These are the days of our lives...

Brother: 3 1/2 years old

C-constantly asking questions.
O-over-to-top helpful with chores.
O-offering a hand to "brother" when he needs it.
P-politely uses his manners.
E-everyday wants to learn more.
R-races to get where he needs to go.

Cooper loves to wear "jammies", chew gum, play baseball, wear sunglasses, eat cheese sticks, play with matchbox cars, sleep with his blankie, go to the park, ride his bike, watch movies, do "under doggies" on the swing, wear hats, and sleep in mommy's bed (which doesn't happen very often!)

His newest accomplishments: peeing while standing (he'll appreciate me someday for making this public announcement!), putting his own seat belt on/off, remembering our address (4th street in Jesup), and memorizing two new bible verses-"Trust in the LORD with all your heart." Proverbs 3:5 and "Children obey your parents for this is right." Ephesians 6:1

And the things that come out of his mouth:
"I had a dream last night mommy. About spiderman. And I wasn't scared!"
When I asked him if he knew that God made the rainbow, his response..."He just throwed it up there?!"  "My bunny (the bunny in our yard) was at my Gma's (70 miles away). It got there this morning (as if he had traveled!)" 
"Freewheeler" (Four-wheeler)
"Holdy on" (Hold on)



Brother: 16 months

C-carefree, loveable baby.
A-always into something!
R-runs to keep up with "brother".
V-very stubborn at times.
E-eats and eats and eats!
R-rambunctious.

Carver loves to wrestle, play in water, kiss, say "hi", EAT, read books, climb the playground equipment, go down the slides, take his blankie everywhere, drink milk, ride in the wagon, throw balls (left-handed, we think!), scream, and beat up "brother".

His newest accomplishments: climbing (EVERYTHING!), biting, screaming, throwing tantrums, talking, getting on and off "brother's" three-wheeler, running in the sprinkler, shaking his head yes or no, and taking one nap a day. (Maybe by the time HE is 3 1/2 I can add...sleeping through the night!)

And the things that come out of his mouth: mommy, Coo (Cooper), cup, milk, water, ball, puppy, stuck, all done, down, Gma, Gpa, ni ni, no, bone (phone), car, poopy, potty, uh oh, nice, rock (meaning he wants to rock in the chair before bed), bloon (balloon), teacher (from the "Brown Bear" book), cow, side (outside/inside), nose, eyes, na na, cheesetick (cheese stick), truck, tractor, cracker, peaches.