tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90228736445003222212024-02-07T00:57:35.056-08:00Puddle Jumping: Family EditionThe Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-69560352848553364412017-06-18T12:46:00.001-07:002017-06-18T12:46:15.674-07:00Time fliesI apologize to myself. I know not a lot of people don't read blogs anymore, they are really quite a lost art. But I do like that I have a place to put up several pictures that appear in some sort of order. I wish I wasn't so infrequent in my posting because heaven knows my kids are doing all sorts of cool things these days. Lucy is reading. Sam is learning to ride his balance bike. Rose is improving her yogurt slathering abilities. Well, here comes a photo dump of the last few months. Hope you get the general idea of what is going on....<br />
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One day Aunt Jo came to visit. It was so much fun!<br />
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Lucy has started to read a lot more these days. She really likes Dr. Suess. <br />
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She also likes to wear unusual things on her head. Then she teaches her sister....<br />
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Sam is learning how to make matches. He is pretty proud of himself!<br />
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Once there was a little girl who decided that she didn't feel so well so mommy got to have snuggles. I did not mind one bit!<br />
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We were pretending to be like queen Esther for our preschool. <br />
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Sometimes mom let's them paint boxes for fun. <br />
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Rose admiring the winter scene outside!<br />
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This is how Sam puts his clothes away!<br />
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Making cookies!<br />
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Lucy lost her first top front tooth...<br />
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Sam made a rainbow at preschool. <br />
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Lucy lost her other top front tooth.<br />
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Now she wants to drink with a straw where the teeth used to be...<br />
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Sam took a winter sports class. He liked football and baseball. <br />
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We visited grandma K and colored snowballs again!<br />
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Took Sam on a daddy-mommy-Sam date...<br />
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And went to a maple sugar shack!<br />
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And right before we left we had some quality time reading with Grandma Nancy!<br />
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We went to Utah and saw all our "Schillemat" cousins! Lily and Rose are the same size now!<br />
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And then Geoff and Shelby got married so we partied!<br />
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We also visited with Grandma Marie and Aunt Annie and Zoe!<br />
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Zoe and Annie went to the Hogle Zoo with us!<br />
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Sam was excited about the Gorillas!<br />
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Rose started working more seriously on her mullet!<br />
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We celebrated Easter!<br />
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Then we watched the Boston Marathon with our favorite Hopkinton family!<br />
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Lucy drew daddy!<br />
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And Rose embraced her mullet and decided to go 80s rock band...<br />
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We visited the Ecotarium and tried out a bunch of the indoor exhibits...<br />
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Then we finished up May by going to the Capron Zoo!<br />
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And then Lucy had a birthday! Her cake was filled with jelly beans....And it was pink, very pink!!<br />
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We headed up to NH and spent mommy birthday with Big Daddy D and Grandma K. Mom and Dad went galactic bowling with Big Daddy D. <br />
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Mom actually got over 100!<br />
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Lucy had field day!<br />
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And we worked on growing potatoes and basil!<br />
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We visited R2D2 at the library!<br />
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We continued our bike riding!<br />
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And Lucy had her end of the year class party!<br />
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And that folks is what is going on in our lives. When I went through these pictures I realized that we have done quite a bit these last few months. Lucy has one last day where she meets her 1st grade teacher and then we start full swing into summer. Hooray for strawberries, hiking, swimming, vacations, etc... We are ready for it! <br />
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Until next time...in probably 3 months!The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-22028142219582967402017-03-05T11:54:00.000-08:002017-03-05T11:54:16.055-08:00Happy Birthday March 3rdMarch 3rd is a VERY popular day to be born. Especially in our house! <br />
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We are fortunate to celebrate the birthdays of both Rose and Daddy. We love them both very much and are always happy to make them feel special. On Friday we did a small celebration with just our little family. We had ribs and ate cake and enjoyed being together. <br />
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Today our extended family is going to join us and we are going to have burritos, because Rose loves beans. <br />
