Baby Coop's first month

Carson has nicknamed this little guy Baby Coop. He is growing so fast!

These guys are loving having a baby around the house-especially if it means their mom has no time to fix any ones hair any more.

He may or may not be getting a little spoiled. We have a lot of people around here wanting to snuggle this sweet baby.

Snow Fun

I am not a big fan of blizzards, but when the snow comes down in big fluffy flakes, falling straight down instead of sideways- we are a fan of that at this house. My little boy squeals with delight when he sees this out the window. Then he begs to call his dad at work to tell him it is snowing and ask him to come home and play with him outside.

Here are some photos of the fun we had outside over the holidays when all the cousins came to visit!

I think took 3 full sized males to lift the belly and head of the snowman, and a ladder to add the hat. These little kiddos were rather impressed.

The dads and the daughter (and Grandma) spent a day cross-country skiing. When they were almost done, they decided to have a huge snow-ball fight.

Thanks for all the fun everyone!!

Christmas

Christmas Eve Pajamas.

One of my favorite Christmas traditions. We are all about comfy clothes at this house, so we are big fans of new jammies. A few of my children have to change every time we leave the house, because they are always wearing pajamas.

It was really fun to find some little jammies for Cooper that matched what the other boys were wearing.

Christmas Day!

This year I did not take pictures like I should have. We did so much better with the video camera. Here is a little of what Christmas morning was like.

First Week Home

We have been having a a great time with this little guy. He is mellow, patient and so much fun. We have forgotten what it is like to have a baby around at this place, and luckily, he is being nice while we figure it out again.

Gingerbread Fest

Please excuse my appearance, I was not fixing hair at this point !!

As a tradition at Grandma's house, when all the cousins come before Christmas, we decorate 3 gingerbread houses. One for the big girls, one for the middle girls, and one for the boys. None of the girls ever want anything to do with the house the boys decorate. The girls seem to have a much more orderly approach.

So grateful that we have a fun tradition with our cousins, and so grateful Grandma and Grandpa for letting us make a huge mess at their house.

Cooper comes home

Here are a few more pictures of this little baby boy in the hospital. I am late getting these up and I cannot believe how much he has changed already.

We are finally ready to come home. This chubby little boy barely fit into his newborn outfit!!

This big brother was really excited about finally bringing his little brother home.

Does anyone else think this looks like a lot of kids???

Welcome Baby!

Welcome Cooper

born December 15, 2209

at 1:44pm

8 pound 9 ounces

20 adorable inches

"Ten fingers and toes, curious eyes, gurgling mouth, gentle soul.
A miracle in our midst."

C. Harris