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| 7 Months old |
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| 7 months in one! |
Cheers,
Kelli
Sunday, December 14, 2014
7 Month update
Cooper turned 7 months old last week Monday. He continues to be a very happy boy, for which we are so grateful! He LOVES his walker and terrorizes poor Max. Pixie isn't bothered at all by him running up and down the hall, but Max hates it! He runs and gets on the couch whenever Cooper is in motion! He is SO tall. He wears all 12 month old jammies, shirts, and onesies. He can still wear 9 month pants. He isn't super chubby, just really long. He has just the 2 bottom teeth still and is pretty close to figuring out how crawling works. He gets up on his knees and elbows and rocks a little back & forth, but has yet to put it all together. He LOVES to face time with my mom! We call her almost every day and he just smiles and "talks" to her. He just babbles a lot right now, no real words yet, but he sure is telling stories!
In other news, we listed our house on the market! If you know anyone interested in a move in ready ranch on the south shore of Long Island, NO HURRICANE DAMAGE WHATSOEVER, please let me know and I'll send you the link to the listing! We are hoping for a quick and profitable sale so we can get started building our dream house down south!
Cheers,
Kelli
Cheers,
Kelli
Saturday, November 15, 2014
6 Months...A Week later!
So, Cooper turned 6 months old last Saturday!
We have been busy, busy trying to get our house ready to go on the market December 1st, and I haven't had a lot of access to my actual computer.
We have a friend who does home improvements, Bill at Prokesch Home Improvements, doing some finishing touches for us. Nothing too major; all the major work was done in the past few years. There were just some areas that needed touching-up. He's taking care of painting doors & trim, some spackling and fixing the sheet rock in our laundry room. He does great work. If you're on Long Island and need someone, let me know and I'll get his number for you!
In the past month, Cooper took another flight. This time to Arkansas to see Grandma and for us to meet with our builder for our future custom home, Jacob at Greenovation Builders. I've known him since we were 10 years old. He builds custom homes in Northwest Arkansas and just does gorgeous, high quality work, and is impeccably honest. Exactly what we NEED in a builder! I'm so grateful he will be building for us!
So, Arkansas! We ran, ran, RAN almost the whole time we were there. Cooper is, thankfully, a great little passenger. We got to visit with a lot of our friends, and even have a party at my Mom's house. It was a great, if quick, visit.
We had Cooper's 6 month and Christmas pictures taken Last week Sunday. I absolutely LOVE our photographer, Jennifer Sirris at Storybook Portraits. She has done all of Cooper's professional pictures since he was born. We also went to the pediatrician for his 6 month check-up and shots. He weighs 19 pounds 5 oz, and is 28 1/4 in. tall. His 2 lower front teeth have come in also. He has been teething since he was 3 months old, and I'm glad to see him making progress. His sleep was definitely changed while the teeth were erupting. It was like having a newborn again, and I can happily say, I'm glad he's gotten past that! I started giving him baby food with some regularity. As of right now, he really loves his baby cereal, especially oatmeal. I am still nursing him, so I just mix it with a little breast milk and he's a happy camper. He is just the happiest baby I've ever met and I'm so incredibly glad he is ours!
My business with Younique is going great, and I anticipate an awesome Christmas shopping season. I want all the ladies I know to have their 3D lashes!
The best mascara ever, hands down! Click here to get yours!
https://www.youniqueproducts.com/kelliwinkler/products/landing
I hope y'all have a wonderful November and keep warm!
Cheers,
Kelli
We have been busy, busy trying to get our house ready to go on the market December 1st, and I haven't had a lot of access to my actual computer.
We have a friend who does home improvements, Bill at Prokesch Home Improvements, doing some finishing touches for us. Nothing too major; all the major work was done in the past few years. There were just some areas that needed touching-up. He's taking care of painting doors & trim, some spackling and fixing the sheet rock in our laundry room. He does great work. If you're on Long Island and need someone, let me know and I'll get his number for you!
In the past month, Cooper took another flight. This time to Arkansas to see Grandma and for us to meet with our builder for our future custom home, Jacob at Greenovation Builders. I've known him since we were 10 years old. He builds custom homes in Northwest Arkansas and just does gorgeous, high quality work, and is impeccably honest. Exactly what we NEED in a builder! I'm so grateful he will be building for us!
