Cohan's First Swim Lesson

Cohan started swim lessons at a local swim club. We will go every Wednesday for 6 weeks, then we'll see if we need to get more before summer comes. He really enjoyed the water and loved unking his face in the water. We still have a lot to learn (like we don't try and drink this water). It is just Cohan, his swim instructor and another little boy. It was fun for both of us!!

Fall So Far...

Just because... Love this goofy smile!!

and his laugh...

We had a wonderful time at the Pumpkin Patch in Arthur, Illinois!

Cohan loved his first Mizzou Homecoming Parade!

Happy Birthday Uncle Pooh

Time with Cousins... (they will all hate this in a few years)

The cutest monkey around...

Showing off my boots!

Happy Halloween!

Swimming with Cousin Avery

Cohan and his cousin, Avery, had a playdate at Nanny's house. They played in the new "crab pool." It is so fun to watch the two of them together. They are about six months apart, so it will be fun to watch them grow up together!

Time at the Lake with Nanny and Papa H

We have spent lots of time at the lake this summer. Cohan loves when his Nanny and Papa H are there to play with him!!

He gets to swim with Daddy in the pool too!

He gets lots of snuggle time and LOVES to sit on the patios and look at the water, boats and trees!!

In the morning, he always helps make breakfasts!!

Cohan's TV Time

Cohan does not get to watch TV very often. We noticed lately that he is very interested in it. His godparents got him DVDs called "Baby Faith." Each DVD has a short religious video in primary colors with puppets, singing, cartoons and a story. I thought he was ready to watch the video and then I could get some things done around the house. It turned out that his half hour of televison time was me watching and laughing at how excited he got!! It was like he was "talking" to the television. He never stopped watching and was so sad when it was over.

Visit from Allie and Dominick

One of my very good friends from college, Allie, and her son, Dominick, came to see Cohan and I for the day. Cohan loved having Dom here and I was excited to catch up with Allie!

Lots of Firsts...

It has been so fun to see all the changes that have happened with Cohan lately. Now that he is holding his head up, laughing, (baby)talking and has his own personality he makes each day interesting and new to Scott and I.

Here are a few things that he has done lately that are new to us!

He no longer fits in the little tub, so he has been enjoying baths in his blow up duck. It even quacks. He now kicks and splashes and enjoys bathtime...
He also has started to try and mimic what we do. This video makes us laugh...

Cohan can also sit in a shopping cart now (with a little assistance from a blanket). This makes running errands easier and more fun for him!!

The biggest first was Cohan starting rice cereal. It has taken lots of practice, but he is starting to get the hang of it...

Cohan has really loved his jumperoo. It has a mat under it so everytime he moves his feet or bounces on it, a new instrument with music goes off...

Time in Wichita

Cohan and I went to Wichita to visit my sister, Abby. My mom and nephew, Tayler, joined us. It was our first time to drive int he car for longer than 3 hours with Cohan. Thank goodness my mom was there to help!! After several stops and breaks for Cohan, we made it. We had a great time. We went to the zoo, visited museums, swam and spent lots of time with GranMo, Abby and Cohan. Thanks for a great time!!

Here are a few of our favorites from the vacation!!

Look at Me Grow!!!

Cohan is now 4 months old. We have taken a picture of him at each of these milestones. It has been so fun to watch him grow.

Time in Springfield to Visit

Cohan and I got to go home to visit my family in Springfield, Illinois for an entire week. We were there to celebrate my friend Colleen O'Hara getting married. That ony took some of our time... here are some other things that kept us busy.

Visiting GranMo and Grandpa at work...

Playing video games with Cousin Talyer....

Going on lots of walks and spending time with MeMo (Great Grandma)...

Spending lots of time with GranMo...

Celebrating my First 4th of July....

Overall a wonderful time at home...

Visit to St. Louis to meet Wallace Family

We went to St. Louis to meet Meghan Wallace and Cohan got to meet the whole Wallace Family!! Congrats to the newest addition!

Summer Time!!!

Cohan got a baby pool for the backyard. He was ready to get some sun!!!

The next weekend, we went to the Watson Family Lake House and Cohan was able to get into a pool for the first time. The water was a little cold, but at least he looked good!!!