I just had to add this...

I've been asked who I think new little Cannon looks like, and honestly, I have no idea because I always go to this picture and I can only look at Ella. I find myself everyday since I first saw this picture coming back to look at it because her expression here is so funny to me! Ella was just a baby when Kent and Natalie moved from Florida but we still feel like we know her and Ethan so well and we just love them!
Anyways, knowing her personality, this picture just keeps making me smile day after day! Ella you are too funny and adorable!

Babies, Babies and more Babies!

This weekend was our niece Lola's 1st Birthday! I cannot believe she is a year old, it's flown by and she just gets cuter and cuter by the day.
Also, on March 1 our newest nephew Cannon Rigby Copeland was born- so Riley is no longer the baby in the family. We are so excited for Riley to have another boy in the family so close to his age. We have high hopes of them being the best of friends! Congrats to Kent and Natalie on their little miracle! We can't wait to meet him in May.

And then of course a few pictures of Riley!
At his 1 month appointment he has chunked up to 10 lbs 10 oz and is now 21.5 inches. I'm not sure where he's putting it because he is not nearly chubby enough...bring on the rolls! The Dr. was surprised at how much he is eating- which is constantly, but I think he's just burning it right off. If you've had the privilege of holding Riley you know what I mean. He never stops moving. He's constantly flailing about, jumping around, and kicking with arms flying. He's like holding a wild animal, he definitely behaves the same as when I was pregnant with him. He DOES NOT act like a 5 week old- he even thinks he can hold his head up and does a pretty good job of it.

His favorite part of the day is tubby time.

His Daddy has him practicing his throwing technique already.

We loved surprising Craig for lunch in Riley's cute little LSU outfit. This was snapped during a very brief period that he was still and sleeping. Did I mention he prefers to NOT take naps during the day? The only way to get him to sleep is to go for a ride and I think it's because that's the only time he is still is when he's strapped down.

Symposium Summary

You can read a summary of Trevor's paper in the Church News. (His name is listed as Joseph T. Antley)

I pledge...

To lose my baby weight.

I'm putting this in writing. So when you see me in a few months if I'm not on track you can all say "Wow, she really let herself go after having a baby. She'll never lose that weight" behind my back. (Don't say it to my face). I've decided the "easy weight loss" has had it's chance and now it's time to work for it!
Today I went out and bought a baby carrier as I was having a dilemma getting a workout in. Riley loved it and went to sleep as soon as I got on the eliptical. So I've officially started working out as we mark his 1 month birthday (I'll post more pictures soon, but in the mean time you can see some here). And I've officially finished this 30.4 oz bag of these
That would be 22 Servings of 21 pieces, or 462 little sour men. Thanks George and Laura for that great birthday present- this isn't including the bag they brought me during labor.

Anyways, so I'm serious. This is it. Now or never.
To all my clothes: we will be together again soon.

Congratulations Trevor!

Last Friday my brother, Trevor, presented a paper at the BYU Religious Symposium, won a cash prize, and will be published! He put a lot of work into it and was the only winner who is an undergraduate. We're so proud of you Trev!

I don't know why I like this terrible picture of us, but I do!

I can finally say I'm dating the Quarterback

These boys take their football league VERY seriously. Craig isn't much for conversation on game day, he has to stay focused, so the morning and ride to the game are very quiet. On the way home from the game we have to review everything that happened and I have to critique him. Then he and his teammates will often call each other and discuss what they should have done differently and what they'll do next game. Their plays are drawn up and should be laminated by next game thank goodness.
Week before last someone on the opposing team asked Craig if he played in college. I often worry a scout is going to see him and grab him right up and we'll have gone to dental school for nothing- he's that good.

Riley has spent the first 3 weeks of his life attending 2 of Craig's Intramural basketball games, 3 of Craig's football games, and 2 Gator basketball games. He hasn't been to a baseball game yet, but he's dressed and ready!

Riley Weeks 1-2