So, Arkansas! We ran, ran, RAN almost the whole time we were there. Cooper is, thankfully, a great little passenger. We got to visit with a lot of our friends, and even have a party at my Mom's house. It was a great, if quick, visit.
We had Cooper's 6 month and Christmas pictures taken Last week Sunday. I absolutely LOVE our photographer, Jennifer Sirris at Storybook Portraits. She has done all of Cooper's professional pictures since he was born. We also went to the pediatrician for his 6 month check-up and shots. He weighs 19 pounds 5 oz, and is 28 1/4 in. tall. His 2 lower front teeth have come in also. He has been teething since he was 3 months old, and I'm glad to see him making progress. His sleep was definitely changed while the teeth were erupting. It was like having a newborn again, and I can happily say, I'm glad he's gotten past that! I started giving him baby food with some regularity. As of right now, he really loves his baby cereal, especially oatmeal. I am still nursing him, so I just mix it with a little breast milk and he's a happy camper. He is just the happiest baby I've ever met and I'm so incredibly glad he is ours!
My business with Younique is going great, and I anticipate an awesome Christmas shopping season. I want all the ladies I know to have their 3D lashes!
The best mascara ever, hands down! Click here to get yours!
https://www.youniqueproducts.com/kelliwinkler/products/landing
I hope y'all have a wonderful November and keep warm!
Cheers,
Kelli
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
5 Months old...a busy month!
I know it was just last week that we brought this sweet baby home from the hospital...How in the world is he 5 months old?!
He wears all 9 month clothes, and is growing like a weed. He continues to be very happy and content. I had to move the straps of his car seat to the highest setting this week...There's NO WAY he will make it to the recommended 2 years in the rear facing seat. He weighs about 20 pounds and is probably 28-29" long. I won't know for sure until his appointment next month, but he is a talllll boy. As if he had any other option! ;) He started having a bottle of breast milk with infant cereal this month as well, and this week, I started trying some infant stage 1 foods. He has had green beans, which he is fairly ambivalent about. Today, I gave him bananas. In case anyone is keeping score, he does NOT like bananas. He was a little dramatic about it, pretending to gag, and he spit out every bite I gave him. I don't think he swallowed a bit! I tasted them to be sure there was nothing wrong with them, and they tasted good to me...Also, spoon feeding an infant is akin to herding cats...I sincerely hope this gets easier. I took a cute video of the banana embargo, but as usual, blogger won't load it...Grrrr...
He had a very busy month. We had his baptism on Sunday, September 14th at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. It was a very nice service. My mom flew up, as well as Cooper's Godfather, Jimmy. Marc's family was all here, too. We had a reception at our house to celebrate. About 95 of our closest friends and family came over to share in the festivities. Thank the LORD we had absolutely beautiful weather, because there is NO WAY everyone would have fit in the house. We made all the food and Marc's mom bought Cooper's cake. It was a really great day and I am so thankful for everyone who came to see our little man.
Cooper completely outgrew his countertop bathtub. I LOVED being able to stand and bathe him without having to stoop over, but seeing how happy he is in the big bathtub is worth a few minutes kneeling each day. He LOVES his bath! He splashes and kicks and is just the happiest little guy in the water. I should get him enrolled in swim classes soon!
We have been enjoying the gorgeous weather and watching a lot of football. Both the hogs and Giants are viewed here every week. Cooper really seems to like watching all the movement and bright colors on the tv.
Marc had a birthday last month, so we took a drive out to the lighthouse in Montauk. It was a nice day to go for a leisurely drive.
I started a business! I get to work whenever and wherever I like, it takes no time away from Cooper, and I REALLY love the products. I became an independent presenter for Younique cosmetics. Younique is the fastest growing direct sales company around, and I am SO proud to be a part of it!
We have amazing cosmetics, all are natural based, with most of them being ALL NATURAL! The 3D Fiber mascara is a game changer for ladies! My lashes have never been so long and full, and I don't have to waste time gluing false eyelashes on! Please message me for more info or how to order! Christmas is right around the corner and the 3D mascara makes an awesome gift!
https://www.youniqueproducts.com/kelliwinkler/products/landing
Shameless plug, I know, but it's my business and my blog!
