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.
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!!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
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.








Monday, February 1, 2010
We are back!
Well its been over a month since I have blogged and I am so sorry! I have had plenty of time (being snowed in twice since the last post) but once I get home from work, I do not want to look at a computer so it has been hard to motivate myself. I am here but not with alot to say or alot of pictures. There is fixing to be alot happening in our house, Cooper turns 11 months on Wednesday, we find out if Cooper needs tubes on Wednesday, 1st birthday party planning begins (always brings tears to my eyes), 1 year pictures to prepare for, Cooper will attend his first social event where his good friend Ella turns 1. Makes me tired just thinking about all of it!!
I think the last time that I was here we were snowed in on Christmas Day. We did finally get to celebrate x-mas with Jacobs family that next weekend and Cooper brought in the new year in his dreams. We had a wonderful time with them, but as always it goes by too fast. The following weekend of Jan 9th we got to celebrate Christmas with my family in College Station at the Lake which was different but it was fun. Cooper got lots of new toys which he has HIGHLY enjoyed but bc of the high quantity of toys Jacob and I had to go through all his old toys and donate some and pack some away.
I was off on Martin Luther King day so we took Cooper to the sitter so Jacob and I could enjoy a date of lunch and a movie. After our movie me and Cooper went to meet Maria and Ella at the zoo, which was nice to be outside in the wonderful weather we were having for a Jan in Oklahoma. Cooper was acting very laid back and not smiley like he normally is, so we took him over to my sisters house so she could look at his ears and sure enough he had a horrible double ear infection. On top of his ear infections there was also some kind of virus going around at the sitter. He was having a bad runny nose, sneezing, horrible cough that made him projectile vomit every time and nice blowouts. After 2 rounds of antibiotics he is doing much better and is back to his old self.
The most exciting thing that has happened since we last talked........Cooper is walking. This huge accomplishment came to us on Jan 19. He has been wanting to for the longest time but was very timid about letting go. He would hold on to one of our fingers and walk everywhere so I thought well lets just see what happens....so I placed him a couple of inches in front of me and let go and he did it so I put him further back and he did it again. This time Jacob got on one side of the room and I was on the other and he walked back and forth between us. He still holds on to things but ever so often you look up and he is walking to his toys.
Since I didn't post on his 9 or 10 month birthdays I thought I would just give you a heads up on what he is up to growth wise.
-Ruth Ann (our sitter) measured is height on a growth chart and he is about 2 feet tall.
-Weighs around 25-27 pounds
-Wears size 18 month clothes and size 5 1/2 shoe
-Is eating almost all table food now and loves it, except for peaches still
-Taking a sippy cup for juice
-Taking a sippy cup for his two middle bottles and regular bottles at morning and evening
-Takes 2 naps a day and sometimes 3
-Has 6 teeth and expecting more
-Can say DaDa and BaBa but still no MaMa. Sounds like he is trying to say other words but can't make them out just yet
-Starting to point at objects
-Will shake his head to the word no and yes
-Loves to stick out his tongue
-His very obsessed with faces, eye lashes and lips
-Very ticklish on his ribs and feet
-Loves to be chased and scared
-Will throw the ball for his puppy Murphy
-Is already in a big boy car seat bc of height and weight
-Loves to be outside in swing or stroller for walks
I think the last time that I was here we were snowed in on Christmas Day. We did finally get to celebrate x-mas with Jacobs family that next weekend and Cooper brought in the new year in his dreams. We had a wonderful time with them, but as always it goes by too fast. The following weekend of Jan 9th we got to celebrate Christmas with my family in College Station at the Lake which was different but it was fun. Cooper got lots of new toys which he has HIGHLY enjoyed but bc of the high quantity of toys Jacob and I had to go through all his old toys and donate some and pack some away.
I was off on Martin Luther King day so we took Cooper to the sitter so Jacob and I could enjoy a date of lunch and a movie. After our movie me and Cooper went to meet Maria and Ella at the zoo, which was nice to be outside in the wonderful weather we were having for a Jan in Oklahoma. Cooper was acting very laid back and not smiley like he normally is, so we took him over to my sisters house so she could look at his ears and sure enough he had a horrible double ear infection. On top of his ear infections there was also some kind of virus going around at the sitter. He was having a bad runny nose, sneezing, horrible cough that made him projectile vomit every time and nice blowouts. After 2 rounds of antibiotics he is doing much better and is back to his old self.
The most exciting thing that has happened since we last talked........Cooper is walking. This huge accomplishment came to us on Jan 19. He has been wanting to for the longest time but was very timid about letting go. He would hold on to one of our fingers and walk everywhere so I thought well lets just see what happens....so I placed him a couple of inches in front of me and let go and he did it so I put him further back and he did it again. This time Jacob got on one side of the room and I was on the other and he walked back and forth between us. He still holds on to things but ever so often you look up and he is walking to his toys.
Since I didn't post on his 9 or 10 month birthdays I thought I would just give you a heads up on what he is up to growth wise.
-Ruth Ann (our sitter) measured is height on a growth chart and he is about 2 feet tall.
-Weighs around 25-27 pounds
-Wears size 18 month clothes and size 5 1/2 shoe
-Is eating almost all table food now and loves it, except for peaches still
-Taking a sippy cup for juice
-Taking a sippy cup for his two middle bottles and regular bottles at morning and evening
-Takes 2 naps a day and sometimes 3
-Has 6 teeth and expecting more
-Can say DaDa and BaBa but still no MaMa. Sounds like he is trying to say other words but can't make them out just yet
-Starting to point at objects
-Will shake his head to the word no and yes
-Loves to stick out his tongue
-His very obsessed with faces, eye lashes and lips
-Very ticklish on his ribs and feet
-Loves to be chased and scared
-Will throw the ball for his puppy Murphy
-Is already in a big boy car seat bc of height and weight
-Loves to be outside in swing or stroller for walks
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Un-Planned Christmas!
Coopers first Christmas went a little different then we had planned. I worked until 7pm on wednesday because I would be taking Christmas Eve off (this is a VERY busy time of year for us so to make coming back to work easier for me I worked late). The weather men told us that a storm would be blowing through on wednesday evening and would be gone by noon on Christmas Eve......hahahhaha, that was a fat joke. 14 inches later santa came!! Since we had planned on leaving town (as you can see in picture there are no presents under tree bc they are all packed up) we had not gone to the store, so for our Christmas lunch we had baked chicken, mashed potatoes and black eyed peas. Even though it was not what we had planned it still was nice just to be the three of us for Coopers first Christmas and enjoy every moment of that day with him. Here are some pictures of Coopers First Christmas!!
What Santa left for Cooper
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Coopers 1st Thanksgiving
Cooper celebrated his first Thanksgiving at Broken Bow Lake with all of Amy's side of the family. Amy's grandma (Cooper's GG) turned 90, so we all got together to celebrate. Cooper got to enjoy mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, greenbeans,crannberry sauce, peas, and rolls......he LOVED all of it! He took his first train ride through the forest, a hayride, campfires and smores, and long walks around our cabin. We really enjoyed being with everyone despite the fact that Cooper received his two front teeth while we were there.

Cooper and all his girl cousins
X-mas PJ's
Cooper and all his girl cousinsCooper eatting his Thanksgiving meal
First Hay Ride

First Train Ride
GG with some of her Great Grandkids (4 missing)

Taking Cooper for a walk
X-mas PJ's
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