Ready to Race

Josh has decided to start a new hobby… a racing hobby!  He already drives fast so why not have some fun doing it.  We are so excited about getting into go-kart racing.  Everything about it sounds like fun, so far.  Josh will have his first race this Saturday afternoon.  Cooper seems to think that the go-kart is his.. he loves it!  He will sit in it, play with the stirring wheel and say vroom vroom from as long as we will let him.  I know one day we will have to buy him one.  I am not looking forward to that day because I will be a nervous wreck if my baby wants to race!  But we are really excited about getting into something new.  It’s something that the whole family and all of our friends can come out and see on the weekends and have fun with.  I’ll keep everyone posted on how it is going.  Just thought I would share these cute pictures of Coop!  He is ready to head to the track….

4th of July 2011

We didn't get around to doing much this holiday weekend.  Mommy didn't feel very well so we stayed home most of the time.  But when we did get out we went to the pool with Mrs. Danielle and Mr. Ryan and little Ava for some fun in the sun... we not really sun.. more like thunderstorms! lol  As soon as we were ready, packed and at the pool here comes a thunderstorm cloud over our heads.  We waited a little while and it passed.  Finally we jumped in the pool for some fun.  It was cut short due to another storm that was coming through.  We still had fun for the short time we did get to spend with our friends.  Over all we had a great 4th thinking of all of the people who fought for our independence and having the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

Happy 4th of July!

Sleeping Beauty Ava

too cool! :)

The Bagby Family

Cooper tickling Ava's feet

trying to give her a kiss

smooches! how sweet!

Aquarium

Cooper had his first trip to the Georgia Aquarium.  My company's picnic was held there this year so it was a great opportunity for Josh and I to take Cooper to see all the fish.  I'm so glad we did because he LOVED it!  I know he won't remember but he loved looking at everything at the time.  First we saw all the fish in the big tank and the beluga whales.  Josh helped Cooper pet the sting rays and hammer-head sharks, then we also got to see the famous Dolphin Tales Show.  It was a great show and every time one of the dolphins would jump out of the water Cooper would point and say "Yea"... 

Watching the big fish

Whale Shark

Checking out all his fishy-friends...

petting the sting rays

Albino Alligator

Great co-workers! :)

Cooper telling the beluga whales... bye!

how sweet!

19 months... already?!?

I just can't believe my baby is 19 months old...  Time flies!!!  I enjoy everyday with him and watching how much he grows and learns each day.

Highlights:  On May 31 he put two words together, handed me his cup and said "more juice",  June 10 started using the word "mine" for everything, June 13 pointed to his finger and said "boo boo".

Cooper's Growing like a weed (a very slow growing weed, lol):

• Weighs 24 lbs
• 30 inches tall
• In size 4 diapers
• Size 3-4 shoe
• 18-24 month clothes

His favorite things to do:

• He still loves to get his grove on.... dance, dance, dance!
• Climb on everything - couch, chairs, Mommy, etc...
• Play hide and seek
• Play I'm going to get you Mommy or Daddy
• Playing outside
• and so much more... he is a playing boy!

Eat Eat:

• That is what Coop says when it is time for him to eat.. "eat eat"
• Anything and Everything
• Every once in a while he will not want to eat but most of the time he will eat just about anything Josh and I eat.
• His favorites are still chicken nuggets - he calls them "Bach Bach"
• French fries
• BBQ
• Fruit, fruit snacks

Talking:
It just seemed like Cooper was saying two words now he is trying to repeat everything he hears.

• His two favorite words are Hot and Mine
• He can say all of the grandparents names - MeMaw, Poppa, Nana, Pawpaw, MeMaw, Poppy, Nana - the only one he can't say yet is Granddaddy. 

Behavior and Discipline

• Cooper  is still trying to be Mr. Independent.  One of the hardest things we have tried to do so far is take the pacifier away from him.  We are only giving it to him at night and at nap time.  So far he has done pretty with without it.  I'm just hoping that taking it away at night won't be to hard on him or us.  Besides that he is doing pretty well.  He does try to test Mommy to see what he can get away with. 

Sleep:

• All through the night - most nights... here lately he has been waking up crying.  Cutting more teeth!
• Goes to bed between 7-8 p.m.
• Takes one 1 1/2 hour nap a day.