We've got a trip to Arkansas coming up soon. We can't wait to see all of our friends and family and for them to meet Cooper!!
Hope y'all have a great month!
Cheers,
Kelli
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| 2 days old and headed home! |
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| 5 months and getting so big! |
He wears all 9 month clothes, and is growing like a weed. He continues to be very happy and content. I had to move the straps of his car seat to the highest setting this week...There's NO WAY he will make it to the recommended 2 years in the rear facing seat. He weighs about 20 pounds and is probably 28-29" long. I won't know for sure until his appointment next month, but he is a talllll boy. As if he had any other option! ;) He started having a bottle of breast milk with infant cereal this month as well, and this week, I started trying some infant stage 1 foods. He has had green beans, which he is fairly ambivalent about. Today, I gave him bananas. In case anyone is keeping score, he does NOT like bananas. He was a little dramatic about it, pretending to gag, and he spit out every bite I gave him. I don't think he swallowed a bit! I tasted them to be sure there was nothing wrong with them, and they tasted good to me...Also, spoon feeding an infant is akin to herding cats...I sincerely hope this gets easier. I took a cute video of the banana embargo, but as usual, blogger won't load it...Grrrr...
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| he wears green beans well |
He had a very busy month. We had his baptism on Sunday, September 14th at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. It was a very nice service. My mom flew up, as well as Cooper's Godfather, Jimmy. Marc's family was all here, too. We had a reception at our house to celebrate. About 95 of our closest friends and family came over to share in the festivities. Thank the LORD we had absolutely beautiful weather, because there is NO WAY everyone would have fit in the house. We made all the food and Marc's mom bought Cooper's cake. It was a really great day and I am so thankful for everyone who came to see our little man.
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| It was delicious! |
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| Pastor, Marc, Cooper, & Me |
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| Water on the head, Amen! :) |
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| Cooper and his Godparents, Jimmy & Jenn |
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| Cooper & his Godparents |
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| Jimmy & Cooper |
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| Our little family |
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| Cooper & Grandma |
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| Marc, his parents, and Cooper |
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| 4 Generations |
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| Uncle Billy, Cooper, Aunt Eve |
Cooper completely outgrew his countertop bathtub. I LOVED being able to stand and bathe him without having to stoop over, but seeing how happy he is in the big bathtub is worth a few minutes kneeling each day. He LOVES his bath! He splashes and kicks and is just the happiest little guy in the water. I should get him enrolled in swim classes soon!
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| splish, splash! |
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| Happy baby |
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| Relaxing with Max |
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| Looking sharp in my overalls! |
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| Om nom nom |
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| I like my walker! |
We have been enjoying the gorgeous weather and watching a lot of football. Both the hogs and Giants are viewed here every week. Cooper really seems to like watching all the movement and bright colors on the tv.
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| Go HOGS! |
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| WOO PIG SOOIE! |
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| got my GIANTS jersey! |
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| Proud papa |
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| Sunday Funday at Chuck & Lois' house |
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| Hanging out with my buddy Jason |
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| Cheered so hard I needed a nap! |
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| The Lighthouse in Montauk |
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| Marc at the Lighthouse |
I started a business! I get to work whenever and wherever I like, it takes no time away from Cooper, and I REALLY love the products. I became an independent presenter for Younique cosmetics. Younique is the fastest growing direct sales company around, and I am SO proud to be a part of it!
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| seriously the best mascara ever |
We have amazing cosmetics, all are natural based, with most of them being ALL NATURAL! The 3D Fiber mascara is a game changer for ladies! My lashes have never been so long and full, and I don't have to waste time gluing false eyelashes on! Please message me for more info or how to order! Christmas is right around the corner and the 3D mascara makes an awesome gift!
https://www.youniqueproducts.com/kelliwinkler/products/landing
Shameless plug, I know, but it's my business and my blog!
We've got a trip to Arkansas coming up soon. We can't wait to see all of our friends and family and for them to meet Cooper!!
Hope y'all have a great month!
