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Grandpa, do you think these taste good?I like to belly up to the bar with Gramps......

The Family

You are going to make me eat what?

Gotta Love Me - I am the baby, that's why!!

Hello Handsome!

Super Baby!

I love giving Mommy big hugs!!

Want to play with me?

Daddy's little Buddy

5 months old!

Yes, I did just roll over!

I am just so happy!

But you don't want to mess with me! (Brayden's famous pouty lip......who does he get that from?)

Wow, I am 5 month old already! It was St. Patrick's day so I got to be cute little leprechaun! ;) Mommy dressed me all in green and everyone at the grocery store said I looked like a cute little Celtic baby?? Whatever that means. Last weekend after we got back from AZ my Grandma Wanda came to visit me. We had lots of fun and she gave me lots of love! We had Jenica and Nate over for dinner Saturday night for Nate's birthday.

So about this weather......we get back from AZ and it's 55 degrees out then two days later it snows a foot and then later in the week another foot!! Crazy MN weather!

Besides turning 5months this week I also rolled over for the first time! I rolled from my back to my tummy. Then later this week I rolled twice from my tummy to back. I haven't had the nerve to try it again but I am sure I will do it again soon!

Also this week Mommy and me took our frist ECFE class. We had lots of fun signing and meeting other little babies and Mommies. Then this weekend my grandma and grandpa Coppin and great-grandparent Meyers came to visit me. Mommy and Daddy went with great grandma and grandpa to Chanhassen to the dinner theater while G&G Coppin babysat me. I was a good boy. But of course, yesterday I caught my first cold! I don't like it one bit!! Well, gotta take a nap. I am so sleepy!
Brayden
5month

My First Trip to AZ!

This week my mommy, auntie Jenica and I went to AZ to visit my great Grandma and Grandpa Downs. I did really good in the airplane on the way there, the way home was another story. But we did survive! I really love the weather it's so nice and warm! I can't wait for Spring so Mommy and me can go strolling all over! We did lots of fun things. I got to go for my first swim in the pool. I really liked it. That's good because Mommy and me are going to take swimming classes in April. Also down in AZ I got to meet a lot of my great great uncles and aunts and a few cousins too. I think Grandma and Grandpa liked having me come to visit. I hope to get up to Langdon when they get back to visit again soon! Thanks for having us come and visit!! Here are some pictures:

Me and Gramps

Grandma makes me smile!

I love swimming!!Would you care to go to a POLO match with me?

4 Months Old!

Wow, can Brayden really be 4 months? The time has flown. It was a year ago Saturday when I found out that I was pregnant and now he's 4 months old. Brayden has brought so much love and happiness to our family. We are so blessed!

This weekend Brayden finally got to meet his "girlfriend" Brooke. Stacy, my college roomate, and her little girl Brooke came to visit us for the weekend. Brooke was born a week after Brayden. It was so much fun to see them and for the little ones to finally meet. Here's a picture of them in their "1st Cobber" tees. Aren't they Cute??



Ok, so today I am feeling a little old.........it's my 27th birthday! It's not that I am old but it's just a weird age to turn. I don' know. Today Brayden and I picked my sister up from the airport and later in the day my friend Amy Baldwin and my cousin Meagan and her little dog Augie stopped by for a visit. It was so nice to have them over to see us.
Brayden Joel
4 months

I am a HAPPY BOY!

Last week my Mommy and Auntie Jenny took me on a road trip back to ND. They had to go to a funeral for their friend Cody up in Langdon so my Grammy Wanda babysat me. Then she took me to Uncle Buzz's basketball game in LaMoure. Mommy and Auntie came to to the game on their way home. On Friday we got to see my Great Grandma Helga. We had lots of fun visiting her. And of course, more traveling. We headed up to Fargo on Saturday. I stayed with Granny and Grampy Coppin while my Mommy ran errands. Then off to another basketball game in Cassleton. I tell ya, I was getting pretty tired of my car seat. We made it home in time for me to watch my 1st Super Bowl game. It was pretty cool. I helped Daddy cheer for the Steelers.

This week I didn't feel very well so I had to go to the Dr. I had a fever but no signs of anything so it's probably viral. Yuk, I don't like not feeling well. Today, I am so much better!!
Well, off to take a nap. I hope we have a nice relaxing weekend!
Gaa Gaa Goo Goo,
Brayden
16 wks

How many more pictures Mom?

