Weekend in KC

Labor Day weekend we went to KC with the kids for Jen's, a college roommate, wedding. The wedding was late Sunday evening so we went up early Sunday morning to enjoy our day. We check into our hotel room (as you read about in the post above), I ironed our clothes for the wedding, and we headed to Crown Center for lunch.

Josh had been told about a burger joint called Fritz's (thanks Rob). You sit down and call your order in with the phone on your table. They bring your drinks out to you, but your food is delivered by train. There are train tracks that run along the ceiling. Each train pulls a basket behind it, and then drops the basket on a tray that is lowered down to your table. Cooper thought this was the coolest thing every!!! We were afraid we wouldn't get him to eat because he was so into watching all the trains. We really enjoyed ourselves and were SO glad that we decided to go.

That evening we enjoyed ourselves at the wedding. Cooper danced his little heart out. So much so that he fell asleep in my lap around 10. This NEVER happens. My son does not stop until you make him stop. My friend Kylie from Colby was in the wedding. Her little girl Kenlee and Cooper kept talking about how they wanted to dance together, but neither one of them would dance with the other. We tried to take their pictures together a couple times, but Kenlee wanted nothing to do with it. Finally she fell asleep and I was able to get a picture of her....HA! We all had a good time and it was great to see friends.

Jen and Brock: Congratulations!!! Everything was beautiful.....especially the bride!!!!! Enjoy your life together.

Maylea 4 months

I took Maylea in for her 4 month check up on Aug. 11th. She had to get her 4 month shots, but other than that noting really exciting to share. This was our last time seeing Dr. Milburn. We will just be seeing a family practice Dr. until they hire a pediatrician. Luckily for us we have had healthy children. I just need to make sure someone will give her her 6 month shots.

I have not started cereal with her yet....don't really have a good reason for it. With Cooper I started at 4 months, but they are now recommending that you wait until 6 months. I am not sure we will wait that long, but she sleeps pretty well so I don't see a huge need for it yet. As soon as we do, I will post pictures of that first bite!

Height 26 inches (100%)
Weight 14 lbs. 10 oz. (92%)
Head 15 3/4 in. (30%)

Maylea is tall (long) and skinny. At 4 months, she weighs what Cooper did at 2 months (14 lbs 13 oz), but she is the same length that he was at 4 months. I may end up being the shortest in the family!

I know that I need to post some pictures of her. I promise I will....

1st visit to the dentist

I took Cooper to visit the dentist for the first time. I tried to "pump" him up for it because he isn't always open to new things/people. He normally does pretty good, but if he is in a mood there is no getting anything done with him. He was SO excited to go, plus he knew that we were going swimming once he was done. All week he kept saying, "momma, I go to dentist to get my teeth brushed today?"

Once we got there I could tell he was going to be a little timid, but all in all he did alright. When he got into the room they had some sunglasses laying out for him to wear....he thought that was "AWESOME". He would were them for awhile, and then take them off. He was a bit timid at for awhile (and ornery) but once the hygienist gave him the "sucking straw" and let him be in charge of it, he did great. They were able to get his teeth cleaned and do a fluoride treatment. We tried to do x-rays, but he started to gag on the film so we stopped.

The dentist came in to look at his teeth. Cooper was skeptical of what she was going to do, but once she got out her "tooth counter" (the mirror and pick) and she told him he could help her count he was fine. They counted all 20 teeth, they all looked good, and we were done.

Cooper picked out his Sponge Bob toothbrush and we were headed to the pool.

Motorcycle

Our friends Brandon and Natalie stopped by back in July to drop off Cooper's birthday present. They road the motorcycle out to the house and Cooper just HAD to have a ride. When Brandon told him he could have a ride, he said, "wait, I need my helmet." He ran inside, and came out with his football helmet. He was so excited!!!!

Swimming

Every time we have gone over to visit our friend Terri, Cooper has asked to go swimming in their pool. One time while we were there Larry, Terri's husband, promised Cooper he would take him swimming when he was in town. While Cooper stayed with grandma and grandpa this weekend we made sure Larry stayed true to his promise.

Cooper had a great time swimming and going off the diving board.

Cooper is showing them how he can "dive" into the pool.

Cooper is at an age where he has quite an imagination. This is his pirate ship and he made Larry pull him around on it.

Cooper is showing grandma how he can swim underwater like Larry was doing. Blowing bubbles

floating on his back and kicking

Updates....

Okay, I have pictures and could do about 4 more posts, but this will have to do for now. I need to get back on the road home. I will be sure to let everyone know how Maylea's 4 month check up goes. I will probably put that post on Thursday afternoon!

Enjoy!!!!!

Christmas in July

When mom and dad came down to help celebrate Cooper's birthday, they brought Cooper and Maylea's Christmas present with them. Joshua put it together the next day (6 hrs.) all by himself. Cooper has not gotten to play on it to much due to potty training, but he enjoys it when he does. The only "problem" is (as with everything else) Cooper does not like to go out and play by himself. He wants mommy or daddy to come and play with him. I wish he enjoyed playing by himself and I could just watch him through the window.....NOPE!!! He is just like his mother as a child, always needs to be entertained.

At the park

Megan (Cooper's former babysitter) and I made arrangements to get together at the park so that the kids could play together again. Cooper loved Megan as a babysitter (Megan had him from 6 months till he was 2 1/2) he still prays for her every night when he says his "Amens"

We met at Peter Pan Park and the kids played for about an hour. Then it started to get busy and warm so we decided to leave. The kids all played VERY well and had a great time. Cooper was so excited to see his old friends.

Katie, Kiera, Gavin, Mauren, Cooper

Katie is Megan's niece (her twin sister's daughter). Katie went to daycare with him. The other 3 kids are Megan's.

Baby Tristan (7 weeks old) This is Katie's new little brother.

Maylea 3 months

Maylea did not have a 3 month check up so I don't have any details for you. However, she did roll over (back to tummy) for the first time on her 3 month "birthday". She even waited until daddy came home and could see it. Maylea does not really like to be on her belly, but every time she lays on her back she rolls over.....then gets angry.

We go to the Dr. for her 4 month check up on the 12th. I will post the details for you. This will be our last visit with our current pediatrician. Dr. Milburn turned in his resignation and is leaving in Sept. He was the only pediatrician in Emporia, so not sure yet what we will do!!!! He has been a great Dr. to both our kids. The guy has NO bed side manner, but is a VERY good Dr.

Bear for size.