Weird Noises

This is a short clip of some "weird noises" that I have been making. Mom and dad really seem to think that I am funny when I am making these noises. Dad thinks I sound like a frog.

I'm Crawling - Move This!

I'm really on the move now! Starting at the beginning of December, I figured out this crawling thing. This is a lot better than pulling myself with my arms. I can get into lots of trouble now. Watch out Madison! As you can see she is already picking fights!

Echo!

I really enjoy making noises with my lips and tongue. Recently, I found that those songs are even more interesting when I can create an echo with one of toys. Check it out!

Future Badger Football Fan

One of my favorite activities is to bounce in my activity center. Dad figures it is preparation for attending Badger football games when I am older. Enjoy watching a typical experience of me in one of my favorite places.

I Like To Move It

Starting back in October I started to become more mobile. As you can see in this video, that was taped on October 24, I mastered the rolling over thing and progressed to getting up on my knees and attempting to crawl. Since then I have managed to drag myself forward from this position. I can get to all my toys (and Madison's too) very quickly. Mom and dad have mixed feelings about how soon they want me to crawl. I think I will wait till the Christmas tree is up so I can pull on some branches!

My First Eats

Hello Everyone! I'm back. Dad has been a slacker since he went back to work; however, I have convinced him it is time to blog again. In this video you can witness my first attempt at eating real solid foods (not just grains). On September 1, mom and dad decided I should try some peas! I ate the peas, but I was not overly excited about them. Over the last few months I have really taken to fruits and vegetables and I now eat three times a day. A big shout out to mom who has prepared all my meals! She is certainly a whiz with that blender.

My First Vacation

This past weekend, mom, dad, and I took our first family vacation. Mom wanted to go on a road trip before dad had to go back to work. After much deliberation, mom and dad decided to go to Galena, IL and Dubuque, IA. Also on the way home we also stopped at Blue Mounds State Park in Blue Mounds, WI. Before I show you some videos of the trip, I wanted to give a shout out to my aunt Kelly and my new uncle Jon for watching Madison during our road trip.

Galena, IL

Our first stop was in Galena, IL. We stayed at the Chestnut Mountain Resort which was just out of town. While in Galena we walked around the town, did some shopping, walked on the Galena River Walkway, and went swimming at the resort. I really enjoyed swimming all three days! Mom says it is in the Anderson blood to love the water. Enjoy the video of our experiences in Galena. The music in the video is from a CD that mom and dad had made for me at a store called Poopsies.



Dubuque, IA

We also went to Dubuque, IA for an afternoon. We spent our entire time in Dubuque at the Port of Dubuque. We first ate at the Dubuque Star Restaurant and Ultra Lounge in the Star Brewery Building and then went for a walk on the Mississippi Riverwalk. At the end of the riverwalk was the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. I got to see lots of neat fish, reptiles, animals, and river boats. The Diamond Jo casino was also on the riverwalk. Dad wanted to go, but apparently I am not quite old enough.



Blue Mounds State Park

Our last stop was a quick break at the Blue Mounds State Park in Blue Mounds, WI. We picked this scenic park to stop and take a break from driving. I also needed to eat. Dad took some quick pictures while we were there. He also promised to take me camping there some day.

Time To Eat!

Solids. I am eating solids (if you call rice cereal a solid)! This is a video of my first attempt at eating solid foods. As you can see, mom could use some target practice. I think I could maneuver the spoon better! Besides that, this eating thing is pretty cool. Veggies, here I come!

Motorboating and Teething

A few weeks ago I learned how to play with my lips. I am not sure why, but when I play with my lips; adults think they have to follow along. On this video you can hear mom's attempt to copy me. I also started teething, which apparently means that I will bite down on anything that I can get towards my face! In this video it happens to be my activity mat. Oh what fun!

My Puppy and Me

People often ask how Madison has adjusted to living with me. Madison has been a great girl! At first Madison didn't pay much attention to me, unless mom and dad made her; however, recently we have both been more interested in each other. Madison likes to lick me until mom and dad stop her. She is also very good at alerting mom and dad when I have a dirty diaper. Here is some recent video of the two of us!

Good Morning Cooper

My usual time to wake up is between 5:30 am and 7:00 am. I am what some people like to call a morning person. When I wake up, I want mom and dad to wake up and play! The other morning mom surprised me by video taping my morning smiles. At first I am a little surprised by the camera, but once I get used to the idea of reality television, I show off my true morning colors!

Laughing With Grandpa Anderson

Last Sunday, mom and dad thought it would be fun to go and visit Grandma and Grandpa Anderson at their cottage in Shawano. I got to take my first swim in a lake. It was cold, but fun. I was not too sure about the waves though. Of course, you would be able to see my reaction, but mom and dad didn't tape it. Slackers! They did catch this footage of grandpa making me laugh. That grandpa is really funny! Mommy thinks we should send the tape to America's Funniest Home Videos. Dad only caught the last few seconds because I would stop laughing as soon as I saw the camera was on!

Tummy Time and First Attempt at Sitting

When I was really young (my first couple weeks) I was really good at tummy time; however, as I got older I started to really hate tummy time. Mommy and daddy were persistent and made me do my tummy time. They did give me boppy though. As you can see in the video, it doesn't take long for me to voice my displeasure with tummy time. Also at about 19 weeks, I started to sit using a bumbo. This is really fun and it makes it easier to see the television!

Roll On Over!

Here is a short video of one of my early attempts at rolling over. I first started rolling over at 13 weeks. I was very selective at first with rolling over, but once I got started you couldn't stop me (especially if I could get off my tummy). I also included some footage of some of my earlier attempts at hitting. Enjoy!

B the W...Notice how uninterested Madison is!

Cooper's Baptism

On May 4 (my 2 month birthday!) mom and dad had me baptized at St. Bernard Parish in Green Bay. I don't remember much of this day because I slept through most of it! I do know that Aunt Kelly and Uncle Brian became my godparents! Mom and dad also had family and friends over after for lunch. I got a cool looking cake, but mom wouldn't let me have any of it. I also got a lot of great gifts. Thanks everyone!

Welcome Cooper!

Here is a video of my stay at St. Vincent Hospital when I was born on March 4. There is also a video of some pictures of my first few days in the hospital and at home. It was so nice of all of the family and friends who came to visit. Also, thanks to Madison for sharing her home (and mom & dad) with me!