1 month and growing

Can you believe James Murray Cooper has been in this world for a WHOLE MONTH???

We have done so much in the last month. We were born (which was exhausting)

We hung out with Dad....

We hung out with Russell

We watched our first All Blacks Game with dad...

We took our passport Photo  - Getting ready for the BIG TRIP!

We met beautiful Aunt Rachel

We hung out with Rico

We became a professional "oh so cute" model

We slept a lot

AND we cried even more...

Looking forward to what next month will bring!!!

JAMES MURRAY COOPER!

James Murray Cooper was born on Tuesday morning at 3:46, weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 18.5 inches.  After a bit of work, James made a welcome into this world with a loud cry and a strong kick! We spent a couple of days in the hospital - mainly for my sake - and finally came home on Friday afternoon. The last couple of days have been a groundhog day haze of waking up and feeding him and changing his diaper, etc, etc, etc... and I have a feeling that will continue on for quite a while.

We got to skype with the Texas grandparents today and James enjoyed it so much that he didn't cry!

Everyday, we get to know James better and everyday we love him more.  I can't wait to see who this little man becomes.

Here are a couple of photos from the first few days!  Don't worry, there will be plenty more to come!

Epidural just in and Brooke is A LOT happier...

 Ready for Baby James to be put into!

His heart rate and my contractions....

 Very nervous Brooke just told that it is time to "push"...

Fast forward 5 hours and here is James!

Aaron holding James right after he is born.

Beautiful Aunt Chanel visiting the day after James was born.

One of the few moments in the hospital that he slept!!!

On the way home in his car seat... in the bear outfit his Texas Grandmother gave him.

Getting ready for first bath

Updated Belly Photos

I added just a couple more photos. I think what this shows is that the changes REALLY start happening after the 30 week mark. 

With 6 days until my due date I am looking forward to a few things:

• Tying my shoes without grunting
• Getting out of bed in less than 3 minutes
• Getting out of bed without grunting
• Getting out of bed less than 4 times a night (wait this won't change). Edit: Getting out of bed just to pee less than 4 times a night
• Turning over in bed without a struggle
• Eating close to the table
• Eating without heartburn
• Wine
• Getting in and out of the car without grunting
• Not wearing ugly maternity clothing
• Walking faster than a duck waddle
• Wine. (Worth mentioning again.) 

15.5 Weeks

17.5 Weeks

20 Weeks

23.5 Weeks

27.5 weeks

31 Weeks - Australia

34 Weeks  - Baby Shower Brunch

38 weeks. Tired brooke at work. 

Just the two of us...

Over Easter, Aaron and I decided to go on our first and LAST vacation ALONE together!  Since we get Good Friday and the Monday after Easter off work, we took a quick trip to Sunshine Coast, Australia.

Flew into Brisbane on Thursday night - just a 3 hour direct flight from Dunedin.

This was our view from the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Brisbane.
It reminded me a bit of Austin with the river thru the city and rolling hills in the back ground.

That morning, we woke up and drove directly to Caloundra - where our apartment was located.  Little beach town off Sunshine Coast about 2 hours North of Brisbane. A little bit dated, but me and aaron didn't care. We just wanted to relax.  The town was situated on an estuary so it was different than what I was used to growing up and taking trips to Florida where you step out of the condo onto white beaches. But it was cute with the kids catching fish in the river and then seeing the ocean so close by. I wish I had taken a picture to show you guys exactly what it looks like.  Aaron and I ate at a cafe by the ocean/river and just people watched that day.  Later that night, since it was Good Friday, we ate at our resort for dinner and had an early night.

The next two days, we drove north to various beaches along the coast.

Mooloolaba Beach

Mooloolaba Beach

The Beached Whale!

Noosa Heads Beach

Noosaville

Boardwalk of Noosaville.


Last morning at the coast... Aaron never so happy as when he has his paper and the coffee

Back to Brisbane for one last night, Aaron and I sat at a German Beer Bar on the edge of the Brisbane River.

So happy that me and aaron had one more get-away before the Mini invades our lives!!!!!

Big, Bigger and Even Bigger

Well, there is no denying it, I have been horrible at updating our blog. But who can blame me... I have been tired and preoccupied!
Here are some pictures to document how much I have changed in a few short (or long if you are me) months!

15.5 Weeks

17.5 Weeks

20 Weeks

23.5 Weeks

27.5 weeks

31 Weeks - Australia

Can't believe we only have 8 weeks now until we get to meet the Mini Cooper. I have a feeling it will be a LOOOOONG 8 weeks. (But worth it)!