Eight Months

Copeland Peter. Ah, I just love saying his full name. What's with that? When my mom called me by my full name, I didn't like it. Now, I hear mom's doing it all of the time. And I do it. And I love doing. That's his name. His sweet, innocent name. Ah, I just love saying it. (I think I've figure out why mom's do it.) You are EIGHT months, big boy! I cannot believe how fast you have grown. You're ahead of Hudson in all of your mile stones so far. I'm sure that's because you see him doing everything and want to join in. I could snuggle you all day long. You're just so yummy. I have loved all the time we've had so far together. You make me feel so needed. When I enter the room and you see me, it's like I'm the only one there. You're smile is huge and your eyes are full and welcoming. I just adore you. New to Copeland: When we hold you, you somehow adjust yourself so that you look like you're hanging on us, like a little woodland critter. I just love this, especially because of your big, blue eyes. You really do look like a little critter. A cute one, of course. When we hold you, you like to press your mouth against our shoulder while making a "mah-mah" sound. You do this over and over. And, if our shoulder is exposed you like it even more. You can almost hold yourself up in a crawling position. When you do this you start swaying forward and back. I'm sure you'll be crawling next month. You have two teeth! And you haven't bit me, yet. I'm nervous about that day, but maybe it won't happen if it hasn't already. (Crossing my fingers!) You love your big brother. He can make you laugh better than anyone else. You also love smiling at him when he's crying. Usually he's yelling at you to "stop laughing, Cope!" which makes you smile even bigger. Speaking of smiles, everyone says we have the same one. I love this because all I ever hear is how much you and Hudson look like daddy. Finally I can claim something! You love bath time. Your sleeping habits are better than ever. You're almost sleeping through the night. And I couldn't be more grateful. You have a sweetness about you and a kindness that I can already see. You're full of light and you bring us so much joy.

Catching Up

I'm sad at how long it's been since I last posted. Thankfully, we have Instagram. That has become my shortened version of blogging. Much has happened for us in the last 8 months. We moved to San Antonio Texas to begin a 4 year Optometry program. We also had an addition to our sweet little family. Copeland Peter Evans. And he is, truly, the sweetest thing ever. (I'll post about his birth soon. I want to catch us up before I write that.) Texas is different from anywhere I've lived. It's even the last place I'd ever choose to live. Which is probably why we are here. The Lord seems to always help me in that way. So, what ever you do, don't say, "I'll never..." because if you do, whatever your "never" was, will happen. But, I am slowly coming to enjoy this huge city and all it encompasses. When I sit here to write, truthfully, it all seems like a blur. With baby finally here and then Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and no sleep it's all been such rush. I feel like we just got here. With the start of the new year, we've been trying to do new things, to get to know the area. For Jordan's Spring break we traveled to Corpus Christi. We met friends from school there and spent the day on the beach. Hudson loved it. I thought he'd be nervous about the water, since he still hates the bath water on his head, but he couldn't get enough of the ocean. Thank goodness for life jackets! And Jorgan was such a sweet daddy. He stayed in that water the whole time, playing with Hudson, doing whatever he asked him to do. Copeland slept for most of it, but when he was awake, he smiled the whole time. It was a sweet little get away. Just what we all needed. We've also traveled up to Waco (TWICE) to see Magnolia Market. I'm obsessed with Fixer Upper, so, naturally we'd drive 3 hours just to see their shop. And it was so worth it. If I were a market, I'd be that one! The boys take up most of my time right now. Actually, they take up all of it. and I love it. 2 is definitely harder, but in ways I didn't realize would, And then easier in ways I figured would be harder. Copeland is now almost 5 months and loves smilling at Hudson. Hudson loves making Copers laugh, and Copers does it a lot. When Hudson isn't trying to crush Copeland with his massive (but juicy and adorable) body, the boys are really cute together.