The Cooks

Decorating Our Church for Christmas

2011-11-27T16:42:00.000-05:00

Jesus is the reason for this joyous season!

First Annual Light Up New Washington

2011-11-27T16:37:00.000-05:00

A great night for our small town!

Christmas Pajamas!

2011-11-27T16:27:00.000-05:00

Kyle and Lydia got to open their first christmas presents of the season Friday night after the house was decorated.

The Kids Played...

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while daddy put up christmas lights. The weather was great Saturday for decorating the outside of the house.

More 2011 Updates

2011-11-25T21:59:00.000-05:00

2011 in a nutshell :) Blink and You'll Miss It!

2011-11-24T10:05:00.008-05:00

Some picutres from 2011
Hopefully I can get back into the swing of things! :)

Miranda & Dwayne's Wedding

2010-12-16T16:26:00.001-05:00

The Beautiful Bride

Daddy & His Angel

I love this picture! Such a stinker!

Daddy already spoiling his little girl!

Lydia, after the soft drink!

The cutest ring bearer and flower girl ever!

Congratulations!

Gina & Gracin

Family Portrait (after the wedding, I was exhausted!)

Party Time!

The Happy Couple!

My New Toy!

2010-12-05T07:47:00.000-05:00

I got my Christmas present early! It's a Nikon D3100 DSLR camera. I've had so much fun w/ it already. I love taking pictures. :) These are all of Lydia & Kyle and around the house yesterday.

Special Visitor

2010-12-05T07:13:00.000-05:00

Ali came to visit us during the Thanksgiving holiday for a week. He is a family friend ("adopted brother") that my sister met while she was in school @ Vincennes. He is working in his home country, Liberia, Africa and we don't get to see him often anymore. It was really nice to catch up and see what he is doing to help the bush people from his native country.

Lydia & Ali's first picture together

Kyle had a lot of fun with Ali. Ali beat Ryan @ ping pong a few times. :)

Bryan played with Ali a lot, too.

Ali helped us decorate for Christmas @ church.

He visited my classroom, showed some pictures he took from the bush in Africa, and talked about how he is helping the Liberians that live in the bush keep their land.

Early Christmas

2010-11-30T20:44:00.000-05:00

Kyle got a Veggie Tales train to put under the tree for Christmas!

Lydia's Dedication

2010-11-14T17:02:00.000-05:00

11-07-10

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

...and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children....

Fall Fun

2010-11-07T21:53:00.000-05:00

Lydia's First Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Kyle's First Campout w/ Daddy

Daniel's Big Catch

Yee! Haw!

Lydia's 1 Month Pics

2010-07-23T20:58:00.000-04:00

and then there were 2!!!

2010-06-09T14:01:00.000-04:00

This morning Ryan was taking care of Lydia, and I was in the shower. Kyle came back to the bathroom and was playing with some toys. After a while, he got quiet so I peeked out of the shower and found this:

Kyle had gotten into my makeup and decided to put on some MASCARA!!! And of course it was waterproof! This is why we cannot have more than 2 children. We can't even keep 2 out of trouble! :)

1 Week check-up

2010-06-08T15:22:00.000-04:00

Lydia went to the doctor yesterday for a check-up. He said she looks great and she's almost back to her birth weight! Kyle was proud to show her off!

Newborn Pics of Lydia

2010-06-03T19:08:00.000-04:00

Our beautiful baby girl!

Welcome Lydia Ann Cook!

2010-06-01T15:05:00.000-04:00

Welcome Lydia Ann Cook

Born 6/1/10 9:27 am

7lb. 4.7 oz

20 inches long

Lydia's Room

2010-05-31T11:09:00.000-04:00

Your room is ready sugar plum!

Kyle's First Bats Game!

2010-05-31T11:08:00.000-04:00

Easter

2010-04-24T17:46:00.000-04:00

Tractors!

2010-04-24T17:28:00.000-04:00

"Take My Picture...Cheeeeese!"

2010-04-24T10:04:00.000-04:00

Kyle's been into posing for photos lately!

He brings me the camera and says, "Take my picture..... Cheeeese!" So sweet!

Snow Much Fun!!!

2010-02-09T18:31:00.003-05:00

Kyle was so excited to get out in the snow today!

