Newborn Pics

The blog posts for this month are completely out of order and driving my type A personality CRAZY!! I just had so many new and exciting things to post that I skipped over some events and then went back to post them later so sorry for all of the confusion. Here are some of our favorite newborn pics of Cooper when he was 2.4 weeks old.

One Month

I can't even believe that our little Cooper Keith is one month old (last Thursday). He is changing everyday and starting to get a little belly on him. At his check-up he weighed 8 lbs 13.5 oz (25%) and was 22 inches (50-75%).

Cooper is such an easygoing and happy baby and seems to enjoy just about everything! We are so lucky that he rarely cries except when he is hungry or getting his diaper changed. He loves taking baths and getting his hair washed and combed! His favorite place to sleep is against our bodies on his tummy. He is very alert and started lifting his head for brief moments when he was only a day or two old. He likes his pacifier, but isn't attached to it. He often does huge smiles and sad faces when he sleeps. His hands have to be close to his face, but sometimes he prefers them stretched out above his head, and fisted!

As for me, I definitely hold and snuggle him too much and could stare at him for hours. I've learned to let things go such as a clean house and getting my daily 15 minute shower (yes I still shower but it's shortened immensely)! He has brought me joy and helped me to notice the little things. I love our new little family!!

Cooper's First Christmas

For Cooper's very first Christmas we got to celebrate it with his Gma & Gpa McDonald, Uncle Jason, and Uncle Ryan. (Aunt Rachel and Uncle James joined us a few days later). On Christmas Eve we chowed down on h'orderves and read the Christmas story in the scriptures. Then, on Christmas day we opened presents and watched the movies we got in our stockings. Cooper got some toys, clothes, and a few Christmas ornaments. Oh and Josh surprised me with an "iPad" (see pic below) but it really was a Kindle. I'm glad we were able to have Josh's family here to celebrate with us because otherwise I think it would've been pretty dull and uneventful!

His shirt says 'Santa's Little Helper'

Had to get this shot

My "iPad" from my jokester husband!