July 2017

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So major catch-up time seeming as I am posting these pictures a whole year late.  Quick captions only.


As per tradition, we went to Oklahoma for July 4th.  Cooper found an interesting location at church to drink his bottle - on the floor in between my legs and resting on the diaper bag.  So cute.


Cooper's first July 4th!

Grandma Jeanie keeps the freezer stocked full of popsicles that turn the kids' tongues fun colors.  They LOVE it!



We went to a fun kid-size, mini amusement park in Oklahoma.


Aiden was not amused by the swinging boat ride.  Cade and Emy (above him) were having the time of their lives.

Cooper learned a new trick this month - standing up using support.  Time to get baby gates!



Cooper gripping the tray with his toes.  Cooper's cutie patootie.


The boys were very proud of their TALLEST BLOCK TOWER EVER BUILT!



This is my view whenever I try to sit down and work at the computer.  He's so proud of himself for standing up.



Sleepy times - in the kitchen and at the pool.



Random selfie


Sam jerry-rigged the red wagon to tow behind his bike on our way to the pool.  As dangerous as that potentially could have been, Cade was adequately padded just in case.



A little fun at the MAC indoor playground one day.





Happy 8 months, Coop de Doop!


Sam loves to play with Cooper and take care of him.  Sam also began attending Cub Scouts this month!



A little fun adventure to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo one rainy day.


Cade splashing in all the puddles at the zoo after a particularly rough downpour.









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