Cohen's First Trip to the ER

Our sweet baby boy took his first trip to the ER last night. Here's the run-down:

Sean and I were heading out for the evening, going to watch the Earthquakes play with Dan & Carlene (date night!). We'd been gone for a about 30mins when we got an update from our babysitter (Miss Carly from our Preschool) that Cohen tripped, hit his head on corner of the entry way bench, and that he had a pretty bad cut on this forehead, that may require stitches. We immediately turned our car around and headed home.

When we arrived, Cohen was resting peacefully on Miss Carly's lap, having calmed down. One look told us both that we should take him to the ER. Miss Carly stayed back with Landon so Sean and I could take Cohen to Good Samaritan Hospital (just a few minutes away).

Once at the ER, we were admitted to Triage within 10mins or so, and seen by the staff within 30mins or so after that. Coey was a champ, calm, and snuggling his blanket while he watched an episode of "Paw Patrol" on Sean's phone.

Some numbing gel, a little glue (a lot of crying), and a bandaid later, and Humpty Dumpty was put back together again.

In the 24hrs since, he has been his cheerful, daring, fun-loving self: dancing, jumping, hugging...and sleeping and eating well. The ER staff said the glue should stay on for 5-10 days, after that it will fall off naturally. We're supposed to keep it covered with a bandage to keep him from scratching it.

Whew, Cohen survived (and his Mama did too)!

Easter Weekend in Pismo Beach

We were lucky enough to spend Easter Weekend on the Central Coast (one of our favorite places to visit). We met up with Sean's family, and enjoyed a relaxed, beachy, easter egg-hunting type of weekend. I love visiting the Central Coast because it will always feel like home to us, it is far enough away to feel like a vacation, but close enough to drive for an easy 3 day weekend away (without the hassle and stress of traveling on an airplane). We've found some great beach houses, just a few blocks from the ocean, and a short walk from the pier that we'll likely use again and again. If it works...it works!

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"Big camera" selfie with my Lando

Photo Credit: Landon :)

Cohen's first Easter Egg Hunt!

Nicole and Emma, rockin' the Bunny Glasses

I love my boys.

Landon, heading to the beach.

Cousins!

Team Greenwood, soon to be 5!

Cohen's 18mo Check-Up

Today we took this little man to see Dr. Barone. He passed his exam with flying colors, growing, talking, moving, and shaking. He even showed off a bit by recognizing and naming many foods on the food chart poster: "apple, banana, rice, cheese" (some of his favorites). No shots today, and next check-up is in September for his 2 year appointment! Woah, slow down little man!

Cohen @ 18mos (March 2016)
Head Circumference: 49.5cm (99th percentile)
Length: 33.5in (81st percentile)
Weight: 30lbs 5oz (90th percentile)

And, the required "how big was Landon at 18mos?" comparison. At this age, Landon was an inch taller and outweighed Cohen by about 1.5lbs! 

Landon @ 18mos (April 2013)
Head Circumference: 50cm
Length: 34.5in
Weight: 32lbs 1oz

Tahoe Trip 2016

We braved the cold and snow to make our first family trip to Tahoe in the winter this January! We lucked out with great company (thanks for the cabin, Team Iverson) and awesome weather! It was sunny and mild during the day, which made for a ton of fun on the sledding hill! Landon really took to the snow, and enjoyed jumping, sliding, sledding, and attempting to make snowmen. Cohen was less interested and excited, so was happy to observe the white stuff from afar. It probably didn't help that he wouldn't keep his mittens on...the "white stuff" wouldn't sting your hands if you kept your gloves on, kiddo! 

The Greenwoods (who usually avoid snow and winter stuff) totally survived this trip, and think we could make it an annual tradition :) 

Road Trip!

Cohen preferred to observe the snow...not actually touch it!

Landon, earning his dinner

Cohen, Landon, and Ainsley on the "cheese" stairs :)

Team Greenwood Takes to the Snow!

We went for a few long walks in our neighborhood, hunting for small hills to sled on. So much fun with this big 4 year old boy!

Our brave boy!

Shhhh...there's a baby in my belly :)

PocTownBoys Annual Tradition Year 1 - Museum Trip

*** DISCLAIMER: This is a rare Sean post to the blog.  ***

I happen to be very close with the guys that I graduated high school with back in Lompoc. Back in high school, everyone would always comment on how we wouldn't be as close the older we got in life. I'm happy to report that as a group we have not let life get in the way of our friendships. We all still get together at least once a year for a trip sometime in the late spring, we have a non-profit foundation that we're just getting off the ground, and now (thanks to Christina Taylor), we are starting a yearly holiday tradition of doing a family oriented outing and reporting back to the group. This is my attempt at reporting the outing and sneaking in a blog post for the rest of Stace's followers.

For our first group family holiday report, we were to visit a Museum of our choice and report back individual memories and our top pictures for the day. We ended up visiting the Kennedy Space Center - Visitor's Complex (big thanks to Stace's dad, Jerry, for treating us to the day).

For those that do not know, Stace's dad, Jerry, has worked in the space industry/program her whole life. He used to work on the space shuttle when it was in service, and now works for the cutting edge company SpaceX. You might have heard of them as they have been in the news lately... Jerry took all his grand kids plus Stace and I on this Rocketman Adventure!

Best shot of the Grandkids (L-R: Merritt, Alex, Landon, and Cohen) in front of the Rocket Garden

The big grandkids with their Papa in front of the Atlantis Shuttle Exhibit.

Yes, that's the real Atlantis Shuttle, and yes, Papa worked on it.

Cohen enjoying some freedom.

Coey letting big brother Lando know that he's got the stick!

Landon really liked playing Rocketman in the exhibits.

Toddler sized space station

Cohen really loved being able to be with his brother and cousins in the space station. 

 

Saturn V rocket

Saturn V and Apollo Missions Exhibits

Kidz Love Soccer (Fall 2015)

This November, Landon wrapped up his second year of Kidz Love Soccer (Saturday morning skills & drills, led by coaches). We are so proud of our big boy: he's dribbling, passing, shooting, scoring, and, for the most part, staying on his feet! He's listening to his coaches, and really starting to learn the sport that Sean and I love so much. Next up...a real team, and real games! I can hardly wait!

A special moment: Coach Paul helping them learn that when their teammate scores, the whole team scores! He would ask: who scored that goal? (Landon!) What color jersey is Landon wearing? (Green) Raise you hand if you're on the Green Team! Did only Landon score that goal, or did the whole Green team help!? (The Green Team!). I may have teared up a bit. :)

He's cheeks get flushed/red like Mommy's!