He LOVED the 4-wheeler!Maybe we'll sled tomorrow!

My Birthday Video :)

2010-02-06T10:00:00.003-05:00

It's My Birthday :)

2010-02-05T17:40:00.002-05:00

It was a great day. Actually it started Wednesday. Paula brought a cake to work for the two teacher she teaches with theat have back to back birthdays (Debbie & Me). Then on Thursday my family and I ate Japanese @ Kansai, and then had Ice Cream @ the Pie Kitchen My sweeheart husband, Ryan, got me a new flip video camera! So cool but I cannot get my internet to upload the video I took:( My kids and coworkers were super sweet Friday @ school. And to top it off Friday night we had pizza and cake! (Hahaha, can you tell I'm pregnant with all the food!)

Baby Sister!!

2010-01-14T19:26:00.001-05:00

We went to get my ultrasound today and find out what we are having. The baby was very active and we got a lot of pictures.

This pic remind me of Kyle's ultrasound. He looked like he was sucking his thumb in his pictures too. :)

This was the firt view we had, and we knew right away she was a girl. I'm glad we wanted to find out becasue its kind of obvious! :) Kyle had been saying for a while that he was going to have a baby sister! I think that's pretty neat. Did he sense it? :)

Kyle is 2!!!

2010-01-08T16:35:00.000-05:00

Kyle's cake has a pull-off on it!!! Our home is split between John Deere and IH so he gets to like both! :)

Mawmaw, Kyle, Grandma Rheta, and Ryan (daddy)

Daniel, Lilly, and Tristen helped Kyle open presents!

We got Kyle stuff for his big boy bedroom! It is IH & John Deere farming. Note the huge IH chair (but what you don't see is the even bigger John Deere blanket that goes over it :) Bwahahaha!!!

More Christmas Pics

2010-01-08T15:44:00.000-05:00

Kyle is hugging Bryan in Mawmaw's lap.

Kyle's first ROLLER SKATES!

Pawpaw buit Kyle a barn for his animals and Tractors!

Santa brought Kyle a John Deere tricycle!!!!

NO room in the play room!

More Christmas Pictures

2010-01-08T15:16:00.000-05:00

Our adventure of trying to take pictures for a christmas card. You never know what will happen!

Decorating @ Church for Christmas

2010-01-08T14:45:00.000-05:00

Kyle had a great time on the piano with Ben & Garland!

Snow Day Fun!!!

2010-01-07T18:33:00.005-05:00

This was Kyle's first snow to really play in! He wasn't sure at first but he loved the sledding! I wish Pawpaw's four-wheeler was fixed!! He wore me out, but it was fun. :)

Christmas @ Nanny and Papaw's

2010-01-04T17:59:00.003-05:00

Tristen, Toby, Rachel, Daniel

Bryleigh, Kyle, Lilly
Rene, Amber, Kyle
Bryleigh & Daniel

Tristen & Kyle

Lilly, Nanny, & Kyle

Ryan & Papaw escaped the camera this year!!!

A Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-23T15:13:00.004-04:00

It's been a while... Some shots since August!! :)

2009-10-21T15:58:00.003-04:00

Anniversary

2009-07-30T14:58:00.004-04:00

Ryan picked the most beautiful bouquet for me yesterday from our surprise lilies! Tomorrow is our 5 year wedding anniversary, and I can't believe it has flown by! Ryan is an amazing husband and we are so in love with each other, Kyle, and God! Our life is a blessed gift from God! I am so thankful to God for such an awesome husband and child!

YUM!

2009-07-30T14:46:00.002-04:00

Kyle has been eating a lot of corn lately! He loves it, and its so cute to watch him tear into an ear of corn on the cob!

Fellows' Reunion

2009-07-30T14:32:00.003-04:00

We had the Fellows family reunion in July. It was at the cabin on my grandparents original farm. I love getting the family together there. There's so much rich heritage from my grandparents! They were awesome servants of God!

Kyle and Katie weren't to sure about wading in the creek!

This is a pic of my dad and his 4 brothers and 2 sisters

standing around Papaw's John Deere A!

(Nick, Taylor, Katie, and Kyle snuck in too!)

Kyle & Katie up on the tractor!

