The Counts

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

When Life Gives Coop Lemons...

...he thinks it's hilarious!

Monday, May 13, 2013

Mommy Day 2013

Me and the special little man that made me the one thing only he could...a MOMMY!

"Hello Ladies..."

My first Mother's Day was perfect! We started out with a mini photo shoot and then headed to church.

Knee socks on his chunky legs are my favorite!

After church, we enjoyed a wonderful lunch and loving on our sweet family. Of course Cooper Joe got tons of attention and lovin'!

He enjoyed his squash for lunch in case you can't tell by all that orange on his bib. Ha!

Love this of Coop with his Lolly and Nennie!

...and of course, we patted a few cakes for good measure. I am loving this newest trick!

After we ate, we headed outside for a bit to take a few more pictures. It was a BEAUTIFUL day!

Coop loves his Ila Vee!

Silly Dad!

LOLLY and POP! Cooper Joe is blessed with so many people that love him! My Mom and Dad were at the beach. We missed them, but they had a great time!

HAM!

Coop rode on the horse swing for a while!

Then, we headed out to do a couple errands and stopped for a little Starbuck's since we were right there...It was the perfect ending to our day.

...and just in time for Mother's Day, this little stud said "Mama" for the first time on Wednesday! His first word...Melts my HEART!

Such a wonderful day! If I loved these two more, I think my heart would explode!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

What {I'm Loving} Wednesday!

How has it been a whole week since my last WILW post is what I'd like to know! :)

First I am LOVING that my sweet husband and I have been married for two years as of yesterday! Happy Anniversary to US!

I also LOVE the fact that we had a very romantic anniversary dinner at Dairy Queen at 8:00 last night. Ha! That's the life of a church softball wife! I wouldn't have it any other way!

I am loving the fact that my very first Mother's Day is coming up! I was pregnant last year and Ben said that counted, but this year our Boy is here and I really am a Momma and am excited to celebrate it!

I wouldn't mind having a necklace like this...

...or one of the personalized Otterboxes I've been eyeing...

or some custom tennies...

like these...

or these...

or these! With my name or initials on the tongue of course! {I spent way too much time designing shoes on nike.com during nap time by the way. Ha!}

I am pretty much loving veryjane.com in general and have kind of banned myself from there for a while because I buy something EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. I look at it.

Coop now has 2 teeth on the bottom! I didn't even realize the second one had come all the way through until Monday night. BIG BOY! I am loving them!

What are you loving? Link here!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Join us...{MOMMY AND BABY} BLOG HOP!

Join us for Mommy & Baby blog hop, week 2! Link up with us below to share your mommy, baby or pregnancy related blog post and to explore new blogs.

Last weeks most viewed post...

Jamie from A Day in the Life

You'll definitly want to stop by her blog, she is a new mom to beautiful 2 week old baby girl, Emily.

The Rules
1. Follow the two hosts
2. Follow our weekly guest host
3. Link up your blog post!

Follow the Hosts

Follow along with Angela at Harper, Home and Happiness

Follow along with Katie at My Blossoming Bud

Follow our weekly guest host
This week we welcome Elenie, from The Counts

Stop by her blog and say hello! She has an ADORABLE son Cooper, who you just have to see!

Linking up is a great way to meet other bloggers, gain new followers, share ideas, stories and life experiences.

If you want to guest host one week, contact Angela at

angelamelsey{at}gmail{dot}com

We'd love to feature your blog!

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Lately and Our Weekend!

Please notice there are STILL no pictures in his frames above his bed...7 MONTHS LATER! It's on my list for this week!

Thursday I took some time and cleaned out Coop's drawers and closet. I packed up all of his clothes that no longer fit to make room for his new things! :( Made me a little sad, but I love that he is growing growing GROWING!

Coop had a toy party while I organized!

Friday we played a little peek-a-boo in the nursery mirror. Coop LOVES to look at himself. I think if I were that cute I'd love looking at myself too! Ha!

Then I got this sweet girl ready for prom!

Mimi brought by some things I had sent to have monogrammed!

LOVE how this JonJon turned out!

His beach hat...

I think it's so cute how my monogram girl matches the wrapping to whatever you had monogrammed. Makes it feel like you are opening a gift!

Finally got our bathroom towels done...

Friday night was the rehearsal for our friends Jesse and Suzie's wedding. Coop stayed with Lolly and Pop while we went.

It was fun to get dressed up and spend some time with my Hub!

Saturday Coop and I hung out and then I got ready to go to the wedding. Ben was a groomsmen and was already there.

Mimi and Poppy came and hung out with Coop while we went.

Sunday we had a little photo shoot before we left the house...

and I finally got a picture of his tooth! Look close!

He was tired of the camera in his face! Ha!

Hope your weekend was great!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Wednesday Loves

Here's what I'm loving this Wednesday!

My phone got a makeover yesterday and it makes me giddy. Ha! I am in love! I also took the time to rerrange some apps and delete some as well, so my phone is all organized!

Keeping with the chevron theme, I am loving Cooper Joe's newest jonjon! I also picked him up a little bow tie for when he's feeling very sophisticated. Ha!

I pretty much love the baby section at any and all stores, because I love finding new gadgets to try. These are my newest find! Refillable squirt pouches for homemade baby food. Yay!