Sarah Cobb, Child of God

This is Daddy's first attempt at blogging, so go easy. I couldn't think of a better day to start--Sarah was baptized at Gateway Presbyterian this morning. Pastor Matt led a beautiful service and reminded us all of the importance of baptism as a sign that seals us in covenant with God, a sign that seals Sarah as one of God's own. The day was just as beautiful as the sacrament, and we were blessed to have some friends and family to enjoy the day with us.

I know most of you weren't able to make it, so enjoy the pictures and video. We had camera issues and the glare in the church was terrible, but Deed worked all afternoon to salvage some of the photos.

I think I should offer a prayer for the Pigbear. It's simple, Sarah. I just pray that you will grow in the grace of God, and when you realize what God is calling you to do, do it! As our friend Ed would say, always be of good courage and know that you are loved. Much loved. Amen.

Note from Mommy: Thanks, Aunt May May for the BEAUTIFUL dress! For those of you that don't know, Meghan is working in California as a wedding dress designer and she created the perfect thing for Sarah's special day. It's made from pieces of my wedding dress, mom's wedding dress, MIL's wedding dress, and FIL's baby gown. What a special gift from a special person for a special baby.


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Nana's cape

Nana sent Sarah a cape this week. A cape!! Is there anything cuter for a four month old than a cape?! I put her in it immediately and set her up for a photo shoot. She had great fun - her favorite part was chewing on the shredded fleece tassles. It just may be our new favorite play toy! Thanks, Nana.

a mind of her own...

Sarah has discovered that she has a will that is different than Mommy and Daddy's.

I keep thinking it must be a little early for this but it's unmistakably true. Two examples. First, the screaming. In the last week Sarah has "found her voice" when it comes to letting us know she doesn't like something. If we stop doing something that she likes and wants us to keep doing (like holding her green block that vibrates in her mouth), or her favorite toy walks away (that would be mommy) we are rewarded with an ear-piercing yelp. It's not a cry - more like a screech that should come from a two-year old. If we give in and resume the entertainment of the moment that she's wanting, the screeching stops and the smiles begin again. That child!

The second example is much more fun to watch. Because she's gained more gross motor control of her body, she can resist certain situations that we put her in. Namely, sitting. She used to be perfectly happy to sit in her bouncy seat and talk to mommy while we cook dinner together. Not anymore. As soon as she's ready to be done sitting she arches her back, pushes up with her legs and slides herself onto the floor. When she's about midway there she realizes how uncomfortable this position is and the screeching, yelping, screaming begins again. Sigh. That child. Gotta love her.

this clock never seemed so alive

How did it happen that our little squinty, cross-eyed barely-stays-awake-for-20-minutes newborn turned into this BABY? This baby who wants to sit up, roll over, stand with Daddy and knaw on everything in sight? I've seen almost every waking moment of your life so I know I saw it happen - I just can't put my finger on when. And you're only four months (and not even quite that!). How will I feel when you're a year, ten, or - heaven help us - twenty five!?

When you were born Daddy and I loved listening to "You and Me" by Lifehouse...it seemed to describe exactly how we felt on the days that followed your birth. And it still does, beautifully.

"What day is it? And in what month? This clock never seemed so alive. I can't keep up and I can't back down, I've been losing so much time."

As we look back on the days that have already passed and look forward to the milestones and moments that have yet to come we keep reminding ourselves to "love the time" - every single moment with you is precious. And every single moment has you growing up before our eyes.

the latest and greatest

Here's Sarah's latest trick...rolling over! We went over to Samantha's house today and I was standing there telling her that I didn't think Sarah was ever going to roll over and then - thump! - I looked down and she had flipped from her tummy to her back. And now she can't get enough of it! We were able to video it this afternoon. Probably pretty lame to watch for some of you but when Brent and I watch her do it, it's as if no one in the world has ever rolled over before - it's amazing!

...by the way...I'm holding Caroline (Samantha's baby) while I'm videoing, hence the crying in the background...


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winter hiking

On Sunday afternoon we decided to take the pigbear out for a hike with her grandma and grandad. There was a two year-old in front of us whining "I wanna go hoooooooome" incessantly and we said a quick prayer of thanks that Sarah's not to the talking stage yet. She may have been unhappy with the cold and the wind and the bumpy ride as daddy carried her but she couldn't say a peep about it. There were no tears so I'm assuming she actually enjoyed it! Mommy and Daddy certainly did. Brent's already getting excited about taking her on "real" hikes when the weather gets warmer and she fits into his baby backpack. Oh the adventures we'll have.

We're heading to Boulder this weekend for a little family jaunt over the three-day weekend. I'm sure we'll have pictures to post and stories to share when we get back!

Be Our Valentine

Daddy got this message at work today...and now we'll share it with all of you!

goodbye grandma

I think this picture says it all...

hangin' with grandma and grandad

Sarah has spent the last week and a half playing with her grandma, and the last 5 days with her grandad. She loves for grandma to eat her piggies and get "belly sugar". She's very interested in her grandad and crains her neck to keep tabs on what he's doing no matter where he is in the room. She's can't help laughing when he does his Donald Duck voice, even if she's in the foulest mood. Grandparents are lovely! And it's a good thing since Sarah has 6 grandparents, and 4 great-grandparents!

A few other exciting things have happened in the life of Miss Sarah Lorraine...

On Friday she became very interested in sitting up on her own and wants to try all the time. She's still not quite ready to sit without support but she can hold herself up pretty well with her boppy pillow around her waist, and she even tries to correct herself if she falls forward, backward, or "lists" to one side.

Because she's doing such a better job at holding herself up, she graduated to her highchair. At 3 1/2 months she's not eating solid food yet but she LOVES sitting with mommy and daddy at the dinner table. And although she's not eating food she's still shoving anything she can get her hands on into her mouth...

On Saturday Sarah got a personal tour of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from future Olympian, Emily Shertzer. Emily is training for the pentathlon and we're rooting for her to get to Beijing in 2008...Sarah was very impressed...

And, finally, a shot from Thursday's playgroup at our house...

and another one...

And another video...this one of Sarah being "crazy baby"...

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new video

Here is the lastest Sarah video...playing with Caroline...


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...and little babes all in a row

Sarah's first playgroup!!! About a month ago some friends and I started a new moms group. There are 8 girls who are all experiencing motherhood for the first time. Ages range from 2 months to 8 months and we even have a set of twins. The moms meet "just us" once a month for coffee and once a week for playdates with the babies. Here are a few pics from our first baby meeting last week. Samantha was a wonderful hostess and we think the babies had great fun - can anyone believe we were actually able to get them all lined up and happy for these shots?? Watch out Anne Geddes!