Happy Father's Day!

We had fun celebrating Dutch's 1st Father's Day with my parents. Fortunately, we weren't in the hospital with Cooper like we were for my 1st Mother's Day. We cooked out & spent a lot of time outside since the weather was so perfect!

I hope all the proud daddy's out there had a great day! I am blessed to have an amazing dad, father-in-law and husband!!

I think Cooper looks more like his daddy each day...

Grandpa & his sidekick

Cooper's Newborn Pictures

We had the photographer from my brother's wedding take pictures of Cooper when he was 10-days old. Jason did such a great job! He came to the house to do it too, which was so nice when dealing with a newborn baby. Some how Jason managed to get photos of both Cooper awake & asleep too. It's amazing to look at these pictures now that Cooper is 6 weeks old and compare how much he has already changed!

This is my fav! And is what we used for Cooper's baby announcement!

Cooper's pirate pose! He would peak out of one eye a lot his first few weeks so this picture is very fitting! :)

I love how he is always sleeping with his mouth open!


Jason captured a few family photos too...

Milo & Cooper are already BEST FRIENDS!

Cooper in a bowl! Don't ask! Haha!!

Doesn't he look like a little old man in this pic!?


This one too... ;)

Dutch is already putting a football in Cooper's hands...

Love those chubby cheeks!!

Cooper & Daddy


It's amazing how little their hands are!


Cooper actually looks like he is smiling in this one...

1 Month Celebration!

Wow! Hard to believe that Cooper was 1-month old as of last Saturday (June 5)! The days just keep flying by so quickly!! He has already changed so much. That is why I plan to take monthly pictures/video of him in the same chair to see how he progresses & grows in the first year...

In celebration of his 1-month birthday, Uncle Craig, Uncle John (my brothers) & Aunt Allyson all flew into town for a visit. It was so fun to introduce Cooper to them. He has already being spoiled by them!

Cooper hanging w/ Uncle Craig

Aunt Allyson & Uncle John snuggle w/ Cooper

We received a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne as a generous gift when we had Cooper. We decided to open it on Saturday night & celebrate new beginnings with the family after a fun raclette dinner. Definitely the most expensive thing any of us have ever sipped on! :)

Boys Club!!

Cooper has had the opportunity to meet so many buddies lately. It seems like all of my friends either already have boys or are having them. How fun!!

My h.s. friend Melissa came up to visit for the day from Columbus with her 2 boys. Dom is 4 and Jack is 8 months old. We had a fun day together! Of course, Milo fits into the Boys Club too!!

Meet Dom & Jack. So cute!

Cooper also got to meet Max, who is 10 months old. He is my h.s. friend Sara's little boy. Max wasn't quite sure what to think of Cooper. He is such a busy little guy now & almost on the verge of walking! Maybe next year they will make better playmates!? :)

We also just found out that Sarah, one of my other h.s. friends, is expecting a little boy this fall. They live very close so that makes for another buddy for Cooper!

Plus, we still have lots of expecting moms, including a set of twins, in our neighborhood. I also have a college roomie (Bonnie) & work friend (Kelly) who are expecting and don't know the sex yet. I think they are both having boys so hopefully we have more boys to add to the Boys Club soon!!

Never Ending Hiccups!

Poor Cooper! I experienced Cooper's hiccups 3-4 times a day when I was pregnant with him. And he still seems to get them 3-4 times a day! Hopefully, he outgrows them...and soon! Cooper gets quite frustrated when he can't get rid of them! ;)

Life with Cooper has been great so far....even Milo has adjusted to him being around. He is quite protective of Cooper & always seems to be snuggled up close!

We just can't believe how BIG Cooper is already getting! He's already over 10 lbs!! Maybe a future linebacker!? :)