Coming Home

Greetings from our home!

Yesterday, Carey and I spent the day at the hospital with Miles resting and doing all the final health checks, etc. Everyone is doing very well, so well in fact that I am writing from my living room with Carey and Miles on the couch! It's such a great blessing to be home with the entire family. When we carried Miles in from the car in his car-seat, I set him down on the floor and Cooper immediately came over to 'rock baby miles'. I think he's still trying to figure out what Miles is and how long he's going to be at the house, but he has been so gentle and caring. One of our biggest prayers right now is that our family can make the right adjustments to having two children; please continue to pray for us as Cooper and his parents manage the changes!

Becky, Carey's mother, will spend the next several days with us and we are very grateful. We also have a number of planned guests who will come and visit over the next couple weeks and we are excited to introduce the new member of the family. While in the hospital and now at the house, we have been overwhelmed with friends and family. It's wonderful to be surrounded by people who love us and care about us.

Thanks to all who support and continue to pray for us.

Wednesday Morning Surprise!

As it happens, the old stork visited the Bethell family early this morning. While not unexpected, it was a rather exciting, event-filled five-hour labor to bring Miles Henry Bethell into the world. Carey was such a champ.

Here are the stats on Miles:
Weight - 7lb 11oz
Length - 20in
Time of Birth - 5:46 AM

Cooper's Car-Washing Service

Over the holiday weekend, Cooper and I spent some time washing the cars. Carey was exercising with Sarita so Cooper was given some extra liberties with the water. Shirts, shoes and socks were optional! Even though washing cars is very exciting, Cooper was most thrilled with the big bucket of bubbles and water that he could splash, dunk his head in, etc. Needless to say, Carey came home to Cooper wearing a new set of clothes!

Cooper and his Zoo Interview

In April we went to the Topeka Zoo and Cooper experienced the animals for the first time. We have been learning all about the typical zoo animals for some time, but Cooper really loved seeing them 'live'.

I interviewed Cooper over lunch and this is what he remembers...

The Bethells have decided to embrace the new millennium and start a blog. We are hoping to keep our family and friends up to date in this way. We hope you enjoy!