Heartbreaker!

I love my Jumperoo!

Just a good ole boy............

Ok, my Mommy is obbessed with taking my pictures. I know the grandparents and everyone else loves it but I tel ya, my eyes can't take much more of the flashing. Oh well, I better get used to it. I don't see it changing anytime soon.

Last Saturday Granny and Grampy Coppin came to visit me. They babysat me while Mommy and Daddy had a nice dinner out. I was an angel ;)

Mommy took my downtown twice this week for lunch with her friends from work. It was fun, I saw so many people. I helped Mom resist the urge to shop. Daddy says I am good at that, he really appreciates my help. Today Mommy and I went for a walk. I really don't mind this Minnesota weather, 50 degrees in January? Is that normal?

Well, best get ready for bath time. Here are some of the pictures that Mommy took of me this week. Gaa Gaa Goo Goo.
Brayden
14 wks old


More pics:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.7xiue8vv&x=1&y=pqp6ah

3 months old!

I turned the big 03, months. It has really flown by pretty fast since I was in the comfort of my mommy's tummy. I must say, it's nice to be out but I do miss the warmth. That's why I like to sleep right next to mommy. I don't think she minds too much but poor daddy doesn't get much bed space anymore. I am getting better about sleeping in my crib. Last night I spent the whole night in there. It wasn't so bad. I love playing with my hands and now I can start to grab things and put them in my mouth. I also really like my jumperoo. It's cool. Well, off to take a nap. Chat later.

Lots of pics from the last couple of weeks:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.zuworbn&x=1&y=nxl6ca

I must admit, I am pretty handsome!

12 weeks old!!

Wow, Brayden is growing like a weed. Everyday he is changing and learning so much. These days, he's obessed with his hands. They are always in his mouth, sometimes both at the same time! This week my sister Jenica moved to Minneapolis so it will be very nice to have her close by. Also, for those of you who do not know I have decided to stay home with Brayden. I will miss all my friends and of course the discount at Marshall Field's but I am sure I will be downtown here and there to see everyone.

My 1st Christmas and New Year!!

Brayden and I spent the last two weeks back in ND. His daddy came Friday the 23rd. Brayden was such a good boy with all the traveling; going to watch his uncle Bryce's basketball games to running to see everyone on Christmas. We all managed to survive the driving all over. Thank goodness we got a "grocery getter" (and no, not a mini van) to haul everything around. Brayden got to see many people in the last two weeks. Thankfully for me, everything I ate went to Brayden's weight gain this Christmas and not mine!! Yesterday he weighed in at 13.5 lbs!! He's getting chubby, but the cute kind :)

It's good to be home but we'll miss having everyone around. Happy New Year!!

Pics from Baptism and Christmas...
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.r1aswib&x=1&y=-4bfbyn

2 months old already!

Am I handsome, or what?


Brayden had a big weekend!Friday night our friend Jason Mauch came to visit from the big CF (Cedar Falls, IA). I left the boys at home while I went grocery shopping. They managed to all survive :) Saturday both our families came up and we celebrated Brayden's great grandma Mary's 65th birthday. Saturday was also Brayden's 2 month birthday. I can't believe that he's 2 months already. Time is just flying by. Sunday was a big day for Brayden, his Baptism. His Auntie Jenica and Uncles Jamie and Bryce were his sponsers. He was such a good boy. He slept the entire service and thru the water on his head. We had a big dinner afterwards at our house. It was my first big meal that I had served and it went very well.

Brayden and I packed up and headed back with my family to spend time at home. Joel's coming later in the week. Brayden will get to attend his first basketball game at MHS and watch his uncle Bryce play.

Well, more updates later.

8 weeks old!

This last week was Joel's last week of working from home. I don't know what I am going to do when he's not around. It's been extremely nice to have him around.
Saturday Brayden had his first professional pictures taken. He did such a good job and was smiling the whole time. He was a trooper! This week Joel went to Arizona for work so Brayden and I were home alone, it was good but we were so happy to have Dad home!

My 1st Turkey Day!

This holiday weekend we traveled back to ND to spend with the families. We had Thanksgiving day in Fargo with the Coppin's and then went to my parent's house Friday. He got to meet his great grandpa Downs for the first time.

