THANKSGIVING!

We had such a wonderful Thanksgiving! First off Bucky got an idea to make a pie bakeoff to take to my parents for dinner as well as some appetizers so we had a really fun time cooking wednesday afternoon and Thanksgiving morning.. we made stuffed mushrooms and Nanas shrimp mold, Buck made a berry tart ( with homemade crust!) Tanner made a pumpkin pie and I ( well honestly Bucky and I) made a apple pie with streusel topping.

We all dressed up nicely and matched because when we got to my parents they had arranged a photographer to come take our photos ( cant wait to see all the pictures!)..

The table was decorated very pretty with a fall tablecloth and a cornucopia centerpiece.

The boys watched some football. The turkey and the whole dinner turned out wonderful!

Grandma Janet made a great sweet potato dish I specially requested! It was a fun time. Everyone helped hang out with "The Boss" in intervals so we could eat, do dishes etc.. it was a nice relaxing time. I liked watching Jody their old cat "groom" Tan and Buckys head and hair it was funny! Too bad Cooper cant eat real food yet, he missed out on a great dinner! The best part was tonight was leftovers!

Nephew Alexander turns 1 !

Alex turned one this week! I can't even believe it! Seems like yesterday Jen told me she was pregnant and I was so happy as I knew this addition to her life was something that would complete her happiness and boy was I right!

Alex is a precious and active little boy and Jen loves being his Mother. I love that he makes her so happy! I wish we lived closer as Alex had a one year birthday celebration this past weekend and it was put together so nice we would have so wanted to be there... Alex is Tanners only cousin on my side, and my only siblings only child to date..
Alex holds a special place in my heart evn though you are so far away.

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY ALEXANDER!! WE LOVE YOU!!

Tanner loves Cooper

Its been really neat watching Tanner and Coopers relationship blossom. Coop is facinated with Tanner and watches him so intently as he walks across the room moving his head to strange angles so as to not take his eyes off of him, more so than he watches us. He is really intrested in him. We also have seen Tanner want to hold him more and he even was able to get Coop asleep on his chest the other day. It makes my heart feel so happy watching them together.

Cooper is smiling more and more and vocalizing with his " ahhh goo's" he says. He also sometimes wrinkles his nose to one side when he smiles and he smiles with his eyes just like Tanner does.. he laughed at Bucky this morning before falling asleep. We are so blessed with our two boys and very thankful for them.

I have been reading to Cooper and his first book read to him was " A lot of Otters" from the Hansons and I read the book " My Mommy and Me" the other day too a gift from Aunt Jen and Uncle Chris and Cousin Alex...he likes to look at the pictures, still not really into toys yet, would prefer to look at the flames in the fireplace or the falling snow out the window, we love seeing him get more curious with each day. Buckys been leading "workout time" with him on his tummy to strengthen his muscles and his motor skills, they enjoy there time and I enjoy my nap during it!

Placental Biopsy Results

.. Well I went to my 6 week OB check yesterday and they gave me the results of the placenta biopsy.. yu may have remembered it was very small so my doctor sent it off..also the cord was very thin and had some twists in it.

What I can say is I am so thankful to God that Cooper is here with us. Part of the placenta had Necrosis?(sp?), what that means was it was dead. As well as very small and the cord was attached to it incorrectly. He said alot of this happened when it was first formed but that some could have to do with my increase in blood pressure in the last couple weeks as well. He also said I had very low amniotic fluid and had the meconium too. He couldnt say alot for liability but did say the OB doctors I was going to in The Dalles in the last month should have caught it.

You also may remember my repeated requests for ultrasounds and blood flow checks that were denied, also the fact that the fundal height went from being ahead two weeks to dropping a week behind then staying at that point for 2 more weeks was a good indication of a problem. I am angry because I knew that something was off yet I was ignored. The OB doctor said many babies in these conditions die in the womb, I am so thankful for my little Cooper and even though his womb conditions were probably not good for weeks or longer that he fought thru it and decided to come out 3 weeks early.. We love our precious Coop!

Coopers 6 Week Check..

.. He gained 3lbs 2 3/4 0z since his 2 week check! He now is weighing in at 9lbs 7 3/4 oz!

He is really making up for his weight stall! He is 22 inches long and head circumference is at the 25%.. his weight is 25 percentile and height is 50 percentile..

He had vaccinations 3 shots in the legs poor guy and an oral one.. he looked at me like "how could you do this to me mommy".. broke my heart... it was awful!

He is still feeling a little "off" from them, but he's a trooper! Hes been getting more vocal and smiled some big ones at Daddy O today! We love our little Monchie!

** Note his onesie.. we call him THE BOSS!!

Big Brother Tan helps with First Diaper!

November 11th TanMan helped change Coop for the first time!~ Welcome to the first change of many to come Tanner!!

WELCOME RIVER!!

Its been hard to get online .. but I wanted to welcome the newest cousin to our family..
Welcome Baby River Anthony Luis born November 9th.. 8 lbs 4 oz- Congratulations Elizabeth and Anthony!! Cant wait to hear all about it and can't wait to meet River either!! XOXOX

Cooper Smiles...

Cooper gave us his first big smiles on Nov.9th! It was hard to catch with the camera so heres a little of the smile! ( cant fix the red eye either!).. BUT its adorable! He has been really vocalizing alot the last week and gave Daddy a bunch of smiles this morning.. he is getting bigger before our eyes and its fun to watch him starting to develop his own personality!

Cooper Jareds One Month Old!

I cannot believe a month has gone by already! Wow! He is so sweet and I marvel daily how beautiful and special he is and thank God for giving me a second chance to be a mother.

We love him so much and he is such a great addition to our family, we never knew what we were missing until we had him. Bucky and I spend so much time just gazing at him and looking upon his beautiful face. We have had alot of special memories and moments this past month. Cooper we love you and are so glad you are here with us precious baby!

TANNERS A TEENAGER!

Well it has finally come. My baby I guess isnt a baby anymor but in fact a TEENAGER!

Tanner turned 13 Nov.2. 2009!

We celebrated the Day before on Sun Nov 1st we took 4 friends of his to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in Bend last minute and then to Pizza at Pappys afterwards.

Grandpa and Grandma joined us too! It was fun! Cooper didnt wake during the movie so it was a relaxing stress free time ( I was worried about taking him into the movie)... we had alot of fun!

Family sent money so he has preordered his game Call of Duty 6 Prestige Edition he has been waiting for to come out Nov 10th.

On Tans bday we had nachos, cake and opened some presents after school and basketball practice. Happy Birthday Tanner, we love you so much and are so proud of you!

HALLOWEEN! BOO!

Halloween was fun, luckily not too cold.. we went down to the Village Mall in Sunriver where Tanner met up with some friends and we strolled around... it was fun to see some friends down there. We ended up "hanging" at Grandpa and Grandmas office for quite a spell while Tanner hung out and fed and changed you... Happy First Halloween little Dragon!

Big Bro Tanner was a creepy looking clown... it was fun to have my boys together on one of Moms favorite holidays!

Daddy O carved a special Coop pumpkin and Tan as always carved his own!

Coopers "Firsts"

I just wanted to write a few "firsts" we have had here!

10/19... first doctor appt... 2 week check/ circumcision :( ouchie!

10/20... First sucked thumb

10/20... First Football game.. North Lake watched Big bro Tan kick butt!

10/21... First home bath in tub! You like it!

10/27... First saw snow, looking out the window with Daddy O

11/1... First movie.. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs in 3-D for Tans 13th bday.. you didnte even wake up for it, but you were there!