Officially a COCKRELL!!!

The Cockrells

The Longacres

The Zapata's and Johnson's

WE DID IT! We're married! it was a very stressful time but it was so worth it! I can't believe how nervous i was right before walking out! Jake was amazing though and as soon as I saw him I was fine again! His vows were so great. The food was awesome, the flowers turned out great and I don't have one complaint. I'm so happy that my mom was there to take care of my son because I was really all over the place! We had such a fun time with everyone that went. Thank you so much to all those who came and especially those who traveled to be with us. It means so much that you were there.

Only 2 more days!

Well...... I have to say, I didn't realize how stressful the last week before a wedding can be! Everyone keeps asking me if I'm excited (I am excited to be Jake's wife) but more then anything I am stressed out and I can't wait until it is OVER!!! That probably sound horrible! I've decided though that I'm done stressing out about how many people might actually show up, about money, about people telling me I should do things a certain way when I really don't want to. I am going to enjoy the next few days because this is our time!

Progress

AJ had another great night of sleep. 7 1/2 hrs!!! I'm trying not to get my hopes up that this is permanent but I'm hoping for the best! I just need to get him sleeping in his crib in his room. He is still in his bassinet and I don't know if I'm ready to have him that far away from me at night.

Noah started his new daycare today and the lady who will be watching him also has a blended family and had some of the same issues that we are going through. The same type of situation with her children's mother and they also lived with grandma before she married their dad. Grandma's are supposed to baby their grandchildren but when they go from living with them and having somebody to stick up for them to Dad when they are in trouble, to living with a Mom and Dad who support each others decisions in diciplining them it is a hard transition for them to make. So, I really think it will be a positive change of environment for Noah and hopefully she can help us work with him to control his emotions. She did mention that her children had to go to family counseling which is not an option we are currently looking at for Noah but if it will help him in the long run we may. I don't think he fully understands why he is upset or sad sometimes and who can blame him? He is 4 for goodness sake. I just want him to have some stability in his life and I really think this will help.

Finally online

I've been trying to think of a good way to update everyone of what is going on in our lives as we are trying to keep up with our growing boys. My sister-in-law showed me her blog and I realized what a great idea that is. So, thank you Jessica!

Update:

Noah is our 4 year old. He just recently started calling me "Mom". And honestly, I love it. He started doing Karate and with in 2 months he is already an orange belt! He is always willing to help with AJ and around the house and he is growing up so fast!




AJ (Arin Jaxon) will be 5 months on May 28th. I can't believe how fast time flies! He weighs 16lbs 3oz and is 26 inches long. He rolls from his tummy to his back easy. He tries to roll from his back to his tummy but seems to have a little harder time with that. When he is on his tummy he puts his face to the ground like he's trying to chew on it and uses his feet to stick his little butt in the air. He is sitting up in his bumbo chair which i love! He loves to laugh and talk to mommy and daddy. I've been feeding him cereal when I get home from work but it's not his favorite thing in the world. He is still spitting it out. Frustrating!
Also I really think AJ is trying to get some teeth in. He is drooling like crazy and chews on everything. Who knows though maybe it's just a phase.

Jake and I are trying to stay sane before the wedding which is less then 2 weeks away by the way! I am so nervous to leave my baby while we're on our honeymoon. I know he'll be in good hands but I'm a first time mom who is overprotective and that's just how it is.