No it's not gas...

It's hard not to smile back at this picture. I'm actually surprised that I was able to capture it with my sub-par iPhone camera. At least now I have proof that Cooper's smiles are legitimate and not the product of post-meal gas.

Who's the bigger turkey in this picture?

For those of you who were pondering that burning question, "Was Cooper bigger than our Thanksgiving turkey?"...the answer was No.


Today Cooper had one of his routine pediatrician checkups and weighed in at 11lbs 13 oz. (BTW that's almost 3lbs heavier than he was two weeks ago.) However, our turkey was 20.5 lbs making Cooper only 58% the size of our turkey. Maybe next year, son.

Here are some other stats from Cooper's recent appointment to mull over while you're munching on that tastey sandwich made from your leftover turkey:

Practicing for his debut at Baby Gap

Cooper appears to be a natural but unfortunately he missed the casting call for Baby Gap. Then again the grand prize has a value of $4500 which is mostly made up of travel expenses and a $1000 Gap gift card. According to Boogie Baby Casting a baby can earn "around $50 - $275 per hour for print and up to thousands for a national commercial or TV show". No bad for someone who sleeps 85% of the day. I'd like to think I'm against using Cooper as a money-making venture, however when confronted with the potential costs of college, the idea doesn't seem so crazy.

According to the College Board college savings calculator, by the time Cooper enters college, the cost of a 4 year private university would be ~$388,000! This doesn't even factor in the costs of child care and potential grade school tuition in the 18 years prior to college. Cooper...better start getting your beauty sleep!

Our little pumpkin

I (Bridget) like to call Cooper my little pumpkin... seasonally appropriate I think. Here is a shot of Cooper and our Halloween pumpkin.

Holding Pacifier

Only on day 13 and Cooper can already hold in his own pacifier! Okay, I'm sure this is just where his fingers wound up but I like to pretend:)

Like Father Like Son

I think it's easy to see the resemblance between Cooper and me but others have indicated that he also looks a little bit like Bridget.

I don't quite see it yet but I do think there's hope for a Lil' Papi impersonation! :-)

Celebratory Outfit

Marcus never should have given me editing privs to this blog! I get to sneak on a Yankee photo:) This is just the first of many Yankee outfits. I have a feeling it will be an on going battle between Marcus and my father... who will Cooper root for?