Double Ear Infection

Cooper John has been a miserable little boy for the last week and a half. We had thought it was due to the first year molars that are trying to come through. His gums have been hugely inflamed. Then he developed a cold. Finally Monday night he couldn't sleep and just cried and cried for hours. After being up more than half the night with him, I decided to take him to the doctor. Our pediatrician has morning "drop-in" hours where you don't have to call first for an appointment. We saw Dr. Smith and were diagnosed with a double ear infection. Cooper was able to start on antibiotics by 9:30 am and was already feeling better by noon. Last night we had a bit of a cough, but it was nice to have my happy, smiling boy back.

Emma's pictures

Here are a few pictures that Emma Jo took with her camera.

Paella from the Silver Pass event at Pina Napa Valley

View from the parking lot at Pina Napa Valley

Singing at Church

Grace's Pre-K class got to sing at the big church this morning. She was so excited to get to wear her Christmas dress early! She was a quite a site in her silver and black lace and taffeta Christmas dress with her bright pink crocs and her preschool chapel shirt:). I was worried she would be scared on stage, but she did great! Jason made a couple of movies of the songs. Sorry about the quality, but we just used my little camera instead of the video camera.

Pictures

Here are a few pictures from the Silver Pass event last weekend.

First Steps!

Cooper John took his first steps today!

In the morning I heard Emma Jo calling out for me to come see Cooper in the family room. She said he had just taken about 5 steps! I rushed out, but he wouldn't walk for me.

Later we went to visit with Grandma Bobbye. While we were there Cooper took a handful of steps a few different times. He is definitely not walking yet, and prefers to crawl, but he has officially taken his first steps.

I bet he'll be walking by his birthday!

Long, Long Night

Poor Cooper John has been fighting to get his molars for over a week now. We've had a fever, a bite and lots and lots of drool. Last night was the worst. He finally let me look in his mouth and there appears to be a blood blister where his upper left molar should be. He was up and down most of the night and got the best rest sleeping in my arms in his Lazy-Boy chair. Hopefully it will finally pop through today and he can get some relief. Then there will only be three more...

Walking Soon?

Cooper has been standing on his own all weekend! He can even stand and play with a toy. I think we will have steps soon!