More Birthday Celebrations in Peoria!

Cooper and I headed to Peoria, IL to start our summer vacation in IA/IL. We survived our plane ride, even though Cooper decided he wasn't going to take a nap!  But, as soon as we got to Scott & Paige's house, he was out like a light. After a big nap, all of the Cavanah family got together to celebrate both Cooper and Ruth's birthdays. Cooper of course was 1 on July 3rd and Ruth turned 3 yesterday on July 4th. Cooper loved being with his Cavanah cousins! Elizabeth (11) and Nick (8), which are Andy (my oldest brother) and his wife, Nicole's kids and Ruth (3) who is Scott (my older brother) and Paige's daughter. Scott and Paige are expecting their second child in September. Can't wait to meet the newest Cavanah!

Cooper having fun in the tunnel.

Cooper loves being with Elizabeth!

Playing legos with Nick.

Ruth in her new dress.

Elizabeth having fun with Ruth's dress up clothes.

First Birthday Cake!

This was our first attempt at making Cooper a birthday cake.  I baked and Mac decorated!  We had fun making it together as a family.

Naked boy, getting ready for his cake. He's so excited! For what, he has no idea. But, being almost naked sure is fun!

Okay, not quite sure what is going on..  not really digging this weird, really big bib.

Hmmm..... why are they singing?

What IS this????

Not so happy....

Mommy stuck her fork in and showed me that there was cake inside! Yummy!

Must...eat...it...all!

Family pose. Really, Cooper just wants to eat his cake! :)

Mission complete! Well, almost. We didn't really let him eat the whole thing, but he would have! I think he liked it. :)

Cooper and his farm...more birthday

The theme for Cooper's first birthday ended up being the Farm.  Seems like most of his gifts centered around the Farm. Cooper loved it all, especially the big red/yellow barn that Grandma brought him.

Even Daddy wanted to play, but didn't quite fit through the barn.

Cooper is 1!

Can't believe our little guy is 1 already! What a year it has been....  We have loved watching our little guy change, grow, and become such a happy, fun little boy.  Here are his official stats...

Cooper 1 year stats:

Weight: 28 lbs, 7 oz (95 %ile)

Height:  32 inches (95 %ile)

Happy Birthday Cooper! We love you!  

We spent his actually birth day opening presents, playing with new toys, baking and decorating his cake, and celebrating!  Cooper loved his cake and wanted to eat it all. :) 

The cats were very interested in Cooper's presents.

He just wanted to eat the sheep!

Fun at Busy Bodies Gym

I have loved being at home with Cooper this summer. This month we have been doing lots of fun things...swimming; taking walks; going to the mall; playdates with his friend, Brody and his Mommy (Lauren); playing at the splash pad; swinging at the park; going out for ice cream/frozen yogurt; music/story time at the library with his friend, Sara and her Mommy (Cheri); KinderMusik with his friend Cole and his Mommy (Denise); and the Busy Bodies Gym also with Cole and Denise. We have been busy, but I have relished every minute. I'm just trying to soak it all in....

Cooper and Cole 

Denise rocking Cooper and Cole in the boat

Cooper loved all of the balls

He really loved the trampoline as well, even though he doesn't look all that excited here. I would bounce him and he would just laugh and laugh, those deep belly laugh that babies do-love it!

Lazy Sunday Morning in Bed

On Sunday mornings, when Cooper wakes up, we all hang out in our bed together. It's our family relaxing time and he loves rolling around in our big bed.

Having fun at IKEA

We took Cooper to IKEA to look at all the fun stuff. We decided to eat there as well. Cooper loved the food, but then quickly ran out of gas during the LONG trek through the entire store. I swear, they trap you in there so you have to go through every display area and floor just to find the exit!  He was a good sport though and promptly fell asleep once we got home.

Mommy & Cooper

So hilarious! I think he's trying to pick my nose. Look at that face! He definitely has that look of...I'm up to something!  :)

First Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband! 

Mac has embraced fatherhood and absolutely LOVES being a dad. 

Cooper adores his daddy and they have so much fun together.

Cooper really, really loves yogurt. He will eat anything if you just dip it in yogurt!

After Cooper had his lunch, we took Daddy out to lunch at his favorite Mexican restaurant, Julio G's. Yum, yum!

Cooper sharing his toy with daddy

Cooper showing off his "blowing raspberries" skills, or spitting as I like to call it. :)

Miss you Mom!

I can hardly believe that it's been a year since my mom passed away...
She was such an amazing mom, wife, and grandmother! I wish that Cooper could have got to know her the way that we all did, but I have a feeling she's right here with us still.  I love you Mom!

June 2008

December 2008

September 2005

Mary Arlene (Reiss) Cavanah

5/21/44 to 6/14/09

Hanging out

Cooper hanging out in his swim diaper. 

Check out those legs!

Cooper-11 months!

Can't believe that my little boy will be 1 in just a month! This first year has gone by so quickly.  

Cooper is 26 lbs, 1 oz

The Train Park

We all got together again to go to the train park. It was a hot day, but we all survived...barely! We lucked out because this was the last day the train park would be open till September. I know, I know...that sounds very weird to most of you. But, outdoor things here in Phoenix often close for the summer. Just think of our summer as your typical winter....it looks pretty, but you really don't want to spend too much time outside! 

One of my favorite photos!

The moms and the kiddos!