Saturday, March 24, 2012

Our Weekend...so far!

The weather yesterday was absolutely beautiful.  Cohen had his 15 Month check up yesterday afternoon so we left work early to go to his appointment, headed to a park and then out for dinner.

Cohen's first time swingin'

 He wasn't a huge fan..."all done!"

Daddy and Cohen trying to figure out what to do next.

 On the snail..


 He thought the rock wall was cool, but couldn't quite figure it out. 

 So up the stairs he goes!



 Down the slide!

 He loved it!


 Down the other slide! Sometimes he thought it would be fun to just walk/fall down the slide! Ahhh! He also went down backwards (by choice!) Crazy, fearless little guy!


Lovin' it!





 C'mon Dad...
 Down the big slide with mommy!

 At Mi Rancho..Cohen loved dipping the chips in the salsa. He would then lick the salsa off the chip and dip it back in! Eventually he would eat the chip. At least it kept him entertained for awhile!

Good thing the salsa wasn't spicy!

Our morning started out with story time. Cohen kept wanting to listen to the book his cousins, Hannah and Tyson, recorded for him. The problem was that he kept getting scared when Tyson would "roar" at him. Check it out...


After that we headed to Georgetown Cupcakes! Everyday they reveal a secret cupcake favor. The first 100 people who go to the store and ask for that cupcake get it for free. Today the favor was Banana Split..a favor that you otherwise can only  get in August! Mmm...we were so excited. We rushed to get ready and get there to get our cupcake. The reason we were so pumped wasn't necessary because it was free, but the fact that we really wanted to try that flavor.


 2 Banana Split cupcakes and a Salted Caramel

 Daddy and Cohen sharing a cupcake

 Waiting so patiently (his jeans aren't really that short, but the way his legs look make me laugh!)

 Almost ready Dad?


 Hmmm...

 Mmm... Cohen approved! Mom and Dad liked the cupcakes too!

Playing at the toy store.

 How cute is this!?


 Love this picture...so intently playing the piano. And see the red and yellow things on the piano? They are little wooden cars that he grabbed and put there.

I bet you're wishing you could hear Cohen's music...we'll you're in luck!



Then we headed to the mall...Cohen got to decorate a cookie at Nordstrom's with special edible markers.

 Didn't he do a good job?

 Then we stopped by Build-a Bear workshop so Cohen could run around and it would be acceptable! :) He was obsessed with pushing around this stroller.

 Then Dan was looking for some shoes so we spent some time in the shoe store. Cohen was lovin' it! He likes to play with our shoes at home, so this store was perfect for him (not for me though!)

 He kept picking out shoes and moving them to a different shelf. So I was running around trying to put them back where they go..while my husband is slowly trying to pick out some shoes. I'm just kidding. He tried to hurry...I think! ;)
 He was serious about this shoe thing.

 Hmmm..which one next?

 Got it! This boy keeps us on our toes!

 Playing at the new table we bought him today! He loved sitting at it and coloring.

 He likes carrying around paper towels..wiping things off and cleaning his face.

Cohen's new toy bin. We got this and that table with the two little stools 
(that are also storage bins) for $20! What a steal. I think so anyway. We were considering buying it when we thought it was $40, but then the woman told us it was half off. Yay!


 Little buddy with his wet paper towel. 


Climbed up on the recliner all by himself!

Our night ended with talking to Jeff, Mandy, Hannah and Tyson using FaceTime on our iPhones. It's like Skype but with our phones. I can't think of  a more perfect way to end our day!

Love, 
Katie

Thursday, March 22, 2012

15 Months

15 Months! 

Wow!

Each month I can't even remember what I wrote for the last month so I'm sorry if I mention things again. I just write down anything that I can think of at this moment. Since I am terrible at keeping his baby book updated..I will use this to fill things in his book someday. :) Cohen has his doctor's appointment tomorrow so we'll get his stats then, and I will update this. But here's some stuff for now.

Height: 32 1/2 inches (90th Percentile)

Weight: 23.2 lbs (60th Percentile)

Clothes: 18 Month Shirts, 12 Month Pants (18 month bottoms are still big for him.)

