7 months old and 53 months old

Cooper was 7 months old yesterday.

We didn't take a picture or post yesterday because, big surprise, we were at the doctor with a double ear infection. So here is a picture of Cooper at 7 months and 1 day old.

He is MUCH better today. He had a shot of rocephin and we are going to see an ENT on Friday.

At 7 months old, Cooper likes to eat everything especially "Saturday morning pancakes". He babbles all the time and can say "Ada" now. We think that means "Caden" because he says it when Caden is around or when he's trying to get Caden's attention. He can sit up by himself and he can roll over both ways. We think he is going to skip crawling and go straight to walking any day now. He is getting his first tooth as well.

Caden was 53 months old on the 17th. When Caden realized it was Cooper's birthday this week he asked how many "months old" he was. We told him 53 months so he wanted his 53 month birthday posted on the blog too. Thank God he isn't an only child anymore...

At 53 months old, Caden doesn't EVER stop talking, loves to play baseball, soccer, football and tennis and likes to watch ESPN with Daddy. He loves his 4 year preschool class, where a friend has introduced him to the concept of "guns". We here at home are extremely thrilled that he knows about guns now - ugh!

We are so blessed to have such a happy baby (even when he's been sick for the last 6 weeks) and an outgoing, gun-loving 4 year old.

Cooper the Crouper and Halloween

Caden was a fireman and Cooper was a dalmatian for Halloween. We had a Halloween party at our house and then Caden went trick or treating with Claire, Caroline, Grace, Kathryn and Audrey. We have GOT to find some boys to hang out with... Cooper made it in the wagon for 10 minutes before he fell asleep, so he and Daddy stayed at home while Mommy and Caden went to every single house in the entire subdivision.

In other news:

Cooper has Croup and RSV. We are so thankful that we finally have a diagnosis. A big shout out to the nurses and doctors at CHOA. Please keep praying that Cooper will get rid of this horrible virus and start to feel better soon.

"Pickin' Pumpkins in the Pumpkin Patch"

(That's Caden's favorite song from one of his John Deere movies. If Danny would ever teach me how to truly "blog" I could have it playing for everyone to hear...)

Cooper and Caden went to the Pumpkin Patch this weekend. Caden got some pumpkins for his Halloween party and Cooper coughed the whole time we were there.

Cooper is STILL sick. We ended up at the ER on Saturday at 3:00am because he had a fever. The doctors can't find any sort of infection. He just has a bad cough and runny nose and he is still taking breathing treatments. The doctors think his fever is because he is teething on top of everything else. Poor little guy. Please keep him in your prayers. We ALL need some rest.

Caden went to a birthday party on Saturday for a friend in his class. It was a Star Wars themed party. So now, Daddy is Darth Vader and Cooper is Yoda. Caden wants them to change their names - really.

20 lbs and more

Cooper weighs 20 lbs 1.5 oz and is 28" long.
For those of you comparing the two, Caden weighed 17 lbs 13 oz and was 26 3/4" long at his 6 month check up.
Cooper is going to be GIGANTIC!

Birthdays and Mountain Trips

Cooper is 6 months old!

He is eating solid foods and sleeping through the night - FINALLY!!!

He can say Mama and Dada and he LOVES watching Caden dance and sing. He can roll over but his enormous thighs get in the way most of the time.

He's been sick for a few weeks because Caden brings home every stinking virus from pre-school, but he is feeling a little better now.

He weighs a little over 20 lbs (I know - HUGE!). We will find out his real measurements on Monday at his checkup.

He is such a sweet boy!



Caden is on his "Mountain Trip" with Gigi and Grandy in Tennessee. They are only going for a few days this year because Caden has school pictures on Tuesday and his big "Cooking Party" at school on Thursday. They are going to Pigeon Forge and to Burt's Pumpkin Farm. Mommy and Daddy are enjoying the peace and quiet for a few days...

5 months old

Cooper is 5 months old!
He likes to jabber, eat, chew on his hands, eat, laugh at his big brother, and eat bananas! Did I mention that he likes to eat?
He weighs almost 19 lbs and is 27 inches long (according to our measurements).
Happy Birthday big guy!

The Skunks

The Mount Bethel Skunks had their T-ball team pictures made today. Caden is on the right hand side sitting on the rock.

Daddy is going to post a video of Caden playing T-ball some day soon... Stay tuned.

Mommy went back to work this week. She decided she liked being a SAHM (that's industry jargon for Stay-at-home-mom).

We have a feeling that the blogging will slow down for a while now that Mommy has a "real job" (to quote Pop-Pop).