This isn't the first time Cohen has destroyed a box of tissues, but it is the first time I got it on video. Also, it you ever take care of Cohen it's a good idea to shut the bathroom door or else you'll discover the toilet paper bandit!!

Today we traveled an hour east (I think) to enjoy the day in Hood River. It was gorgeous! Beautiful sun, fall colors, great company...what more could you ask for. Cohen took everything in...He is so curious and loves new adventures. After an hour train ride we arrived at the pumpkin patch. They had little pumpkins for all the kids, live music, a hay maze, hay rides, and a bounce house. Cohen even got his first chance at the bounce house. The guys running it were nice enough to clear the house of the big kids and let two little ones in. Although it only lasted a couple minutes~ Cohen left wanting more :) Thanks mom, for an amazing trip!!
ps. If you click on the slide show you can see the pictures in Picasa

Oh my! What a totally awesome place! Grandma hit the nail on head when she booked this week-end last July. The Great Wolf Lodge is like Vegas for kids! You should have seen Parker and Rowan walk into their room for the first time...They were totally amazed they had their own bunk beds that were sectioned off from their parents complete with a TV and video games. What more could you ask for?

Cohen loved running after his cousins, playing in the water (after he got used to it) watching the animated creatures at story time and running after his cousins...did I mention he loved running after his cousins :)

From 1 year

Cohen is becoming quite the little charmer these days. He loves people, especially "his" people like G-ma x2, G-pa, Ethan, Olivia, Aunt Michelle, Uncle Chris...etc. His little face lights up and his lips pucker up for a kiss. He is a very good kisser, too. Not too many more open mouth kisses :) Cohen is also climbing everything. His right leg props up on everything and he is able to use toys, shoes, or the ottoman to get to where he wants to go. The other day Chris and I turned around to find him sitting on a folding chair...we couldn't believe it. (of course he pulls himself onto the most dangerous chair in the house). He is also a "reacher." Nothing is safe anymore. With arms stretched as high as he can reach and toes fully extended he can get a lot of things off the counter. It is so funny to watch because he'll run his hands along the perimeter until he finds something.
Cohen also has a lot to say...unfortunately we have no idea what he is saying but he is very passionate about a lot of things (from the tone of his voice and his facial expressions). We can't wait for some more detectable words :)
That's it for now :) Smiles

12 months stats:
20 lbs 6 oz. (16%)
2' 7.5" (93%)
Head 18.5 (69%)
walks and runs
likes to feed himself with spoon or fork
drinks from sippy cup
takes 2 naps (usually 1-2 hours)
Sleeps 12+ hours at night (6pm to 6am)
like to be swaddle
has 6 teeth
loves shoes
can slide
climbs everything
says please in sign
waves hi and bye
Says, car, cracker, ma ma, da da,
talks in jibberish ALL THE TIME
pulls stuff out of drawers and puts it back
can follow simple directions (put diaper away, clean up, stop, sit, etc.)
enjoys "pushing" mommy's buttons
wears size 4 diapers
loves to take baths
loves bananas and string cheese
hugs
kisses (a lot)
...I'm sure there is more but I'll have to write more later / someone is up from his nap :)

On August 10th, our little guy turned one. Although the first 4 months seemed to move so slowly(and I thought I'd never make it), the last 8 months came and went in a flash. Cohen had two celebrations for his b-day. On his actual birthday, Cohen's G-ma's, G-pa, and Great G-pa went to Sip N' Play to celebrate. Then we came home to open presents. I'm not too sure who enjoyed the cupcake more Cohen or Cohen's G-pa Butler. G-pa was feeding Cohen his cupcake like there was no tomorrow.
Then on the week-end we all went to Oceanside to celebrate at the beach. We actually celebrated Olivia's 3rd and Cohen's 1st birthday together. Both kiddo's had a great time.

From 1st birthday