Haradon Family Update....

As I'm sure most people know, life with a newborn can be a little crazy, so please excuse the delay in updating the blog.  Anyhow, life for J, Coop, Bando and myself has been great!  

Cooper's First Bath....

Cooper, clearly, does not enjoy the water or being naked!  He has done much better in his more recent baths since these first bath photos were taken, but still whines and knows how to make me feel awful for having to bathe him!

Christmas with the Family....

 We had a beautiful Christmas and got to spend some time with our San Diego family that we don't see nearly as often as I'd like.  I hope all of our friends and family that we didn't get to see had a great holiday and are preparing for an even better 2009!  

BEING A MOMMY......

Being a mommy is everything I ever thought it would be.  Wonderful, beautiful, tiring, and so much more.  Cooper is doing great and getting bigger and more beautiful every day!  He had his first checkup yesterday and passed with flying colors.  Bando and Cooper are getting along just like brothers!  Bando is super protective of Coop and runs to him any time he makes a noise.  

As for J and I, we are finally adjusting to our new roles and lives.  Luckily, Coop is sleeping about 6-7 hours a night (about 3-4 hours at a time), so we haven't been too sleep deprived.  I miss the little things, like going to the grocery store or Target!  I am so lucky I have J...I send him to do everything and he never complains!  

Thank goodness for wonderful husbands, coffee, and dulce de leche ice cream!

INTRODUCING COOPER JOHN HARADON...

We'd like to introduce our son, Cooper John Haradon.  Born on November 28, 2008 at 10:39 pm.  Weighing in at 8 lbs. 14oz. and 21 in. long...he put me through an exhausting 13 hours of labor and 3 epidurals! 

J was absolutely amazing and held my hand the whole way.  I now understand what makes mothers so amazing, they have to go through so much to become one!  

Cooper is wonderful and exhausting!  He is incredibly alert and is big, steel blue eyes are always searching for something new.  He and Bando are getting along great, thank goodness.  

Thank you to all of our friends and family who have been their to support us!  We love and appreciate you!  

We'll send more info soon...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

I hope everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving and enjoyed turkey day...I know I did!  It was my last meal before going into labor and I enjoyed it to the fullest!  As you can see, my family thought it would be fun to take some final pictures of "the belly" before the baby was born.  Let's just say that they're lucky they're family and I love them!