Coop is 2

Our little Cooper had a birthday. I can't believe he is 2 already! We tried to set up his presents like his own little Christmas morning. He was pretty excited. Jill probably was even more. We had a fun day of playing with presents, hanging out, and lunch at Chick-fil-a where he LOVES the play place.

He was so excited about all his presents. He requests his Jake shirt often. He also likes this little bug toy a lot. Unfortunately, a few days after getting the bug he put it into the sealed air vent and there was no getting it back. We had to listen to it run around in there till the battery died. Another favorite is his train set though it took him a long time to accept that it was his and not Mumsy and Gus' train (its the same one they have at their house).

He couldn't quite figure out blowing out the candles. We were trying to show him and when he tried to mimic us he just made a face at the cupcakes. It was pretty funny. When he did manage to do it he was like "uh oh" because he didn't realize he was trying to blow them out. Silly boy.









Cooper brings a lot of laughs and fun to our family. He is definitely a handful and an extremely active, aggressive boy but he is also super sweet. Its funny because he can be so rough and mean but then the next minute I swear there could not be a sweeter kid around. He gives kisses and loves all the time. He loves to "duddle" with us. He adores Jill and mimics all that she does. One of Coop's finest qualities is his manners. He always tells me thank you, please, and your welcome. Without fail. Even when he is mad at me he will yell in pure fury and hit my hand away yelling "NO THANKS!" I have had a cough lately and he is quick to say "Dess you Mama" everytime I cough. He won't quit saying it in fact until I thank him for the dessing.
We love you Cooper- Happy Birthday!

Jake and the Neverland Pirates!

Our little pirate turned 4 this last week. To celebrate we had a little Neverland pirate hang out. Jill dressed up as Izzy and Coop was Jake.

Jill took this picture of Tucker and I. I was just a generic pirate (thanks Halloween 2010) and Tucker was Smee. It is kind of hard to see in the pic but Tucker has a pillow pet in his shirt that is doubling as a little pirate pot belly.

Smee making the treasure map.

Jill and Livvy.



Jake breaking into the cupcakes!

playing in the My Little Pony Tent. Everything is funner in a tent!

On Jill's actual bday she opened her presents. She seemed to have a pretty fun birthday. On the day after her birthday she had a little breakdown while I was at work. She told Tucker she "missed being 3" and "liked being 3." It kind of scares me how much she is like me sometimes. All sentimental about being 3!

Coop: A Year in Review

Cooper had his one year appointment the other day. He is staying around the same percentile in both height and weight. He is 32 inches tall and just about 22 pounds. He has a constant smile and unflinching happy demeanor- just as he has since birth. He has a fun little giggle and loves attention from his big sister (even when it is shoving him down). He is already pretty social and interested in other kids. He is into everything and is a very busy boy climbing, eating, chewing, destroying everything he can get his little chubby hands on. He eats more than Jill- no exaggerating.

I "borrowed" this idea from Kristine's blog of a picture a month for his 1st year. They are aproximations and I tried to pick pictures I might not have posted before.

Newborn Coop

Birthday Boy!

Our little boy turned one yesterday. He is so sweet and cute, but also very mischevious and quite active. He was spoiled rotten and seems very excited and happy to have a few things for just him. Jill is also enthralled with his presents and has even gotten in trouble a few times for hogging them/hiding them from him. We also turned him facing forward in the car which is always fun. I can't believe how quickly the year has gone. Its a little bittersweet for me. We are so grateful Cooper is a part of our family. We are so lucky to have him as our little boy.

Jill's 3rd Birthday!

We started the New Year off with a party! Jill asked for a "Mr Potato Head party" which we decided to interpret as a Toy Story party. We made alien cupcakes. The kids got to decorate some too.




Martha and Mark made these Buzz Lightyear party favor bags!












Jill was so excited!!

The kids played pin the tail on Bullseye the horse.

One of Jill's friends came dressed as Buzz Lightyear! We also did a coloring page, played some games, sang songs, and then the kids ran around chasing each other and having a BLAST till their parents showed up.
We took advantage of skype and let Jill celebrate with both sets of grandparents and her Aunt Adri and family. So fun.
Afterwards as a family we went to McDonalds for lunch and let her use some birthday money to pick out a "big sister" shirt that she has been desiring. It was a fun day!


Cooper dressed in his Little Brother shirt for her big day. He knows his role.