One week old today
14 months old the day before- such a cute big sister.
She felt very content when she grabbed the boppy- it has become a new treasure since they see Mom use it now. She arranged her little friends and sat down carefully in the middle.
How Wes, Sadie and Dax spent the first week.
The other day the house became very quiet. I was concerned because there is usually the sound of little voices, toys being used- and when I went looking for them to find out what they were doing this is what I saw- amazing! Our current favorite books are The very Hungry Caterpillar, Brown Bear, Brown Bear what do you see and Haatch. We also enjoy our touch and feel books and the all time favorite is the book Gram recorded for us last Christmas.
Right before we left for the hospital. We had to be there at 6:30am and it was still very dark outside. 
I will always remember this delivery because I was able to stay awake and I heard Dax cry when he was born. The doctor and nurses commented on what a big boy he is and we are so glad he is healthy.
He has some much dark hair! Even after they finish washing him off after this picture was taken, he still has so much dark hair. We know the Johnston cousins win the contest of the amount of hair newborns have, but for our family this is a lot of hair!
Back together again in the hospital room. This is the hat that Dad picked out for you in the nursery. Instead of the regular hospital hats- there are volunteers who make these cute hats for the newborns. Dad said there were a lot to choose from- even one that looked like a pumpkin, but he thought it was too early to be celebrating Halloween. I like this hat very much.
The day after you were born. You are a good eater and sleeper and already a very sweet baby. We decide today to name you Daxton Beaux Cotter. Dad picked the name Daxton and we decide that for your middle name we will choose Beaux. Grandma's last name is Beus and there are some older spellings which are Beux. Dad's Grandma Cotter had a maiden name of Lamereaux and so we kind of combined the two. We hope you like it.
Dax and Dad
Gram came the day before you were born and stayed for a week. She came to see us twice in the hospital and we kept forgetting to take a picture. This is just moments before she had to leave to get on the airplane, but we had to get a picture of the two of you!
This summer has been quite hot- in fact the August of 2011 is the warmest August on record for the state of Oklahoma with the months of June and July also posting record breaking temperatures. It has been hard to not be able to go outside and play. The Sunday before Labor Day a cold front moved in and suddenly the temperature was in the 80's. It is forecasted to only last a week, but on Monday- Labor Day- we went to the park and enjoyed the cooler temperatures.
While we weren't able to get a picture with both of them looking up, you can tell they are enjoying themselves. They didn't really care for the baby swings but really liked the tire swing.
Miss Sadie
While trying to find quiet toys for church I came across one of my tape measure- it was an instant hit and unlike a lot of toys that loose value quickly- this one remains a favorite. 
Perhaps it remains a favorite because it has so many uses- and because she has figured out how to push the button and have it wind back up.
Simply my favorite little girl!
Wes grabbing one last bite of dinner from the floor- gross but true. 
It was so cute seeing him run with his towel flowing behind him I wanted to grab some pictures even though I had another wet baby in the other arm.
Perhaps the happiest caped crusader ever!
These pictures got a little out of order. One hot summer day we decided that for a new kind of indoor entertainment we would put Wes in his Halloween costume from last year. I think he is such a cute boy- and he is trying so hard to talk. He makes all kinds of sounds now and understands many words. 
This is Sadie in the costume. Wes wore it first but Sadie's pictures came first. She was trying to turn her head and see the top of the costume and lost her balance. She fell and hit the coffee table- this the wet spots on my shirt. This is me 36 weeks pregnant. She is tough and was soon back in action.
I am glad she had a chance to wear it since it doesn't look like it will fit next month. The good thing about living in Oklahoma is that the weather will be cool enough you can wear a costume without getting so hot. The bad thing is that a lot of fairies and princesses will be wearing sweats under their costumes.
Sadie watching Wes wear the costume.
Wes checking out what is on his head.
It was hard for him to stand- the costume was just tight enough- but he seemed to enjoy wearing it.
Wes the cheetah!