Kyle & Jenica

2009-07-30T14:22:00.002-04:00

We ran into Juanita and Jenica at the Doctor's office this week. Jenica wanted to hold Kyle when he was first born, and she finally got to now! They looked at the fish together and had a good little visit!

Movie!

2009-07-18T21:40:00.002-04:00

No pics, but gotta document this! We took Kyle to the cinemas tonight. His first big screen movie was Ice Age 3 @ 18 months. Haha! He was so cute! He sat there and stuffed popcorn into his face while his eyes were glued to the screen for the first half. His attention span wasn't quite as long as the movie, but we went to Madison and he had room to roam and was pretty good for an 18 month old. The movie was cute, too!

Don't Let the Cook's Babysit!!!

2009-06-30T13:38:00.001-04:00

We watched the Cowan kids last night while Sam & Stephanie went out for their anniversary. I wasn't PLANNING on weeding our garden, but after we got back from swimming @ my parents' house Gus & Gina were weeding our garden! So we made a good ol' time of it and the kids played in the soil while we did some serious weeding! This is Ryan and my first attempt at gardening. The ground is great because my grandparents used to have a 1/2 acre garden on it, but too much fertilizer can be a bad thing! :) So we have LOTS of weeds, but with the help of some GREAT friends we are taking back the garden! Thanks Gus, Gina, and the Cowan Kiddos!!!!

OH MY!!!

A long way to go!!

Work Kids! Work! :)

Lately

2009-06-27T21:22:00.002-04:00

Who needs a blanket when you've got newspaper!

Kyle loves sitting on the lawn mower! JOHN DEERE GREEN! :)

We hung out at the cabin the other day. Kyle was amazed by the peacocks.

HOT tractor pull

2009-06-27T20:47:00.006-04:00

Nanny Cathy and Papaw Gary have a couple of "tractors" they pull. We went up and watched them last weekend. It was sooooo HOT, but Kyle loved it!

Marengo Cave

2009-06-19T17:16:00.007-04:00

We took Jared & Whitney from out SS class to Marengo Cave today! Quite and adventure. (See pics for details)

Ryan started out as our driver.

Then Ryan backed into this curb!

And knocked the muffler loose!!!! :)

What did YOU do!!!!!!

So Whitney took over the driving! :) A+++ Good Job Whitney!
and we put Ryan in the back with Jared. Poor Jared!!! :)

Jared got Ryan back though! He slugged him good in the cave! (NOT REALLY) :)

Ryan, What's on your hand!!!! :)

Mirror Lake (only 4 in deep, but very cool!)

Awesome sign!

What a cute couple! Hehehe

Here's where it all began. Two nosey kids trespassing on someone else's property found this hole in the ground that led to a big ol' cave that has been toured for over 100 years! Thanks kids! :)

Hey, what's in there?

Looks kinda like a jail cell!

These stalactites are tight! Hahaha

The new fancy entrance!

We had FUN! ;)

The group minus the photographer!

Baby Bryan Francisco Martinez!

2009-06-16T09:07:00.005-04:00

Bryan was born yesterday @ 12:10 pm! He weighed 6 lb 14 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. My sister, Suzy, and Bryan are doing very well!

Waltz Reunion

2009-06-14T22:14:00.003-04:00

Kyle had fun playing with his cousins @ Ryan's family reunion.

Hi, Lilly!

Hey! You're too big!

That's more like it! :)

After a few times going down the slide with help he got brave and climbed the play set and went down with a perfect landing all by himself! BIG BOY!! :)I believe Ryan thought he was playing football instead of basketball here! :)

Pre-Baby Pedi

2009-06-14T21:46:00.005-04:00

My mom & I took Suzann to get a pre-baby pedicure on Saturday. She's having a c-section tomorrow @ 11:30 am. I'm not sure if she looks relaxed or tired in this picture! :)

Dirty Jobs

2009-06-12T14:16:00.003-04:00

Tristen, Daniel & Kyle were helping Papaw Steve give Jack his ANNUAL bath this afternoon! This could definitely be on the Dirty Jobs show! Jack is a farm dog through and through, but the boys had fun! :)

Worn Out...

2009-06-11T13:22:00.003-04:00

but SO HAPPY!!!! Kyle is having a blast with his cousins. He is refusing to sleep during the day. I've been lucky to get him to take 1 nap each day!! I'm glad they got to spend the week with us, it's been great! I bet Kyle sleeps all next week. (Oh, wait my sister is having a baby next week, never mind!) :) SUMMER FUN!

