Cooper's Halloween Outfit

Every year I have been taking Cooper's picture before Halloween because I know how busy and chaotic the day of Halloween will be. This year, I took Cooper to Montgomery Bell State Park to take his picture and then to play for a while. He loved plying by the creek. It was the perfect time of day to take these pictures. We did have to hurry taking the pictures because a group of people arrived so they could do a baptism. It was a beautiful day for a baptism, but the water was freezing.

Montgomery Bell State Park

More Pics from Montgomery Bell

Corn - Ride

Oh this adorable ride really got Cooper's attention. These little barrels were painted to look like little corn on the cob. Cooper's expression looked serious, but truly he enjoyed the ride.

Yep... another tire swing

Cooper remembered how much fun he had on the tire swing at Field of Dreams park. He ran and jumped up on this swing. He liked it even better knowing there was no water in the tire. That was one of the first things he asked.

Horse Swing

This swing was too adorable. Cooper enjoyed swinging on this especially after riding on the horse.

Now this is Cool

I am so glad we did the sandbox last. Cooper just loved doing this. Once Cameron showed him what to do, Cooper had a blast. He didn't even care that there were other dump trucks in the sandbox. It was not very fun getting him to leave. This was a fun trip. We will have to do this again before the end of this month.

Field of Dreams Playdate

Cooper and I met Anna Brae and her mother Kelly at the Field of Dreams park in White Bluff. Anna Brae is one of Cooper's friends from Kindermusik. Her mom is also on fall break. We are hoping to do this again before we have to go back to school.

My Little Monkey

When Cooper saw the ropes, he was like a little monkey climbing to the top. He is actually very good at that skill. I was pretty impressed since he has never seen anything like this before. I ended up lying on my back in the mulch in order to take this picture. Anna Brae wasn't as sure about the ropes as she was the bridge. Cooper was really cute with her saying, "Come on Anna Brae, you can do it."

Swing Time

Cooper enjoyed all the swings at Field of Dreams. He really did enjoy the tire swing until he realized it was filled with water. Cooper and Anna Brae played so well together. I think they were sad when it was time to leave, but they were both so tired from playing so hard. We will have to do this again real soon.

Kindermusik

Cooper and I go to the Renaissance Center every Monday evening to Kindermusik. We have been doing this since Cooper was 18 months old. We both love going. Cooper adores his music teacher Kelly Workman. She is wonderful with all these children. At times, it is like herding kittens to get them to do what they need to do. We do several activities during the 45 minute class. It is a great time for the children to gain social and developmental skills, but it is also a great time for Cooper and I to have our special time together. The class he will graduate to in the spring will be the three year old class. Parents do not get to participate in this class. It will be sad for me, but I know Cooper will continue to love this class with Miss Kelly, Anna Brae, and of course Jenna.

Just a Swingin

One of the favorite things the children love to do the most in Kindermusik is to swing in the sheets. The children will take turns lying on top of a sheet and two parents will start swinging them to soothing music. Cooper really loves it when JT swings him solo. He can really get him high.

Lathering Up

Cooper is finally enjoying his Thomas the Train Shaving Cream we got him for his birthday last year. He has finally learned what to do with it.

Shaving

Cooper sure has been watching his Daddy shaving. Cooper decided Sunday afternoon that he needed to shave as soon as he got out of the shower. Some of his expressions look just like his Daddy. He left the water run and he would rinse his razor off and tap it on the side of the sink just like Cameron. Now he keeps asking if he can shave again. Cameron told him he is allowed to shave only once a day and also reminded him he could only use his razor. He was not allowed to use Mommy and Daddy's.

Rinsing

P.F. Changs

Cooper, Cameron, and I met Heather and Ryan at P.F. Changs on Saturday. We had a fantastic time together. It has been a while since we have been able to get together and just catch up. Cooper was happy because he got to eat his noodles and shrimp. We will definately have to do this again soon.