Coochee-coochee-coo!

We have now trained Cole to talk at a mere 3.5 months of age. Listen to the video above and see if you can decipher what Cole is saying. HA! We sure are having fun with this little one. :)

Here are some other "tricks." Hope you enjoy the pics!

Look out Bruce Pearl - here I come!

Giving Daddy some sugar.

Wide eyes and a big smile.

Grab and focus.

Snippets from the Life of Cole (3 months)

Ha!  We love this picture...do we have a prize-fighting boxer on our hands?!  Not likely, given his family genetics, but we sure get a laugh out of this one.  Cole is definitely coming into his personality these days, laughing, smiling, talking (cooing), pitching fits...at 3 months he can definitely use those vocal cords!  He weighs in at a whopping 16 pounds...someone at church remarked that we must be feeding him fertilizer!!

He also tries desperately to sit up when lying down and is gaining good control of his head.  Our saving grace these days are the activity mat, the swing, and...the pacifier, known to Cole as his "pap pap."  And if all else fails - well, what boy doesn't like to just be naked?!  (we blurred out his man parts for this pic - ha!).  He's a very happy little boy and we can't imagine what life was like before he came.  We are enjoying every second of our little man!  

Cole Goes to the Beach!!!

Well it's been a while since we've blogged, and life certainly has been marching right along at the Brewer household! Cole continues to grow leaps and bounds and is now roughly 15 pounds at his 10 week mark! He is full of smiles and has a happy disposition, though he certainly has his moments. :) His favorite hobbies are laying on his changing table, exercising his legs and arms, and being held. He has an affinity for his pacifier (much to his mother's dismay but his father's delight!!) and has most recently discovered his hands.

One of our most favorite things to do is go to the beach! No matter where or when, if you say "beach" - we're there! So it was only fitting that Cole be introduced to the sandy bliss at his meager age. We just returned from Isle of Palms, South Carolina, where we spent a wonderful week with Will's parents, sister, and cousins. The weather wasn't the typical "beach" weather that we are used to (it was overcast most of the week and even rained some) but we had a great trip and loved introducing Cole to the sand and ocean. He said he liked it and would definitely come back...! Enjoy the pics!

Cole's feet hit the ocean for the first time
Just lounging on the beach- What a life!
Ready for the pool - just look at Cole's cool hat
Let's go Surfing!The whole gang.
Cole got LOTS of kisses all week.

Survival of the Fittest

Will here...it's been a crazy, crazy last couple of weeks in the Brewer household! Most of you know what's been going on, but for those who don't, I'll give a rundown:

Jen has been pretty sick the last couple of weeks battling Mastitis that developed into an abcess. After one round of antibiotics that barely penetrated the infection, her OB referred us to the breast surgeon on Wednesday, who took one look at the infection and told us he'd have to drain it surgically. However, the surgeon told her he thought she'd need to stop breastfeeding due to the location of the infection, the site of the incision, and all the anesthesia and medication she would be on...but for those of you who really know Jen, when someone tells her she can't do something - it becomes a challenge!!!! But, Cole would need to be go ahead and be wiened to a bottle and formula since Jen would be out of commission during the surgery. Thankfully, the Lord calmed our anxiety and Cole took to the bottle like a champ!!!

So, on Thursday, Jen had the surgery and it went as expected. The surgeon drained several abcesses and Jen is already feeling better. After many, many phone calls and consultations with doctors and friends in the medical profession, it was determined that Jen would be able to continue to breastfeed. We can't begin to thank all of our friends and family who have been more of a support than we could have ever imagined. As they say it "takes a village" - and we are a testament to that!!

Thankfully, Cole has been a wonderful baby through all of this - it could have been much worse if he had been unconsolable, etc. He has been sleeping through the night MUCH better and is now sleeping in his "big boy crib." Enjoy these latest pics...

Jen's Nana and Grandpa

For all you Cole fans screaming for new pics...

Hello everyone, Will here. Cole will be 3 weeks old tomorrow, Saturday April 10, and we finally have some new pics of the little guy to post! He is doing very well and growing like a weed (do I sound like a parent or what?!). Although we are still having some rough nights with the sleeping, he is staying awake more during the day and letting us get sleep in longer patches. He is most comfortable falling asleep in our lap or on our shoulder!!

Things were moving along pretty well until Jen developed an infection in the "feeding area" this week that caused us to return to the doctor yesterday. So, in addition to the sleep deprivation, she feels like she has the flu. An unfortunate setback to adjusting to motherhood.

So, if you have a minute , leave her a comment, note, or word of encouragement. She will love it.

New Life

It is March Madness  Season and the "madness" began in the Brewer household about 9 pm on March 20th when Jen's water broke.  We rushed to the hospital and were admitted around 10 at Erlanger that night.  We got settled into a room and the waiting began...

It was a long labor. But Cole and his mom are troopers and he arrived at 10:54 am on March 21st, the first day of spring. New Spring - New Life.

Will and Jen with their new gift from God.

Will telling the news to those in the waiting room. 

Can you see the proud daddy?!?!

Will and Jen and Baby Cole Wilson Brewer 

7 pounds 4 ounces, 19.5 inches 

Both families were there to support, celebrate and welcome this bundle of joy into the world.

Mimi and Pops with their 5th grandchild.

Nanny, Papa and Aunt Liz with grandchild #1.

Aunt Amber and Royce (Cole and Royce will be best buds)

Cousin Riley and Cole (she will be Aunt Jen's big helper)

Cousin Jancey and Cole 

(she is already naming her dolls Cole and playing "baby Cole")

Nana and Aunt Mary (this is Nana and Grandpa's 8th great grandchild)

Grandpa and Cole

Our first visitors after Cole got to his new home... 

Cousin Lydia (just look at that grin!)

Uncle Brad and Aunt Ash and Baby Boy ???  

(another of Cole's future best buds)

Who Could Resist This Face?!