Brayden had 2 showers this weekend. The first shower was on Friday night at my parent's house and Sunday he had another shower at his great grandma Mary Meyer's in Wapheton. A lot of people came to both and gave such wonderful gifts! He will have to change outfits at least a few times a day with all his cute clothes. Thank you to everyone who came!!

Today Brayden is 6 wks old already!! He's really starting to be fun. The last few days he's been really active kicking his legs and moving his arms. He's also smiling a lot when you talk with him. I can't imagine what we did before. He's brought so much love and joy to our lives.

More pics....
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.ofnd6hj&x=1&y=-8eh1z4

1 Month Birthday!

Wow, I can't believe 1 month has gone by! It seems just like yesterday that he was born. Sorry for not updating earlier with his pictures. A few weeks ago Brayden made his first trip to ND. He did so well traveling, sleeping the whole time! What a good boy. He got to meet his great grandparents, aunts and uncles. Thanksgiving weekend we'll make the same trek back home.
Should be lots of fun.


Pics from the last couple of weeks...
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.v43w953&x=1&y=-blcpji

Birthday Boy
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.w2idbn3&x=1&y=nwjdou

2 week update

Monday night I was my last fever. Thank goodness. It was so nice, my mom was able to come and spend a few days with us. She was so much help. Thanks, Mom!

Wow, I can't believe that he's 2 weeks old already. He's just brought so much love and joy to our lives. Here's some more pictures. Mommy seems to be a little camera happy so expect a lot of posts :)

Happy 1st Halloween Brayden!!!

Congratulations to my dear friend Stacy and Eric on the birth of their little sweet girl; Brooke Olivia. She was due the week Brayden was born and then she was born on his due date , Oct 25th:) It's been so much fun being pregnant with her at the same time, now we can be new mommies at the same time too!

Album from the first week:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.105zqh2b&x=1&y=o38r9l

Album from the second week:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.hmx6ym3&x=1&y=qk6soc

Welcome Brayden Joel Coppin!!!

Brayden made his debut on Monday, October 17th at 8:49pm. He came in weighing 7lbs/15oz and 21 1/2 inches long. Good thing we were 9 days early, otherwise he might have been a pretty big baby :) He is so beautiful, if we don't say so ourselves. I think he looks like both Joel and myself. He's perfect!! It's so amazing to finally meet the little person that you have been carrying around for so long. It's such an unforgetable experience!

All Brayden's grandparents, his uncle Bryce, and great grandma Mary were there to welcome him to the world. They were all anxiously awaiting his arrival, this is the 1st grandchild both both families and great grandchild for all but my grandma Helga (#24)!

We were scheduled to go home on Wednesday night but Tuesday night I had spiked a fever of 101 and we needed to stay at least 24 hrs w/o another spike. My fever would come and go so I was hooked up on antibiotics and we FINALLY were able to come home on Friday. They didn't know why m temp was spiking b/c everything came back negative, perhaps a virus of some sort. Joel was a "SUPER" Dad and husband taking care of us. That's why we were unable to post the GREAT news until this morning. Last night was our first night at home and it went pretty well. His great aunt Cindy Domres stopped by to welcome him home.

Please check out more pictures of Brayden and family at:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=u6nb9ej.1614oxcb&x=1&y=ltzyhb

Also, his photo from the Hospital is located:
http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage_view.asp?URLID=6L3P3U4F6O

My last day of Pregnancy!

This picture was taken on Sunday after Church. I was 38 wks. Good thing we were able to take this picture :)

37 Week Tummy Update!

Wow, we are Full Term now and I am huge!! It could happen at any time. Very exciting but a little scary too. We are ready for him to come. The time has really flown by fast. It's hard to believe that I found out on my birthday back in February and it's already October. When we found out it seemed like 40 wks would never come! I hope he comes early so that I can put him in a cute little Halloween costume........I am thinking he could be a little pumpkin or something. Maybe if he gave me a hard labor he will be a little devil, we'll see.

Brayden's Room

Here's a quick pic of his bedroom. It was hard to get it all in one shot so this was the best I could do. He has a vintage cowboy room (above the crib the sign says "Sweet Dreams Little Cowboy" and the frames are made of old barn wood which I will put black and white photos of him sleeping when he gets here). It's really cute so if you want to see it all you have to come and visit! The weekend of the 23rd we had my family and Joel's mom and grandma Mary come to help get it ready as well as the basement. We couldn't have done it without their help!! Thanks guys!!