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First trip to the dentist!

Stephen was such a big boy at the dentist today! He was so cooperative- even sat through x-rays without a complaint! I'm so proud of my big boy!

Unvalentines Day

    Not long after we started dating, Blue and I decided not to celebrate Valentines Day. Instead we celebrate the anniversary of our first date. This year marks 12 years from that fateful woodser date function. We have come a long way from drunken (other kids, not me mom) fraternity date functions!

   This year was extra special as we didnt really get to celebrate our wedding anniversary while we were in the hospital having William. Blues parents offered to babysit and we went to stay the night in St Augustine- our first over night trip together since Stephen was born! We had a fantastic time and are so thankful for our wonderful babysitters!

Taking a stroll

Our boys just love to be outside!

Happy 3 Month Birthday, William!

Three months already! Here is what we have been up to this month:
-William has fallen into a routine! He is consistently napping 3 times a day. He goes from pleasant and happy to crying at 6 pm sharp when he wants to have his tubby, nurse, and go to bed! He usually goes to bed around 7:30-8.
-he has been sleeping for longer stretches at night- we have even had a few nights where he has slept 8 hours!
-he still *loves* his tubby!


-he is smiling all the time now and starting to coo.


-inconsistent, but he has giggled a few times (and even has a ticklish spot right beneath his ribs)
-his reflux is getting much better and he is tolerating being on the floor more- he likes to look at his toys and kick his feet
-he has stated looking for his thumb and is a happy little boy when he finds it!
-he is getting stronger at lifting his head up and can hold himself propped on elbows for a couple minutes at a time
-he is starting to grab and reach for things
-he loves to watch his super cool older brother! (and who wouldn't? Because he's adorable, too!)


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Happy 2 Month Birthday, William!

We have had a wonderful month with our little guy. He is starting to spend more time awake and interact with us more. He is smiling often and more intentionally now- he has the sweetest smile! He is happy and laid back, except when he wants to eat! He loves the outside and often we are able to quiet by walking him outside.



His medical issues are under control now (he has reflux) and we are able to relax and enjoy him more now that we know what the problem is and how to address it. He loves to be held and has to be most of the time, which is just great with him! He is mommys little helper and spends a lot of his day strapped to my front in one of his slings. He is able to hold his head better and he loves to just look around while I walk around the house. He particularly enjoys staring at the Christmas tree as well as the fan.
He loves to take baths and "float" in the warm water. We are starting to establish a routine with him and he just loves his nightly tubby. Our nursing difficulties of the early days are a thing of the past and he eats like a champion now! He is growing and healthy and we thank God every day for bringing him into our lives.




2 Month Check-up:
11.7 pounds (34%)
22.25 in (20%)

Happy 3rd Birthday, Stephen!

     Happy 3rd birthday buddy!!! You have been looking forward to this day for months now! So much has changed for you this year- and not just
developmentally. You have sailed with ease through a big move, constant schedule changes, and a new baby. You are always so happy and easygoing- your ability to just go with the flow continuously impresses me. You have a love for new adventures and have definitely proved to be our "portable baby".
     This year has also been a year of growth for you. You have transformed from a toddler to a preschooler seemingly overnight. You are such a smart little boy. You understand so much of what is going on and being said around you. Sometimes you spout out vocabulary words that truly astound me. Not long ago you informed me that it was going to rain as you noted cumulonimbus clouds in the sky! I wonder if someday soon I'll have to start studying up on things so that I have something to teach you!
     Everyday I feel as though you show us more and more of your wonderful personality. You have a kind soul and a gentleness about you- which reminds me of something that made me fall in love with your daddy; yet you are all rough and tumble boy. You love to play outside, trains and cars. You are a social butterfly- you love to play with other kids (especially little girls 4x your age!) and seem to thrive in interacting with other people.
     For the last few months you have started trying to establish your sense of self and independence. You are constantly reminding us that you are no longer a baby as you do more and more for yourself. However, I know that you still need us and I worry about how my lack of attention to you lately will affect our relationship long term.  Please know that we will always love you and be here for you. You have forever transformed us and have brought us so much love and joy. I am excited to grow with you and see what the next year has in store.

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Happy 1 Month Birthday, William!

   How it is that a month has passed already? We have had a very full month with lots of change, lots of company, and little sleep. William had somewhat of a shaky start but after many trips to the doctor and a trip to the ER we are relived to say that he is healthy and growing like a champ! His birth weight was 6.15lbs and as of last week he was already up to 8.5lbs and has grown almost 2 inches in length!
   Although William does not look much like his brother, he seems to be following Stephen's footsteps in other ways. He loves to cuddle and be held and has yet to spend more that one hour in his crib (mommy and William get lots of bonding time at night!) He loves the sling and spends several hours a day helping mommy take care of Stephen and prepare meals! He is good natured and generally easy-going (unless you put him down for too long!) He gave mommy the gift of his first social smile and over the past few days has become much more alert. He is starting to coo, look around, and kick his extremities more.

    We are settling into life as a family of four and feel so blessed to have two perfect little boys in our life. We look forward to sharing William's milestones in the years ahead!

Happy Halloween from the Coltharps!!!



Pumpkin carving with Nana






Pre trick-or-treating dirt cake!


First year out trick or treating! Stephen was so excited!



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Location:Winnie the Pooh & baby Roo!

And baby makes four...

Proudly introducing the birth of
William Wright Coltharp
Born Thursday, October 20, 2011
6lbs 15oz, 19.25inches




We are home and doing well. William loves to cuddle up on your chest to sleep and is picking up where his brother left off as far as protesting sleeping in the crib. Stephen is very gentle with William and asks to hold him on occasion. He is taking his big brother role very seriously and keeps talking about all the things
he is going to teach William!








We have had a tremendous amount of support and help from our family and don't know how this would be done without them- thanks guys!






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