Peter Piper Pizza and Daddy

Cooper took Daddy for the first time to Peter Piper Pizza last weekend. Mommy throw a baby shower, so the boys had a day to themselves! Pizza and games - what more could you ask for???

Just cruising around...

Yes, Cooper had no shoes on - Mommy was mortified

Stop taking my picture!!!

Mommy's Little Helper

Mommy thought that with all Cooper's mobility now, she would put it to good use. So...a rag in one hand and a can of endust in the other and a very busy boy is a GOOD combination!

Somebody turned one...

Mommy and Daddy cannot believe it happened, but somehow Cooper turned one today! He is such a little man now. We made him his favorite meal - fajitas with mexican rice and black beans. What child doesn't top it off with Sprinkle's red velvet cupcake? The Kettler Tricycle did not even stack up to the cupcake! Happy Birthday to the best boy in the world!

we are only buying books for his second birthday - big fave!

it has a bell??? (only took daddy three hours to put together, too)

Really, what is going on??? I am supposed to blow on it???

Yumm-o!

Little family picture action...

AnaB Turns One!!!

Our favorite gal turned one December 27th and her Mommy and Daddy had a cowgirl party for her last weekend. C enjoyed himself (even with one nap for the day) and celebrated the big 1 with AnaB. Happy Birthday Anabelle - we love you!

this is at the end of the party..."it's A's party and C will cry if he wants to!"

Daddy, can't I just have one M and M?

Aunt Kristin with A and Daddy with C - check out Cooper's look

Hey Ladies...

The Birthday Girl!

A opening all her goodies - C gave her a juicy jump suit (he picked it out all by himself)

Cooper and Cooper Together!

We finally got the Cooper's together. I know a lot of you have heard me talk about my dear friend Judie and her adorable boys. We met because she had a little one named Cooper in the infant class at Carpe Diem. He is 15 months older than our Cooper and we know they are going to be the best of friends! His big brother is just as cute, Jack and such a sweet boy! Thanks for the invite over for make your own pizza night - we had a blast!

Who doesn't love a naked baby butt...

We had to get tubes!

As most of you know, Coop had to get tubes put in both ears this morning! He was such a trooper and the only time he really cried (even coming out of sedation) was when he dropped a toy on his foot. I think it was tougher on Mommy than it was on him. No more nasty ear infections and yucky medicine. Since it was 75 degrees, we decided to head out and get some fresh air - check our new truck from Santa!

Faster Mommy, Faster!

Daddy and me

I love this face!

He looks a pro (they told him could not drive or operate heavy machinery today - whoops!)

C's First Christmas!!!

What a fantastic holiday! Christmas is amazing through the eyes of a child (even at 11 months). This was a special Christmas for my family because Larry and my mom got married this year and we got to celebrate as a family with all six kids, significant others, Cooper and all the puppies. We had a blast and Cooper thought it was the greatest day of his life. I think he was a little overwhelmed with all the madness and presents!!

Did Santa come...

My new Race Car - he is pretty fast on it, too!

check out the hat...

we took a nasty fall minutes before this picture - you can see right above our left eye!

Merry Christmas, Ho Ho Ho!

Hi Daddy!!! (too cute I had to add this one)

Our new family, Courtney, Megan, Adam and Kaleena

My first Nana Breakfast casserole - YumO!

My third outfit for the day - seriously!

Waiting for Santa...

C got to put some of Nana's famous cookies and milk out for Santa to nibble on when he came to visit. He could not quite grasp the concept that he was not supposed to nibble on them!

Really Mommy, not just one bite???

Too cute...

Visiting Santa...

After much procrastination, Mommy and Daddy finally took Coop to meet the jolly old man, aka Santa Claus on Christmas Eve at 4pm. We went to the mall close to Nana's to save time (we think Santa is missing a few teeth - but o'well). Needless to say, C put his arms back out for Santa to hold him again after we took him off his lap. I think it was a hit!

KK brought us some Christmas Goodies...

Aunt Kathy (Cooper's Godmother and one of my bestfriends) or KK (as we like to call her) came over right before she left for the holidays and brought Cooper two fabulous gifts. I told her she could have wrapped an empty box and he would have been happy. C is so lucky to have her in his life!

This rolling drum is C's all time favorite present - he puts everything inside it!

Yea - presents!!!

I love his expression

Christmas in Houston

Cooper is lucky! He gets to have TWO Christmas's every year! We headed down the weekend before Christmas to celebrate with our family in Houston. It was a tough year with Granddaddy passing away and he was defintely in all of our thoughts. Cooper enjoyed celebrating with Grammy and TomTom and with all of the extended family, including his cousin Caden!

Uncle Eric with the boys (Caden on the left and Cooper on the right)

C's first swing experience - those knuckles were white!

Grandmommie taught Cooper how to "roll" with the Patty Cake Song

Cooper got a fantastic learning Helicopter from Uncle Russ and Aunt Natalie

Daddy and Coop at lunch time

C did not know what to think of Elmo Live - he'll warm up

Yes, Mommy put a bow on his head

Mega Blocks - the coolest

Daddy got him some new shoes (thank goodness)

Wow! Thanks Grammy for my learning bus!

C really liked his gift to Grammy - he thought the cover looked familiar

Ooo..that is what C is saying all time!