Down on the Bayou

2009-06-08T22:01:00.003-04:00

Our VBS theme is Crocodile Dock. Kyle is having a blast at bible school! Here he is with Whitney in a Bayou hat holding a snake!

Visitors

2009-06-08T13:59:00.003-04:00

Daniel and Tristen are staying with us this week for VBS. Kyle is soooo happy to have some big boys to play with. Him and Daniel were lounging in the big bed this morning. So sweet! He loves his cousins.

So Precious!

2009-05-30T13:12:00.002-04:00

Kyle was in his room being extra quite this morning, so I went to see what he was into! He was rocking in his chair with his picture bible in his lap! :)

1st Zoo Trip

2009-05-30T13:04:00.005-04:00

Last weekend we took Kyle to the Louisville Zoo with Gus and Gina. I was surprised how much he enjoyed seeing the animals. He was so cute! When I looked at the pictures that were taken, I noticed he didn't look like a baby and more!! (a bittersweet realization) Time flies when you're having fun!

Jacuzzi Tub!

2009-05-30T13:02:00.001-04:00

Kyle took a bath in Gus and Gina's jacuzzi tub the other night! He loved the jets spraying and making bubbles!

Great Wolf Lodge

2009-05-30T12:45:00.003-04:00

We had an awesome time playing @ the Great Wolf Lodge over derby weekend!!!

Easter

2009-05-30T12:29:00.003-04:00

Easter Morning @ Church

Kyle had all kinds of goodies in his basket!

hunting eggs

Toys from Mamaw and Papaw

Wheelin'

2009-04-08T21:38:00.003-04:00

Kyle loves getting out on his Power Wheels 4-wheeler. He's so cute on it!

A poem by a former patient @ St. Jude

2009-04-07T12:05:00.003-04:00

With God
by Kelsey Harris

I like to be by myself, but I can't stand being alone.

I love the dark, but I hate not being able to see.

I enjoy meeting new people, but I hate being with strangers.

I want my voice to be heard, but I despise talking loud.

I want to be in a hall of fame, but I don't like being the center of attention.

I want to have my most complicated problems solved, but I don't want complicated answers.

I want to always be healthy, but not have to take medicine. The answer is...God!

With God, I can be away from the world, by myself, but not alone, for He is with me.

With God, I can be in the dark, be blind, but see more than people of this world can see.

With God, I can meet new people, but they won't be strangers, because they are children of God, like me.

With God, my voice can be heard even when I whisper.

With God, I can enter His hall of fame, but not deal with the pressure of earthly fame.

With God, I can have even my most complicated problems solved with a simple answer.

With God, I can have an incurable disease, yet be healthy in what matters most.

Without God, I will be with the world, and be totally alone.

Without God, I will walk around with my eyes wide open, but not see as much as the Christian blind man sees.

Without God, I will meet all the people in the world, but they will always be strangers.

Without God, I will have to raise my voice as loud as I can to be heard, but still not be heard when it matters most.

Without God, I will work extremely hard to get into a worldly hall of fame, but not get into the highest one.

Without God, my most complicated problems can't be solved, and the attempts will be so complicated that I won't understand them.

Without God, I will have to take pill after pill, but will always be incurably sick.

With God I can achieve anything.

Without God, I achieve nothing.

What's your choice?

Kelsey was the fifteen-year-old daughter of brother and sister Simon Harris of Jonesboro, AR. Kelsey was undergoing treatment at St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, TN for a malignant brain tumor. This young lady of great courage and faith saw what some of us are missing. She passed away yesterday, but her story and inspiration live on.

"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 18:4

Bike Ride?

2009-04-04T18:41:00.007-04:00

Kyle loved the sound of his daddy's bike!

Easter Egg Hunt

2009-04-03T22:28:00.004-04:00

We had our church's easter egg hunt at our house today. Kyle loved looking for the eggs! The weather was beautiful, and everyone had a great time!!

God is Good!

