Cooper "Pets" the Kitty

For quite some time, Cooper has been fascinated by the kitty cat. Perhaps it is because the cat is sort of elusive? Unlike the dogs, who are in his face CONSTANTLY, the cat really only comes around occasionally. Maybe the cat's really around more often but, in comparison to the dogs, Cooper thinks he's very interesting. Well, tonight Coop was very excited to see that the kitty was sitting in the chair. So, he tried out his new standing and walking skills to "pet" the kitty. (In the corner of the video, you can see Mickie trying to get in on the Cooper-Kitty lovefest tonight. Chad had to hold her back so she stayed out of it!)

I don't think you can hear it on the video, but before he was actually saying "kitty" and we're pretty sure he's saying "doggie" too! AND, he'll probably be walking everywhere very soon. Tonight he took 3-4 steps on his own a couple of different times. This is all so much fun!

Have a nice weekend and enjoy the video!
Kiersten, Chad and Coop

More pics from Phoenix

I wanted to post a few more of our pics from last months' trip to Phoenix. We had a WONDERFUL time with Kim, Ashley and Dylan. The kids played and played and Kim and I solved the problems of the world over a bottle of wine. It was a terrific get away.

I miss them already!

This is one of my favorite pictures of Cooper from the trip. He loved being outside and playing in the grass. It was beautiful weather.

Here are the 3 kids posing for a quick picture. Very quick!

They're such good buddies, and I think this picture is just so cute!


Dylan taught Cooper this fun game about taking stuff out of the kitchen drawers. Cooper now thinks it's fun to do at home too!


Yeah, we're building the rivalry already. Regardless of who they cheer for, they're the cutest little fans around!

Cooper 10 Months

I've taken lots of pictures of Cooper over the last couple of weeks. I'd try to sneak in the "10 Month" sign every once in awhile. He's just so active you can't get him to stay still very long. All is wonderful - we're just a happy little family!

Here he's eating breakfast: mini-pancakes and bananas. This baby LOVES to eat!



His last check-up at the Dr's office went really well. He's a BIG boy! 22lbs and over 30" tall! 75th percentile for weight and 90th percentile for height. He's pulling himself up on everything and as you can see by the picture - standing on his own. He likes to take his bowls and cups out of this drawer and throw them on the floor. Fun game!


Coop mauling Mickie. You can see how much he liked that sign!

I found him under the chair this weekend just playing with his toys. He loves the challenge of climbing over things.