Starting 2012 in the Sunshine!

In January Sam, Charlie and I went to stay with my mom and dad in Sarasota, FL for a few weeks.  I was on maternity leave so it was a good time to escape the cold winter weather and get a good dose of vitamin D!  My mom flew down and back with us (god bless her!) and the boys were both great travelers :)  Charlie did a lot of sleeping, eating and pooping while we were in FL while Sam spent most of his time with his grandparents - pool and beach trips, the zoo, aquarium, visits with Uncle Chris and lots of bike rides around the neighborhood :) 

Welcome to Florida!  Someone is happy to be here :)

 



Sam jumped in the pool like this to his grandpa for over an hour!

 



Hello Uncle Chris!

 

Charlie is 2 months old - fat and happy in this picture!

 

 

 

Sam decorating Charlie's bouncer with his new snakes, ewh!

 

After dinner walk around the lake for Sam and Grandpa :)

 



Going for a walk with my boys!



Happy birthday to me!! (missing Craig and Gus though!)

Reeeallly getting into vacation mode!

Last day in FL was spent at the beach making new friends and digging in the sand!

December 2011

 Enjoying some tummy time!

 

Decorating the tree!

Sam making his gingerbread house...he is very proud as you can see :)

Holiday brother love!

Snuggled up in his "cozy cover" before a chilly walk outside.

Getting ready to bake cookies for Santa!

 

Sam takes sprinkles seriously!!

 

Merry Christmas!!

Sam checking out what's in his stocking while Gus chews on a new toy.

 



Someone is happy with what Santa brought :)

 



 

My handsome Gus.



Merry Christmas, love bug!  Hope it was great 1st Christmas :)

Our 1st few weeks as a family of 5 (Gus included of course!)

Happy big brother!

Charlie's 1st football game with the big boys!

Getting ready for our 1st walk :)

Someone is starting to wake up.

Having some Daddy time.

1st swing!

After Charlie's 1st sponge bath...

He found his thumb!

 

Oma comes to visit us :)

Charlie's cousin, Hannah, stops by to snuggle.

Hannah, Aunt Doreen, and Oma visiting with Charlie.

It's been a YEAR!

OH MY!!!  I can't believe almost a full year has gone by since my last post...yikes!!!  I guess you could say after the birth of our newest edition, life got pretty busy AND a little crazy too! :) 

Charlie Craig Cochran joined our family on November 15, 2011...we are complete! 

Charlie was so kind to his mommy - it was a VERY easy labor!  Not one complaint from me and that's huge!  He wasn't the happiest baby at the beginning...a good dose of colic with a side of acid reflux...but after 3 months here on earth he got into his baby groove and turned into a fat, happy baby :) 

Sam adores Charlie and is incredibly proud to be a big brother.  He is doing an amazing job!  He makes Charlie giggle, gives lots of hugs and kisses, and helps us give him a bath every night...Sam's job is wrapping him up in his towel so he stays "nice and toasty-roasty" :)  Gus was pretty indifferent about Charlie's arrival but in the recent months has really taken a liking to him because he is now eating food...and Charlie loves to share with Gus.  Craig and I have settled into being parents of 2 busy boys and are really enjoying this crazy ride.  Our boys are our world and we are so thankful for our beautiful family. 

Here are a few photos of Charlies first few days with us...





Charlie Craig Cochran was born at Brigham & Woman's Hospital, Boston, MA on November 15, 2011 at 7:37am weighing 7.9 lbs and 20 inches long.

Mommy and Charlie's 1st snuggle :)

It was a long night but totally worth it!  We are so happy Charlie is HERE!

Sam and Charlie meeting each other for the first time...best moment ever!

Snug as a bug!

Checking on his little brother...

Last snooze at the hospital - time to go home today!

Big brother Sam came from pre-school to pick up his baby brother :)

Charlie isn't sure if he's ready to leave yet...

Settling in to his new home :)

But not sure if he likes it quite yet!

Trick or Treat!

We had a fun, candy filled Halloween this year!  Sam dressed up as Woody the Cowboy from his favorite movie, Toy Story.  We went back to the same street we always go to (Brook Street) where the street is completely blocked off (no cars allowed), the houses are completely decorated, and there are hundreds of kids running around - so much fun!!  Sam was ready to go home and count his candy after about an hour which worked out really well for me and my swollen, 9 month pregnant feet :) 

Here are some pictures from our Halloween...

 There's my favorite cowboy!

My family :)  Probably the last photo as a family of 3!! 

Off to Brook Street to trick or treat! 

Not sure if he wants to go up those stairs, haha! 

Quick candy break! 

Friends!