Sometimes I really can't believe that I have documented so many birthdays and life events on this blog! These boys of mine have had their whole lives on this blog and birthday #17 is no exception! We were in Ohio for my nephews wedding on Cooper's birthday weekend. We had planned to leave the night before so he could be home on his day, but he ... View the Post
Cooper is 16!
There really aren't enough words to describe how strange it feels to have a 16 year old! For some of you, you've been reading about Cooper's life since the beginning of this blog. He's really the reason I started it and I'm so glad that I made that decision nearly 16 years ago now. You can read all about his birth story here and I love looking back ... View the Post
Cooper is 14!
One of the biggest reasons that I ever started this blog, was my firstborn, Cooper. I was a new mom in California and we had decided it was better for me to stay home with him then to jump back into my nursing career with an infant. I loved being able to be home with him, but I got bored and lonely while he napped! I started Stilettos and Diapers ... View the Post
Littles Style: Style of Their Own
There's not much cooler for this fashion loving Mom, than to see my kids develop a style of their own. Cooper is 8.5 (say whaaat?!) now and has really decided on a style that he loves. I'm not quite sure if it's rocker, comfortable or a combo of the two, but it's totally Coop. He's totally got this posing thing down, too. The black leather ... View the Post
The Big 8 Baseball Party
Cooper turned 8 last week and we had, what I think, was the most fun party yet! Here my big boy is on his Birthday morning. He loves blueberry muffins, so that's just what he got! I love a good theme party and have thrown some pretty big shindigs for my boys in the past. (See Super Mario, Cars, Mustache Bash, Toy Story, Paw Patrol, ... View the Post
8 years of Cooperman.
From this chunky newborn (his birth story is here), To this confident 8 year old. One who happens love baseball, And is the greatest biggest brother ever. I can't believe how fast 8 years has gone by. I feel like it was yesterday that we were in California, welcoming our firstborn into the world and stumbling our way ... View the Post