Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Luke ate mayonnaise

That's how crazy we were on our trip to Cancun, sans Cooper. He ate fries too.

I'll post pictures this evening - hang tight all. I've been slacking, I know.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

What's up doc?

Cooper had a Dr.'s appointment this week. He's all normal and perfect and such. Little cold virus, but that should clear up on it's own.

Weight: 20 lbs., 11 oz. (50%)
Height: 29 1/4 in. (75%)
Head: 46 (cm I think - 80%)

So he's got a big head. Whatever!

Friday, July 21, 2006

Julie, this is for you

Luke has lost about 90 pounds since 2003. But, we have an ongoing laugh about "fat Luke." Sometimes we all have moments where we give in to the temptation. Ha.

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Probably the nastiest thing I've ever done - 9 months

So to ring in his nine month birthday, Cooper decides to give mom a surprise.

I'm doing dishes and I can see Cooper from waist up in his exersaucer, just smiling and playing away. I finish the dishes and notice that our dog Joey is sniffing around by Cooper. When I walk around, I see something that I don't understand at first, all over the bottom part of the exersaucer, where his feet go. Low and behold, he had pooped out the side of his diaper, onto the bottom of the exersaucer and was SMEARING HIS FEET AROUND IN THE POOP. I was disgusted. I woke up Luke, we stick his straight in the bath and I had to wipe everything off. The bottom of this toy is a piano keyboard, so there are lots of little nooks and crannies. You get my drift. Gross. Anyway, it's funny now, but something I'll never forget cleaning up.

A couple of pictures:

Just like his mommma.


To be featured in the acclaimed ACU Today.

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Must ... have ... gadget

Luke and I ordered these for ourselves last week.



We couldn't help ourselves. The Blackberry 8700g is an awesome device, and I'm pretty sure we both had a hankerin' for something new to play with. Not as if we're already the most connected people on the planet with three laptops and a desktop, we have to get Blackberries. Now we have absolutely no excuse whatsoever in the world not to email or call people back, unless we, heaven forbid, turn them off.

Here's a cute picture of Landon and Cooper (cousins and buddies for life) in nursery school at church this week. Precious.



Cooper is getting around pretty well now. It's more of an army crawl than a real crawl. He likes to walk around while we hold his hands and stop to play with the cat and the dog. It's so funny how much they intrigue Cooper. Do you think he even know what they are? Scary.

He's eating everything now, and can't ever seem to get enough. He's still skinny, so eat away child! Enjoy it while you can!

We're not doing anything this weekend except for Mason's 3rd birthday party. I love cake!

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

God won't let me not watch fireworks.

Happy Fourth!



We had a great time this weekend with my family in the Fort Worth area. We swam almost every day. Cooper loves the water - I'll post a video in a little while. He's a crazy splasher!





I got a lot of rest and my family got to hang with Cooper. He's starting to ooch around and crawl a little now. Today was his first "no" experience with the stereo receiver in the livingroom. And so it begins ...



We sat on our little front porch and behold, there were big fireworks that we could see down the street in front of our house. It was really nice. We were thinking we wouldn't see them for the first time ever this year, but there they were. It was good to chill and talk to Luke like we used to. Wuv you honey.

Three day work week this week. Every week should be this way! We're doing nothing this weekend, and I'm so excited about it. Maybe some yard work and long walks, but that's it.

I know this is random, but I wonder where Ken Lay is right now? I guess stress really does kill. Perfect example of greed. Sad.

Sunday, July 02, 2006

I took a nap.

It was heavenly. Cooper and I slept for 2.5 hours this afternoon and I feel awesome.

Just few links for tonight. I'll post some pictures after the Fourth.

Heather Armstrong's blog, dooce.com, is something I frequent. She's hilarious. A great writer, a little vulgar at times, but pretty much hilarious. She had a great post a couple of months ago about parenthood. Eloquent, and true to how I feel most of the time, when I start to throw a pity party and realize that I have a great life. Her archives, especially her birth story, are some of the funniest stories I've ever read. Carolyn posted a link to her blog, so I figured it was okay for me to do so as well. :)

Julie Kiser's blog last week really moved me. A great post about helping the poor. Read it. You're awesome Julie.