2009-03-30T22:18:00.005-04:00

God has been so real in our lives, and I just wanted to share what he has done for us lately. We had a revival meeting at our church in March. The minister preached a message about witnessing and sharing God with friends and family. God is so important to me and I lean on him daily. I haven't always done this, and my life has plenty of scars from where I have not drawn nigh to God..... Okay now I'm rambling, what this post is all about is my story and your story. I want my friends and family to know my story and I want to know your story. Following is the "beginning" of my story.

I grew up in a Christian home and have always gone to church. I have not always loved God, though. When I was young I got wrapped up in the traditions of the church and I had a mental understanding of God’s love and forgiveness. I was very young and I wasn’t mature enough to understand what that meant for me personally. I thought I was “saved” and going to heaven, but I hadn’t accepted a relationship with Jesus. When I was in 8th grade, I went to a church camp and at that point in my life I was pretty far gone. I know my parents were scared for my life. At this camp, God opened my eyes to see what I was missing. I did not have a personal relationship with Jesus, and I felt the opportunity to accept his love and forgiveness. He is my strength, and I am so thankful for his grace. There’s a whole lot more to this story as my relationship with Jesus grew, and the best part is this story will not end.

When did God become real in your life?
If you want to share your Salvation experience, I'd love to hear it. If this is foreign to you, and you have no idea what I am trying to express here, let me know and I'd love to explain it to you.

-Amber

Gatlinburg II

2009-03-27T19:28:00.004-04:00

Here's some more pics from our trip. today was rainy and cloudy, so we snuck in some go-carts and spent most of the day indoors. Kyle isn't feeling well. I think he's worn out.

Gatlinburg

2009-03-26T19:45:00.007-04:00

We spent half of spring break in Gatlinburg with Gus and Gina. Kyle was pretty good for the drive. He got to watch movies in his new car seat. Here's some pics we have taken so far.

1st Haircut

2009-03-26T19:43:00.001-04:00

Kyle got his first trim on Tuesday. He was getting a little scraggly on the sides. Becky and Kyle had fun :)

Mustang Madness Festival

2009-03-26T19:41:00.005-04:00

Kyle had fun with his grandparents at the Mustang Madness festival at our elementary school.

St. Patrick's Day @ NWES

2009-03-17T13:36:00.005-04:00

Kyle came to visit my students on St. Patrick's Day. Stephanie, his babysitter, was going to her son's party in the preschool, so she brought him down to my room to hang out. He had a great time hanging out with the fifth graders, and they seemed to enjoy him as well. :)

Basketball Star

2009-03-03T15:08:00.006-05:00

Kyle loves basketball. He carries them around and loves watching the elementary and high school games. Here's his first picture on a court. It was when he was 9 months old at a baby shower for my friend, Liz, in Indianapolis.

Farm Machinery Show

2009-03-01T21:03:00.002-05:00

Kyle got to see some tractors at the farm machinery show in Louisville. He loves climbing on the tractors.

SNOW!!!

2009-03-01T16:53:00.005-05:00

Kyle wasn’t too keen on the snow this year. He didn’t seem to mind it when he was in Gina’s arms, but the cold wet stuff wasn’t much interest to him when we sat him in it!

First Birthday!

2009-03-01T16:44:00.002-05:00

Kyle's first birthday will be one to remember! Ryan, Kyle, and I were all sick. We had a stomach virus that was pretty wicked. Kyle did get to enjoy part of his birthday. He didn't get sick until about half way through the party. His grandparents were all a big help to throw the party with Mom and Dad sadly watching from a distance. Thanks to everyone who came and gave Kyle an awesome book collection!

Christmas pics in March!

2009-03-01T15:10:00.003-05:00

Kyle had a great first Christmas! It was a lot of fun to watch his excitement with each gift. He's still finding new toys from Christmas in his toy box!

Christmas Pics

2008-12-11T21:04:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas!!

Autumn Visitors

2008-10-12T18:37:00.000-04:00

Hunter and Alex came by on Saturday (@ 9:30 in the morning). Hunter was having a friend over from school, and he wanted his friend to know I was his cousin. So, he brought him by to hang out with Kyle, Ryan, and me. We carved pumpkins and had a good time. Nothing like spontaneous creativity!! :)

9 month pics

2008-10-12T18:32:00.003-04:00

Kyle was really good when we got his pictures taken. He loved to ride on the truck. I wish I had a camcorder there. He was hilarious!! I don't know if I can wait for Santa to bring him a toy like that. We might have to get one early!
The pictures turned out great. Kyle looks so cute in his jersey. I love the "action shots" in the collage!

