Cooper's First Month!

The Hitsman Family had a busy + fast 1st month together!  Enjoy the pictures + little stories below!  :)

These photos were taken of Cooper on his 1 month birthday - 07.12.12
The tie monthly stick-ons were a purchase from Etsy.  I felt like a tie was a good choice because Nick likes to wear ties to work on Tuesday . . . him + the guys there have Tie Tuesday going on.  :)

Week 1 - Cooper was a little glow worm for a couple days after we brought him home.  We arrived home on a Thursday - the Sunday after he was put on the BiliBlanket until Tuesday.  He was hooked up to the warm pad all day + night - cured his jaundice pretty quick!  Cooper absolutely loved being on the little heading pad - kept him at the perfect temperature!

1 week old @ his newborn photo session.  This is mom's absolute favorite - it's no secret that my childhood nickname from my dad is Moo Moo + I absolutely love anything cows :)  I purchased this cow hat from Etsy.

Cooper @ his newborn photo session @ 1 week
Blanket was a gift from Grandma + Grandpa Martens, but you can find + personalize it at Pottery Barn Kids.

This might be one of Nick's favorite photos at Cooper's newborn photo session @ 1 week.  Nick thinks sock monkey's are cool!  This entire outfit was also purchased on Etsy.

Hanging out - Newborn Size clothes were still a little big early on.

Naked - moving arms + legs!

Lunch with Mom + Grandma @ Cheesecake Factory

Dinner with entire Martens Family at the Machine Shed in DSM - we are on the hay rack ride after dinner in this picture.

We celebrated 4th of July @ Hyperion with Aunt Cari, Uncle Jimmy + his family, + the Bentleys!

Tummy Time with Daddy

Close encounter with Mitsy + Cooper

Aunt Cari + Cooper on 4th of July

Nick's work, Principal Financial Group, hosted a little shower for Cooper after his arrival.  There was BLIMPIE, cake + gifts!  Thanks to all who were involved at Principal!

Diaper changing on Daddy's desk

Night out for Mom + Dad - here is Aunt Cari + Mom

The Gals @ Jasper Winery
Taylor.Cari.Kaleigh.Steph

Cooper is Great Grandchild #30 for this lady!  She is my amazing 91 year old Grandma Martens, Coopers Great Grandma!

4 Generations
Grandma Martens (or Great Grams to Cooper)
Dad (or Gramps to Cooper)
Me (or Mommy to Cooper)
Cooper!

Saying hello . . . . 91 years apart - how cool!

1 Month old Cooper sitting in his rocker!

We've had several friends + family visit throughout the first month + even into the second month.    I've been on maternity leave + so we've also kept busy with visiting people for lunch, going to the mall, going to Target + Babies R Us.  Cooper + I sneak in naps together sometimes + watch The Bold + the Beautiful!  :)

We've been busy during the second month as well + it doesn't really look like our calendar is slowing down at all until maybe September or October!  Also - Nick is in grad school right now, so that keeps him busy!

I'll continue to update my Facebook + the blog as much as possible!  This little guy seems to keep us busy or we like to sleep when he sleeps!  :)  He is so amazing + changing every day.  We just absolutely love + adore him.