Twenty-One Months Old

I can hardly believe that Cooper is now twenty-one months old.  Besides our trip to the aquarium, the month was also highlighted by a visit from Uncle Andy and Aunt Lissa (my brother and sister-in-law) and his cousins, who are now living in Boone, NC.  We hadn't seen them in a while, so it was fun for all of us.

The whole family, including my mom and dad, got together for the 4th of July.  Cooper got to participate in a tradition that has been in our family for about 35 years: homemade Butterfinger ice cream.  Yum!  He seemed to enjoy it immensely, especially since he hasn't ever had too many sweets.

We haven't been able to play outside too much.  Record hot temperatures, as high as 109 degrees, for a week or more were followed by lots and lots of rain.  Now things have gotten back to normal, but it's still pretty hot.  We try to get outside when we can and usually take a family walk in the evenings just before it gets dark. 

I have planted a small garden this year, which Cooper is fascinated by.  He's gotten to pick and eat a couple of cherry tomatoes, and we've gotten a few green beans.  Hopefully we'll have some cucumbers and peppers soon.  He likes to smell my herbs too, especially the rosemary.

Admittedly, I've been a little bored and am ready for some of our weekly activities to start back up in the fall, but it won't be too long now.  All in all, it's been a good month.