Rob & Rene's Wedding

2008-10-12T18:20:00.004-04:00

Rob and Rene got married last weekend. Kyle loves his uncle Rob. It was a beautiful wedding, and a perfect day. Ryan looked pretty good in his Wranglers, too.

9 months

2008-10-12T18:13:00.002-04:00

Kyle went to his 9 month check up a week ago. He tore the paper sheet that was on the table to shreds. He weighed 18 lbs. He was 27 3/4" tall, and his head was 17 3/4" inches. His weight and height are in the 50th percentile, and his charlie brown head is in the 75th. :) The doctor couldn't believe he is already cruising around. Kyle is into everything, and he's always happy. He is truly a blessing.

Fair Time

2008-10-12T17:58:00.010-04:00

Way back in July and August we went to the Clark County fair, Johnson County Fair, and the Indiana State Fair.

Kyle saw his cousin Austin's heifer.

He experienced his first demolition derby with his cousin Sarah (she was the Johnson County fair queen!!).

Garland and Ben took Kyle to check out the John Deere tractors.

We're back

2008-10-12T17:53:00.002-04:00

I know I've really slacked off on the blogging, and I apologize. I hope to do better in the future. Here's an update to what's been going on in the Cooks' life. I'm teaching fifth grade at New Washington now. It's wonderful, and I am very glad to be teaching in my hometown. I've been really busy, though. Starting up a classroom after the school year is not something I would wish on anyone. It was extremely draining, and I am just now getting settled. Kyle has met many milestones since my last post. I plan to catch you up in the following posts.

Swimming

2008-07-24T08:52:00.002-04:00

We have been swimming every chance we get this summer. Kyle loves the water. He just lounges in his float or "swims" around in our arms.

Pulling Up

2008-07-24T08:49:00.004-04:00

Kyle is pulling up on everything. He just started Sunday, but he got the hang of it really fast. He's crawling everywhere, too. Time is flying by too fast.

Freezing Sweet Corn

2008-07-16T15:07:00.003-04:00

We started freezing sweet corn yesterday. This is a tradition that my mom used to do with her mom. My mom has pictures of me when I was a baby "helping out." We froze about 65 quart size bags yesterday. Notice who is working and who is playing with Kyle in these pictures. (Just kidding, we all did our part.)

Jessica & Robby's Wedding

2008-07-16T14:50:00.015-04:00

We went to Jessica & Robby's wedding after the Fellows' reunion on Saturday. Kyle was fussy so we didn't stay at the reception very long.

I did get a picture of him with Uncle Bud and Aunt Lou, though. Uncle Bud is his great grandma Kinder's brother.

Fellows' Reunion

2008-07-16T14:46:00.000-04:00

Kyle went to his first Fellows' reunion on Saturday. We didn't get to stay long because we had to be at a wedding at 2:00, but it was nice to see the family.

Driving?!?!

2008-07-16T14:44:00.000-04:00

Papaw Steve put Kyle in the driver's seat of his truck. Kyle was very excited. It made a cute pic, but I think it'll be a while before Kyle is driving.

4th of July

2008-07-16T11:22:00.020-04:00

We celebrated Independence Day at my uncle's house. Their house overlooks the Ohio River. It is an amazing view! Kyle was pretty tired when they started the fireworks. He didn't get scared, though. He loved the fiber optic light Grandma brought for him.

Here's what it looks like from their front yard.

Welcome, Lilly Jean Foster

2008-07-08T19:48:00.000-04:00

Lilly Jean Foster (Kyle's Cousin) was born this morning at 10:38 am. She weighed 6lb 11oz and was 18 inches long. Ryan's sister, Lena and her husband Toby are very proud but exhausted.
Kyle thought Lilly was pretty neat. He was ready to grab hold!!

Yeah, Kyle got to spend some time with Nanny!!!
Tristan and Daniel are so excited to have a little sister.
Yeah, Kyle got to spend some time with Grandma Rheta, too!

6 months!!!