Shoe Size: 5 or 6

Diaper Size: 4

With the time change he has been going to bed closer to 8pm and generally sleeping until 6:30 or 7.

At daycare he has moved over to the toddler room! My baby sleeps on a cot instead of a crib! He usually naps from 12-2.

His favorite foods are: bananas, peas, carrots, green beans, ravioli, nutter butters, toast, grilled cheese, pancakes, yogurt, and of course cupcakes!

Cohen can say: Ball, Baby, Car, Puppy, Mama, Dada, apple, open (which sounds like apple!),  Elmo, Ainsley (his friend at daycare), banana

He can say his daycare teacher's name Margaret! We were leaving daycare today and he saw I picture of her and kept saying his version of Margaret and pointing at the picture. 

He can point to and say- Car, ball, puppy, Elmo, Dada, apple, banana

He still calls me dada, but will occasionally call me mama!

Tries to repeat most anything we say.

He loves turning off the lights

As of lately, he is fine riding in the car, but hates when we put him in the car..like SCREAMS when we try to put him in his carseat! Hopefully he gets over that soon.

He loves to run, climb, jump on anything and everything. 

He loves being outside.

He likes to give hugs and kisses, but mostly prefers giving high-fives!

He loves piggyback rides from Mommy.
He still thinks you wear glasses around your neck. 


 He is doing better when we go out to eat...

 ...so good that we put him at his own table! Just kidding!

 He loves riding his space vehicle.


 Cohen loves to go out on our patio, which makes us so nervous.
One of us is usually holding onto him or his shirt.

 He enjoys walks in the sun and likes to bring along a friend.


He is a goofball! (playing in his ball pit!)



He likes watching Elmo

He loves to explore...such a big boy!

 He holds hands when he walks outside (not by his choice!)

 He is doing so good at eating with a fork and spoon...

 ...but some times he realizes it is just easier to eat with your hands.

He is ready for vacation! This week Cohen has been obsessed with his little rolling backpack around. 

 He likes to walk around with it...

 ..and likes to lift the handle up and down or as he says "open" it OR mostly he gets mad because he can't  get it open so mom has to do it.
 He loves to push the button for the elevator. Or as Cohen says, "butt"....no buddy! Button!! Haha. We'll work on that one.


 Dad helping him push the "butt" inside the elevator..being careful not to hit any other buttons!


 What I love about this age is that we can genuinely laugh with Cohen. This kid is funny! Such a cute picture of Daddy and Cohen!


 He loves sitting on the old printer and looking out the window.


 Rediscovering old baby toys..

 He is getting so good at using a spoon to eat his yogurt, and usually won't let us help him. 

 He enjoys listening to people talk to him on the phone. He will never say anything back though! He is talking listening to Grandma Lien in this picture...he looks bored. Just kidding, but he does looks like such a goober.



He still loves looking at books!

And a  couple videos from yesterday...

Playing peek-a-boo


Blowing bubbles in the bathtub. He refuses to blow bubbles at swimming lessons, but always does it in the bathtub! Little Stinker! 

Chattin' (doesn't really care when I saw Grandma or Grandpa, but boy did he pay attention when I said "Ainsley", who is his friend at daycare. I think someone has a crush! ;)


And this one isn't all that exciting, but something I want to remember. It is just him using a spoon to eat his yogurt, which he loves. 


 There is so much that he does that I forget to put on here, but I try! He is seriously an awesome little boy.

Love, 
Katie


Sunday, March 18, 2012

Linus

Sometimes we Cohen "Linus"...




 Here is the reason...














Kid loves his blankie :) 

We try to limit the blanket to naps, bedtime and the car, but it doesn't always work....oh well!

Hope you had a great weekend! Have a good week!

Love, 
Katie

Friday, March 16, 2012

Cohen Videos

I had a pretty busy week, and I haven't posted lately so I just wanted to post a couple videos....Enjoy!

Cohen answering a question. :) Not that he really had a choice..well, maybe we let him stay up a little longer than normal You would too! Such a sweetie.





He gets so mad in this video because the bowl won't stay on his head. Haha. And he likes to stand on my old printer and look out the window. Strange...but whatever makes him happy.


Love,
Katie