Thursday, June 23, 2011

Mini Trips!!

 Cooper had his first flight a little over 6 weeks old.  After being "those people" in the security line, we had a smooth flight to Phoenix for a nice trip over Memorial Day weekend.  Cooper slept most of the flight....pfew!

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Here is me, Ben and my Dad on the top of Squaw Peak mountain.  We were a slow, but mighty group and made it to the top in a little over an hour.  I was definitely a little rusty on the fitness front, but felt good about conquering the challenge.  Beautiful view of Phoenix



We spent a lot of time in the shade poolside on this trip.  Cooper just looked the part....he didn't get much pool time except a quick dip of the feet by Papa.  
Chillin with Nana and Papa:)




Cooper's second trip within 10 weeks of life was to Dallas!!  Here he is happy to see his Auntie A, my sister, Angie:)  She is a major resource and support for Ben and I and we just love her!!

Now.......get ready for some cousin time!!
Brooke and Cooper

Jackson and Cooper

Drew and Cooper

Cooper thinks his two big cousins are SO cool.....they are so sweet to him and I love them all very much:)

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Visitors....we love them!!!!

Sweet Melissa
I wanted to make a post, before it got too late, with all of the wonderful visitors that came to meet Cooper his first few weeks.

Having a baby brings out so many blessings in your life.  Thank you to our family and friends for all the love, kindness and support surrounding Cooper's birth.

Parents to be in August, Deana and Kevin

The nursery artist, Caroline

Miss Mary G., fellow educator:)

Sham-Wow (Shannon), my awesome co-worker

Suzanne....co-worker, friend, and dance partner

Lisa Meares Brown, Apache Reading Teacher Extraordinaire

One of my golden oldie friends.....Brittney Dawn

Our neighbors, Ken and Mary Jo

More awesome co-workers, Lisa and Monica

My Chicago partner in crime, Emily

Cooper's oldest cousin, Jackson

Proud cousin, Drew

Cousin City...all of my cousins kids from my Mom's side here on Easter.  Little Coop is somewhere in the mix:)

Auntie A and cousin Brooke, love them!

Uncle Alex from California!

The beautiful and talented Jen!!

My great friend Deana's back for round 2!!

My dear friend Natalie came to see us on her b-day:)

The infamous Carole Ingram





The best hairdresser, therapist and friend all in one....Janice!

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Two of my recent faves....

Cutest Royals fan ever.......sorry Ben:)
I love him right after a bath....love these moments.