If there’s one thing about him, Cooper has a grip. And he just won’t let go of Mommy. Right now, he’s particularly attached to me as he seems to be having lots of separation anxiety on the few occasions that I leave him with someone else. The other night while I was attending Ladies’ Bible… Read More My Own Personal Suction Cup
Today is Grandparents’ Day, and the boys helped me make these cards to send to all their grandparents and great grandparents. Especially since family lives far away, I try to prioritize celebrating our loved ones. It helps make the connection between our hearts a little stronger. The boys and I often talk about Grammy and… Read More The Gift of Grandparents
Daddy calls him “Big C” and “My Not-So-Secret Admirer.” Mommy calls him “Mr. Eyebrows,” and Big Brother calls him “Cooptah.” Whatever his nickname, he’s dear to our hearts, and we are so happy he’s part of our family. Happy 9 months, Cooper! Baby loves eating table food. He eats bananas, yogurt bites, avocados, yogurt puff… Read More Mini Man
Paige Taylor Ackerson made her grand entrance this morning at 8:40am EST. Congratulations to my cousin, Laura and her husband Chuck on the birth of their first child. Look at those newborn cheeks! I think it’s adorable that Paige’s middle name is her mommy’s maiden name.Baby Paige weighs 8 lbs 14 oz and is 21… Read More A New Cousin!
School bells are ringing for kids across the Valley. Some schools began last Monday, and others began today. As I’ve written before, I relish this season of life that is unfettered–free from the school calendar. (Though, I am starting to feel the pressure of making decisions concerning Silas’s education. At 2 1/2, almost 3, Silas… Read More End of Summer
Ladies and gentlemen! Here he is, the world-renowned Super Duper Cooper! Watch and be amazed! Okay, so maybe I’m overstating it a bit, but we are pretty impressed with how quickly Cooper has gone from being stationary to crawling on all fours and pulling up on furniture. If you need a little dose of cuteness… Read More Starring Super Duper Cooper
“Adventure is out there!” That seems to be Cooper’s motto now that he’s mobile. He amazes us. Just two-and-a-half weeks after learning the army crawl, he pulled himself to a standing position. Now he’s crawling on all fours and exploring his world–much to his delight. I love hearing the pit-pat of his crawl and seeing… Read More The Wilderness Explorer
Cooper is on the move, and not much stands in his way. He can crawl over pillows, under kitchen chairs, and around the myriad of toys that dot the landscape of our home. Exploration is the name of the game, and Baby gets lost in concentration while discovering the world on his own terms. I’m… Read More On the Move!
Everyday moments aren’t so ordinary when you live miles from family. Though we did visit some attractions in the Valley, most our time with my dad, mom and sisters was spent savoring ordinary life at home. My family played with the boys, read to them, sang to them, and cared for them–in between all the… Read More Making Manka Memories
I catch his eye, and he stares lovingly at me. This babe of ours is seven months today. Cooper Andrew is so very squeezable with his round, chubby cheeks and his two little Christmas hams for thighs. He got his yearly quota of kisses from his aunts and grandparents who were here visiting for the… Read More Squeezable