Wednesday, December 10, 2008

More Pictures With Shenandoah...

Three Days Old...

Mommy and Shenandoah

Four Days Old...

Isn't she precious?!


Daddy and Shenandoah


Shenandoah and I


Ms. Ruth (Mommy's midwife, came back today for a follow up appointment), Mommy and Shenandoah

Five Days Old...

Our Little Angel



Sienna and Shenandoah


Shenandoah


Kisses

Pictures Of Shenandoah's First Day...

The big day had finally arrived. I woke up at about 4:45 in the morning and saw some lights on in the living room. I went out to see what was going on and saw that Mommy was walking around. She said she had been having some regular contractions and thought she might be in labor. I was the first to know that mommy was in labor, because she had not gotten Daddy up yet! I went back to bed and about an hour later Daddy came in to tell us that Mommy was truly in labor. Mommy labored in hers and daddy's bedroom. The six of us children tried to wait patiently. We could barely contain our excitement!!! Finally (after a total of 9 hours) everything got quiet and we listened intently. Then... we heard the baby cry!!! We couldn't wait to find out wether we had a new little brother or sister and to see our newest little blessing from the Lord. It was about a half and hour before they were ready for us to come back and meet... our new little sister!!! We were all so excited!!!


Our first look at our new baby sister.


Joy


Talking to Mommy (she said I'd be in big trouble if I posted the picture of her!!!)


Ms. Ruth (our midwife) weighing Shenandoah.


Measuring Shenandoah's head and chest. Her head was 14 1/2 inches and her chest was 15 1/2 inches!!!


23 inches long!!!


The picture speaks for itself. :)


Sayer and Shenandoah


Sabrina and Shenandoah


Stasia and Shenandoah

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Use Of Time

We had a wonderful time together as a family this morning discussing our use of time. Ellen has been reading "Golden Thoughts Of Mother, Home & Heaven". I shared these thoughts from Philip Doddridge regarding "the orderly distribution of our time". Doddridge relates that to make the most of our day we must:

1.) Rise early and begin it with God.
2.) We must have a plan, general and subordinate.
3.) We must undertake no more than we can reasonably expect to perform.
4.) While we should avoid voluntary hindrances; if interruptions occur, instead of wasting our time in fruitless regret, we should endeavor to improve passing circumstances.
5.) We must carefully gather up fragments. There are several intervals which, though in one day they may be inconsiserable, yet in the whole time of man's life they amount to a great deal of it.
6.) We should aim at strict punctuality in engagements.
7.) We must guard against a spirit of procrastination.
8.) To recall at night the transactions of the day and endeavor to ask what the day has done for me? Has it set me nearer heaven? Has it brought an increase of knowledge and virtue? Has it been devoted to the service of God and man or has it been spent in sloth, sensuality, or self-pleasing?

Finally,

9.) Should our active powers be suspended, and a season of langour and sickness intervene, there are still duties to be performed.

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Sunday, December 7, 2008

Grandpa's Jar





The girl's grandfather had a jar filled with his 'special things' when he was a boy. It contained a boy's treasures. He filled it with marbles, old dice, rocks, seashells, and the like. Now our family has this jar and our children love to play with it's contents (when they aren't holding Shenandoah.)

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Everlasting Remembrance

Psalm 112:6

...the righteous shall be an everlasting remembrance.


Thursday, December 4, 2008

Introducing...

Shenandoah Remembrance Cochran

December 4, 2008, 1:35 p.m. 10 lbs., 10 oz., 23 inches long

Her name means: Beautiful creation of God. Remembering His works of providence throughout the ages."

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them; They shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate."~Psalm 127:3-5

We are so thankful to have her here safe and sound! Mommy worked so hard to get Shenandoah out. She labored for nine hours total (her longest labor so far) and pushed for three of those hours. Shenandoah got stuck at the end and things were pretty intense. But, the Lord is so good!!! He hears and answers prayers and He gave mommy the strength she needed. We are so thankful for all of your prayers!!!

Mommy and Shenandoah are doing great.

It's A Girl!!!

Praise the Lord!!! He has been so good to us!!! We are SO excited!!! Mommy and baby are doing well (mommy's tired and sore, but doing good). Thank you all for your prayers. We will be announcing the name shortly with more news and pictures to come!!!

It's Coming!!!

Mommy is in labor!!! The midwife got here a little while ago. Things seem to be going good. Please pray that all will go well. We should have a baby before the day is out!!! We never would have guessed that it would come on mommy's due date. It's the first time!!! More news to come...

A Beautiful Winter Sunset


"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth the work of His hands."~ Psalm 19:1

Our Biggest Egg Ever!


