more pictures of Avery & Brayden...

I remember this car seat, although it looks a little pink, I don't mind!

Giving my sister a little swing

Proud Daddy

Brayden's new love, Squirt, the pony.
(Squirt has to be cuddling B and right with us as we read nighttime stories)

Relaxing!

Avery's one week old

Wow, I can't believe how fast this last week's gone. We got out of the hospital on Monday morning and it was good to be home with my family. Brayden's been such an incredible big brother. He's always giving his little sister kisses and saying "Hi baby sister". He's doing so well. And she's just been a little angel! She's so easy and I don't know if it's because I have already gone through it once already or if she's really this good. Here are some pictures from the hospital:

I love my baby Sister!

All tired out!

Miss Avery, cute as a button

Mom thinks I look like her.

Getting ready to go home!

Avery's Birthday!

Here are some pics from Avery's Birthday. I'm sure Andrea will post more when she gets out of the hospital.

Andrea's last day being pregnant

Supper the night before at the howards

Our little sweetie

This is a picture of Brayden on his first day, they look a lot alike!

One happy dad!

Big Brother Meets Avery

Happy Grandma

Katie Meets Avery

The other happy grandma

And the happy Great Grandma

Brayden gives Avery some love

The growing family

Gramps

Grandma and Grandpa

Happy 70th Birthday Great Grandma Mugzy!

What a fun week and weekend we had! Halloween, Andy & Heather's engagement party, my grandparents coming to town.......lots of action at the Coppin house. Brayden was asked to be a ring bear (SP??) for Andy and Heather's wedding in May, so excited to see him all duded up! Hope he walks down the aisle OK.

My Grandparents, Ron and Margaret Ann, came on Saturday for the night on their way down to AZ. Last Monday was Grandma's 70th birthday so we had birthday supper at our house to celebrate. It was so nice to have them stop by. We are fortunate to be able to have them and Joel's grandparents go through CO on their way to and from AZ.

Less than 36 hrs and we'll be having another addition to our little family! Can't wait!! Joel's parents, his Grandma Mary, and my Mom are all on their way as we speak. Look at Thursday or Friday for the UPDATE!!

Here are some pictures from the last week:

Playing with my "Thomas the Train" window stickers

Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Downs and Me

I told Mom I was getting ready for work, just like Dad.

Helping Dad make malts (or just licking the ice cream lid).

More Halloween Pictures

Brayden's Class:
Miss Rachel (as herself), Brayden (as Bob the Builder), Cooper (as a Fireman), Ryan (as Woody), Izzy (as a princess), Sophia (as Snow White), Kaitlyn (as Jessie fromToy Story -Ryan's big sister)

This afternoon we watched Teya and Brayden had to get into his sister's car seat, just like Teya.

Really excited for Trick or Treating!! Gotta bundle up!

Across the street with neighbor Avery

Happy Halloween!!

Tuesday Brayden had his school Halloween Party. It was so cute to see the kids all dressed up, listening to spooky music and painting pumpkins. It was so beautiful out, 75! Today, I am sitting in the office handing out candy (and updating this blog) while Daddy and Brayden are out
"Trick or Treating". Brayden is "Bob the Builder" but his costume is a little covered up since today's high was only 50! This is "Trick or treat" heaven here, kids in abundance. We are not used to this as the most we ever had was 15 kids. This year, we ran out by 7pm!

Just call me BOB

Working on some projects

Hurray! It's Halloween! I am painting a masterpiece pumpkin!

Miss Rachel is helping us paint our pumpkins

We like to "Move it, Move it"!!
Brayden and Izzy dancing away

End of October

Days are getting shorter, the Rockies did not win the World Series, and I am getting bigger. I love the feeling of fall. It's a little different here in the sense that it's mostly sunny rather than the mostly cloudy that we are used too. Which is nice. Here are some pictures from the last week:

Refusing my nap, but crashing on the couch!

I was thinking Teya could be my tool assistant?

Good Job, Sweetie!

I decided Mom's jacket looked good on me too!

Here's Mom, 38 weeks!! Almost here!!!

37 weeks!

Here I am, 37 weeks! Wow, it's going so fast......I have a feeling that she's going to be coming earlier than that. We'll see......I was right with Brayden so you never know.
Saturday my neighbor Becky threw me a baby shower with my family and friends. It was so nice and we got lots of cute things!! All PINK!

Let it snow!

Today we had our first Colorado snow! It was very pretty coming down and of course, we were out playing at 8am. I think we got around 6-8 inches. Funny thing, it doesn't last here. Yesterday's high was 80 and today it snowed, by the end of the week it will be 70 again. Here are some pictures from today:

Getting all ready!!

Mom, I love sledding!
(8am)

Mom and Brayden's little snowman

Dad and Brayden's BIG snowman (4pm)

My boys!

more Birthday pictures...

"Bob the Builder" never looked so cute!

I'm a cowboy!!
(Nana gave him a cowboy hat for his birthday)