All Done!

I have been working with Coop for a while now to raise both his arms above his head when he is "all done" after eating. First I would show it to him, then I would help him do it. Just yesterday, he decided he could do it all by himself.



We are so proud ;-)

Ski Bums

Caleb took Coop up for his first day of skiing. Coop sat comfortably in the front pack while Caleb did some easy green runs. My favorite part of it all was the cute ski goggles he got to wear. Coop didn't make a peep the whole time so I think he was trying to figure out what was going on altough we think he enjoyed it.

Ta-Da!

It took 4 long grueling days of work, 13 trips to Home Depot, 4 coats of spackle, 3 coats of paint, 1 trip to Bed, Bath, & Beyond & 2 great parents to finish this tiny yet, hugely messed up bathroom. As with every project, if something could go wrong it, it did. We thought it would take 2 days, it took 4. We spent most of one day finding out that the vanity we bought wouldn't work, returning it and the medicine cabinet only to discover there weren't any other types in that color so changing our whole plan that turned out just as good. Long story short, my Dad, Mom, & I had a fun time redoing the bathroom together. My Dad is the fix-all handy man; if it's broken, he can fix it, no matter what it is! And he wouldn't be able to do that without his beautiful assistant Vana White, I mean, my Mom, who finishes all the little odd jobs, and makes the project beautiful.
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Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

Coop wasn't quite sure at first, but as soon as he found out he could eat it, he was in love.

He ended up getting a brain freeze after this huge bite!

Isn't he just the cutest little snowman you've ever seen?

Anyone for snow angels?

Picking the perfect one

I was thinking about Christmas trees. It's one of my favorite traditions and even though it's expensive, messy, and it's a pain to set up, I still refuse to get a fake one. It's too much fun to spend a night going to tree farms, all decked out in our winter gear, and find just the perfect fit for our family. Coop liked feeling the branches and eating the bright-colored ornaments although he didn't get to put any on since it was past his bedtime. He did enjoy the decorated tree the next morning though.

My new Excersaucer

My mom got Coop an excersaucer for Christmas and since we can't take it with us for those 2 weeks we are in Washington (it won't fit in the car) she let him open it early and enjoy it for the 2 weeks before. We both are very grateful!