Tuesday, January 27, 2015

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We have a new background this time.  J wasn't home for the picture, plus this is just way easier.  I think I like it better anyway.


He was on the move, so this is the best we could capture!


Clothes: 18 months & 24 months

Growing Up:  Coop is picking up words like crazy.  He is still using mainly monosyllabic words and a few two word sentences.  He did say "I get hand," the other day, so hopefully we are close to two syllable words because deciphering what he means from one syllable is tough! Coop has a mouth full of teeth!!  He is only missing his two year molars.  We have also started/attempted potty training.  We will have to report back next month, but he is going using the potty some and even has underwear "uh ware"!  He is learning more and more animal sounds.  His pig, elephant, and owl noises are just the cutest!!

Likes: Gruffalo and Charlie Cook books (LO and Cook as Coop says), bananas, momma's smoothie, watching the cars and trucks go by, watching birds, carrying his monkey around (I find him in funny spots downstairs), banging, pushing his shopping cart around, saying 'no', wearing hats, drinking from momma or daddy's cup, putting things in the trash, sweeping, his bedtime book Aunt Marion got him (he asks for 'Steee' and 'Kate' when he wants to read it, which is every nap time and bedtime), Mr. Potato Head
 
Dislikes: diaper changes, riding in the car, long hairs on him, being naked, coming inside, momma leaving him for bible study, having wet pants, when Gruffalo (movie) ends, hearing the words 'no' or 'stop'

Schedule: We are still in between one and two naps..
Two naps:
before 7:00 - up for the day!
8:15 - breakfast
9:15 - nap
9:45 - play
12:15 - lunch
1:00 - nap
4:00 - snack
4:30 - play
6:15 - supper
7:00 - bath
7:30 - bedtime


One nap:
between 7-8 - up for the day!
8:15 - breakfast
8:45 - play
12:15 - lunch
1:00 - nap
4:00 - snack
4:30 - play
6:15 - supper
7:00 - bath
7:30 - bedtime
Moments:  
Cooper made it all day without mommy (the longest he has been away from me) for Aunt Marion's party.  He loved seeing Aunt Marion ("M-ian") and all her friends though! Coop also knows his own name and often says it when he sees a picture of himself or catches a glimpse of himself in the mirror. He has learned to stomp and enjoys stomping on berries from out holly bush.

On the warmer days, we go outside and play in the backyard.  Two of those days, Cooper has walked right over to the neighbor's house (I follow closely behind), gone right to the door and knocked wanting to play with Mr. Johnny (on-eee).  They play ball together while I talk with Mrs. Jan. :)

Monday, January 12, 2015

Christmas Part II

This year, my family met on Lake Keowee for Christmas.  We (mom, dad, and I) also spent some time painting and fixing up Caitlin's new rental house.  We had a great time... and of course, great food.


On the way to SC

Professor Morrow

Fireworks on the lake



Cooper loved his first roasted marshmallow

Coop's buddy Carter stopped by for a visit!
Cooper is 16 days older than Carter.  We are so glad we got to see our friends.  Since we moved to TN, we haven't seen them.  We will get to see them again this summer for a mutual friend's wedding.


Coop loved playing in the buffet
On the way home, we stopped in Atlanta (SO glad we don't live there anymore) to see my friend El.  Coop and Georgie weren't too sure of each other, which isn't much different than when we moved. :)  We also got to meet El's newest little one... he was less than two weeks old.  So cute though.  Again, so glad we got to see them, and it broke up our trip nicely.

Putting together his workshop once we got home


Next Christmas will be much different with another little one around!  Cooper will have to share everyone's attention.  That could be interesting. :)

Some fun videos:






Friday, January 9, 2015

Christmas Part I

Well, it didn't take much, but this Christmas sure topped last year!!

60c well spent

Elf + Little Debbie + Hot Chocolate = Holidays!



Santa came!!
The golf set was definitely a hit.  He can even say golf now!

A pro at opening gifts

He loved it!!

Go State!

Playing blocks at Kate Kate's

Playing piano with Daddy

Playing with Papa

Opening his stocking at Nana and Papa's

Showing off his apron and boots

A little Greensleeves!

He loved playing it!



Playing with Grannie's new gloves

Wrapped in Aunt Marion's new scarf

Sheriff Cooper needs outside

Twins
While going through pictures for Marion's wedding, we kept saying over and over how much Coop looks like J.  No paternity test needed!

Blueberry pancakes for breakfast!

Helping momma with the recycling
We had a great time in Mississippi! We had good food and good times. Coop loved playing with everyone, even if he did wear them out! He was also a little spoiled! :)  We had a great time with our family in MS.  It's always good to spend this time of year with the ones you love!

Christmas part II coming soon....ish!