3 Months

Happy three month birthday, Little Man. Daddy & I cannot get over how big you are getting. You are developing such a little personality everyday. We can literally see the wheels turning in that head of yours when we look into those beautiful baby blues of yours. We cannot wait to see those little teeth come out! 

How old: 3 months:

Looks like: Yep, Daddy still

Weight: 16 lbs 2 oz

Height: 24 inches

Likes: standing whenever possible, bouncing, tolerating tummy time, giving big smiles, hanging out with Daddy, being a little chatter box, watching the fish at Grandma & Grandpa’s, putting his fingers in his mouth.. all the time.

Dislikes: still not sure about tummy time and teething

Milestones: The teething process has begun at 10 weeks.. Cue the overwhelming amounts of drool, hands (his or anyone else’s) in his mouth at all times, and fussy teething tantrums.

The picture we used for Cooper's christening invitation. Love it! <3 

We are in full party planning mode around here as we prepare for Cooper's christening in a few weeks. It sure takes a lot of work (& money) to plan a party for a baby. Not like inviting people over for a BBQ and a few beers that's for sure! We cannot wait to see little man in his adorable white suit that Auntie Zibba bought for him. Hopefully he doesn't freak out when they pour the water on his head! 

Coop loves to match Uncle Alex 

I love my boys <3

We're All About The Red, White & Baby Around Here!

It was a beautiful day here on the 4th so we spent the afternoon hanging outside, letting little man enjoy the sun! AJ took the doors off of his Jeep while Mama & Baby played on the lawn. 

At night, Grandma watched Cooper while AJ & I went to see fireworks. We always go to Oak Brook fireworks, and sit in the mall parking garage because those are the best seats. However, this year, they had the parking garage closed off! We ended up just finding parking in the lot, and were somewhat disappointed in the show this year. It wasn't as good as it normally is, but hey, at least we had a fun night out! 

Happy 4th Of July!! 

Happy First Father's Day, AJ!

We spent our Father's Day morning with my parents, and then headed over to AJ's parent's house to spend the afternoon and evening with his dad. All in all, Cooper had an awesome day, filled with family & love. 

I love me some bald men <3 : 

Happy First Father's Day to my amazing guy. You are such am awesome father to our little man, and you can just tell how much he loves you by the smile he gets on his face when you walk in the door. We love you to the moon & back. 

& Of course a Happy Father's Day going out to my Dad, the one who showed me what a real man should be like, the one who protected me all of these years before I found my own protector. I can honestly say the only thing that is better than having you as my dad, is Cooper having you as a grandfather. I cannot wait until he's big enough for you to take fishing & hunting. 

Cooper's 2 Months Old!

Happy two month birthday, Baby Boy! Your scrunchy nose smiles melt our hearts! You are such a sweet boy. We couldn't have asked for a better baby. Thank you for starting to sleep through the night, Little Man, Mama REALLY appreciates it! 

How old: 2 months

Looks like: Daddy

Weight: 14 lbs 6 oz

Height: 22 ½ inches

Likes: scrunchy nose smiles, being bounced, sleeping in his bassinet and sitting and standing up with someone to hold his hands

Dislikes: tummy time, no one paying attention to him and getting his shots at 8 weeks (not looking forward to these again at 4 months..)

Milestones: can pull himself up to a sitting position & then stand up on his own with someone holding his hands, scrunchy nose smiles (Mama’s favorite), starting to get a lot more vocal and finally slept through the night!

That smile melts my heart

Happy One Month Birthday, Cooper!

Happy one month birthday, my sweet sweet boy. This past month has both flew by and dragged on. I cannot believe that my little baby is one month old already.. It seems like just yesterday I was being walked into the OR to meet him for the very first time. We cannot wait to see what the following months have to offer! Mama & Daddy love you so much, Little Man! 

How old: 1 Month

Looks like: Daddy for sure

Weight: 12 lbs

Height: 21 ½ inches

Likes: being bounced.. all the time, car rides, rocking in the chair with Mama, going outside and sleeping with Mama & Daddy

Dislikes: tummy time, sleeping in his bassinet and being buckled in the car seat

Milestones: starting to sleep for longer stretches at night!

Coop's first bottle

We love when Auntie Zibba comes to visit!

First Mother's Day

Well, we survived our second holiday, and made it to both family's celebrations! We started off our day by spending the morning with my family. My sister and nephews came over and we had a mini cook-out. We then proceeded to a late lunch at Drury Lane with AJ's family. I have nothing but amazing things to say about the spread that Drury Lane puts on. We go there every year before Thanksgiving with AJ's family, and it is just so yummy. The buffet is literally mouth-watering. 

I had an amazing first Mother's Day, surrounded by family and my sweet boy. I am truly blessed to be that little boy's Mama. I couldn't have asked for a better day. Happy Mother's Day to all of the mamas out there! 

Proud parent moment: We may have borderlined child abuse this weekend while making our Mother's Day gifts for the grandmas and great grandmas. With me being.. well me.. I decided to wait until the last minute to finish these projects.. which meant that Saturday night we were up until 4 am (Cooper was asleep for most of this madness, even though he was being tortured). Needless to say.. there is no easy way to get a hand/foot print.. especially hand print..with paint from a 1 month old. We gave up on making the flower on the plates out of his hand print after about an hour and a half of trying.. and smeared purple paint over EVERYTHING. However, after many many hours of trial and error.. we finished our gifts & I think they looked pretty sweet! Everyone loved them =) 

My First Mother's Day

The Clan

Sister Michelle & nephews Eddie & Andre

Mama P and my sister Michelle 

Mama P

Lookin' Good, Coop!

Dancing on tables... 

Love you, Uncle Andrew

CJ falling asleep.. standing up.

Nighty, night. 

Our evidence of the child abuse (not really though).. All's well that ends well I guess!

Love Grows Here

I (heart) you Grandma, from the top of my head to the tips of my toes <3

Grandma P loved her print!