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Can you believe Rose is one by the way?! Here is some of photo evidence of Rose and cake. <br />
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<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-4977627578764892222017-02-19T12:03:00.000-08:002017-02-19T12:03:08.891-08:00She has places to be...I am kind of freaking out right now because in less than two weeks my youngest, my 3RD child is going to be ONE! I had one of those moments when I was discussing with Jimmy how last year the book I bought him sat on our computer desk, in the amazon box until after we got back the hospital. His birthday will never be the same! I am feeling quite sad/happy to know that she has already passed so many milestones. Rolling over, sitting up, crawling, standing up, walking, talking, meltdowns, sleeping for longer periods of time (note: we are still getting up once a night!). She is such a little and big bundle of personality. She fits right in with the craziness of her siblings and parents. <br />
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Friday I took the kids to the Providence Children's museum. A few friends came along and we enjoyed the water room, magnets, construction site, etc... Rose LOVED it! In fact she has been quite grumpy at home, but at this museum she couldn't get enough walking around and exploring. I heard probably 10-15 times that she looked to little to be walking, but for goodness sakes this girl has places to be!<br />
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It made me excited for the summer and all the fun we will have. Here are some pictures from the trip. <br />
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Spring is peeking through our windows today. Although Lucy has informed us that the ground hound still expects 3 more weeks of winter. I can't tell you just how excited I am to get outside and plant! Bring on the spring weather!The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-36620717822305969422017-02-12T18:46:00.000-08:002017-02-12T16:35:18.256-08:00There is way to much to cover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Did you know that when you have 3 kids you don't have as much time to write down memories about them? I know you all are aware of this interesting tidbit of unimportant information, but it plagues me to think that I don't really have as many cute pictures of Rose growing up. Well, I have them, but they are scattered all about and not easily accessed. For now you get some snow pictures. Rose on a sled, Rose with Daddy and Rose with the snow.... Oh and few other randoms of the other kids and an igloo Jimmy built before we bought a house. Yeah, did I mention we bought a house -- another post I promise. </div>
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<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-31003271107356665862016-10-01T18:46:00.002-07:002016-10-01T18:46:25.766-07:00Summer 2016 (with a lot of holes...)Did you know that Rose is about to start crawling?! Probably not, because I so bad at keeping this up to date. Rose deserves some face time on this blog because someday I hope to print all of this off and put it into a book. And, just as expected you can see the exponential decrease of pictures for the third born child in our family. So yeah, it is time for some pictures!<br />
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Is not she so cute?! She will be 7 months on Monday. I think she looks like Sam, but really does have her own thing going on...it will be interesting to see how she evolves over the next few months. She loves the bouncy swing, and will actually bounce in it. Lucy and Sam did not really care for it in that way. </div>
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And then there is this kid, who is still learning how to use the potty -- he can pee in the potty no problem, and really doesn't have accidents. Bowel movements are a different story, but we are getting there!</div>
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In the early summer (July) we went to the Millis Carnival. It is small and really nothing to get too excited about. We thought it was a good way to get in some rides without doing an entire day at an amusement park. The kids loved it! </div>
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We didn't really get in to much swimming and beach days this summer. I am was not really in the emotional state to do it several times with three kids one of which was still a little baby. But we did get in one day with our friends. We went to Skaket beach on the Cape. It was a perfect day. Our only wish was that we could have stayed longer. But we had a wake service for my great grandmother in NH, so we only stayed for the morning. That is worth another post!</div>
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Sam is not much of a swimmer. He barely made it through his swim lessons at the YMCA, and he just doesn't last that long at the beach. </div>
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This girl loves the sand and the water with all her heart!</div>
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At the end of July we decided to go on a small camping trip. We booked a small campsite in Rhode Island and made our way down there on Friday morning. We stopped at Lucy's favorite restaurant, Subway. </div>
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Then we made our way to the campsite. We made sure we would have plenty of time to set up the tent and cook before it got dark. The weather was delightful!</div>
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Rose spent most of her time in this stroller -- she did great!</div>
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Here is Sam holding in his need to go to the potty. Poor, poor Sam!</div>
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The next day we took the kids down to Warwick to Oakland beach. Right next to the beach is a great seafood shack called Iggy's. It was the same beach Jimmy and I visited when we went away for a day or two for our 5th anniversary. The seafood was amazing, and again the weather was fantastic!<br />
