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On September 18th, 2008,
Cohen Mathias Brown entered
the world at 7:31am, after
putting up quite a fight.
He was an instant joy to his
parents with his charming
expressions and delightful
good looks.
This book documents his first
three months as a human being
out and about in the world.
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5. One last walk was all the encouragement that I needed to begin my big entrance.
6. And after 12 hours of labor, 3 hours of pushing, and a nice vacuum pump, appear I did.
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8. Once they got done with all of the poking, prodding and testing,
I thought it would be best if I just took a little nap.
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10. My Daddy thought I was pretty cool. He is not in very many pictures because he is always the one
taking them... he is pretty obsessed with capturing everything fun that I do.
11. My Mommy loves me, too. She just keeps telling me how cute that I am. I think it was love at first sight!
12. It seems like my parents have a lot of friends and family because so many people came to meet me.
13. This is me & my G-ma DeLong. (She says she's not ready to be a grandma, but I think she's great!)
14. And this is my Grandpa DeLong. I think his beard is pretty neat, but it tickles a little, too.
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16. This is me with my Grandma and Grandpa Brown. I'm their first grandson!
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18. And some of my uncles and aunts even came. Don't believe the look on Bethany's face--
I know she adores me, really.
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21. After spending a few days in the hospital, it was time to go and see my new home. Our cool new
neighbors made me a sign to make sure that everyone knew I was here.
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23. My 1st bath at home--brr, this is cold! My favorite part of baths is cuddling afterward.
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25. Look how cute I am! My Grandpa and Grandma Brown love talking to me.
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28. There were so many people who were excited to meet me. I hope that I can remember all of their
names!
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30. My Uncle Cory and Aunt Vicky came to visit me when I was just over 1 week old. Aunt Vicky was
getting ready to have my new cousin Reuben.
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32. These are some of Daddy's favorite pictures--I was smiling at 2 weeks!
33. Mommy is so comfortable--I like listening to her heartbeat.
34. It was fun getting to know my parents in my first weeks--we slept, cuddled, took walks, and played a lot.
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36. There are so many things to look at and to learn!
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38. When I was 3 weeks old, my Grandpa and G-ma DeLong threw me a baby shower so that I could meet
some more friends and family. I got to meet Great Grandpa Glenn and Lois, Uncle Ben, Great Uncle
Ryan and Great Aunt Stacy, cousins Bryce and Paige, and our friend Janine.
39. This is a special picture--4 generations--Great Grandpa Glenn, G-ma, Mom, and me.
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42. This is my birth announcement that my parents sent to all of their friends and family.
53. Here I am learning how to hold my head up--boy, it's heavy!
54. My parents think that I'm an over-achiever for laughing and smiling so early. I don't think this is too
surprising, though--my mom laughed all the time while I was inside her.
55. After 2 months, I finally got to meet my parents' friend Mathias. I got my middle name from him!
71. Almost 3 months old--I'm getting used to this bath idea, and I'm starting to get the hang of grabbing
onto things.
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73. Thanks for taking the time to learn about my first three months. I hope I see you again soon!
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75. quot;For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I
am fearfully and wonderfully made.quot; --Psalm 139:13-14a
