Sleep, Coopie, Sleep

Cooper has always been an awesome sleeper!  From very early on, we put him to bed in his crib and don't hear from him until 10-12 hours later. 

So, this week has thrown us for a loop!!!  For almost a week now, he has been waking up screaming and needed some serious consoling.  Some nights it has just been rocking, but others he has found himself smack dab in the middle of Mom, Dad, and Lola!  Yes, I realize this may be his ultimate goal, but when it's the middle of the night, whatever it takes!  And really, something so sweet to open your eyes to a blue eyed baby hitting you in the face and smiling. :) 

Our guess on the culprit behind this irregularity is TEETH!  I thought maybe ear infection, but audiologist Aunt Tanya crossed this theory off the list tonight with an earcheck.  Not sure what the teeth count is up to...I dare you to try to get your finger in that mouth without injury!

So, this is a couple hours into sleep tonight...let's hope he stays this way!

Where's Waldo

As Coop was trying to maneuver around Adam and I's bedroom tonight, I couldn't help but think of the classic book series, "Where's Waldo?"  Clearly we have not caught up with vacation unpacking and the transition of spring/summer to fall/winter clothes...tomorrow is another day.

We are back!!!

I hope you haven't lost hope on us in the Blogging World!!!  Enjoy these new posts and I will be back this week to fill you in on why there has been such a lull in my blog posts...it's exciting! And, no I am not pregnant :). It feels good to be back, but it's after midnight and my little man will be up before I know it, goodnight!

Maui=Paradise!!!!!!!!!!!

It was Adam and I's 5th anniversary this year and we were lucky enough to get to travel to Maui!!  Adam surprised me with this on my birthday, so exciting!  All his traveling officially paid off, as we flew on his airline miles and stayed with hotel points.  It was amazing, you just can't help being so happy while there.  Everywhere you look, it is the best view, simply beautiful!  Coop stayed home with both sets of grandparents, we are so lucky to have the BEST families!  We knew Cooper was in the best hands and definitely wasn't missing us at all.  Here are just a few of the 200 pictures we took while there, enjoy!

our view at lunch, the resort pools and ocean.  We stayed at The Grand Wailea Resort on Maui and totally recommend it!

On the road to Hana, unbelievable scenery!!!

We went to the Old Lahaina Luau, really neat!  Saw a pig roasting, beautiful Hawaiian sunset, open bar :),  and lots of Hula dancing.

My favorite flower picture

Sad to leave Maui, but knowing we would get to see this face made it all better...

***as a side note: we were clearly not missed, as when he saw us there was a brief smile and then right back to playing with his ball!  However, our sweet Lola did not disappoint, she was beyond excited to see us!

New Trick

So, this all started one morning with Coop picking up and putting his diaper on his head, over and over again!  At breakfast, he continued to do it with the washcloth, he thought it was hilarious!  

in process...

success and excitement, love this face!

The next morning it continued with pumpkin bread :)

Like I said, over and over again!  

He did this for just a couple of days with random objects and hasn't done it since.

Kick-Off to Maggie and Kyle's Wedding

A couple weekends ago, we had wedding showers for Maggie and Kyle.  For Mags, a traditional shower with lots of presents, delicious food and desserts.  For Kyle, a tool shower with the boys, chili and beer.  After the showers, everyone joined up for a pig roast, beer pong, and lots of dancing!  No pictures from the night as my camera died, a few people should be thankful for that. :)

The bride with her ring bearers, I love how this picture turned out!  The oldest will be 2 and the youngest 18 months...should be an entertaining walk down the aisle!

The bride with the Jayhawk boys, Cash and Coop.  

Ava-Grace, junior bridesmaid and Emily, flowergirl.  These two are so cute together!

Pretty proud of the cookies my mom and I made, mostly thanks to my mom!  yuck...do you see the fly?

The best pic Adam got from the tool shower...think how fun wedding day pics will be with these 3!

So excited for Kyle and Mag's big day!!!!!!!

We've created a monster

So, my Yukon has a DVD player installed in the ceiling.  Fabulous, right? Well, yes and no.  It is wonderful on our frequent car trips to KC, keeps the Coopster entertained and happy.  Elmo (3 different) and Bob the Builder are our current faves.  The downside of this is demonstrated in the picture below.  Many times we get in the car this is what he does and he usually isn't happy about it.  However, I am bound and determined to not turn that thing on unless we are road for over an hour, because he is actually entertaining in the car: dances, talks a lot, and watches out the windows! But when that DVD is on, he becomes a thumb sucking zombie fixated on the screen.

  He hasn't broke me yet...