12 Month Info

We went to the doctor last Tuesday for Cohen's well check. He weighs 20 lbs and is 29 inches long. That puts him in the 10-25% for both height and weight. He is our little guy. He got 2 shots and did not like them but calmed down pretty fast. Otherwise the dr. said he looked good and we will be going back when he is 15 months. Cohen is doing so much these days. He is signing more and all done. He claps when you say "yay Cohen." If you say "how big is Cohen" he will raise his arms over his head. He can give kisses when asked. He loves seeing his Aunts, Cousins and grandparents. He can imitate words really well but I can never tell if he is really saying them or just repeating them. The other night he said "thank you" everytime I handed him something. Ive heard him say "I love you," "hi," and "hello." He says "mo" for more sometimes. He loves playing peek a boo with the coffee table. We are working on getting him off the bottle. He has not figured out how to use sippy cups yet. He is cruising around the furniture and will stand in place for a couple of seconds. No walking yet though.

He is eating everything! Some of his favorites are:

chicken

grapes

cheerios

peaches

cherries

greenbeans

peas

carrots

broccoli

hot dogs

yogurt

applesauce

He is really funny and loves to be tickled. He is so fun to be around and I cannot belive it has been a whole year since he was born. I look at his pictures from a year ago and he looks so different. Even though I miss his babyness I know that the exciting part is just beginning. This next year is going to be so much fun and I cant wait to see all the new things he is going to learn.

Big Boy!

Playing Peek a Boo!

Mommy (looking tired) and Cohen!

Aunt Meg and Cohen!

Eureka Springs

On Sunday Sarah, my grandparents, my dad, Cohen and I drove to Eureka Springs where my dad has a bed and breakfast. It was mine and Cohen's second time to visit but Sarah and my grandparent's first time. We had lots of fun eating and walking around in Eureka Springs. Cohen did very well had lots of fun crawling around at Poppy's! We came back Monday afternoon and went to dinner with Meg and then everyone left Tuesday morning. Thanks to everyone who came into town for Cohen's birthday! Pictures from Eureka Springs:

Yay Eureka Springs!

Aunt Sarah and Cohen

Tied to the chair!

Silly boy.

He loves to eat.

Birthday Boy!

Sorry it has been so long but we have a very busy couple of weeks. July 15 was Cohen's 1st birthday and we had his party July 18. Aunt Sarah, my mom, and my grandparents all came in to town for Cohen's birthday party. Also a good friend from Tech came all the way up from Houston to celebrate with us. (Thanks Shannon!) Cohen had a wonderful first birthday. He got lots of new toys and clothes. He loved his chocolate cake and loved having everyone singing to him. Here are some pictures from his birthday party.

Cohen's 1 yeard old shirt!

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!

(He didnt like his hat)

Birthday boy and cousin Kenzie!

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Yummy chocolate!

Present time!

Almost...

This little baby is almost.....

ONE YEAR OLD!

4th of July!

Cohen had a great first 4th of July! We went to Eureka Springs where my dad has a place. We went swimming on Saturday during the day and got to go out a boat to watch the fireworks that night. He did not like wearing the too big life jacket but he got used to it. Cohen watched the fireworks but didnt love them. He pointed at some. Hopefully next year he will get into them more. Sunday we went into town and walked around and went sight seeing. We had lots of fun in Eureka and cant wait to go back! Here are some pictures from this weekend.

Too big life jacket.

On the boat.

Taking a break from all the walking.