Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Beautiful Ella at Six Weeks


The Firemen and Their Princess October 31st


We went to the Harvest Party at our church and the kids loved it. The boys were so excited to be firemen, Josh even put a little ash from our woodstove on their cheeks to look like they had just come out from fighting a fire. But, I think if there were a costume party - Ella would have won hands down. She truly was a princess! Definitely melted her daddy's heart.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Precious Ella

Daddy's little girl
With Big Brother Evan

Evan and Andrew...So Sweet!

Evan and Andrew are doing really well. They are growing up so fast! It is so nice that they have each other to play with, and stay pretty distracted. They are becoming the best of friends. I love watching them. It makes all the chaos worthwhile that they will grow up together like this. They love having a little sister. They beam with pride every time they hold her. She is one loved little girl. Every time they walk by her they have to give her multiple kisses and hugs. And they won't allow her to cry at all. Evan says often, "mom, are you going to milk her? I think she's hungry again."! Like I don't already feel like a cow!

The New Cogar Family of 5




It is so hard to believe she has finally arrived! The boys were so excited and couldn't wait to hold her. They visited often at the hospital and then spent some quality time with grandparents. I felt amazingly fine after the labor, just hungry. No surprise. We are ready to begin life with Ella in our arms and get to know the precious little girl who was not too long ago inside me!

Ella, Just 5 Minutes Old

Ella Grace Cogar


Ella Grace was 7 lbs and 11 ounces, 20.5 inches long. Just perfect.