You've Got Mail!

OMG! Today, I received my very first piece of mail! It was addressed to "Dallas Cooks" and everything!! I mean, my Granddaddy Ralph in Michigan has sent me things in the mail, but he usually puts my mommy's name on it. Not this time!!! Thank you soooo much, Auntie Trina, for not only the cute "Sugar Daddy" onezie, but also for making me feel like a big boy already!! I can't wait to visit you in NYC!!

Merry Christmas from The Maverick!

There are 7 days until Christmas 2009! My mommy and daddy have the Christmas tree decorated, but not much else looks festive at our house. Daddy has finished his shopping, but Mommy still has some to do. It has been really chilly, so she has been putting it off. Now, she is sick (again) and can't be out in the cold and rainy weather. I'm sure she will get it done by the 25th.

I am almost 27 weeks gestation now. Each week, I do/learn more and more. I am moving a lot and now even Daddy can feel it! My eyes are open these days; if you shine a flashlight at my mommy's belly, I will move away from it! I can also taste now! Soon I will be letting my mommy know whether we like the same foods or not.

Merry Christmas to all of you! If you are traveling, please be safe. If you will be in the Nashville area and have some good food, please bring some to me and my mommy! Talk to you next year!

Love, Master Dallas John Cooks

Happy Holidays!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We cannot believe how time has flown! 2010 is right around the corner! The Cooks' family (Amber, Johnny, and Baby Dallas) would like to wish you a very safe and blessed holiday season!

Tuesday (12/15/2009) marks week #26 of our pregnancy. Baby Dallas is becoming more and more active with each day. His mommy has noticed that he moves quite a bit first thing in the morning (as she lies in bed wishing she didn't have to get up) and then resumes at night (when it is time to settle down for bedtime). He favors cuddling up into a ball and resting at the bottom of his mommy's belly. It is not that comfy for the mommy-to-be, but hey- what can she do?

Baby Dallas and his mommy often listen to music at night. With headphones on the belly, she has played a variety of musical genres for Baby Dallas to enjoy. Classical..... no reponse from baby. Jazz.... nope. Rap....... nothing. 90's R&B....... BINGO!! Baby Dallas loves the sounds of groups such as Shai, EnVogue, etc. Listening to 90's R&B tunes gets Baby Dallas to moving and shaking!! It's hilarious!

Nursery Update 12-08-09

Baby Dallas' nursery is underway! Mommy and Daddy made an agreement prior to knowing Baby Dallas' gender. Together, they narrowed down nursery ideas to 3 for a boy and 3 for a girl. The deal was that if the ultrasound revealed that Baby Dallas was a boy, then Daddy would make the final decision on the nursery decor. If Baby Dallas showed that she was a she, then Mommy would decide. Well, the boys won! Daddy didn't really want a nursery theme, but more of a color scheme. Baby Dallas' room is painted a lighter shade of blue (Ocean Mist), with a focus wall of stripes in Ocean Mist, Majestic Blue (navy-like shade of blue), and Cherry Cobbler (a dark shade of red). In anticipation of Baby Dallas being a star, his room will be accented with stars (similar to the Dallas Cowboy emblem)!

Baby Dallas' Daddy was unhappy with his closet. He felt that there was wasted space and wanted it changed pronto. Being the "Bob the Builder" type that he his (LOL), Daddy customized Baby Dallas' closet to be more user (and baby) friendly. The closet is now equipped with drawers, racks, shelves, and storage space galore. Mommy and Baby Dallas are so thankful that Daddy is a handyman!