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Recap of July
It's hard to believe July is almost over. The 4th was great (pics below) for many reasons, including Todd taking Cooper to see the fireworks for the first time (from a distance). I think Cooper fell asleep halfway through them, but he was excited to say he "went to the fireworks."
Anna, almost 18 months now, has some new fun words. I also realized a few weeks ago that she started taking part in conversations I was having with Cooper. The language change from 13 months (Daddy, Papa, birdie) to this age is amazing. And even though I tried hard to teach her the name of all of the different construction machines (don't we have 50 books on this subject?), she insists on reading about babies, animals, and her new obsession . . . snowmen. Here are her fun words I don't want to forget . . .
Coo-co (Cooper); Yereal (Cereal); Kit-kat (Kittykat); Al-li (Aunt Alli); Ah-pane (Airplane); Ah-C (Grandma C); Rah-er (Uncle Roger); Av-cado (Avocado); A-men (Snowman)
Cooper's new obsessions have focused on being even more independent ("Mom, I'll just stay home today while you go to work") and learning about the weather. He's told us many times he wants a "meteorologist cake" for his birthday. I'll be sure to take a picture of that one. Of course he also told me he wants to move to Seattle and live in a firetruck with a Dalmatian dog. Sounds like every 3 year old's dream.
The kids have really started playing together (and still fighting too!). It's great they can sometimes entertain each other as we try to keep up with life, work, marathon training (Todd), more work, and business trips to Chicago and Cincinnati. Thanks to Grandma C and Papa for all of their assistance and entertainment this month!
1st post kids family 5k
T-shirts made by A&C at Next Gen
Rock band at friend Ethan Kooper's party
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