sweet Alysse

Love those fists!

Reminds me of my babies at work! (her size..)

Cohen and his LITTLE Cousin Alysse

She is less than half his weight in this picture!

My Mom came over on the Thursday after she was born to meet her, so we went over to their house. I had my camera, so these pictures are a little better.

Mom with Great Niece Alysse :)

Mom thought she was kinda weightless after holding Cohen.

She can hold her own paci!!

Cohen even got to hold Alysse! Sweet babies with their pacis. They kept looking at us like.."Whaaaat???"

And then Cohen fell asleep :)

And since Coco fell asleep, we packed up and left. We are so happy for Jordan and Roland. Both Mom and Dad are doing just fine...just a little tired. I totally feel their pain! Ehh.. Pain is the wrong word.. Though, when you're experiencing it, it feels a lot like pain. You are so tired, it hurts to peel yourself off the mattress, hurts to put together a meaningful sentence and it seems like too much effort to make a sandwich. But now, looking back, I see what precious times those were. Staying awake with your sweet little newborn, watching their many changing faces, letting their tiny hands clutch your fingers and seeing them stretch their arms up high over their heads as they yawn so big it shakes their whole being. It really is a wonderful time. 

If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.
Vincent van Gogh