Friday, February 23, 2007
New Photos
Due to an EXTREMELY high level of requests, I have finally uploaded more pictures of Andy. Please do not miss out on the photos of Cooper's second birthday as well. Enjoy!
Friday, February 16, 2007
OUR BRAND NEW SON!!!
In the afternoon of February 15, 2007, we got the call from our social worker that we have been waiting for. Cooper is finally a big brother, and Eric and I are parents once again!
Our son, Anderson Sparks Campbell, was born on January 19, 2006. He and Cooper are only 11 months apart in age.
Eric and I went to meet him for the first time today. As you can see from the pictures Andy is beautiful. He’s a bit shy, but loves to cuddle.
We are looking forward to bringing him home on February 26. It will take longer than usual to process the paperwork because of Chinese New Year. Eric and I would like to thank you for all of your love and support, and especially for your prayers. Miracles do happen; Cooper and Andy are living proof.
We love you all!
Eric, Sarah, Cooper and Andy Campbell
Our son, Anderson Sparks Campbell, was born on January 19, 2006. He and Cooper are only 11 months apart in age.
Eric and I went to meet him for the first time today. As you can see from the pictures Andy is beautiful. He’s a bit shy, but loves to cuddle.
We are looking forward to bringing him home on February 26. It will take longer than usual to process the paperwork because of Chinese New Year. Eric and I would like to thank you for all of your love and support, and especially for your prayers. Miracles do happen; Cooper and Andy are living proof.
We love you all!
Eric, Sarah, Cooper and Andy Campbell
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Why it's good to be Dad
Wow, 3 months since I last posted. Sorry 'bout that. Life has been pretty busy lately, and I've been mostly playing catch up. That said, let me get on with this little blurb:
Cooper is getting to the age when he knows when someone is coming home and will sometimes come to the door to welcome said person. Usually, on a regular daily basis it's me who comes home around 6pm.
On one day a few days ago, just after I walked in the door, Cooper ran over, stopped a few feet from me, looked up, made a little fist, and dropped his elbow to his side in the same way a bowler does when he gets a strike, and said, "YES!" with a huge grin on his face.
Being the good dad that I am, what did I do? I picked him right up and wrestled him into the sofa where I tickled him silly for the next 20 minutes. :)
It's good to be Dad.
Cooper is getting to the age when he knows when someone is coming home and will sometimes come to the door to welcome said person. Usually, on a regular daily basis it's me who comes home around 6pm.
On one day a few days ago, just after I walked in the door, Cooper ran over, stopped a few feet from me, looked up, made a little fist, and dropped his elbow to his side in the same way a bowler does when he gets a strike, and said, "YES!" with a huge grin on his face.
Being the good dad that I am, what did I do? I picked him right up and wrestled him into the sofa where I tickled him silly for the next 20 minutes. :)
It's good to be Dad.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Being a Dad
Before you get yourself geared up for a cute, funny, quirky story about Cooper, let me tell you that today I'm breaking from my norm in order to share a few of the feelings I had tonight.
Tonight, for the first time, I rocked Cooper to sleep while softly singing hymns to him. I've never done that before, because in the past he would ALWAYS take another presence in the room to mean that play time was not yet over, and he would stay up indefinitely.
Tonight, however, I wanted to try holding him and rocking him to sleep. Mind you, we don't own a rocking chair, but I have a natural tendency to rock or sway in my seat; and so just sitting and holding him easily changed into a slow sway back and forth.
At first I hoped that just being held in a dark room would clue Cooper in to the idea that it was time to go to sleep (we were in his room with the lights off); but, Cooper being himself, he kept himself bolt upright looking around in the dark. Every time I moved his head to my shoulder it would spring back up like a squirrel hearing a noise. So, I decided to try and calm the savage, little beast with some music.
I started by singing 'I am a child of God,' since that is pretty much the only hymn I know start to finish from memory. I moved on to other hymns, first verses only, and within minutes Cooper was winding down. His head was popping up less and less; and more and more he was trying to snuggle himself into a comfortable position. He kept rolling his head from side to side, and trying alternating shoulders looking for the one that afforded maximum comfort (daddy doesn't have built in pillows like mommy does). A couple of times, though, he lifted his little head to look square at me in the dark. I don't know what was going through his mind, but I sincerely hope it was something along the lines of, 'My daddy loves me so much, and I love him too.' Finally, he settled on the more comfortable right shoulder, and shortly after that I felt his little body go completely limp as he floated toward dreamland, in my arms.