2008-07-07T11:51:00.000-04:00

Kyle has changed so much. He loves to be outside on the porch. We have a rubber mat out there and he army crawls all over it.
We have a slide show picture frame on our mantle, and he watches it and coos at the pictures as they change.

He gives wonderful hugs and kisses and he's really playful.

He started eating solid foods at five months and within two weeks he was eating three meals a day.

He sits up on his own. He tries to pull up and he loves to stand.

At his 6 month checkup he weighed 16 lbs. 12 oz. and was 26 inches long.

Purdue

2008-07-07T11:43:00.001-04:00

Kyle and Amber went up to Purdue with Papaw and Grandma for The Indiana FFA convention. We just hung out while Papaw took his students to their meetings. It was nice to go visit Purdue again. While we were up there Papaw took a side trip to see the windmills in Benton County, Indiana.

Father's Day

2008-07-07T11:40:00.000-04:00

Ryan rocked Kyle to sleep on the porch before church on Father's Day. He's such a good dad.

Daddy's Work

2008-07-07T11:37:00.001-04:00

We went to visit Ryan at work in June. That's one proud papa!! :)

Waltz Reunion

2008-07-07T11:30:00.001-04:00

This picture of Kyle with Grandma and Grandpa Cook was at Kyle's first Waltz reunion in June. Ryan's family has their reunions at a shelter house on the farm where Rheta and her brother's and sister grew up just outside of Trafalgar.

Daddy's Birthday

2008-07-07T11:15:00.000-04:00

Ryan got a motorcycle from Kyle and me for his birthday this year.

Tractor Ride

2008-07-07T11:12:00.000-04:00

Kyle went on his first tractor ride with Papaw Herb when we were up there for Memorial Day weekend.

Rocky and Kyle

2008-07-07T11:06:00.000-04:00

Kyle began noticing Rocky in May. Now, he watches Rocky all the time. He pets him and tries to grab him. Rocky doesn't seem to mind the attention as long as Kyle doesn't grab too hard.

Papaw's Windmill

2008-07-07T10:56:00.000-04:00

On May 31st my Dad, Ryan, Jim, Richard, and Adriane put up a 60 ft windmill at my parent's farm. When complete, it will pump water for their cattle from an old well. This project was over a year in the making. It was a scary and exciting day. God blessed the work and the windmill went up very smoothly. It was quite an amazing sight.

Practicing

2008-05-10T15:52:00.000-04:00

Cousin Nate decided he wanted to practice changing a diaper this afternoon. Ryan had to coach him through it, but it was a success. Now he just needs to work on his speed. :)

Grandparents

2008-05-10T15:46:00.001-04:00

Grandma helped Kyle discover his toes, and now all he wants to do when he's on his back is suck on them!! Aren't grandparents wonderful. :) They teach your kids all the bad tricks.

Growing Up

2008-05-10T15:42:00.000-04:00

Kyle is really alert and talkative. I love to hear him jabber and squeal. His laugh is so sweet. Daddy really makes him crack up (If you know Ryan :) then you know why).

4 month check up

2008-05-10T15:26:00.000-04:00

Kyle had his 4 month check up last week. The poor guy was a trooper through all four shots. He weighed 14lbs 13.5 oz. and he was 25 inches long. He's in the 50th percentile now.

Update

2008-04-14T14:17:00.000-04:00

Kyle's dedication was last Sunday. It was a very nice service. Ryan and I strive to be parents like Hannah (Samuel's Mother). Pastor Jones outlined her example as a parent that: kept praying to God for her children, kept her promise to God for her children, and kept praising God for her children. He also referenced Psalm 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Thank you to all of our family who came and showed your support at the service. Please keep us in your prayers.

Kyle is rolling over from his belly to his back! This began on Friday, April 4th, at Stephanie's house. This was my first week back at work, so it was kind of bittersweet. He was a sweetie and rolled over for me that evening though. I haven't taken a picture of him rolling over yet. Here's my big boy in his exersaucer.

We went to LaGrange to visit Kyle's great-great-aunt Rachel over spring break.

Kyle's cousin Katelyn came from Indianapolis to meet him.

Kyle's 3 month pics.

Dedication Service

2008-04-02T15:09:00.000-04:00

We are having Kyle's dedication service at church this Sunday, April 13th. All are welcome to attend. It will be at 11:00 am at The First Baptist Church of New Washington.