Lots of firsts...

On Halloween Cooper and I took a "Firsts Trip."

It was his first Halloween.

His first plane ride. He did amazing. We never had any problems. I was so happy that he did so well.

It was is first time to "trick-or-treat" and to meet Aunt Janie and Uncle Randy while we went. We only trick or treated them. But we brought his bag that Aunt Aimee made him.

While staying at his Gram and PawPaw's we had a good time. He got to snuggle a lot and show his tricks. He likes to go outside so Gram took him outside.

He read the paper with PawPaw. Then he tore up the sports section. ("no body messes with Paw Paw's paper!")

He got to meet his cousin Hunter (and all the other boys)

He had his first carousel ride.

We ate at the Cheese Wheel, my favorite sandwich place.

We surprised his Great Grandmama for her 75th birthday and got to ride in a limo for the first time.

He met his Great Great Granddaddy.

This is Grandmama in the center holding Cooper and Hunter standing in front of Natasha, then Natasha and I (grand daughters), then Mom and Aunt Janie (daughters).

Cooper and I had a wonderful time! Thank you Gram and PawPaw for having us! We love you!

5 months

Cooper is 5 months old today. Time is flying. He is officially sucking his thumb, or fingers or fists. He's an ambidextrous thumb sucker. If he can catch it he'll suck or chew on it.
He has been trying to roll over, he has rolled from his back to front a few times on the couch but tonight he rolled from his stomach to his back on the floor. I was really happy to get to see it! He's getting so big!

We took a trip to Florida to see Gram and PawPaw and the rest of the fam. More pictures to come.

This Little Piggy

Cooper has found his feet. If he's on his back you can pretty much guess what he's going to be doing.

He has also discovered that he can stick out his tongue and he does it A LOT! It is so funny!


Multi-talented: he can do both at the same time!
We also got to hear him belly laugh for the first time last night.
Changing daily and getting more fun by the second.

Trip and Cooper's Trees

Last month Dad and Grandpa planted trees for Trip and Cooper in their yard. Here are a few pictures from it.



Cooper and Dad watering his tree.


Sitting on the tractor. I'm sure he'll get a lot of rides next summer.

Cooper, Dad, and Grandpa with both trees in the background.


Cooper with Trip's tree. We'll take care of your tree Trip! This was showing how big the tree was compared to Cooper.
Takin a look at the leaves.

Grandpa and Cooper by the tractor. Happy Birthday Great Grandpa! We planted these on his birthday.

4 Months

Cooper is now 4 months old. He's learning more and more everyday. He's really trying to figure out what in the world his hands do. He got his 4 month shots yesterday and isn't feeling the best today, poor little guy. At least I get a lot of cuddle time!
He's full of smiles. He's still talking a lot in the mornings, so much sometimes that we don't get done eating until it's time to walk out the door. He seems to be the happiest on his changing table. He'll talk forever and flap his arms and legs like he's going somewhere.
He's rolled over to his stomach on the couch several times but gets stuck there.


Can't decide if we are going to smile or cry.


He really likes to play in only his diaper, that's when he moves the most.

This is my favorite picture right now. He's grown to love his bath. He'll even splash every once in a while.

2 and 3 months

Cooper is 3 months old today. Time is flying by so quickly. He's doing well. He weighs right at 12 pounds. Needless to say he's a chuncker already. We see changes daily. We're still working on holding our head up but he's doing well at it. He is a very happy baby. In the mornings when I wake him up he always smiles after he gets his stretches out. Then while eating he has to stop and talk to me making it even harder to leave for work. He takes forever to finish eating because he talks and laughs and kicks and squirms so much but I love it. What better way to start my day than to have a good laugh and see such big smiles with my little man. God has a sense of humor giving me a morning baby. The good thing is he sleeps through the night and typically I'm waking him up to eat so I'm more awake when he's ready to chat.




This is last months bear shot. He wasn't very happy with us. I thought it was cute. Notice the double chin getting bigger! That's my little snuggle bug :) gobbler and all!

Kirk Richard Quinlivan III "Trip"

Our nephew 'Trip' was born Sunday 7/26/09! His name is Kirk Richard Quinlivan III. He weighed 7lbs 4oz. 19 1/2 inches long. He's perfect.




My brother Kirk and Kirk 'Trip'. They are calling him Trip for triple.
We are very excited for the new addition to the family. Cooper and Trip will have lots to do together when we get them together. We can't wait to meet you Trip and give you lots of hugs and kisses. You have a wonderful Mommy and Daddy! Give your Dad a little trouble he needs to stay on his toes. Be nice to your Mama. They'll both snuggle you as much as you want! Your Aunt Tammi can't wait to snuggle you. We pray the for wisdom for your Mommy and Daddy. We pray that you will be raised to be a Godly man and serve the Lord. We can't wait to see all the great things He has planned for you.
We love you buddy!!