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On our way home we stopped at Sonic, because they have great drinks. We timed it so we were there when things were marked down in price and we all enjoyed some good frozen beverages. Then we went home and got some real sleep -- as opposed to camping sleep, which is never restful!</div>
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There were other things that happened this summer, but goodness gracious, I don't have picture right now. Just to name a few, Old Home Day, our 7th wedding anniversary, swimming lessons (as mentioned previously), School starting, etc... Perhaps I will have to include another post with this information. <br />
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But because I have pictures of this I will include some more recent events. This last weekend we decided to go on a camping trip with some of our friends. We went up to Townsend, to the State Park Pine Hill. It was beautiful and because it was later in the season we didn't have to pay for parking and there were NO BUGS! </div>
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Someone who stayed in our site before us created this beautiful "fairy" village. It was amazing! Lucy tried to re-create her own. </div>
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Rose and her rosy noise!</div>
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For this camping trip we hit some more exciting weather and had to throw ourselves into our tents when a downpour started. We all slept together because it was raining so hard we couldn't hear the kids in the other tent. It was a cozy time and we actually slept OK. We were all still really tired! When we woke up the next morning we cooked all the food we meant to eat the night before and lazily cleaned up our campsite. By the time we had done this is was past noon, so we started our drive home. All the kids fell asleep on the way home...</div>
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Lucy and Sam are both doing some sort of school and Rose is super close to crawling. She has also broken her first tooth (right before her 7 month mark!). She is sleeping okay...but that depends a lot on colds and teeth and on the fact that we can be noisy sleepers sometimes. Hopefully sometime soon we will find a house with 3 bedrooms...We can keep praying!</div>
<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-323763473463454002016-07-12T08:07:00.001-07:002016-07-12T08:07:49.628-07:00New news in our familyWell folks we are on the brink of some really exciting things. <br />
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Sam is almost potty trained. Should there be an exclamation point in there somewhere?! Yes, there should! I was getting pretty tired of changing two sets of diapers, one of which was always disgusting (I'm looking at you Sam ba Jam!). So we bought one large box of diapers (our cloth diapers were pretty wore and tore) and said to Sam, "this is the last box of diapers for you!!" We got to the last two diapers and I thought, "hmmm...maybe we should actually try to potty train." So thus started our journey. We did sneakily buy a few more diapers for the nighttime, and called them nighttime underwear, but for the last two days he has even declined those and has woken up in the morning dry. It is a miracle, even though it took a good two weeks before it really sunk in. A miracle because Sam is super stubborn. And there are still obstacles, but we are looking at two days dry with no accidents so I am thinking the future is bright. I was looking at Sam the other day and thought "what happened to baby Sam?! He looks so big, even though he is still wearing the clothes he wore as baby...." We are super excited for this development. <br />
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The other exciting thing is Rose is sleeping unswaddled and it is going ok... Okay, because we are still figuring it out. But again, we kind had to go all or nothing because the transition of sorta swaddled was not working for any of us. She wakes up whether she is swaddled or not and I think it frustrates her not to have her hands available. So here we are with a baby with more mobility, and potential to suck her thumb (which I think is a high probability these days...). Babies who suck their thumbs are cute...don't remind about toddlers who suck their thumbs, I just don't care right now. I love sleep!<br />
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So there is that folks -- sleeping and using the potty. Both are important life developments and therefore both are being documented. <br />
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Now if only I could find some pictures of my kids to make this post a little more entertaining. <br />
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<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-8111664596716029002016-06-07T11:52:00.000-07:002016-06-07T11:52:21.876-07:003rd child problems, trips and what's coming next...Poor Rose is not getting the recognition she deserves! I know not many people read this blog, but I do and I would love to have some more information about Rose so I can go back and read it someday! It is fun to go back and see where Lucy and Sam were at Rose's current age, but how will I do the same comparisons later in life if I don't document anything for Rose. It is a problem, but I am positive everyone with more than one child experiences it, so let's move on. <br />
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Rose is 3 months now! Yeah, I said it, 3 months! She is a smiley, opinionated, chubby little girl. Lately she has been grabbing at her sister's necklaces and all the toys that surround her on a daily basis. She sleeps okay... Meaning she sleeps, but it is all over the map most times. Most nights she gets up 1-2 times going to bed around 8:30 pm and waking for the day around 5:30 am. She is drooling quite a bit and two little teeth can be seen right under the surface. Maybe next week, maybe in 2 months -- that is how teething goes!<br />
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In these last few months we have been on quite a few excursions, including two weddings. I just got my camera back (my mom and I switched our similar cameras at the wedding!), so I have some pictures to show off. We had A LOT of fun, and the kids all did fantastically! So without further adieu, here are the photo evidences off our trip. <br />
