Another summer, another shower! Having two sisters equals a lot of parties to plan. But I love throwing parties for them – we know each other so well, it’s easy to pick a perfect theme. This was definitely true for Emily’s baby shower. My younger sister Roberta and I automatically knew her shower had to… Continue Reading
We’re not finding out what Baby Kopp #2 is, but luckily I didn’t have to wait to find out what my big sis Emily is having. My sister hosted a small gathering to reveal the gender and we found out she’s having a girl!! We’re very excited that Owen will have another female cousin. And… Continue Reading
Can you believe I actually left Owen for a few days? Me and the little guy have never been apart for more than 36 hours. But after Richard’s work program was selected to receive an award and he was invited to attend the conference and awards ceremony in Vail, Colorado, I decided (after much debate… Continue Reading
Truthfully, Dr. Seuss Day excites me more than Valentine’s Day. It’s the book lover in me. To celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday last year, I hosted a Seuss-themed playtime party for Owen’s friends. Since Dr. Seuss Day 2014 is almost here, I thought I’d share some photos from our Seuss play date. For the play date,… Continue Reading
Yes, it’s true. Our secret is finally out…Owen is going to be a big brother! In August, we will welcome Baby Kopp #2 to our family. Considering Owen’s level of energy, you may be thinking we’re crazy. You may be right. This could very well mean that I may never sleep again after this summer.… Continue Reading
Yet another month has gone by and Little O keeps on growing. It won’t be long before I’m calling him Big O. The bigger Owen gets, the more entertaining he is. Every day he surprises us with something new he’s learned, like finally figuring out where his head and nose are. Almost everyone that meets… Continue Reading
I often tell Owen that I love him just the way he is, that I wouldn’t change one thing about him. This is a lie. There is one thing I’d change: Owen’s eating habits. It never occurred to me that I’d have a picky eater. Both Richard and I will eat anything, no crumb is… Continue Reading
How do the months go by so quickly? Owen’s already fourteen months old and fall has arrived. The changing seasons are making me feel nostalgic, thinking about a year ago when Owen was just a little baby and we were together all the time through the autumn days (we took a LOT of walks). This… Continue Reading
Yes, I admit there are moments when I’m envious of my 14-month-old. Let’s be honest here, people. Doesn’t everyone wish they could have the carefree life of a little kid from time to time? Sure, there are some parts of being a toddler that are less than appealing. Namely, you can’t wipe your own ass.… Continue Reading
Back in January, I shared my mommy must-haves for infants. Now that Owen is over a year old, I wanted to share my must-haves for almost toddlers. Since Owen alone is a handful, I try to keep the “stuff” to a minimum. For example, we recently spent a day touring Washington D.C.; the last thing… Continue Reading