January 2018

When the new year started, the kiddos were still on winter break, and we were still spending lots of extra quality time together. Good thing we were full of smiles and giggles (on camera).

rare but sweet moments when Maggie lets a kiddo snuggle close

Who doesn't love baby giggles?!

hippo helps

siblings (try to) help

Good morning, party people!

The following pictures are themed "Naptime." First, the 5-year-old who no longer takes naps but chooses quiet toys to play with instead. Then, the 3-year-old who decorated his pillow with stickers before nap (most of which are under his head). Then, the 10-month-old who sometimes chooses to poop instead of nap:

When the baby doesn't sleep in his crib,

he may be a little tired.

I fought the baby, and I won...

Although, I think we see who the true winner is here...

As Nana and Zayde's megahouse continues its building process in Driftwood, we've been enjoying their visits to Texas to check its progress. (Disclaimer: Spencer actually likes Zayde.)

Spencer continues to bloom and blossom. Next month, before we know it, is big man's 1st birthday somehow! He loves standing, cruising, and pushing any object to walk (including holding our hands) but hasn't quite figured out how to take steps independently. He is milking his stranger and separation anxiety and enjoys flipping from happy to screaming upon seconds of me leaving the room.

caught!

helping Daddy with the chores

happy for now

"I go where I want."

Guess we should look for those straps.

We discovered that throwing just about any random object in the air is just about the funniest thing. Ever.

loving Daddy

Sometimes it's just too challenging to pick the *right* book to read.

Spencer's fine motor control saw improvement this month as he started deliberately putting balls in toys with a purpose (in addition to other new playtime fun).

And then this happened on January 24, yikes. One more month...

Big siblings Gabi and Ethan, while far from perfect people, truly love their baby brother, enjoy making him happy, and treat him like a real human with thoughts, wants, and feelings. It is a lot of fun to watch.

Potty Peekaboo

rough and tumble but slightly gentle

And Spencer just wants to be a part of what the rest of the gang is doing.

a normal day in the Cohen casa

They know he has feelings; they only sometimes care?

you snooze, you lose

More brotherly love:

Part 1

Part 2

sweet sweet boys

Baby Shayna turned 3 months (!) in January, and the Cohen kiddos are still trying to figure her out.

Obviously Uncle Craig needed help getting her to sleep.

Spencer's trying to figure out his game plan.

#twinsies #unclecraigpride

Playing at the mall one morning, these 2 got brave with their climbing:


These 2 get along so well MOST of the time!


My Ethan:

chicken whisperer

watching 4-year-old Daddy on guitar

rarely a dull moment

I have no explanation.

pajamas optional apparently

BUT she does look mighty cute and cozy in these new pajamas from Grandma and Grandpa.

Aaaand scene.