Cheers,
Kelli
Monday, September 8, 2014
4 Months Old
I don't know how, but Cooper is already 4 months old. I remember thinking that my senior year of high school was the fastest school year I could remember. Every year since then is quicker and quicker. Months go by in what should be a week. Not too long ago, we were counting the years until Marc would retire and now we are counting months. Crazy. It's gone by even faster since Cooper arrived. He is such a happy little man, truly a delightful baby. He's really easy-going and will let anyone hold him and snuggle. He started blowing bubbles this month, and can very easily roll in either direction. He is sleeping pretty well, usually 8 hours for the first stretch, then he wakes up to nurse and goes back to sleep for 3-4 more hours. He nurses quickly and goes right back to sleep, so I'm not awake for long at night.
I took him to the pediatrician today for his 4 month check up and shots. He is 27" long (97th Percentile) and 17lbs 2.5oz (90th percentile). He got 2 shots, and only squealed for a second. Last time he cried. I had given him a preemptive dose of children's tylenol to help with the tenderness. He fell asleep as soon as I put him in the truck to go home.
We had pictures taken on Saturday with Jennifer Sirris at Storybook portraits. She did Cooper's newborn shoot, and is a dream to work with. We have one more session with her scheduled in November for Cooper's 6 month pictures and our Christmas pictures. She sent me a sneak peek of a few of the pictures last night. I can't wait to get the CD in the mail and see the rest of them!
After Pictures on Saturday, We drove in to Brooklyn to try a little place I had seen on the cooking channel's "the best thing I ever had". There is an old fashioned soda fountain and ice cream parlor called "Brooklyn Farmacy". I ordered the Mr. Potato Head Sundae. It is vanilla ice cream, homemade peanut butter, potato chips, caramel sauce, & homemade whipped cream. Oh my goodness, it was SO delicious! I substituted hot fudge for the caramel sauce because there is nothing that goes better with peanut butter than chocolate! Delightful. We're adding it to the eating tour of Brooklyn.
Cooper watched his first Razorbacks Game Saturday before last. He seemed to really enjoy the bright colors and all the motion. It's too bad we opened with a top 10 team. We played a great first half, then forgot what was going on in the second half. Oh well, we can't win them all.
Marc's mom came over Labor day weekend and watched Cooper for us so we could go out to dinner with our really good friends, Steve & Liz. It was so nice to go out to the movies and dinner. We saw Sin City 2 and then went to Teller's Steakhouse for dinner. It was a fun evening out with great friends.
That's about it for the past month. We have Cooper's baptism coming up this weekend. We have the church in the morning, then are having the reception at our house in the afternoon. There are about 85 people coming to our house, so please, please, PLEASE do the NO RAIN DANCE!!
Cheers,
Kelli
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| 4 months old and getting so big! |
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| watch me grow! |
I took him to the pediatrician today for his 4 month check up and shots. He is 27" long (97th Percentile) and 17lbs 2.5oz (90th percentile). He got 2 shots, and only squealed for a second. Last time he cried. I had given him a preemptive dose of children's tylenol to help with the tenderness. He fell asleep as soon as I put him in the truck to go home.
We had pictures taken on Saturday with Jennifer Sirris at Storybook portraits. She did Cooper's newborn shoot, and is a dream to work with. We have one more session with her scheduled in November for Cooper's 6 month pictures and our Christmas pictures. She sent me a sneak peek of a few of the pictures last night. I can't wait to get the CD in the mail and see the rest of them!
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| looking sharp! |
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| big grins! |
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| Our little family |
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| So cute in my hat to match Dad! |
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| Rockin' and Rollin' all night |
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| Mr. Potato Head Sundae....Yummmmm! |
Cooper watched his first Razorbacks Game Saturday before last. He seemed to really enjoy the bright colors and all the motion. It's too bad we opened with a top 10 team. We played a great first half, then forgot what was going on in the second half. Oh well, we can't win them all.
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| This little piggy says "Woooo!" |
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| Watching the HOGS with Momma |
Marc's mom came over Labor day weekend and watched Cooper for us so we could go out to dinner with our really good friends, Steve & Liz. It was so nice to go out to the movies and dinner. We saw Sin City 2 and then went to Teller's Steakhouse for dinner. It was a fun evening out with great friends.
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| Cooper & Marc |
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| Cooper and me |
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| Marc & Me at Teller's |
Cheers,
Kelli
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