Let’s Go Warriors!

It was another weekend of firsts for me. Here I am with my family watching my big cousin, Brendon, play in a football game on Friday, September 19. It sure was really noisy in the stands. Everyone was clapping and cheering for the Warriors. I kept thinking, who the heck are these Warrior fellas? I thought we were here to see Brendon?! Then, I realized that Brendon is a Warrior too. Then it made sense to me--Brendon sure did look and act like a Warrior.

He painted black war symbols under his eyes and was wearing all of this bulky plastic armor on his shoulders and legs and even wore a big Warrior-like helmet on his head. It was a good thing he had all that stuff on because he kept smashing into guys! He ran around a lot and fell down on the ground sometimes too—actually, all of the guys did that. I’m not sure why they want to do that, though; I keep trying to get up off of the ground, why would they want to get back down on it? Those boys are silly. It still looked like A LOT of fun. I can’t wait to do that some day too.

Brendon and his Warrior dudes did a really good job—they won the game 54 to 0!! I was yelling and cheering with everybody else (after I ate my bottle, of course). Being a good fan is a lot of work. I’ve decided that I want to be a Warrior when I grow up too! Well...maybe I'll be a pilot…or a doctor. Well, I guess I still have some time before I figure that out. But for right now, I'm going to bed. 'Night, friends.

Here's me in my new big-guy car seat on my way to the game. Do you see my silly daddy in the background? He was excited to go to the game too!

And, here I am with my Aunt Debbi (Brendon's mommy). I wasn't so sure about some of the football fanatics--they sure do get fired up.

And, in this Cornah…

Well, ladies, the results are in. As of September 18, 2008, I am measuring a lengthy 26 ¾” long and tipping the scales at 20 pounds, 8 ounces. Yea, get your chubby love here!

The doc told Mommy and Daddy that I can start eating puffs and Cheerios now and then graduate to big-boy foods in about a month or so. I was all smiles and laughs with that news and feeling like the new heavyweight champ, when some lady came in and gave me four shots (see my Band-Aid?). OUCH! I toughed out the first one and didn’t make a sound, but the second one really hurt. Then, I just got angry because she didn’t seem to want to stop. Sheesh, lady! Luckily, my Mommy rescued me and gave me a bunch of kisses. Phew!

What an afternoon. I went home after my doctor's appointment to rest. This growing up stuff is tough.

Move Over, Lance. The Coopster’s Gaining Speed

Mom and Dad decided it would be a good idea to get some exercise a couple of Saturdays ago. They kept telling me about how much fun bike riding is and how I would love it. Oh, yea--it definitely sounded good to me. I love the idea of being mobile. Right now I can only roll over and scoot (backwards). If I'm able to go forward—fast—I’m all for it!

We drove to this place that had a lot of letters in its name. What was it again? Oh, yea….B W I. Daddy really likes that place because he can look at his third favorite thing next to me and Mommy—AIRPLANES.

Mommy and Daddy pulled out a bunch of gear and then put me in my bike buggy. Oh, man, was it cool. Then, they put this bulky plastic thing on my head. I didn’t like it at all—and I made sure they knew it. So, instead, they strapped my carrier and me into the buggy and off we went. We rode for a whole 15 miles. It was really neat—we rode past a horse farm and got to see lots of planes landing on a nearby road, oh wait—runway (that’s a new word for me…runway). Daddy says it’s not a good thing if a plane lands on a road. I’ll try to remember that, but I may forget because there’s a lot of new stuff I’m learning these days. It’s tough keeping track of it all! Back to biking…it was super fun and relaxing. I even fell asleep for a little while. Too bad Daddy and Mommy couldn’t get a nap too because they looked pretty tired when we were finished. Check me out in my buggy. Cool, huh?

Pointy Hats and Pouty Lips

It was Granddad’s birthday on September 7 and my family got together to celebrate. We were having a lot of fun, but then it got scary. When it was time for birthday cake, Mommy gave all of us pointy hats to wear and then she lit Granddad’s cake on fire! Then those silly adults just stood around, sang a song and watched the blaze instead of putting it out!! Poor Granddad had to put out the fire all by himself by blowing on it. No one else helped him. Sheesh! Good thing he was able to get it all out before there was trouble. I was a little worried and thought about crying, but I toughed it out. You grown ups have some strange rituals. Oh, well, everyone else seemed to like it. Then Granddad gave me some icing and I quickly forgot about being scared. It was super yummy!!! I wonder if all flaming cakes taste that good. Happy Birthday, Granddad!

Still Resting Up from Labor Day Weekend

Hi, friends. Sorry it's been a few days since I last wrote. I had a very busy weekend, and I'm still trying to rest up! On Saturday, I blew bubbles with my new friend, Natalia. Well, Natalia did most of the bubble-blowing--she's bigger than me and knows how to do fancy stuff like that. I mainly stared at them in wonder,but I paid attention so I would know what to do next time. There were so many colors inside the bubbles and I couldn't help but squeal and kick when they'd go POP!

On Monday, me, Mommy and Daddy went shopping for Halloween decorations. Our house looks really neat-o now. Don't tell my Mommy and Daddy, but I was glad that I got to sit in my chair on the front porch and watch the birdies while they did all the work. It did look fun, though, when they got to play in the dirt. I can't wait to do that. Wheee! Look at our house!!! It's the coolest one in our neighborhood. All the kids will want candy from us! Halloween is going to be so much fun.

After Daddy took this picture, we all went for a long family walk at the park. It was so much fun. I love being outside! And, it's much more funner when both Mommy and Daddy are there. We had a very busy weekend, and I was pretty tuckered out! Looks like Daddy was too.

But, don't worry...Mommy just posed me like this for the picture. I don't really sleep with blankies and pillows--at least not until I get bigger. That's all for now. Mommy tells me we have more fun planned for this weekend. Oh, boy!

Snuggly hugs and slobbery kisses,
Coop