15 months

Cooper is 15 months old today and I am still in shock. It still feels like he should be a newborn who lets me hold him for hours....but nope he is 15 months old and does not like to sit still for one minute. He is a very active boy who loves to go go go!!!
-he weighs 28.8 pounds
-bedtime is 8 and he sleeps 11 1/2 hours
-takes one nap a day, sometimes two
-loves all fruits and some vegetables
-says mama, dada, dog, ball, juice, byebye, bible, please , more ,thankyou , cookie, whats that, ehh ohh, boo, pop pop (for paw paw), nana
-gives big hugs and open mouth kisses
-can count 1,2,3
-has 9 teeth and trying to get his molars(3 times now)
-loves books, balls, shooting baskets, opening and shutting drawers, watching Veggie Tales, being outside, Playing with Murphy, taking baths, singing/screaming, playing with his friends and cousins, swinging, going to the zoo, laughing
-new for Cooper: sucking out of straws, eatting snowcones, wearing flip flops, having sleepovers at cousins house, playing chase, learning sign language, can point people out in a picture.

Coopers summer has started out busy so far with his first sleep over with his cousin Ka-Ka were he didn't miss mama or dada, a Gymboree class that he loved, and lots of visits from Nana and PawPaw from Houston. We still have lots to come with swim lessons, VBS, many trips to the zoo and the pool, trip to Lost Pines and Sea World, swim in Uncle Joes new pool, and to see many relatives in between.

Here are some pictures from Gymboree class:


Here are some pictures of Cooper at Caylee and Codys lacrosse games at Chesapeake:

This last picture may make some of you sick to your stomach....but Cooper loves it!!!

The Zoo

Cooper got his 2nd hair cut.

If you aren't into nudity, then I suggest that you don't scroll down further....

A naked boy in his rain boots.

A naked booty at play.

The following pictures are of Cooper at the zoo. They just built the Children's Zoo, and it's so much FUN!

This is the little river that kids can play in....Cooper loved it.

Playing in the sprinklers.

He did not want to leave:(

He got to feed the Lorakeets, he kept closing his eyes.

Yep, here we are back on the carousel and still NO reaction.

Still nothing.

Pioneer Woman, GiGi and Bluebonnets

We have had some exciting events this month, so much that we haven't come up for air just yet. I can't complain though because I like things to be busy. My niece and nephew both play lacrosse so we have been attending their games on the weekends which is sooo exciting to watch. If you haven't ever watched lacrosse, I highly suggest you do. I think its the only game that you can literally take some one out cold and get cheered to do so.

Cousin Cody

Cooper loves his Ka-Ka

We went to visit Gi-Gi (Coopers Great-Grandma) one afternoon this past week. We haven't seen GiGi since her 90th birthday so it was a very long overdue visit. Cooper loves his GiGi and loved spending time with her. Gi-Gi pulled out her dominos and cooper had fun making a mess. We also had to let Cooper play on the cellar door which a tradition in our family. That was "the place" when we were little.

Something that you wouldn't think to find in Oklahoma are bluebonnets. We use to always go to the Texas Hill country every spring to look at the bluebonnets and since we haven't made it to Texas yet this spring, I had to take this picture for my mom.

Cooper had so much fun that he fell asleep reading his book.

The most exciting of all.....I got to meet the Pioneer Woman!! It was an early birthday present from my wonderful sister-in-law Rachael. It was a luncheon/booksigning for 300 woman. We had the pleasure of listening to her speak, got to eat her chicken spagetti, olive bread, homemade ranch dressing on a iceberg wedge, apple dumplings, and mocha cake.

While there I also had the pleasure of meeting Smittybaby Aka Meridith Smith which I forgot to take a picture with. She is precious! She has a great blog that you will love to read and is amazingly crafty!! We still have many things left in the month...Jacobs grandma went home so we have her funeral tomm, my parents are coming this weekend to celebrate my sisters, my moms and my birthday, and the last weekend we have a garage sale with our friends the Colberts.

EASTER

Thought I would share a picture from Easters past.....Cooper with his first Easter basket.

Cooper meeting the Easter bunny

Cooper is ready to dye Easter eggs for the first time

Thank goodness these were boiled because he thought they were balls and would throw them

Egg hunt at church

Easter treats that we made for the Easter bunny. The Nests are compliments of my friend Amy, they looked so yummy that I had to try them.......VERY delicious! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

First Haircut

Alot has happened since Coopers first birthday. Cooper finally got his first hair cut....as you can see from the first picture it was starting to get out of control.

The finished product. Cutting his hair actually made it more curly.

Mommy was so excited to ride the carousel at the zoo...Cooper on the other hand not so much.

and still nothing.

Cooper loves, LOVES, loves to read books. Here he is reading a book to his friends before bed!

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!!