It's the Fourth. Back to my eating spree!

Monday, June 26, 2006

Pictures, pictures

As promised - more lake pictures to come, when I download them ...

Chase and Coop at the grocery store.







Cooper's actual first time in a grocery store cart.



Go Mavs! More like UGH Mavs ...



My roomies.



My other roomie.



Breakfast at grandma and grandpa's.



Learning how to drink from sippy cup. Ha.



Memaw and Pepaw. :)





Just in a good mood.





Getting pictures taken.



He LOVES the outdoors and the lake. I need to put baby pool video on here from this past weekend.



Him at work with me. Notice people swooshing by the background. Thought that made the picture funny.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Our blood runs lake water - EIGHT MONTHS!

What a fabulous time we had this weekend with some friends! Thursday and Friday were spent at Lake Travis, and the rest of the weekend I was at home with Sara, Ally, Chase and Cooper just hangin' around. Of course, I ate my weight in everything this week, but what else are you supposed to do? It was great to drink coffee, hang out, and enjoy the beautiful house and scenery. Visit Sara's blog to see more pictures and a fun video of our sons together at the grocery store. When I get Cooper to bed tonight, I'll post some pictures to this as well from the past month or so.

I can't believe Coop is eight months old! He's growing up so fast. Here are some of the fun things he can do now:

1. Almost crawl.
2. Stand up on his walker thing or leaning against anything for a very long time, and take steps to ooch his way around things.
3. Sit down from standing on his own.
4. Feed himself those little puffy thingies, and anything else solid. He's a pro!
5. Eat lots more "real" foods, like pasta, beans, tortillas, cheese, yogurt, and whatever else I give him. Mmmmm ...

I'm just waiting on him to crawl so we'll have to baby proof everything. Should be interesting. I think he'll like to be able to move around on his own.

We're going to the lake again this weekend with Luke's family. Can't get enough!

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Barfapalooza

I don't think Cooper will ever eat carrots again, nor will I.

This is a record of our experience this past week. I hope no one ever has to go through this.

Wednesday: Started out as a great day. Luke took Coop to work, and then I met them at an ACU focus group downtown at an awesome Italian restaurant. Cooper behaved so well, lunch was great. Yes, he had carrots. Cooper then fell asleep in my arms during the meeting. We got him into my car to go home, still asleep. As I'm driving, I hear a funny coughing/choking noise from the back seat. Not thinking anything of it, I reached back there to pat him on the tummy. When I brought my hand back, it was completely covered in carrots and other bits of his lunch. I figured that he'd just thrown up a little more than usual. He looked kinda funny in the little mirror in the back, but I wasn't worried. He fell back asleep.

When I pulled into the house, I got up to get Cooper out and I almost gagged. He was COMPLETELY doused in vomit. It was all over the car seat, in every nook and cranny, his clothes, bib, pacifier ... orange everywhere. As I got him out, it was then all over me and my outfit as well. At this point, I ran upstairs to take all of his clothes off (which was a mess) and put him in something else. As soon as I did that, he puked again. And again, and again. He went through two outfits, and I went through three. At this point, I was starting to get scared. He was whimpering a little bit and totally lethargic. He couldn't stand or sit on his own. All he wanted to do was lie on my shoulder. This was TOTALLY uncharacteristic of Cooper. More scared.

We made a doctor's appt. at the after hours place because our pediatrician couldn't take us at 3:30 (I'm still mad about that one) so we had to drive all over creation during traffic to get there. As soon as we got there, he threw up for the ninth and tenth time. Luke went to CVS down the street to get him some Pedialyte to see if he would keep that down. Thankfully, he didn't throw up anymore after the waiting room. Doc said he just had a stomach virus, and if he hadn't peed before 9 p.m. that evening, to go to the emergency room. Thank goodness - as soon as we got home he started to perk up and play. My mom was coming into town anyway, so she got to stay and comfort him too. He just drank Pedialyte (love that stuff) that night and went to bed. Whew. Just had to clean the car and car seat top to bottom. Things are still stuck in the and will be forever. Oh well. The worst was behind us.

