Da-da!

For several reasons I find this post appropriate......
1 - it's been awhile since I've posted any picts
2 - Cooper is finally saying da-da - music to our ears....especially Phil's
3 - Phil is out of town for the week and we miss him
     (my mom would tell me it's not smart to tell people your husband is out of town)
     (thankfully, you all are trusty worthy people and won't try and break in)
4 - they are fun picts to share

This was on Valentine's Day

cute shirt my aunt gave him!



 these blocks were a Christmas gift from our dear friends and they are a HUGE hit

you've seen Cooper in this shirt before from a previous post, but here are Phil and Cooper both wearing the shirts from our awesome cousins in England

 this pict just makes me laugh

I can't decide who looks more excited

Cooper thinking "please, mom...we are just wearing matching shirts - do we really have to take 100 picts" or Phil thinking "get use to it buddy!"

 warming up to the idea!

 much better!

 having fun with his Da-da

 what a crew

 looks suspicious

Turning ONE is fun!

Cooper's buddy (neighbor) Finn just turned ONE!!! We had a great time celebrating this lil' fella monster style! The cake was amazing! Not to mention that the food was delicious - Rob made a seafood boil for all the adults! Despite the misery of Cooper teething/runny nose he enjoyed the party. Here are a few picts! Happy 1st Birthday Finn! We love you! 

 The birthday boy and his precious sister Xadie

 Please notice that as he's digging in for his smash cake he is also holding an ear of corn! ha!

 The sweet Collier Family

 this moment was just funny to me - these are Cooper's "older" buddies....Xan & Owen.

Cooper apparently wanted to be like one of the older kiddos!

Cooper is 16 months!

Cooper is 16 months today! Just this past week ALL 4 molars have come in....fun times! He's been a trooper. He loves bringing us books to read to him. Not saying too much just yet other than babbling quite often. Mama and bye bye are big on his list.  He's able to reach the door knobs now and still loves going outside as much as possible. Here are a few more random shots from this past month! Enjoy and have a great weekend!

after breakfast one morning playing with the paper towel roll

"mowing the grass" with his lil' lawn mower

He looks very annoyed with Lucy here

one day after church on the way home

Going to the Chapel

One of my best friends, Blaire just got engaged!!! We are so very excited to celebrate her and Jacque in June!!! We of course wanted to celebrate this fabulous news so we had a lil' engagement dinner party. For those that don't know Blaire her favorite color is pink - so yes, we all wore pink!!! Here are a few picts from our night together!

The bride to be!

 Blaire & the sweet Mother of the Bride (Beth)

 my mom had this huge diamond ring forever and was finally able to put it to use!

 Karen brought the beautiful flowers and put their monogram on the vase

 me, Blaire & Rebecca (her sister in law) 

 Mom, Karen, Beth, Blaire, Rebecca and me - just missing Leslie!

Forty & Fabulous!

Our sweet sister in law, Helen turned the big 40 last week! We had a great time celebrating with family and friends! Here are a few picts from the festivities.

the birthday girl!

 Steve, Helen, me & Phil

 Steve, Marion, Helen, Ian and Phil

 Steve & Helen

 Ashley, Cooper & Ian

 having fun with Daddy!

 excited about his lemon!