First Haircut

Cooper's hair was getting a bit too long in the back and even though mullet's may look cute on babies, I decided it was time for a trim.  And what better person to give the first haircut than Cooper's Auntie K!  She is a stylist at VAIN downtown so he was in very good hands. 

Excited about his cape

The Baby Mullet

The Haircut

All trimmed up!

Thanks, Auntie K! I love my new do!

11 months

As of today, my baby is 2 weeks away from turning one.  Cooper's first year has flown by and he is turning into a little boy.  At 11 months, he continues to be active and busy.  He still loves opening and closing doors and drawers but now is interested in what he finds inside.  He likes to use the laundry basket as a walker and pushes it up and down the hall.  The only thing that gets him really frustrated is when he runs into the wall and can't turn around.  Maybe he'll learn how to steer next?  His daddy walks him around the house and he's started to take some one handed steps.  He's getting closer to walking on his own. 

 Cooper loves blueberries and strawberries but we are still working on other finger foods.  The gag reflex issue is not getting much better and hopefully his pediatrician will have some answers for us at his 12 month visit. 

Cooper loves to "read" his books.  We'll see him crawl into his room and then discover him surrounded by his books, flipping through some of his favorites.  We hope his fondness for books lasts forever.  As of right now, his bedtime picks are The Hungry Caterpillar, Five Little Ladybugs and I Love You, Good Night. 

We are looking forward to his first birthday party in a couple weeks.  Ethan's parents will be here from Virginia - C can't wait to see Basha and Gramps!  We are excited to celebrate Cooper's first year with our family. 

First Camping Trip

A few weeks ago, Cooper experienced his first camping trip.  We drove out to the coast with my parents and sister for a couple days at Mora Campground.  I grew up going here each summer and it was fun to show it to Cooper for the first time.  He seemed to like camping and especially loved Rialto Beach.  Looks like we have a sand lover!

Self-Feeding: Round 1

Cooper attempted to feed himself some lunch...most of it got on his hands and face but he had a good time trying.  It's fun to watch him learn new things, especially when he adds sound effects.