go leafs! (playoffs next year?)

just in time for the cup finals; and also to say thanks to Rob and Jen for the outfit (and congratulations to Rob on his new job) ; and to say hi to will and jen in wauwatosa (?) 'cause they love hockey and have ties to the maple leafs...

5 1/2 months old and lookin' so fine!

Here we are in the back yard enjoying the lovely weather! It's amazing how much Cooper changes every day...he's amazing in every way! He's laughing more and more and is now getting down the napping thing finally...he's a short napper (30 min usually) but he has three a day now and will actually lay down and sleep on his own...we're so proud! (Way to go, Ross!!!) You all have no idea how hard it was to accomplish this, actually! :-) He sleeps great at night of which we are VERY grateful! We love our little man so much and love every new thing he teaches US each day! :-) He's getting so strong and big (close to 18 lbs) and loves to jump up and down in your lap and play with his stuffed monkey, giraffe, and yellow lion...but his favorite thing is his hands! He laughs when you make funny noises and always smiles when he sees you...he's a joy! We had an amazing Mother's Day...Cooper gave me a ring to wear on my wedding hand with the rings his Daddy gave me...engraved on the inside is his name. I just love it. I can carry my two men with me now wherever I go and kiss that finger whenever I miss them and am thinking about them. I love you boys! :-)

new month pictures

Okay, so here are Cooper's 4 and 5 month photos (just in time to go take his 6 month photo no less).

4mo.


5mo.


Also, here's a fun one I've been meaning to post...
When he was born, he had a lot of hair at the back of his head, down by his neck. A natural mullet, if you will.
Eventually, much of his birth hair fell out, except for some of this natural mullet, which was apparently think enough to stick around. But, the odd thing about it is that the hair that didn't fall out looked like a heart!
So, we dutifully present Cooper's Heart Shaped Mullet.
Enjoy.

Lovin' that baby

Cooper is such a joy...he's just amazing! He's getting so strong, rolling over, standing up with support, and droolin' like a faucet! I'm amazed at how much drool can be produced by something so small! :-) He had a cold last week, but is doing better, and he also finally slept without his swaddle...we have him now in a sleep sack for warmth. He loves it! His teeth are really coming in and he just smiles like crazy and tries to chew on everything. We love you, Cooper!

not a new development

we have a few series of pictures of Cooper on his stomach, holding up his head, but i just realized i hadn't posted any!
so, here's one with the obligatory drool-drop on his chin.