Adventures At Seay

Mercy me! I cannot believe we have a one year old! A year go Ryan was posting on this very blog about our sweet boy who came into the world on October 18th. 10 days early. Always in a hurry, that one. This whole year has been one adjustment after another...Just when I think we have a great thing going and we get really comfortable, Cooper decides he wants to change it up, learn something new, get rid of something else. I guess thats just how kids go. We will probably be doing this adjustment dance for the rest of our lives. But its a pretty fun dance to do. He is a joy, I tell you. Always wanting to learn something new or go somewhere different. He LOVES books and being read to. I cannot tell you how happy this makes me. He eats like a horse, but definitely knows what he does and doesn't want. He smiles and laughs and plays all day long. He adores his daddy and looks for him all day long. He loves to torture the dog. Blowing kisses might be my favorite trick of all. I love who this kid is turning into, and I know I will love who he will become. Always changing, always moving, always my favorite. here are some adorable pictures of my big boy..because I know thats why you read!

In case you don't know, we have recently relocated to Oxford, Mississippi. Home of the Ole Miss Rebels, SEC football, and tailgating galore! Being that we are huge Tennessee Vols fans, we had a hard time imagining ever enjoying life as Rebels. But we talked about it alot and decided that we would jump in headfirst and really enjoy our time here in Oxford! We have a few friends that have tents in the Grove (the area on campus where EVERYONE tailgates) and we make the rounds every Saturday with Cooper in tow. He really enjoys all the people (especially when they are telling him how cute he is) and exploring everyone's tents. Here are some pictures of Cooper (and his parents) hanging out in the Grove!

Okay, I have FINALLY gotten around to loading all of our pictures to Smugmug. So now I can show you the adorable pictures we took of Cooper on his 11 month birthday.

We are in countdown mode here people! My baby has less than 1 month until he is officially a toddler! Well if these boots were made for walking..Cooper is wearing them! This is by far our biggest accomplishment this month, and it's a pretty big one. He started out taking one or two steps and in a week he was taking 12. In another week he was taking 20. He is also babbling like nuts! I can tell he thinks he's speaking in full sentences I just wish I could understand what he was trying to say!

He is also eating everything in sight. We gave up baby food (with exception to the 3rd foods) and pretty much just eat finger foods now. He is pretty much open to eating anything, but he really likes mandarin oranges, bananas, bread, cheerios, and pears.

I took 11 month pictures but I have yet to post them on smug mug so I will post different pictures and you'll just have to wait to see the 11 month official pictures. I'll try to be better about posting more often. But until then here are some Cooper pics!

My little boy has now been outside in the earth longer than he was growing in my belly. He is just growing up so fast right before my eyes. He has picked up so many new tricks this month and learns something new practically every day.
He is a great sleeper! He averages about 11 hours a night and sleeps for about 2 hours combined during the day. He is still an early riser, which mommy and daddy are trying to get used to.
He measured low in weight at his 9 month appointment and ever since he has been eating like a horse! He is getting tired being fed baby food, so we are slowly transitioning to all finger foods. He eats peas, green beans, LOVES bananas, mandarin oranges, pasta, nilla wafers, ritz crackers, biter biscuits, peaches, bread, cheese, and anything else we have on our plates that he wants. I think he is catching up in the weight department quickly!
Cooper wants to walk, but only at his own convenience. He gets around very quickly on his hands and knees, and is pretty satisfied to continue that way. He has taken a few steps though so hopefully those will increase and we can get moving soon!
Cooper is such a sweet kid. He is so loving and SO talkative. He babbles all day long!! And he is just a delight to be around. He has started to dance and do things to be funny. I love to see his sense of humor and personality really coming out. I think he is gonna be a really fun toddler.
We are starting to prep for his birthday party..it's sneaking up on us so quickly! Stay tuned for a fall full of football game pictures, weddings, and lots of family time! Here are a few pictures of Cooper at 10 months!

Cooper got a present from Aunt Rachel and Uncle Earl last time we were in Crossville...Luke and Matt's car! Since they are such big kids now, Cooper is so happy to give this awesome ride a new home. Here are some new pictures of Cooper enjoying his hot rod...

We have less than 3 months until our little boy (not baby anymore) is a whole year old. He is having the time of his life being 9 months old! He changes everyday and learns something new constantly. This month he went to the zoo, his first Cardinals game in St. Louis, watched a fireworks show, and we went to Oxford pulling a U-Haul full of stuff!
At his 9 month appointment Cooper weighed in at 18lbs 6 oz and was 26 in long. He is only in the 18th percentile in weight so we are adding in more table foods and trying to wean onto formula. He is still 50th percentile in height so he is still right in the middle for that! Other than the weight issue (which isn't really even an issue) he is a perfectly healthy 9 month old! We will miss our pediatrician so much when we move to Mississippi. Dr. Fuller has been absolutely wonderful!
Cooper has added quite a few skills this month! He points at everything! Grampy started this by pointing at Cooper and saying "you da man!" and one time Cooper pointed back! He hasn't stopped pointing since! Cooper also started to clap. It's pretty much the cutest thing EVER! Coop also loves it when daddy hides and scares him...he laughs so hard! We still aren't walking, but he is getting really good at balancing when he stands...I don't think it'll be long! Cooper is also really enjoying being read to now..we usually read 3 or 4 books before bed. And we don't have to wrestle him into our laps!
Cooper is really starting to be so funny! He jabbers constantly and laughs all the time. he is also sneaky! He has a love for stairs and no matter how many things are blocking them, he finds a way onto them. He is going to be quite the handful as a toddler.
Cooper is eating Cheerios like it's going out of style and has gotten really good at feeding himself, if it's on his tray he will grab it and stuff it in his mouth! He has also tried yogurt and loves that as well!
 This month we make the big move to Oxford, Mississippi. Ryan is going  back to school to get his PhD in Accounting. We will be living there for 4 years. i know Cooper will love growing up in Oxford, and don't worry we'll keep you updated on all the goings-on. Here is a picture of Cooper at 9 months old!