7 Weeks and Counting

I can't believe that this weekend marks 33 weeks down, 7 to go until we meet our dear little Cooper!  We got the call today that we are officially on the schedule for a c-section on November 18th.  I can't believe it!  In exactly 7 weeks we will be at the hospital with our newest little man, unless of course he decides to come a little early on his own.  We'll see what happens!! 

Eli is pretty cute, he talks to all his friends about Cooper.  Just yesterday, he had a friend over who wanted to play with Eli's old dinosaur toy.  When his friend asked him to get it out for him, his first response was "No!  That's for Cooper!  It's my little brother's!"  When I said it was OK, he said "OK, but it's still for Cooper."  And I love, LOVE how he says the name.  It comes out more like Cooooper.  hehe 

We've been trying pretty hard to prepare Eli for the changes that are coming.  He's used to little ones at the babysitter's house, but it will be different when we don't leave them there in the afternoon.  Our friends just had a little guy on Tuesday, so we went to say hi and meet their little guy.  All Eli wanted to do was see him and hold him.  It was pretty cute. 

Crimson Through and Through

Here are the pictures I promised.  We finally took our little man to his first WSU Cougar football game.  It was incredible. We started our morning by joining Don Hower and the Cougar Marching Band for morning rehearsal, spent some time playing on the turf of the field (really, how many people get that opportunity?), visited campus, and endured the scorching sun for a very hot, late summer football game.  

Ahhh.  The memories.  Here are a few we can share with you.

Eli LOVED being down on the field and played on the sidelines.

Daddy remembered to bring the football along for a little one-on-one football game of their own.

Even though I didn't run and play football with the boys, I was in my own heaven taking their pictures while they played.  There is proof I was there that day.  See....

During the game itself, we sat next to the CMB.  Eli thought they played too loud for his liking, but still enjoyed watching their horn flashes while listening to their music.

Part of our entourage included Auntie Sarah, Uncle Ryan and Brooklynn.  We didn't end up with a picture of the Lundes and Missa.  :( 

Aren't they just adorable playing together?! I love my guys.

Eli was thrilled to be sitting so close to the field when he got to see Butch.  Not once.  Not twice.  But THREE times!

We ended our visit with Martin Stadium with a family picture.  The next time we're there, we will have Cooper too as a Cougar family of four!

Hide and Seek

I keep meaning to update and every time I sit down to do so, I get sidetracked by other things.  Since school started it seems like I've been running nonstop.  School, meetings, soccer, appointments, playing with Eli, school events, etc.  A couple more weeks and then we get to settle down a little before Cooper comes.  

We made a trip to Spokane to take Eli to his first WSU Cougar football game during early September.  It was great.  Eli LOVED getting down on the field in Martin Stadium and playing a little football with Daddy after the Cougar Marching Band rehearsed in the morning.  I have some GREAT pictures of the two of them running and playing, but will have to add them in another post, they're saved on the desktop upstairs.  I will just keep you coming back for more as you impatiently wait for me to post them.  Other than a massive victory for the Cougars, the heat was incredible.  During the game it was a "balmy" 94 degrees.  Yes, I was roasting to say the least.  It was worth it seeing the joy on Eli's face though as he watched the CMB perform, the football players play and win, and getting to see Butch twice.  Yes, we have raised a Coug!  I'm sure this comes as a shock to you, right?  Ok, maybe not.

Eli is back in soccer, too!  His team is the Dragons are is run by Coach Daddy and Coach Scott.  It is really fun watching them both out their on the field.  It's amazing what a year will do in the realm of team sports.  Last year Eli was all over, literally.  This time around, even though he's still four and playing up with the big kids (he's in a 5/6 Pee Wee League) he is doing really well and keeping up with the others.  I can only imagine what next year will bring.  He loves getting his shin guards and soccer shoes on to head out to practice or games.  Here is our little big man in action:

Kicking it in for the Dragons.

This was actually before the game during warm up, but he was pretty cute playing in the goal.  This year, there are no goalies. 

Eli and his best buddy Jack.  They were both on the sidelines and this is how they chose to stand.  Such great friends!

.....then Eli went for the wet Willie....

Hamming it up for the camera.