Getting ready for little brother

We're down to only days until Cooper's little brother makes his debut to the world, so we wanted to make sure we spent some time preparing for his arrival. Cooper attended a big sibling class at the hospital, and got to see lots of little babies.  We also managed to (finally) take some belly shots!

Cooper coloring a picture for his baby brother



Enjoying the hospital chair



Looking at the babies in the nursery

Practicing to be a big brother

At 37 weeks - full term!

Earlier this week - at 38+ weeks

Giving his baby brother a kiss!

Our active boy

Over the past few weeks, we've been busy getting reacquainted with the outdoors.  Ah, spring.  With the occasional indoor activity for those chillier days, of course.

Spring Cleaning

As we gear up for the arrival of Cooper's baby brother, Cooper has been pitching in around the house.  He also got his first dental cleaning as well.  And now, almost everything is clean  - except our storage room. Don't look there!

Washing dishes

Cleaning out the fridge

Checking out his teeth

Hello, Mr. Vacuum!

Enjoying the cleaning

And showing off his clean new M&M shirt!

Spring Break!

We all were able to spend some time enjoying spring break.  Cooper spent a week in Florida with the Gershmans, and Alex and Lorraine got away to Atlantic City for a few days.  Here are some pictures from our trips:

Enjoying a fountain

In a new car seat

In the pool at GG and Pops'

Sink bath

Coming home to Mama

Enjoying the (indoor) beach

A toast to us

Happy "Valentime's" Day

Well, at least according to Cooper!  We had a fun time at a Valentine's Day party that was held at a nature center, and also a birthday party and a visit from Grandma and Pop Pop!

Cooper hanging out in a treehouse

Checking out the microscope

Playing balloon baseball with Dad

Alex had a blast at the party!

Resting after the party

Here's Lorraine at 30 weeks

Playing fireman with PopPop

Enjoying a cupcake

Enjoying the Melting Pot

Yummy!



Thanks for another fun visit!



Surgery

A few weeks ago, Cooper had surgery to correct his strabismus (lazy eye), much like his Daddy did 30 years ago.  While it was a rough day, Cooper was a trooper, and has recovered very nicely.  We spent some time laying low, but are now back to our normal activities.

Rocking out on the drums at a birthday party

Modeling his glasses one last time

Watching TV before surgery in the hospital

Recovering with GG

Our first trip out after surgery - to the train store!

Venturing out in the snow with Daddy

Using the ramp at bowling

Zooming around the room on a trike...

On a scooter with Daddy

And marching in a parade!