Happy Halloween!

Halloween couldn't arrive fast enough for Andy. We started the festivities off with pumpkin carving followed by the neighborhood Halloween party. Our little fireman then hit the block for some "Trick or Treating". It will be awhile before the excitement/sugar high wears off!

Cuddling on the Couch

A Busy Fall Day

Today was a busy day for the Cooper family. We started the morning off at a charity run called Abby's Run for the Heart, benefiting research for viral myocarditis. Scott ran and the kids and I cheered him on (while eating our complimentary bagels from Panera).

Next, we made our annual trip south to the Powell Pumpkin Patch to find some pumpkins. We found four great pumpkins, one for each member of the family, and rode the hay rack ride.






Being so far south of town, we made the Louisburg Cider Mill our last stop for their "famous" (locally, anyway) apple cider donuts and fresh cider. Andy enjoyed watching them make both the cider and donuts. The morning was so exciting for Andy (or exhausting) that he fell asleep on the ride home and slept almost 3 hours (I had to wake him up).

Sammy is Two Months Old!

Sammy Facts:

-Sammy weighs 9 lbs. (Andy weighed 9 lbs. 4 oz. at 2 months)

-She is 21 inches long

-She has a beautiful smile

-Her cooing is very cute

-She eats 6-7 times a day

-Her longest stretch of sleep is about 6-7 hours at night

-She falls asleep between 8-9 pm

-She is finally growing into her 0-3 month clothes

Summer Comes to an End

It is football season again. The boys have been making the trip to Manhattan to cheer on the Cats. Andy loves the touchdown train, the band and cheering "KSU Wildcats!".



In September, Scott took Andy to the circus.



Andy is still pretty excited to be a big brother.



We all traveled to Nebraska last weekend to celebrate Ron and Mom's wedding. Andy and Abby had a great time riding in the wagon and splashing in the tub.






Sammy continues to be a very sweet baby who spends her day sleeping, eating and watching her always entertaining brother.

Sammy is One Month Old!

Sammy facts:
-one month old this week
-weighed 7lbs 12oz today (Andy was 6lbs 6oz at this point)
-has already had her first cold/ear infection
-loves kisses from her big brother
-loves to look at her big brother..he gets pretty excited when she does!
-sleeps about 18-20 hours a day
-eats 6-8 times everyday (usually twice at night)
-hates the hiccups which she still has a couple times a day
-looks cute in anything...including her brother's hand-me-downs!


The monthly picture with Clancy (we did this with Andy).




This is a pic of Andy at the same age minus the cheeks and double chin!

Life with Andy

Today was a big day at our house. They are resurfacing the road in front of our house this week. Andy is watching the equivalent of "Bessie" (from the movie Cars) driving down the road along with multiple dump trucks. As if that wasn't enough, the driver of "Bessie" waved at him! Excitement overload!


Andy received a new blanket today in the mail from his Great-Grandma Cooper. He promptly ran upstairs to his bed to read books with his new blanket. Thanks Nelda!

Andy and his friend, Tata, driving their fire trucks.


Andy and Sammy hanging out after their naps.