Coopa T

Happy 2nd Birthday to our rambunctious, curious, fun loving little man! You are such a joy in our family and you bring such energy and laughter to our house. Sometimes we look at you and see our little baby carrying around his silky blanket(s). But more and more we see a little boy full of ideas and words that you are so excited to share. We love that you are totally and completely you, Cooper!

Buddha Belly

The belly has made an early and pronounced appearance this pregnancy!

Christmas Play!

Jackson was part of the choir of angels in his preschool play. He is in the middle of the middle row. He didn't see us and looked lost and worried most of the time, but I think I saw his lips mumble a few words here and there. Love it.

Winter Wonderland

We spent our Christmas this year in Ruidoso, New Mexico and it was SO FUN!! We made lots of memories and just enjoyed each other's company. The boys love the snow but it was so windy on the Ski Apache mountain we decided to drive back down to the bottom to the tube park. Jackson was looking forward to ski school, but once he hurled himself down a hill in a tube he was hooked. Cooper was fearlessly following of course...We saw lots of deer by our cabin and went for a hike and a herd ran right past us. Jackson was concerned that Santa would forget that we were in a cabin instead of our home. But while Daddy was loading the boys in the car for church "Santa" must have made his stop at the Lavender cabin. The look on their faces when we got back was priceless!

Baby Number Three

I haven't posted too much about our little bun in the oven, because we've had a bit of a rough start with lots of wishing and hoping. Our 12 week sonogram appointment, was one of the first times I didn't hold my breath. Things are great! The baby looks perfectly healthy and my progesterone levels finally decided to get into gear. So now the big question is "boy or girl"?? We won't know until after Christmas ( put away your credit cards Grandmas!! ), but are feeling extra blessed this Christmas to have such grace from above.

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Treasure Chest of Kid's Sites

Over at Rocks in My Dryer, is a compiled list of great parent recommended learning/activity sites. I added her button on the left under "Munchkin Schtuff "to get to the list quickly. I may be able to get a few moments of peace when Cooper is napping and Jackson isn't following me around the house saying " I'm booooooooooored. "

P.S. The loud and cheery Christmas music is for Jackson and Cooper's enjoyment. They start boogeying when it comes on and I can't help myself.

Just realized I put everything in the wrong order, scroll down...

Chuy's Parade

The boys were excited to share toys ( just not at home and with each other... ).