A couple weeks ago, we got an egg that weighed 3.4 oz. Our biggest egg so far!!! It had two normal sized yokes as well!!!

Thanksgiving Preparations

We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope that you all did too!!! We enjoyed a wonderful day together as a family. Here are some pictures of preparations that we were blessed to be able to get done in advance. Everyone participated in the cooking/baking this year. It was a lot of fun!

"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, For His mercy endureth forever."~Psalm 106:1


Stasia and I (with a little help form the boys:) made the Chocolate Chip scones. Daddy and Mommy always surprise us with a special breakfast table, beautifully decorated on Thanksgiving morning. We enjoy remembering the pilgrims and our heritage as we discuss around the breakfast table.


Sabrina and Sienna did the Cranberry Casserole together.


My Apple Pies and I!


Sabrina's Pumpkin Pies were fantastic!!!


Seth made the Green Bean and Mushroom casserole. (One of my personal favorites!:)


Sabrina made the dressing this year. She did a great job!!! It is a special tradition we always do using my great-grandmother's recipe. Actually, she didn't cook with a recipe and it probably dates back farther than that!


I made the Mashed Potatoes. A Cochran family favorite!


Icing roll-out cookies...


The younger ones enjoy doing it too!


Sabrina knitting


The kids coloring Thanksgiving pictures.

Mommy's Birthday


November 8th was mommy's birthday. We love you mommy!!!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Welcome Baby Wallace!!!

On October 4th, 2008 the Ocker family was blessed with the birth of their son Wallace Jude.
He is such a cutie!!! Last Sunday, our church had a baby shower for them. Here are a few pictures.


The Ocker Family


Mrs. Ocker and Wallace


The Baby Shower Table

Stasia's Birthday Oct. 20th

Last week, we celebrated Stasia's 7th birthday. We love you Stasia!!! Happy Birthday!!!


The Birthday Girl


Stasia's Birthday Prayer


Stasia and I


Stasia and Sabrina


Stasia and Sienna


Stasia and Seth


Stasia and Sayer


Daddy and Stasia next to her birthday countdown sign.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Cochran Family Chronicles

It's been a while since I've blogged so, here is a quick update...

Our family is doing well. Keeping busy with day to day life!!! We've been doing a lot of work around our property. Cleaning things up and getting ready for winter. We also had a new driveway put in a few days ago which is SO nice! We don't have to worry about getting stuck in our old sandy one anymore! :)

Preparations for winter are underway. We still have quite a bit of stuff to do to see to it that our animals are ready to go.

With each passing day, the time is drawing nearer when we will have another little baby around the house! We've been getting all of the baby stuff ready to go! Thank you to everyone who voted on our blog polls. It will be fun to see how everything turns out!!!

Below, I've posted a poem that our family really likes. As well as the latest in "Cochran Family Funnies." Enjoy!!!

Well, happy fall and happy trails!

~ Savannah

Only One Life

Two little lines I heard one day,Traveling along life's busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in 'that day' my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat;
Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God's holy will to cleave;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

When this bright world would tempt me sore, When Satan would a victory score;
When self would seek to have its way, Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful and true what e'er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only one life, 'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Oh let my love with fervor burn, And from the world now let me turn;
Living for Thee, and Thee alone, Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only one life, "twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say,"Thy will be done";
And when at last I'll hear the call, I know I'll say "twas worth it all";
Only one life,'twill soon be past, Only what's done for Christ will last.

Author Unknown

Cochran Family Funnies #3

The other day, Daddy, Sienna and Seth went to the store. While they were gone, I overheard this amusing conversation that Sayer was having between himself and Daddy on his play phone. The conversation was...

"Hi Daddy! How are you Sienna and Seth doing?"...

"Good"...

"Oh, and Daddy, do I have to obey Savannah?"...

"I don't have to obey Savannah?"...

"Okay! Let me put you on speaker phone"...

Note: If I'm having difficulty with a little sibling while Daddy and Mommy are gone, I put them on speaker phone to talk to whoever it is :)

Picking Apples

A couple of weeks ago, we went to our neighbors house down the street and picked apples. We picked about 88 pounds and it was so much fun!!! We also made/canned applesauce and apple butter for the first time. We were so excited!!!


Picking apples


Up the tree!


The boys have a turn up the ladder.


Stasia


Sabrina

Thursday, August 28, 2008

The Glass-Pecker?


For the past three days, this woodpecker has come to our glass doors and pecked at its reflection in the glass!!!
It is such a beautiful bird and so funny to watch!!!

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Blog Polls

I thought it would be fun to do a couple polls having to do with the new baby!!! Please be sure to vote and let us know what you think!!!

- Savannah