Thursday: Boy was I wrong. My mom stayed and kept Cooper on Thursday while I went to work (thanks mom). They had a great day. Cooper was eating and doing just fine. He got over it super quickly. He's got the immune system of a horse. I got home from work and we decided to go to Chuy's for dinner and meet my sister there, and she could spend the night and watch the Mavs (GO MAVS) at our house. A great time had by all. We ate, went home and chilled by the TV after Coop went to bed. After the game was over and Dallas kicked some booty, we all went to bed.

Friday, 1:30 a.m.: I woke up, stomach cramping, needed to throw up. I go and camp in the bathroom. I got it. Ugh. When I got back in bed, I heard something. It was my poor mother barfing it up as well! I go downstairs with Luke and see my mom hunched over and miserable on the stiars. She got it too. So, Rachel wakes up and we all sit on the stairs. What to do now? Luke, being the great guy that he is, goes to Walgreens and gets Gatorade and gingerale per the pharmacist. I start to drink a little and only get sick one more time, but I just feel icky. My mom on the other hand, threw up every hour, on the hour, until 9:00 a.m.

Friday, 9:00 a.m.: Off to the emergency room for mom. They do some bloodwork and find nothing wrong and say that it's a stomach virus. This took four hours. She looked much better after the IV fluids and nausea meds. Whew.

Still Friday: My mom and I get home and are exhausted. Luke stayed with Cooper, who had already taken a 2.5 hour nap that morning. Gave Luke a little chance to rest. But, that was just enough time to find out ...

Luke got it too! It's taking over the world!

His started with stomach pain, then vomiting, and more pain. After I got some fluids into look, along with some meds, and Coop back a asleep (poor Coop - nothing like three sick caretakers) we all took a nap. Cooper slept for ANOTHER 2.5 hours, which was helpful. I got up, went to Walgreens to get mom's prescription and some groceries, including Jello and soup. Luke feel asleep for the night at about 9 p.m., and mom and I soon after. What a day. The weirdest thing was sleeping on the other side of the bed for the first time. Luke couldn't move.

Saturday: We all slowly woke up, pretty early, and ate something. Yes, ate something. We were getting well. Mom packed up and went back home. I feep so bad about mom coming in to visit and help, then to just get sick. Ugh! Hope she comes back! Then, we went for a short visit to the lake with the Hejls, which was nice. The shade, water and food were perfect. Then home, and early bed.

Today, we're much better. Moral to the story: It's going around, and takes no prisoners. But, we are now WELL.

Today was a great day - thank God for that. Luke did yard work and I cleaned the fridge (while breaking a whole jar of sweet pickles on the floor - that's a sticky mess) and went to the gym and grocery store. Lots done, and back to catching up on work tomorrow. Above all, I'm glad we have our health now. Being sick is scary!

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

I know, I know

Every parent in the world truly believes that their own child is the cutest dang thing on the planet, and rightly so. So, here it is: COOPER IS THE CUTEST DANG THING ON THE PLANET!

Luke and I are so blessed to have him. What a great baby he is! No matter what kind of day we have, Cooper can always cheer us up with his sweet smile and constant "talking" in his exersaucer. Here's his latest photoshoot.





Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Water boy



He loves the water! It was a little confusing at first - "Why am I in the water with clothes on?" - but he's a great splasher. Cooper got to spend the weekend with the Martin grandparents. I don't think he even realized I was gone!

I had a great weekend with my roommates from ACU. What an awesome group of gals! I miss 'em. Seems like we're scattered to four corners of the world, but we can still manage to get together at least once a year. See Sara's blog for pics.

Four day week - yay! No big plans this weekend. Hopefully some yard work and relaxation for us all!

