Kochman Family

After a nice fall walk in the sunshine I wanted to capture Cooper with the colorful leaves before I raked them up.  Have I said what an amazing baby he is?  He just keeps smiling no matter what picture scenarios …

Today Cooper started at his new daycare which is closer to my work and the one that Rob and I picked out back in March.  The slot finally opened up and it was time to start our new routine.  We …

What do fall Saturdays mean for the Kochman family?  College football.  We started the day with brunch at the yummy Maltby Cafe and watched a number of football games.  Cooper helped us learn that loud cheers = tears.  We …

Friday was Cooper’s first ferry ride, taken with a goal of finding the best ice cream store per Jane’s research.  Mora’s is located on Bainbridge Island, so Jane, Catherine and Colin joined us for a travel adventure.  We enjoyed …

Today at daycare Cooper had the chance to show-off his inner artist with finger paint.  We really loved this about his teacher; she finds activities for all ages to enjoy the seasons.  On Cooper’s report card it also said …

It was a fantastic first Halloween for Cooper.  Rob’s mom, Jane, is in town and his brother Charlie also came over to visit.  We all enjoyed some homemade chili by Jane while Charlie took care of answering the door for …

 A seal has joined our family.  Overnight Cooper’s cold turned into croup and he sounds like a very sad seal barking.  We can’t believe with just 3 days in daycare the germs already found him.  I ended up staying home …

Cooper’s second day in daycare was their annual fall festival so Cooper got dressed up in a costume for this big day.  I am happy to report we were able to get to the office in 2.5 hours after waking …

Wow, 20 weeks went by so quickly!  Rob has reminded me that what makes returning to work the hardest is also what makes me very fortunate, 20 weeks off to be with Cooper.  Today was my first day back to …