Christmas!

We had a wonderful first Christmas with Cooper.  Christmas Eve we went to Louisville and Cooper was recognized in the church at the 5pm service.  He looked so handsome and was on his best behavior, of course!  He got to play with his cousin Will in church, too.  Those two are gonna be so fun to watch grow up together.

Santa knew we were going to be in Louisville on Christmas morning, so he arrived at our house a day early! 

My boys walking down the stairs to see if Santa came

 the best part of a gift is the bow and wrapping paper!

After we opened gifts and Coop took a nap we headed to see our families

road trip to Louisville

Episcopal Church of the Advent: Xmas Eve 5pm Service

 perfect little angel

Cooper with Daddy during the service

our family pic on Christmas Eve (Coop wasn't cooperating he was ready for bed!)

Christmas Eve cuddles for Mommy after church

Christmas Day

Christmas Day family "selfie"

we started opening gifts with Scott's family

then headed to my parents house

i love my other boys, too!

It was a great day!  That night Cooper started getting his two front teeth which made for a long night.  It's a crazy story, but Cooper got some help from a local police officer who brought us some Tylenol.  Here is a link to the story, we made the news!

 http://www.wave3.com/story/27717638/to-soothe-sick-child-officer-goes-extra-mile-on-christmas

The story actually ended up being aired in multiple cities!  Who knew people would love it so much.  Cooper is feeling much better now!

It's Christmas Time!

This has been so fun getting to enjoy the holidays with our little man.  We tried to start some traditions for our family to continue for years to come.  First thing was getting our tree at the same farm where our Christmas card pictures were taken.

Barker's Tree Farm 

funny story:  we got stuck in the mud on our way out!  it had been happening all day to their customers, so they knew what to do to get us out...we were towed by a four wheeler!  it was funny once it was all over with

Coop's little sweater outfit for the occasion

the car ride there he played with his new reindeer toy

my little helper to decorate the tree

 checking out the tree

 hanging his ornament he made with mommy

 Our first tree in our new home :)

Cooper Meets Santa!

He wasn't very sure about it, but in his defense we went late in the day.  He refused to smile, but at least he didn't cry!  We got him away from Santa as soon as the bottom lip went down...Cooper's sign for help me haha

Waiting in line with Daddy

 up next!

 checking things out

there's the bottom lip!

 Cuddles for mommy...melt my heart

 playing with mom's button

safe back at home!

Coop got into the Christmas spirit all month long

my best shopping buddy

"mommy lights up my life" this was another day of shopping

We are ready for the holidays!