Ramble on...

I've been meaning to blog for a couple of weeks but haven't so I'm doing it now when I should be packing for Vegas. (Coop & I are flying out tomorrow morning! Can't wait!) So I'll make it short & get to the pictures-that's always the best part right?!

What's been going on:
-Cooper's two teeth are getting SO big!
-Kyle & I got adventurous & made some delicious pizza from scratch.
-Cooper & I had lunch with Kyle & visited with his coworkers.
-We went to the zoo with Erin, Finn, & Liv. (I can't remember if I posted about that or not)
-Our friend Geoff came for a little visit (next time you've got to bring your wife & kid!!)
-Kyle & I are back to running (well I've stopped temporary but will start back soon) We're gearing up for the Cooper River Bridge Run. Woo hoo!
-Cooper holds his own bottle now-he's getting so big!
-Cooper & Kyle went to Krispy Kreme for the first time thanks to the Mitchells. :)

Dad taught him.

Best of friends....usually.

:)

Cooper, Mary, & Luke watching the
conveyor belt of doughnuts.

Cooper was feeling a little overwhelmed. ha!

Swinging & loving it!

Entertaining Dad at work.

:)

Bacon, Tomato, Avacado Pizza. AMAZING

My Valentines

Happy Valentine's Day! (a week late-I know) So I am a fan of this holiday. I think it's great to have another reminder to say I LOVE YOU whether it's to your mom, husband, dog, etc. It's nice to have a day love every now & then. :)

I am so blessed to have so many Valentines in my life. (meaning people I love) This year it was especially nice to spend this special day with my newest Valentine-Cooper. :) Cupid dropped off a little monkey for Cooper & Coop loved it! 

To celebrate I made some yummy sugar cookies that Kyle & I decorated for ourselves & for Kyle's coworkers. We had quite the sugar high afterwards! We surprised each other with small gifts (neither one of us had mentioned exchanging gifts) & had a nice evening at home.

Cooper got some Valentine's Cards for Meema

Our Cookie creations.

Kyle knows how to spoil me!

photoshoot with Coop & the monkey :)

I can't get enough of that smile!

I promise the monkey wasn't too tight.

Special shout out to my friend Cheerio (Cassandra O). I was so thrilled to receive a Valentine's Card & a note from Cheerio in the mail. She is so sweet! I miss her so very much & hope that one day we will live closer!! Cheerio.....I LOVE YOU!

9 Months Old

Cooper turned 9 months old yesterday. He also had his 9 month check up. I don't usually list his stats but I suppose I will this time. Cooper's head circumference is in the 85%, weight: 19.1 lbs (25%), & height: 26.75 inches (5-10%). Poor little guy. If you look at him you'd never guess he was a bit of a shrimp. One day you'll grow into that head of yours Coop, one day. :) Cooper did fantastic at his appointment. The nurses were impressed with him & are all in love with his big blue eyes. Can you blame them? :)

I am loving this little boy that Cooper is becoming. He has started to roll all over the place. (I'm realizing the need to step back more & let him whine a little so he can get to exploring) He loves to try & get Moose (if she's close by). If he can't get to her then he enjoys just sitting & laughing at her while she tries to get his socks & licks his fingers. Moose loves to bring Coop her toys in hopes that he will play tug of war with her. On a few occasions I've found Cooper putting one of Moose's toys in his mouth with Moose looking at him with much confusion. (This has not been documented in photos because I grab the dirty toy from Coop before the thought of taking a picture even occurs) I'm glad that Coop & Moose are good friends.

Cooper is eating like a champ. He loves all the baby food we've given him & is getting more into the 'real' people food. (ex: cut up banana vs. pureed banana) He's got 2 teeth on the bottom & I have a feeling there are more that will surface pretty soon. 

Cooper still loves to suck on his left arm or the fingers on his right hand.... that's going to be a fun habit to break one day... :P 

Cooper's 9 month photo shoot

Silly face! (look at those teeth!)

Cooper checking out how the
doughnuts are made with his friends
Mary & Luke.

Cooper's first Krispy Kreme Experience

Coopers first time swinging.

We love you Coop! Happy 9 months!