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Tubby





Just had to post some fun pics of bathtime and the Wildcat diaper. Some video too. Click here to see it.

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Fixed

I believe I got all of my pictures working. Woo-hoo!

RIght now, I'm watcing Rachael Ray cook away on 30-minute meals. Why is she so addicting? What a smart woman.

Nothing much new here. The season finale of Lost is tonight. I've been excited about it all day long. Cooper's asleep right now, and has taken a total of THREE HOURS worth of naps today. He must have been tired! I've gotten some work done, and some grocery shopping too. The new car seat came today, so we won't have to cram Cooper in his baby carrier any longer. He's getting so tall!

Cooper is waving "hi" and "bye" now, sorta. No real attempts to crawl yet, but I'm fine with that! I don't know what we'll do when he starts to scoot around everywhere. Baby proofing needs to happen very soon.

Can't wait for the weekend!

Saturday, May 20, 2006

I know

My pictures don't work right now, because we switched servers at my work and I have to change the path on my URLs. Didn't realize this would happen, so it'll be a few before you can see everything again. Hang tight.

Thursday, May 18, 2006

My boys

Just had to post this cute picture. Luke with Coop at work. Such a nice porch there at T3.

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

SEVEN MONTHS!

Where the blazes did the time go? Cooper's already getting old and not needing me anymore. It's a little sad. But, he's getting to be so much fun! He tries to scoot around and pretend crawl, so mobility is about to become an issue around the house. We gotta get some of those stair gates stat. Oh - and, he's clapping so well already! It's amazing what babies pick up from their parents, and a little scary at the same time.

What else? He loves Sesame Street every morning (Elmo especially - I think it's the high voice) and Dora the Explorer. He's also eating some coarser foods like wheat bread, banana fruit puffs (that basically dissolve into a nasty mess all over him), ripe bananas, etc. He's pretty good at it so far. It's still a little scary because I'm a little paranoid about choking. He'll be fine.

Has anyone seen the Target diapers they're selling recently? I promise, they are ACU Wildcat diapers. I'm going to save a couple just for fun. I should tell someone at ACU so they can buy some and, I dunno, give them out I guess. It's pretty funny!

Grey's Anatomy: Okay. I know I'm supposed to like this show and be addicted to it like everyone else, etc. etc. But honestly, watching it annoys me to death, yet, I still watch it. Meredith Grey is the most annoying character ever created. I could say some things about her, but I'm not sure I can say them on a blog. She's a whiny little girl. Then there's Izzy. Whoa, selfish much? That whole show was overdramatic and full of bad acting spurts. There. I've said it. Again, I still watch it.

Season finales: Why oh why do they need to be two and THREE hours long? I have things to do at night, and not much time to watch some good TV. About an hour is long enough. I sound old. I am old.

Sorry about the griping - it had to be done. It's been a good week so far and all is well. We're going to a fun wedding this Saturday (can't wait Chrissy!) and I'll see my roommates next weekend. Yay!

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Pictures, as promised.

Nekked baby


Cooper's hair, or mom's?


Already reading. What a genius.


Cutie.


Gimme the camera!


Yes, Cooper's BBQ in Round Rock. It's really good! He got a free hat and everything.


Our fearless dog, during last week's storms.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

"I don't drink wheat."

Just a funny sentence heard at a lunch today with my company. I work with some pretty healthy types, which is good. Most jobs have donuts and eat out a lot. Not my company. Thank goodness, or I'd be huge.

I'm slacking lately in the blog arena. I have a few new, cute pictures that I will try and post tomorrow from the weekend with George and Rach. Just wanted to give an update so those in the blog world would know I'm alive. All is well here. Cooper is getting cuter by the minute. I'll post more pics soon - promise.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Congrats to Jay and Ally!

They're going to have a little girl - Camden Jaye Ocheskey. Soon-to-be Camden Hejl. Cooper and Camden Hejl sounds good huh?

We're so excited for you guys!