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But before we start with the trip pictures, here are a few from Rose's baby blessing on April 17th. Rose was calm during the blessing and it was a lovely day for having family in town!<br />
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Now onto Utah! We arrived in Utah on April 22nd. Joe and Ashley were married the next day, and that was lovely. We had lunch (Sam slept on the floor of the restaurant), we partied and we enjoyed seeing family from all over the place. I didn't get any great pictures from this wedding. Hopefully, I can add some later on!<br />
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We also did all sorts of fun things at Grandma Marie's house! In the downstairs there is ping pong and a great assortment of toys! We enjoyed them all!<br />
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Rose met Grandma Marie! Rose was and still is, quite a mama's girl, but she will learn very quickly that all her family, especially Grandma Marie are exceptionally wonderful people!<br />
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Part of our trip we went to Temple Square (Monday April 25th) . It is a beautiful place, especially in April when the flowers are blooming!<br />
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We also had a fabulous tour of the Conference Center. There are some really inspiring pieces of art in the conference center. It was fun to go all throughout the building -- including the top that is a full garden of Utah native plants. <br />
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This was one of the only times he wore his sunglasses. He is pretty cool!<br />
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And here we are in the Tabernacle. A little blurry, sorry!<br />
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After our tour of Temple Square we made our way to Tucanos with Grandma Coop. This is Jimmy's favorite place to eat. It is a Brazilian style buffet, with lots of meat. It was yummy, though we all agreed we liked the one in Provo better. <br />
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Then Grandma Coop took Rose in the wrap and we took the two older kids to the Clark Planetarium. We watched a show about the universe and then walked around the exhibits. Sam fell asleep during the show, hence the blob on Jimmy's back. <br />
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The next day, I think, we went down to Provo. We started by going to the Provo City Temple, which use to be the Tabernacle. Jimmy and I lived a block from the Tabernacle so it was were we had Stake Conference. It is a beautiful temple. The weather however, was not! We were not there very long!<br />
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We then stopped at J-Dawgs for lunch. Jimmy and I loved this place when we were going to school. Neither one of the kids really cared for them. <br />
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Then we headed over to BYU campus. It has changed a lot, but it still has things that make us reminisce the good ol' days. We were able to talk to a few of my old professors and play with some of the exhibits in the Eyring science building. Then we got some Jamba Juice and heading back to home base -- Grandma Marie's house!<br />
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The last full day in Utah hung around with Grandma Marie and Dean and then went to see some of my old Graduate School friends at a park that had an Aviary in the center. <br />
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The peacock was showing off...<br />
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The last time I saw these friends I was only married a year, no kids. Three kids later, here we are!<br />
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One of the last things we did, Thursday morning, was visit Uncle Joe's farm. He has the most amazing garden. It is completely a hobby and they give all the excess to a local food bank. It is something I aspire to, every time I visit. Sam and Lucy were both super excited to ride the tractors! It was certainly a highlight of the trip. <br />
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We can't wait to visit Grandma Marie and Dean again! We always feel like we are at home when we are at Grandma Marie's house. Even Sam kept asking to go back to Grandma Marie's house once we had flown to Arizona. <br />
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Gretchen set us up at a friends house, just minutes from their house. They were great hosts, including their two boys who happened to be the same age as Lucy and Sam. Look at their backyard -- it is entirely sand and dirt. Sam was in heaven!</div>
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And then we saw all of our favorite people -- aunts, uncles, and this newest grandchild, Lily. She is so little and cute!<br />
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Happy to be with the cousins!<br />
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Included in the mix was Uncle Geoff, who had just finished his mission. It was so fun to have him around. <br />
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We headed home on Sunday afternoon. The week after our trip was....rough. But we have come back to some sort of normalcy. We have a baby, so who really has a schedule when they have a small child. Since our excursion we have celebrated Lucy and Mommy's birthdays, finished preschool, ate ice cream at our local farm, hiked, spotted salamanders, and enjoyed seeing our families in small gatherings. <br />
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Now onto the summer, Sam's birthday, potty training and hopefully some more predictable sleep....haha!The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-62250824081057283162016-03-15T14:01:00.001-07:002016-03-15T14:01:58.528-07:00Rose Marie CoopriderThat's right, we had a baby. And it is a girl and her name is Rose Marie Cooprider. We are so delighted to have her here! <br />
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I am obviously not as good about blogging about our lives in the most recent months. Probably because I am not as good about sitting down and probably because I was pregnant. Now I need to make sure that I don't get too behind. Honestly this is my only journaling outlet right now and I don't want to forget some of the most important things like my babies births. So here we go, I am going to talk a little bit about Rose's birth. She has the right to know when she is old enough to read. <br />
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As we all probably remember we did not know the gender of Rose until she was born, so I am going to revert to her in-utero name of Coopster for a while -- at least until she is born!<br />
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Saturday the 27th of February was my due, but as I had expected Coopster did not make an arrival that day. I tried really hard not to get all anxious about it, because heavens know due dates are guesses and realistically I did not think I was going early. So that day came and went I wasn't too upset about it. On Sunday we had Church along with a linger longer and then we headed up to the Coops for a family dinner. We talked about babies and ate some yummy food and had a good time. We hadn't seen Nathan and Heather's family for some time. <br />
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By the end of the night I noticed some signs of potential labor (some contractions and the like) and thought maybe we were on the way to birthing day. But we didn't think it was terribly likely for that evening so we went home letting the grandparents know that we might be needing their services soon!<br />
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I slept okay that evening, but woke up several times to some weak contractions. The next day Jimmy decided to take the day off and the kids went up to their grandparents. It was a delightfully relaxing day, but nothing happened really. Jimmy and I went on walks, we rested, and we even went out to dinner (as a last minute date night!). We went to bed and hoped that maybe the baby would be a leap day baby. The night went the same, a few mild contractions, but nothing really serious. So Jimmy went to work and I headed up to the Coops. I was bored at home and if I needed to go the hospital it was better I was with people who could take me. <br />
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And that is where we stayed until Wednesday evening. Jimmy took the commuter rail to his parents and I read The Martian and hung around hoping for some really exciting contractions. <br />
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Wednesday afternoon Grandma Nancy took me to my 1 week past due appointment and everything seemed normal. Coming out of that appointment I was at 3 cm, which I knew didn't mean anything really, but it was a little exciting since that is where I started labor with both Lucy and Sam. <br />
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On Wednesday evening I started to notice a change. Actually I became super emotional first and then I started having more frequent contractions. This all happened after dinner, which was great because I was never really hungry during labor. <br />
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I talked to my sister Gretchen on the phone and had a few contractions during that conversation. Then Jimmy and I timed the contractions through a few shows, and then I realized it might be time to call the midwife and see what she thought. Our phone call ended up deciding that it was probably a little too early to come in, but in the end things seemed to moving in the right direction. I told the midwife that we would wait another 30 minutes and see if things picked up. We ended up waiting another 60 minutes during which I got a blessing that put my mind at ease. We headed to the hospital around 11 pm. <br />
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When we got the hospital the parking was a little bit frustrating, mostly because it wasn't were we had parked before. Jimmy and I are really sensitive to parking situations. But we got all settled and then a nurse brought us to labor and delivery where they started to monitor the baby. I met the midwife and she checked me again. I was now at 5 cm. Let me tell you, that what just about the most exciting thing I had every heard! I had progressed 2 cm in an afternoon. <br />
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They then moved me into my room and started me on monitors again. I am not going to lie, it made me a little nervous, since I am not a fan of being monitored the whole time. It is nerve-wracking and kind of a pain. But Coopster's heart beat kept jumping right as they were about to take it off, so it ended up being there most of the time. They did get me a monitor that moved, which made labor a bit easier. I was also hooked up to antibiotics because I was GBS positive, but that didn't last forever either!<br />
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And thus began the labor of Coopster. Since we waited long enough for actual contractions there really was no down time. The next 5 hours consisted of contractions (breathing deeply, Jimmy and midwife putting counter-pressure on my back) and resting from contractions. As with my other labors there was a significant amount of back labor, which is not cool, but that is how I knew they were real contractions and not Braxton hicks. I tried out the bath, which was nice, I sat on the birthing ball, I rocked back and forth while walking, I sat up on the bed. I tried quite a bit of positions. My favorite was sitting up on the corner of the bed with my feet slightly elevated -- according to my other birth stories this was my favorite position for those labors as well. <br />
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I ate popsicles and a few crackers and drank water after every contraction. It was manageable until about 1.5 hours before birth. Then I became nauseous and shaky and the contractions were incredibly long. The nurse said I had a few that were 4 minutes long. And then there was not too much time in between. I found I would doze for a few seconds between contractions and then go right back into a hard one. I knew things were getting close so I asked to be checked and I was now at 9 cm. Yippy!<br />
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I hadn't quite felt the urge to push, but we were so close I was pretty excited. My breathing became more vocal at this point and I could tell we were closing in on the birth of this baby. At this point my water had not broken, which was different, but I didn't really think about it until I started having the urge to push. The midwife was great and told me to do what my body said it should do. Not hold back, but give into the pushing. It relieved a lot of the tension. Then I was checked again and I wasn't quite fully dilated. I had some more contractions and then all of a sudden what can only be described as an explosion, my water broke. It was awkward and startling and not what I had experienced before. Jimmy joked later that he was glad he was not in front of my when it happened.<br />
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That happened at 4:29 am. The midwife gave me the go-ahead on real forceful pushing with some directed advice on how to breath during through these pushes. The first time didn't seem fruitful, but by the second push Coopster was born and laying on my chest. <br />
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Now you may think that in that moment I was desperate to know if it was a girl or a boy. Actually I was totally focused on the fact that I had yet again birthed a baby that the gender did not even come to mind. In fact the midwife said to us "don't you want to know what you had?!" as she opened Coopster's legs and showed us that we did in fact have a girl. It was exciting, it was a relief and we were so happy to have another little baby in our family!<br />
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The midwife waited for the cord to stop pulsing and then Jimmy cut the cord. Then I nursed her for what seemed like an hour or two before they brought us into the postpartum room. It was a very calm transition without too much interruption. Though I must say our first postpartum nurse was very chatty!<br />
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As for the name, we went back and forth on two names that we liked, but settled on the name Rose Marie. Rose was a name we had liked for a while and Marie was a family name from both sides of the family. <br />
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Rose Marie weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz and was measured to be 20.5 inches long. She was pink and loud and happy to eat! We stayed in the hospital for one night and left the following afternoon. And now we are home living the 3 kid dream! And that is how our sweet Rose was born. <br />
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I always like to end these posts giving props to all the people who helped, most importantly my husband who now shares a birthday with his newest daughter (March 3rd!). Every time I go through labor I am amazed at how patient and calm he is. I know that watching me struggle is not his favorite thing, but he does a wonderful job at supporting me through the process of natural child birth. I am also very grateful for my parents, parents-in-law and friends. They've helped with the kids and the transition into our larger family. <br />
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It has been almost two weeks and we are surviving. The first few days are a bit blurry because Rose thought night was more like day time, but we have since come to know some more extended sleeping in the evening hours. Sam and Lucy are transitioning fairly well, though I am sure there is still a lot of transitions to come. We are grateful to have Rose here and we are grateful for a healthy and happy family!<br />
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<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-59677928100549987272016-02-09T17:12:00.002-08:002016-02-09T17:12:59.673-08:00And now it is FebruarySheesh! I have been so bad about this blogging thing lately. Maybe it is all the life changes or maybe it is just how life will be for here on out. Either way, I have a bunch of pictures and a bunch of life events that I should document so I am going to try to update a little. <br />
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Christmas was great this year. We saw lots of family on both sides, including some to-be aunts. Hooray for two weddings in April! We played, we ate and we had a merry time!<br />
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Then life got real because, Jimmy got a job!!!! In my last post I was all "life is hard and we are struggling with things..." and now he has had a job for over a month. Life isn't perfect, but is it is so much better than it was and we are SO grateful for all the support we continue to receive from family and friends. Jimmy is working for a great place and he loves the job. He gets to work with a lot of interesting people and he feels like there is so much more room for growth. <br />
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We have made a few adjustments since this job. First things first, we sold the Dodge. It was time. Repairs kept showing up and we were feeling like we were well exceeding its worth. We got some money for it, more than we had hoped and then we said a hearty goodbye to what was a great starter car. It took us across the US and up and down the Eastern coast many a time. It was the car that brought home our children. We are grateful it lasted this long. But now we are a one car family again. <br />
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Because of this adjustment we are now dropping off and picking up Jimmy at the train station. It is only 10 minutes away, so it is really not a big deal. The hardest part is waking the kids up in the mornings. The solution to this dilemma is to always have something for them to snack on in the car. Lately I have been freezing some muffins. So another change, but we are making it work. <br />
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Once Jimmy gets on the train he has an 1+ ride to work. In future we will try to move closer to work, but with rent so high and our current place being so convenient for other reasons, we are staying put a little while. <br />
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Those really are the big life changes for now. I guess the next big one is Coopster's arrival. As of now I am 37+ weeks pregnant. