My little man

You are really growing up. You were 4 months as of the 16th.









And...Yesterday I was on the phone with your Daddy and I leaned over to you and said, "Hiiiii Cooper." You looked at me and gave me a very pronounced and distinctive "HI"!! I was SO excited! I was like, "did you hear that? Did you hear that?" and Daddy was just laughing and said that yes indeed he did hear that. You are growing up so fast. Was that really you're first word? WOW!!

This summer

sure has been fun so far. The growth that you are doing is amazing!! You went to the waterslides for the first time on the 29th of July. At first you were fine then daddy went down the kiddie slide with you and I guess it was a little too fast for your liking and you started to scream at the end. Then once it was over you were fine. So Daddy thought he would try again. He walked to the top of the slide and you figured out where you were right quick and just started SCREAMING. So that was enough of that for the day.
You have gone in your first outdoor pool in a floaty too. You didn't mind it at all. Then we took you out to Cultus Lake and you liked that one. You really are my water baby.
You have taken to grabbing things. If we hold something over you we will watch you smile then reach for it. You will grab it and bring it to your mouth and then promptly through it back down.
We have gone on a few family hikes and every evening we go for a walk. The three of us together. You are wide eyed and looking around. You and I go for a walk in the mornings too.
You sleep pretty darn well through the night. Feeding is going well too. I can't believe the smiles you give us and the laughs that are developing a little more with each passing day.
We really love you little man. Continue to amaze us, as I know you will.

you're so cute!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAYTON!!

You are an awesome cousin!

My little man and Payton

"cousins"

You are such a happy baby

You got your first shots today

...And I think mom took it harder then you did!!
It just tore at my heart! I had to hold you sitting on my lap facing sideways with your head against my tummy. You were cuddled in and were liking that position. My hand went onto your leg to hold that still while you got the needle. The first needle went in. You cried but then uh-oh...there was a second. You cried even harder. Nothing is more painful then hearing my little boy cry in pain and there was nothing I could do about it.
Then I had to turn you around so she could put TWO MORE in your other thigh! I didn't sign up for this! (well, I did but I tell you just before going in for the appointment I wanted to cancel!)
You were looking up at me, your whole face and head bright red from crying so hard. You looked up at me with those beautiful blue eyes just as the third needle went in and screamed at the top of your lungs and the tears fell. From both of us. I told Daddy that I couldn't do it! One more shot. I was crying good and so were you.
There, the shot was done. I pulled you closer to me and kissed you and hugged you. Then started to feed you. You were still crying and pulling off. Went into the waiting room for our 15 minutes of wait time to make sure there was no reaction and continued to feed. I kept apologizing over and over. Telling you that I was so proud of you and you were so brave. You were such a good boy. So you calmed down and was eating away.
Then I would hear the next baby cry as they were getting their shots and it all would come back to me and I would cry again. Just remembering the way you looked up at me. Those beautiful blue eyes looking beyond your bright red eyelids and face. Looking up at me as if to say, "Mommy make them stop." MAN!! I am still tearing up thinking about it.
You are such a trooper. No Tylenol. Little bit of a fever but we are watching it. Cuddled with a mommy that felt really bad. I even stopped at the rest stop on the way to Aldergrove to make sure that you were ok.
Before we went in I prayed to God for Him to protect you. He did. You took it better then I did. I am already dreading the 4 month shots that are coming up in August.
My little man was cooing and smile before we even left the health unit and as I sit here now you are talking to your duck and smiling away. It really is tough being a parent. How many times can my heart break!?!

Laughing

Yesterday you gave me a little laugh for the first time. It was much different then all the cooing and smiling you give me. It sounded very much like a little laugh. The tone was different and everything!
It is so fun to see you get excited. You got up early and spent the morning with Daddy and every time he would talk to you your legs and arms would go like crazy and you would have a BIG smile on your face. You really do love your Daddy.
It is Daddy's first father's day on Sunday. So exciting. You two have matching outfits. You are actually going to be dedicated to Christ on that day in front of the whole church. What an exciting day!
I am so nervous for you. You get your first shots on Monday. But you are a trooper and I know that you will do great.

You're such a funny boy

I walked past your room today and I heard you cooing and laughing. So I went in. You were still smiling. I bent down and started to talk to you and you stopped! No more smiles. I said to you, "Mommy is going to start taking offense to that." and you smiled from ear to ear. You always seem to have the most perfect timing with those smiles of yours.
You even looked like you had a pouty look on your face.
You are quite the morning person. Every morning you are all grins and love to play. Then you go back to bed after a while.
You are just getting over a cold. Your second one since you have been born. I really hope that you stop getting those. It is really no fun to hear your congested breathing and your little coughs.
Love you little man. You sure are changing right before my eyes!

After your bath little man

You and Mommy

My Family

Daddy and me


Mommy and me

You're getting so big

On tuesday the sixth I had a doctors appointment and while I was there we snuck you onto the scale. You now weigh 10lbs, 13oz. I just measured your length and you are now about 23" long. Up from 7lbs 7oz at birth and 19.5 inches.
You have discovered your tongue and I find that so fun! You are discovering your voice as well. Lots of cooing and funny little noises. You click your tounge as well.
You amaze me more and more every day little man. I love you so much and I just can't get over how big and how well developed you are getting. Wow.

this is you from yesterday.


This is you the day you were born.


I can't believe it!

From Mommy

Wow! YOu aure are growing up so fast. I am really enjoying watching you grow.
We see smiles and hear cooing lots now. You are really developing your personality. You love to play with us in the morning. You really enjoy your bath time. You kick your legs like a frog. Pull them up under you then kick them backwards. You stand up in the tub while leaning on my arm. You will lock your knees and push up and be standing. Your head control has gotten so much stronger and you hold it up more and more each day.
Whenever you have tummy time you stretch yourself out so that your head, arms and legs are all off the floor. Like you are flying. You like trying to find your fist and your thumb but I try to keep your thumb out of your mouth cause I don't want you having the same nasty habit I had.
I love you so much Cooper and you blow me away more and more every day.
Here is a picture of you yesterday playing with daddy looking at me.

I am one month old today!

So I have been kicking around out here for a month now and I must say that it really isn't so bad. I get fed when I want, changed and held. Plus I can sleep all I want. What a life!!

Here is Mommy and me. This was taken just moments after I was born.

And today. 1 month old!

Playing with Daddy...

it was so much fun!!

My first pair of Jeans and Doctor's visit...

Look how big they are on me! But Mom says they are still cute.
Just got in from the doctors. I am now 9lbs 4oz. Packing it on! I love to eat!

First time...

In my crib. I fell asleep all on my own. I think I like my crib!

I rolled over

That is right! On Tuesday evening I rolled over from my stomach to my back. You should hav eheard Auntie Sue and Mommy giving me praise and ooing and awing over me. I find it amusing. Just wait until one day I roll back!!
Here is a picture of me thinkin'.

another doctor's checkup

Had another check up yesterday. I now weigh 8lbs 8oz. The doctor said that there is absolutely nothing wrong with my weight gain and nothing to be worried about that I am eating well. He said that I am very proportionate and am looking good. I am growing well. Wahoo!
Here is a picture of my daddy and me:

I had a doctor's appointment today

and the doctor told Mommy that I weigh 8lbs 1oz. I am putting on the weight and she, the doctor, said that I look good. I could have told her that! hehe