Our Baptism

Today was a special day for Cody and I. We took the opportunity to get baptized. We love our church, Oakwood Baptist, and wanted to become full fledged members. In order to do that, you have to be baptized. Cody was raised Methodist and had gone through confirmation but has never been baptized. I was baptized as a six year old but barely remember it. Today was the perfect time to renew our commitment to the Lord. And what could be better than us having this wonderful experience together? Our good friend and part of our small group, Brent(also happens to be the high school pastor at Oakwood), performed the baptism and that made it that much more special to us. Our boys watched along with our family and some of our friends. It was just what we had hoped for. What a great day!

Pictures from Cooper's Birthday

Cooper's John Deere birthday party was at Pump It Up and he had a blast. He loved running from inflatable thing to inflatable thing. Of course, he loved having all of his friends there and definitely his tractor cake. It was a great day!

Here are a few funny comments our three year old has made lately:

"Daddy, now that I am a big boy, can I wear deodorant?"

"Seriously Mama. My tractor is stuck!"

"Daddy, you are overreacting."

"I am a big boy- I drink coffee."

"You have got to be kidding me!"

A good question.

Cody: Boys, why do we celebrate Easter?

Cooper: Because Jesus lives!

Colton: It is a symbol of new life!

****Wow!! Great answers boys!! ****

Happy Easter!

Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy Easter! Hope you get lots of time with your family and friends!!

Cooper turns 3!!

My baby is turning 3 years old and I can hardly believe it! This year has flown by and he has become quite a big boy! My sweet Cooper is a full of fun, active, healthy, loving, chatty and smart boy. I am so thankful that God gave him to us!

Here are a few things I love about Cooper Wiley:

*He will talk to anyone!

*He is part comedian I think--constantly cracking us up.

*Everything makes him excited!

*He is our tool box----filling his pockets with pocketknives(made safe), chap stick, and cellphones.

*He loves his big brother and wants to be just like him.

*His facial expressions make him seem wise beyond his years.
*I hear "I love you mommy" from the backseat about ten times a day.

*He likes his face and hands clean so he asks for wipees.

*He is not afraid to get the rest of him dirty.

*He talks non-stop and makes interesting conversation.

*He has a great memory.

*He loves music and has great rhythm.
*He likes to follow his Daddy around "helping"outside.

*He is crazy for anything John Deere.
*His smile and laugh are infectious.

*He lets you know what he wants and when he wants it.

*He still likes me to rock him each night.

*Right at two and a half he decided he wanted to wear undies and has had very few accidents since.

*He will try most any kind of food at least once.

*He is very curious and observant.

*He has a big brother who loves him very much.

*He makes his Daddy and I so proud!!

Baby update

I went to the Dr. today for my 28 week visit. All is good. The baby is still measuring two weeks ahead of schedule. Our doctor says she thinks he may already be 3 pounds!! Crazy! I go back on the 30th and get to have another sonogram to measure and see just how big he is getting. Can't wait to see him again. He is constantly moving and kicking. It is so nice to feel him in there. Oh- we have decided on a first name and it is....Carter! I love it. We are still finalizing the middle name.

Boys and Bunnies

We took the boys to take pictures with live bunnies last weekend. I know my boys are trained well when it comes to taking pictures but this shoot was super easy for the photographer. They both loved the bunnies so much that they couldn't help but smile from ear to ear! The only awkward moment was when Colton noticed a few brown little pellets on his lap. =) He was a good sport about it though. Here are a few of my favorite shots of my handsome boys!