Winter Wonderland

It has been a rare winter season with minimum snowfall... We got a few inches several weekends ago and took advantage of the flurries to share the experiences with Cooper.  All bundled up, we spent ten minutes in our backyard to watch Coop sit in the snow, lie there like a cute, cold lump, and take a family photo.  He didn't seem particularly fazed or in awe of this particular nature experience.  I think I had more fun than Cooper did... :)

I Just Can't Get Enough!

He's too sweet and squishy and cute; I have to share these bathtime photos.  Yes, Cooper has graduated from his infant tub to the real thing...

Solid eating, Coop!

The week before Thanksgiving was momentous.  After watching Coop watch us eat and snack, with mouth open and drool dripping, we finally decided that he was ready to attempt solids at six months of age.  He was so excited and gobbled the cereal right up!  We then introduced pureed sweet potato, apples, peaches, green beans, and peas.  Clearly, green stuff is NOT a popular option... but fruits are tasty!

Eeeewwww, green beans!  Really, Mama?

Just Because He's Cute

I'm posting these photos for no particular reason, other than I am madly in love with little Cooper and want to share his cuteness...

Coop is now almost eight months old, and thriving.  He eats well (still prefers milk over solids, but we're getting there), is growing like a weed, loves to play with toys, books, and watch the older kids at daycare.  He especially loves watching the boys and interacting with male family members and friends. Uncle Shaun might be his number one favorite after Dada and cousin Nolan!

Loving on Uncle Shaun

Snug as a bug in a rug

Bouncing = one of the most favorite activities!

reading with Oma

Supporting Nolan at his Boy Scouts Pine Wood Derby

Three Generations

Don't have much to say other than I love these photos that we took while Oma, Coop, and I were out for a hike.  How great to get a photo of the three of us, and I especially love the photo of Cooper laughing while holding a fern.

Coop truly loves being outdoors, even when it's super cold.  Check out those wind burned cheeks and nosie!