It was such a unique, singular, and fulfilling experience to have. I thank God with all my heart for the blessing my little boy is to my life. Loving him, and spending time with him affords me blessings and experiences I never knew existed. My heart swelled as I held my sleeping Cooper, and thought about just how good of a little boy he is. He is one in a zillion. He is a happy, obedient, loving, fun little boy. I could go on and on, but it feels like here is the appropriate place to end.
Thank you all for your prayers on our behalf. You helped bring Cooper to us, and my gratitude is beyond measure.
Tonight, for the first time, I rocked Cooper to sleep while softly singing hymns to him. I've never done that before, because in the past he would ALWAYS take another presence in the room to mean that play time was not yet over, and he would stay up indefinitely.
Tonight, however, I wanted to try holding him and rocking him to sleep. Mind you, we don't own a rocking chair, but I have a natural tendency to rock or sway in my seat; and so just sitting and holding him easily changed into a slow sway back and forth.
At first I hoped that just being held in a dark room would clue Cooper in to the idea that it was time to go to sleep (we were in his room with the lights off); but, Cooper being himself, he kept himself bolt upright looking around in the dark. Every time I moved his head to my shoulder it would spring back up like a squirrel hearing a noise. So, I decided to try and calm the savage, little beast with some music.
I started by singing 'I am a child of God,' since that is pretty much the only hymn I know start to finish from memory. I moved on to other hymns, first verses only, and within minutes Cooper was winding down. His head was popping up less and less; and more and more he was trying to snuggle himself into a comfortable position. He kept rolling his head from side to side, and trying alternating shoulders looking for the one that afforded maximum comfort (daddy doesn't have built in pillows like mommy does). A couple of times, though, he lifted his little head to look square at me in the dark. I don't know what was going through his mind, but I sincerely hope it was something along the lines of, 'My daddy loves me so much, and I love him too.' Finally, he settled on the more comfortable right shoulder, and shortly after that I felt his little body go completely limp as he floated toward dreamland, in my arms.
It was such a unique, singular, and fulfilling experience to have. I thank God with all my heart for the blessing my little boy is to my life. Loving him, and spending time with him affords me blessings and experiences I never knew existed. My heart swelled as I held my sleeping Cooper, and thought about just how good of a little boy he is. He is one in a zillion. He is a happy, obedient, loving, fun little boy. I could go on and on, but it feels like here is the appropriate place to end.
Thank you all for your prayers on our behalf. You helped bring Cooper to us, and my gratitude is beyond measure.
Saturday, November 04, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
Little Casanova
Cooper is becoming quite the little loverboy. Our live-in maid takes Cooper out to play at least once a day to the neighborhood playgrounds. Apparently, Cooper has shunned playing with other little boys and prefers playing with the neighborhood girls. Additionally, when it's time to go home he tries to be sure to kiss and hug the girls goodbye before he goes; except, he goes straight for the lips! I'm bordering between humor and concern with this new antic. At least we know he likes girls!
Friday, October 06, 2006
Building character
Cooper has been having a character spurt during the past couple of days. Now, when I say character, I really do mean character. For one, he has started to sing his own super Cooper theme song. He chants, 'da da daaaaaaaa!,' claps his hands, and ends with a fist in the air like a superhero. Then, in case your hearing may have been impaired in some way, he continues by happily repeating his personal anthem a significant number of times for the enjoyment of all.
Cooper has also learned 'nose,' and can point to his own and say 'doze.'
Additionally, he has become incredibly confident in using the word 'no.' He is not shy about saying it or using it at any time or for any reason he feels it is appropriate. Nor is he reluctant to solidify his position on a matter by repeating it in rapid succession, 'no, No, NO!' ::sigh:: Where on earth did we get such a strong willed kid? Sarah and I certainly never deserved this.
On a completely separate note, I have uploaded more pictures to our online photo gallery. You can find the link on the right and look for the most recent album.
Cooper has also learned 'nose,' and can point to his own and say 'doze.'
Additionally, he has become incredibly confident in using the word 'no.' He is not shy about saying it or using it at any time or for any reason he feels it is appropriate. Nor is he reluctant to solidify his position on a matter by repeating it in rapid succession, 'no, No, NO!' ::sigh:: Where on earth did we get such a strong willed kid? Sarah and I certainly never deserved this.
On a completely separate note, I have uploaded more pictures to our online photo gallery. You can find the link on the right and look for the most recent album.
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