The Cooper Clan

Howdy from South Florida!

While many of you are enjoying fall weather and getting ready for the winter, it still feels like summer in our neck of the woods. However, cooler weather seems to be on the horizon. We'll see how long that lasts. In spite of the hot temperature, we are getting very excited for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and can't wait for Stephen to get a break from school and the hospital.

Since the last Sentinel, Kyle turned 2 and had several parties: one in Utah, one in Texas, a small dinner with friends, and a zoo party here. I think he could get used to all of that attention! Stephen had to stay in Florida for most of the fun, while Kyle and I took 2 weeks to visit both grandparents.

In August, Stephen and I made a trip to San Diego with Stephen's brother, Jordan, and his wife, Julia, for a dual purpose: Stephen needed to attend an AANA conference and we celebrated my 30th birthday! In between conference meetings, Stephen and Jordan were able to play some golf, Julia and I got to do some shopping, we saw a baseball game, made a trip to Uncle Larry and Auntie Mare's place, and had an amazing time seeing the sights.

Around that time, we also found out we are expecting our 2nd child, due in April 2010. Quite a surprise, but we are excited! We should find out if it's a boy or a girl in November or early December.

After San Diego, it was back to the grindstone for Stephen. He is quite busy with school, which now involves less class this semster, with a focus on clinical rotations at various hospitals in the area. We are counting down the months until graduation in December 2010.

Kyle and I keep busy doing preschool lessons and art activities, going to play group, checking out books from the library, keeping up with errands, and trying to stay cool at the pool or beach.

We wish all of you happiness and great fun during the holidays and look forward to catching up in the New Year!

Love,
Stephen, Melodee, & Kyle

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