Cooper's 1st Birthday Party

Cooper had a wonderful first birthday with family and friends. He was showered with many gifts and lots of love. Thank you to all who made the effort to come and celebrate, it really meant alot!

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Happy Birthday Cooper!!

Cooper started the day off with blueberry pancakes, singing happy birthday, watching re-runs of Handy Manny, opened one present from mom and dad...a basketball goal, had our one year check-up with 4 shots, a nap, went to sitter where he had cupcakes with his friends, more presents, his first bubble bath and more Handy Manny.

Cooper and his presents

I still can't believe that my baby is a year old. It really seems like he was just born yesterday. Jacob and I laid in bed last night talking about "remember what we were doing this time last year"? I keep finding myself today looking at the clock and thinking about what was happening at each hour. We were so excited to meet Mr. Cooper! He has been the greatest blessing to Jacob and me. I never imagined that someone so small could bring so much joy and happiness into your life. It has been a GREAT (but fast) year. Its been fun experiencing all the new things that parenthood brings you. We look forward to another year and many many more!

Cooper at one year:

-no more bottles, only sippy cups
-no more formula, only whole milk
-no more baby food, only table food
-loves all fruits and vegetables except carrots
-down to 2 naps a day. one mid morning for an hour and then one in afternoon for hour and a half
-goes to bed at 7 and wakes up between 6-6:30
-size 18 to 24 month clothes
-size 5 1/2 shoes
-walking, walking, and more walking
-loves to get in cabinets and shut doors
-loves to point
-says "Mama," "Dada," and "Baba"
-waves bye-bye
-gives kisses
-loves to throw toys and Murphy's tennis ball
-likes books and loves someone to read to him
-favorite toys are tractors, barn, ball popper, car keys, remotes, and cell phones
-likes to play pic-a-boo
-favorite cartoon is Handy Manny and Mickey Mouse Club House
-weighs 28lbs and 10ozs
- 30 3/4inches tall
-head circumference is 19 5/8

We can't wait for his 1 year party on Saturday with family and friends!!

Birthday week

In celebration of Coopers birthday I wanted to post some pictures of our big guy from when he first entered the world. I still can't believe that he is almost one, I try not to think about it or talk about it too much because it always makes me cry. Having a baby makes you realize just how fast time flies, so enjoy every moment you have.