Home Sick Today-

Not that we would've been headed off to work or anything, but today we were trapped inside because Coopy was sick. He finally caught the nasty cold that Mama had and has been going around for some time. His lil' cough was so dry and deep and his voice was so horse... so sad when your kiddos are sick because really what can I do? It stinks both ways.

Anyway, we tried to make the best of it and made some 'bean dip' with cheese and olives... by illustration may I present to you Cooper's favorite part of this snack.

Hope this finds you well- NO BABY YET!

Take care-

AMBER

Wedding Bells-

A couple of my good friends got married on Friday night- I have to say I really didn't think I was going to get to go (given my current physical situation) but alas, it was meant to be and I was able to enjoy the occasion, festivities and friends.

Very few things compare to seeing two people who love each so so much get married and recognize their love in front of the whole world... I know, said like a true GIRL!

Anyway, here's a few pics-

AMBER

Play day at the park-

By the advice of a very good friend, we were introduced to Jameson Square. It's a nearby fountain/pond in NW Portland. The fountain spews water for about 2 minutes and fills the pond below, then stops spraying to give the pond time to drain-then repeats. Cooper loves the water, the spray and the people. I love the grassy area where I can sit and relax and watch him and all the other Portland weirdo's! (I say that adoringly as I truly do love to people watch-)

We went on Friday to soak up some of that 86 degree weather we've been neglected of so far this summer! I got a little pink, but a little color never hurt anyone-

I hope Chase likes the water and playtime just as much as Cooper, then we can go next summer too! Enjoy the pics-

AMBER

As BIG as it gets!

So a few requests have been made to see 'the circus freak'... AKA, my huge belly! Here it is, and truly this will be the last post I make of myself pregnant for two reasons- It can't get any bigger (so there's nothing left to gawk at!) and secondly, I've decided I'm having this baby right now if it means doing jumping jacks in the living room for an hour :) If it were only that simple...

anyway- enjoy!

AMBER

My favorite treat-

Chex Muddy Buddies- and if you've never had them- whoa boy are you missing out! Cooper just calls them 'buddies' but for the first few hours of having them around the house, he was confused and called them dirt... clearly he doesn't mind eating dirt!

Really, what is my favorite treat... the chex? Or this lil' powdered sugar covered angel? I'll take door #2!

CHEERS-

AMBER

Sunday morning coffee-

We look forward to a weekly ritual- every Sunday morning is mochas with Bapa- Cooper wants to be just like him, so I make him a white chocolate hot cocoa and put it in a glass mug- they enjoy their 'coffee' together-

Such cool dudes!

P.S. that 2nd photo is when I asked Cooper to smile... that's what I got (some smile eh?)

Where's Tobi?

Tobi, our cat, has found a nice cozy spot under Cooper's new bunk bed... until Cooper finds him of course! We were able to snap a quick "facial expression" of Tobi's... doesn't he look so happy to see him?

Jogging stroller with matching carseat- $200

Additional base for snap-in ease- $75

Revisiting old baby goods- PRICELESS (read on)

As for the too small car seat, we're getting things ready for Chase and the car seat is part of all the goodies we're pulling from the closet. Cooper thinks it's his own personal rocking chair, he'll snuggle into it and ask you to "rock Cooper" and then when you do, he'll quietly smile and say "weeee..." Just another perfect lil' moment with Cooper.

Sigh-

Enjoy the pics-

AMBER