3rd Birthday Party

Cooper had a superhero theme party to continue with his Spiderman Halloween theme.

Everyone thought the cutout was of Cooper.  It was actually from his costume package, and it looked exactly like him. The capes were a hit and I even have a photo of one of the dads wearing one (and yes, it is has been passed on to his wife for future blackmail).

Someone got very shy with the birthday cake and singing.

He did cheer up when he realized it was Superman and that there was chocolate underneath.

Cooper finally got a Mini Cooper.

He was making monkey faces.

Aunt L strikes again.  He was a little frightened but intrigued at the same time at the Dancing Mickey. 

So excited ... for clothes.  Thanks to the grandparents and Aunt B for keeping him in clothes that cover those long arms and legs.

He had a great time with friends and family, and ended up finishing up the day with a four hour nap to recover.

Wordless Wednesday - Happy Birthday!

Well, just a few words.  By this time next week, someone will be 3.  We love you Cooper.

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Halloween Thrills

Cooper's third Halloween was a success.

 "Where do we go first?  Where are the other kids?  I've got my punkin."

Look at those little buns.  I couldn't resist that one. He did hug most of the people handing out candy while saying thank you.  It was very sweet, and think he made lots of friends with the neighbors.

He did really well, even with a visit to the spooky house on the block.

He made it all the way around the block and even asked to go to a couple more houses.  The mask stayed on except for when he was showing people he was Cooper, not Spiderman, under the costume.  The highlight of his loot was when he got to pick a lollipop.  He asked if he could have it when we got home.  I told him he could pick one piece.  "Mommy, I would like my lollipop."  I have to remember this in ten years when he barely grunts an answer at me.

The lollipop was done (he actually threw part of it away because he was done).  He asked for a couple of pretzels, and then said he needed a "rest."  I would definitely call it a success.

Pre-Halloween Happenings

We had some company for pre-Halloween happenings this year.  My sister and her family came to visit.  My two nephews are great with Cooper. 

 We had a little craft time making candy corn characters.

 

We went to a family festival at a local park.  I didn't get a good picture of the costume winners, Lucy and Summer.  The boys dressed their dogs up as a devil and an angel.  The costumes fit their personalities to a tee.

He loved getting the guts out.

The finished products with lots of smiles.

Fall Festival Fun

We went on a little walk down to the neighborhood church/school.  Cooper was introduced to a giant, inflatable slide.  It took him a few minutes to warm-up to the idea ... and watching the big kids helped.

Punkin Patch

Cooper's class went to visit the same pumpkin patch as last year.  He was very excited to have both J and I there.  And Cooper's day was made by being able to hang out with his best friend, Bella.

Can you see me?

Hey lady. What's your name?

Don't let this spider get me.

Papa would love this one, even if it's not a Deere.

I'm so glad she shares. (I love the folded arms.)

Wordless Wednesday - But I don't like pink

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