Will's Dedication

Today, we dedicated Will at church. We were 1 of many families to dedicate their babies. Will looked extra precious today in the outfit that Oma bought him, from head to shoes. We were so excited to have Oma and KaaKaa in town for a short visit to see this special occassion. We missed Uncle JR, Aunt KeithAnn, and cousin Beks but we all hope they are feeling better. It was really nice to have both sides of the family at church together, as well. Will has a lot of fans and a lot of people that love him! We love him too! Thanks, Aunt Tab, for taking pictures! And, of course, I was happy that my dear friend, Genevieve, came to sit with the family as well.

Waiting to walk across the stage and be announced

Walking across the stage and getting some love from Pastor Johnny

Walking to the front to line up in front of everyone.

Will was being funny and talking to people in the audience. He was bouncing and was really excited! He made people laugh, including Mommy and Daddy.

Listening to Pastor Johnny talk and waiting to leave the sanctuary.

At home after church eating BBQ. Will loves him Oma sugars and love!! Check out that sweet outfit from Oma.

Cute as a button

If you look close enough, you may see the tip of his little tooth. It's very sharp!

The Cochran Family

Exhausted after a long morning and afternoon.

Will's 1st Halloween and 1st Tooth

Will has reached 3 milestones within 2 weeks. He sat up 2 weeks ago, tomorrow, and has been sitting up all over the place. He's so strong! Then, he got on all 4's three times in a row in one night. He hasn't tried again but I'm trying to put him on his belly as much as possible. I'm kind of enjoying him sitting up. :o) Then, the 3rd milestone is his FIRST TOOTH!!! On Friday morning, I put my finger in his mouth for him to chew on, as I typically do, and I felt something a little sharp. I looked in his mouth and saw the tip of a tooth coming in. Later in the evening, I looked again and the whole top of the tooth had made its debut!! Will has had a pretty bad cold this week so I think his tooth may be part of the reason for his cold. Other part is...well, he's really just sick. I guess you could count his 1st cold as a milestone but a cold isn't really a good thing. Bless his heart!! Hopefully he'll get better soon! Here are some recent pictures of our little "monkey."

Trying to get a picture for his dedication next Sunday but he was too interested in the leaves and trying to eat them.

Almost a smile

Thankfully, Sheila was there to grab the leaves that were making their way into his mouth. He succeeded a few times.

Thursday night...no tooth yet. But in the morning....tooth!

Poor, sick baby boy on Halloween night. (mid-cough)

Daddy and Will

Mommy and Will

Happy Halloween

"Forget this, I want this straw!"

Yay!!! We finally got a smile for his dedication picture. This picture will appear on the screens (aka jumbo-trons) when we walk across the stage to dedicate him next Sunday (11/8).