I need to brag a little

Everyday when we eat we try to teach Cooper how to fold his hands so we can pray. Usually he just smiles, laughs and does something else. Today for lunch I went to pray and when I finished I looked up and he was looking at my smiling with his hands folded laying on the high chair. It was the cutest thing. I wish I could have gotten a picture, it was priceless.

You got yourself in this mess

Ever since Cooper started pulling up he thinks he has to do it all the time. He pulls himself up and then sits back down and does it all over. Yesterday he was by the couch doing this and next thing I knew I heard him crying. This is what I found, I probably should have gotten him out sooner but I couldn't resist a picture and Steve got out the video camera.

Layne Matthew Jenkins

Cooper has a new baby cousin. My sister had her baby on Tuesday morning, he weighed 10 lbs 6 oz and was 20 inches. Yes you are reading that correct, I didn't mix up the weight. He was the same length as Cooper but almost 3 pounds more. Here is the only picture I got, I will get more at my niece's birthday party on Saturday. In response to Jenny's comment- This was a scheduled c-section and since it was her third child, she was actually only 38 weeks, her actual due date was Oct 28th.

Cooper's New Shirt

Grandma and Grandpa bought Cooper a new Halloween shirt. It has Mickey Mouse on it and lights up anytime you move the shirt. I think this might have kept him busy for hours.

Sunday Morning

Most people know that Cooper is an early to bed early to rise kiddo. It's not uncommon for him to be up by 6:30 ready to go. Because of this he takes a very early nap in the mornings. Church starts at 10:30 and since he is getting older it's getting harder to get him to take that nap before church and sleep long enough that he can be in a decent enough mood to handle the nursery. This is what I had to wake up when it was time to leave this morning. It just breaks my heart, he looked so peaceful.

Pumpkin Pickin'

Last night we went out to Deere Farms to pick some pumpkins. It was us, the Reids, the Bushes, and the Murphys. The plan was to go to Huber's, but I think this might have suited us a little more. It was smaller and less crowded and with 5 kids under the age of 4, it helped to not have a big crowd. We packed our lunch and had a picnic, the kids played in the hay bail maze, and we took a hayride to find pumpkins. Too bad it was almost 90 degrees outside, but still tons of fun.

Looks like Pierce found just the right one.

As usual Hope just looking pretty!Eric, Tracey, Levi, and Gretchen. Levi and Corbin in the hay bail maze.Steve took this shot of Matt and Corbin, I think it is adorable!Cooper and Daddy enjoying the hay ride.

Something doesn't seem right

Steve was home with Cooper last night while I was at Jazzercise. They were going out for a walk and since Cooper doesn't keep his socks on Steve put shoes on him to keep his feet warm. Well he started pulling and tugging at them more than usual. Does something seem strange to you?
That's right, they are on the wrong feet.