Funny Story

A few weekends ago Colt and I went to Borger (Colt's hometown) to visit Colt's parents and attend his brother Chase's wedding shower. Saturday morning all the girls went to the shower. The men and the kids all came at the end of the shower to help pick-up gifts and say hello to everyone. This was the first time we had taken Cooper back to Borger so of course Colt was really excited to show him off to everyone. When the men got there we were still opening presents. Next thing I know I see Colt holding Cooper in the middle of the living room...where we also happen to be opening presents...covered from top to bottom in baby poop. Colt and I looked at each other in complete shock. Cooper has blow outs all the time, but this was the first time that it had managed to escape not only the diaper but also his clothes. Colt must have been holding him just right to where it all escaped. Oh and did I mention not only did it get all over Colt but it also got on the carpet. We were mortified. Colt and I ran Cooper to the backroom and tried to clean up as best we could. The funny thing is not a drop of poop was on Cooper's clothes. Here is a picture of Colt after the blow out.

The good news is the stains came out of Colt's clothes and the carpet. I can guarantee you everyone at the shower will remember the first time they met Cooper!

Sonic Happy Hour

Growing up we ALWAYS went to Sonic Happy Hour after school for a drink. It was so bad...all the car hops knew my mom by name. I remember when my mom was pregnant with Monica, the car hops were so excited that they would bring her free ice cream sundaes and shakes. Well twenty years later, my mom still makes her daily trips to Sonic. Although her drink of choice may have changed throughout the years (she used to be a Cherry Diet Coke girl. She has since switched to the healthier Green Tea), one thing has remained constant in that she always orders an extra cup of ice. Well since my new venture into being a stay-at-home mom, I have caught myself making daily trips to my local Sonic. And now not only do I get my Raspberry Iced Tea, but I also get my cup of ice. The cup of ice is the gift that keeps on giving. You can either add it to your tea or save it for a water later. Colt almost died when I walked in with two cups the other day. In his words..."You have officially became your mother!"

3 Months Old

I can't believe my little guy is already 3 months old. The thing that amazes me the most is not how fast it has gone by, but how much Cooper has changed in these 3 short months. It is so neat to watch him learn and discover new things. He is now rolling over, holding his head up, scooting around, grabbing his toes, sucking his thumb, shrieking in delight, and so much more. In honor of his 3-month milestone our good friend Jenny took some pictures of Cooper for us. Jenny is a fellow stay-at-home mom who got into photography as a hobby and now is taking pictures for about everyone in town. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing family or children portraits taken. Click here to check out the JHanley Photography Facebook page. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from Cooper's session.

Cooper looks so precious snuggled between all his stuffed animals.

So sweet!

We got this idea off Pinterest. I think it turned out so great....don't be fooled his full weight wasn't on the scale. We are topping 15 lbs these days :)

Is that not the cutest face ever!

A SAD DAY

Today was a sad day at the Braden house. After 5 years, we just gave our chocolate lab Rocco away to a new family. Since the arrival of Cooper we haven't been able to give Rocco the attention that he needs. We decided it wasn't fair to Rocco so we listed him on some website in hopes that a good family would adopt him. Our prayers were answered and we received a call from a family today. They have two sons who are twelve and fourteen years old who have been wanting a dog. When they came over to meet him it was like Rocco knew they were his new family. He was so good and loving. I definitely cried like a baby when I told him bye, but I know it is for the best.

COOPER'S FIRST GAME DAY

This weekend was the official start to college football! We weren't able to make it to Stillwater so we had to cheer the Cowboy's on from a far. We spent the afternoon watching football and waiting for the OSU and Arkansas games to start.

We got so much OSU gear at our baby showers that we have been dying to get Cooper in. Isn't he just adorable?!?

Madalene a.k.a. Aunt Maddo came in town for the long holiday weekend. It was her last visit before she moves to Chicago next weekend. We are so excited for her to start her new job, but will definitely miss having her just 6 hours away.

Saturday evening we went over to our friends house to cheer on the Cowboys and the Razorbacks. Carey & Justin have a two week old baby girl, Taylor! We had so much fun watching the games and letting the babies play together!

Cooper loves his girlfriend Taylor! He was trying to put the moves on her and she wasn't having it. She kept pushing his face away. T-O-O cute!

The best part of the whole day was that both the Cowboys and the Razorbacks won! Go Pokes!