Catching up

Let's see, we've been very busy the last few weeks.

After Florida, we went to Nashville for the weekend to meet some of Alex's co-workers. Cooper did not adjust to the new time zone, and we had 2 REALLY early mornings walking around Nashville. We also got to go to a farmer's market, go swimming, and go to the zoo (and Mommy and Daddy got away for dinner to boot!). We only have a few pictures to share, from the bounce house at the zoo:

Jumping...

Resting...

Boo!

Then the following weekend we hosted Lorraine's sorority's summer picnic. Cooper greated enjoyed KFC's mac and cheese, as you can see:

Chowing down with Holden

Mmm...

More, please!

Yay! All done!

Cheese!

Surf and Turf!

The 3 of us took a quick trip down to Florida to visit Grandma G and the family (Pop Pop G was in New York). It was a great time, and Cooper went to the beach for the first time!

Playing with Dada's old Sesame Street playground


At the beach, where he loved the sand...

Hated the ocean...

And loved the showers!

A cranky and tired Cooper on the way home

Enjoying ribs with Grandma

A not so good family portrait

Getting kisses from Aunt Carole

Greatly enjoying his bath in the kitchen sink

Watching Elmo with Dada at the awful hour of 6 am

Visiting with Aunt Mollie

Playing around in Aunt Mollie's wheelchair

All in all, a fun time! And even better, Cooper was an angel for the flight home with just mama!

Next stop - Nashville!

Splendor in the grass

We were able to spend Memorial Day with Lorraine's family. The weather was gorgeous, and we enjoyed a delicious BBQ outside. Here are some pictures from the afternoon.

Playing with Dada


Examining Mama's nose

Still trying to get that great cousins picture!

Looking at birds with Dada

Clowning around with Mama

A family self-portrait attempt

And finally, the many faces of Cooper...

Serious Cooper

Angry Cooper

Happy Cooper

Cousins!

This past weekend, we got together with many of Lorraine's cousins in Maryland. Many thanks to cousins Bree and Steve for hosting - we had a lot of fun!

Cooper found the trampoline to be great fun!




Charlotte comes down to check out the action


Cooling down with Dada


Walking back to the house with Pop Pop


A dual diaper change!


One of many failed attempts for a group shot - Cooper wanted nothing to do with it!


Charlotte and Tegan were more willing participants


Getting ready for bed time...Grandma is reading a book


Tegan is enjoying story time with Mama and Dada


Charlotte and Mommy have a good laugh!


Getting really sleepy now...


Tegan and Cooper share a book


Cooling off on the bathroom vent before we leave


Playing around at the hotel the next morning


One last attempt at a cousins' shot...maybe next time!

Cheese!

Cooper has started hamming it up for the camera...when he feels like it. Here are a few recent shots we've captured.

Hanging out at Nordstrom's


Enjoying some avocado


With juice and a balloon


And not smiling..but eating cheese like a big boy - no booster seat for this boy!