All in a Day's Work

On Friday, we got to go in and see Cooper!  He is growing like a weed, just like his big brother.  The ultrasound tech took some measurements, of his thigh bone, chest, and head circumference, to get a prediction of approximate weight.  At just under 28 weeks, they're predicting he's 2.7 pounds.  Which could be close, however, if Cooper is anything like Eli, he has a big head which means this weight could be off.  Big heads run in our family.  Eli was born in the 95th percentile for head circumference and since birth he's varied anywhere between the 93rd and 97th percentile.  He's a smart little cookie!

Here's our littlest dude hanging out practicing his yoga moves.  You can see his face (right side, looking up and to the left), his body to the left, his bum in the upperish left, leg going back down toward his nose - actually, his knee is right above his nose, and his feet are above his head.

A good profile shot of our littlest man.  

While we were in there, she explained how he was laying too.  He was laying across me, from side to side.  His head was situated on my left side, bum on my right, with his legs up above his body and head. His knees were just about even with his nose with his feet sticking up above his head.  Which really explains those movements!

We took Eli with us to see his little brother, which he was very excited about.  While we were waiting he said "When do we get to see Cooper?!"  He was getting a little antsy about getting in and seeing him.  On the other hand, we were eager to find out the results and determine if we had vasa previa or not, the real reason for the ultrasound in the first place.  The tech was late, which was kind of annoying, but she was amazing.  She talked us through everything and printed six pictures of our little man to take home with us.  Then we found out that we do NOT have vasa previa which is great!  Coopers growing just like he should be!  

After a quick trip through Ikea, we ventured to take Eli on his first surprise of the day.  We've been reading a book that has people bowling in it and he keeps asking if we would take him bowling, so that's just what we did.  He had a great time and was even beating both of us for a while!

When bowling was over, we decided to take him to see a movie and make it a full on Eli day.  During the previews, however, the power went out in the theater so the movie was a bust.  At least we ended up getting some free passes out of the deal.  Now we can go see two movies, any type of showing, any time!  I suppose that's not such a bad deal, now is it?!

A trip to Spokane!

To ring in August, we made a trip to Spokane.  Yes, I do realize this was a while ago, things have been busy around here and I actually haven't had the time or extra waking moments needed to update.

At any rate, Eli and I spent a total of 10 days visiting family and friends on the other side of the state.  It was extremely relaxing and it was great spending time with everyone and watching Eli play with his cousins.

Uncle Robbie and Cam took Eli fishing out on the Spokane River.  Eli caught his first two fish, ever, on this outing!  He reeled in, with help from his cousin, a Small Mouth Bass and a Rainbow Trout.  Both were released.

The weather was AMAZING while we were in town.  We finally found sunshine and heat by driving across the state.  Uncle Ryan pulled out a Slip n' Slide for the kids and boy did they have a GREAT time.

Me and my darling sister-in-law, Danielle.  In this picture she is 35 weeks along and I am 24.  She is now ready to pop and we've just hit the 3rd trimester!

Two darling cousins, Eli and Kendra.  It is clear they are related.  Both have the same brown eyes and many of the same facial expressions.  I think Eli's learned them from KG.

Another day we walked down the river to try to reel in some fish.  They were not cooperating this time, but we all had fun playing along the river.  In the inlet that Eli is looking at were thousands upon thousands of little minnows.  I have never seen them in those quantities, it was unbelievable.

The kids wanted to make their own Slip n' Slide later in the week at their house.  Unfortunately, without the bags, it just didn't work very well.  Cam had it all figured out, but Eli just couldn't quite get it.  He was frustrated and downright mad at the fact that it wouldn't work for him.  Here he is getting pointers from his big buddy.  For being 13 years old, Cam is incredible with the kids.  He played with Eli the whole time we were there and never complained about having a four-year-old around.  This kid never ceases to amaze me. 

Out with Cam and Uncle Robbie.

The cousins at this point.  Give it three more months and there will be two more in the mix!  

Cameron, Eli, Kendra, and Brooklynn

My little monkey hanging out on the back porch.