Happy 18 Months, Cooper!

Wow!! A year and a half old already! What a precious gift you are to us, Cooper. We love you so so much!

"Eyelulu"

There is NOTHING better in this world than hearing your child tell you they love you - especially that very first time. About a week ago I told Cooper I loved him (as I do probably 100 times a day), and he looked me in the eye and said "eyelulu". My heart just melted.

Lately whenever I tell him I love him he stops what he's doing, walks over to me, puckers up and leans in for a kiss! Seriously - this kid is one heck of a cuddler lover boy and I am sooooo grateful for that. :) Sometimes, as he's leaning in he makes this little mmmmmm sound while puckering up for his kiss. So freakin' cute!!!

Cooper do, eyelulu!

Finally vaccinated for H1N1

This morning Cooper finally received his H1N1 flu vaccination. It's a huge relief to know that he has this protection given his history of pneumonia and respiratory problems which put him at risk for having complications if he were to catch this hot mess of a virus. It takes up to 2 weeks to build protection but I feel a big sense of relief that he finally got it. He and I have both received it now and Bob is trying to find it but that may take more time since he's not in a high risk group.

The Olsen Thanksgiving - 2009

We had a wonderful time with my inlaws on Thanksgiving Day. It was a gorgeous day, in the 80's in Orange County, CA, and my sister-in-law made the most delicious organic Thanksgiving feast. I was so touched by the special care and effort she put into the meal so that I could still eat organic while away from home...truly amazing. Cooper had a wonderful time tool, especially when his cousin, Kimberly, broke out her guitar. She was so sweet and let Cooper play it too and he sure was thrilled with himself and the music they were making. We truly are blessed to have had such a wonderful family and to have enjoyed such a fabulous day with them. Below are some pictures.

Cooper & his cousin, Kimberly, playing the guitar...

Cooper & Me...


Me, Cooper and Grandma Grace Olsen...


Bob, Cooper, Me, and Grandma Grace


Back row: Bob O., Bob W., Dottie W., Kim W.
Front row: Cooper O., Julie O., Grace O.

Happy 17 months, Cooper!

Wow! 17 months already! :) I love you, my super dooper Cooper the pooper!

Here he is, being silly this afternoon.

Happy Halloween!

Happy 16 months, Cooper!

Cooper turned 16 months old yesterday! I love you so much, Cooper!!!! I can't believe he's already been a part of our lives for two years (including pregnancy, of course). What a blessing he is. I thank God for him every day.

Right now I'm trying to find a way to get Cooper the H1N1 flu vaccine since he's high risk due to having a history of pneumonia (2 cases) and asthma symptoms since birth. We also need him protected from it so he can't pass it on to me since I'm high risk with my compromised immune system. His pediatrician's office doesn't have the vaccine yet and they're referring patients to county H1N1 vaccine clinics which we can't go to because it's too risky for me to be exposed to that many people, especially school aged children. So, I'm waiting for the pediatrician to call me back to help figure out how we can get him protected as soon as possible. I really hope we can figure something out quickly since this pandemic flu seems to be spreading very quickly.