Merry Christmas!

We cannot believe Christmas is only a week away!  It seems just like yesterday we were up in Michigan celebrating Christmas last year. This year we will be staying in Florida and having Christmas at my parents house.  My brother, sister in-law and niece from Georgia will be coming to visit and we are looking forward to seeing them.

My mom, sister and I took Cooper to see Santa last week and like most kids, he hated him!  I'm sure he'll change his opinion on Santa in a few years!

Grandma and Grandpa Nuorala came to visit this past week and had a blast spending time with Cooper!  He even got some early Christmas presents to open!

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

Just got my first haircut...don't I look handsome!  Thanks Grandma Means!! 

Is it ok if I change the channel?

Relaxing with Grandpa Nuorala!

I wonder what's in this bag

Opening all my new toys from Grandma & Grandpa Nuorala!

Thanks for visiting me!  Miss you already.

Smiling and having fun before I go visit Santa!

Admiring the huge pirate ship.

I hate Santa! 

I really really hate Santa!

Trying to get away from Santa!

Mommy, help me!  Please!!!

Mommy finally saved me from Santa!

Merry Christmas Everyone! 

1st Birthday Party!

We had so much fun at Cooper's 1st Birthday Party!  Thank you to everyone for coming.  And an especially big thanks to Cooper's Aunt Heidi & Cousin Tinsley for flying in from Arizona and surprising us!  Boy were we shocked and very excited to see them.  Here are some pictures from the party!

Birthday Boy! 

Having fun with bubbles!

My friend Charlie driving me around in my new car from Grammy Pattee

Mommy did a goldfish theme for my party and got a little carried away! 

Mommy & Daddy had lots of beer for my guests! 

My friend's and family! 

My Cousin Tinsley loves ice! 

Cooper's Candy!

Thank goodness Grammy & Aunt Jill helped  my mommy cook the food for my party! 

Pushing my car with my cousin!

Taking a break and watching the game with my daddy! 

My birthday banner!

My birthday cake! 

My smash cake! 

Yum!  Thanks Aunt Jill for feeding me more!!

My Goldfish Cookies! 

1 Year Old!

Cooper is now 1 and had a great time celebrating his birthday with family in Disney World! He especially enjoyed seeing and playing with his cousin Elise.  He's been walking for about 3 weeks now and loved being able to walk all around the park. He's certainly not shy, it was hard to keep him from going up to strangers!

I took Cooper for a checkup today and he weighs 21 lbs 12 oz and is 30" tall.   He's about average on height and a little below average on weight! You wouldn't know it though, we like to joke that he has a little beer belly!

We will be having a birthday party for Cooper in a few weeks and will post more pictures then!

It's my birthday!  And I love my b'day shirt from my Aunt Heidi! 

Birthday Boy! 

Getting ready to have some cake that my Grammy brought for me!  

I love it!  Give me more please!! 

The Fam at Magic Kingdom! 

"It's a Small World" put me to sleep! 

Having fun with Daddy! 

Getting ready to leave for Epcot!  Look at my cool shirt from my Aunt Kim! 

Me and my cousin Elise! 

Me, Mommy & Daddy at Magic Kingdom!

Me, Mommy & Daddy at Epcot! 

Having fun! 

Watching the waterfall! 

Have fun with my cousin! 

Almost a Year Old!

So the countdown is on...Cooper will be a year old in less than a month!  It's really amazing how fast time has gone.  Coop now has 8 little teeth and the cutest smile!  He is on the verge of walking and can take about 8 steps on his own, without holding onto anything. And as soon as that happens, Bob will have him out on the golf course...I'm sure of it!  We will be going to Disney World in a few weeks with my family and can't wait to see what Cooper thinks of it and for him to spend some time with his cousin, Elise!  He hasn't seen her since my sister's wedding in May.

Mommy & Cooper! 

Pushing my books around the house.

I think I can squeeze through here! 

Made it!  

Out to dinner with Aunt Sarah.  Guess where?!  Iguana Mia, of  course!

Smiley Guy! 

Watching football with Uncle Brad! 

Helping Mommy with laundry!

I'm so tired...I didn't even make it to my crib! 

Daddy...why did you put my shoes on the wrong feet?

I love my house, it's a jungle gym! 

Football Sunday at Grammy & Grandpa Geep's! 

Look at me!  Riding on my bumble bee...with the help of Aunt Jill!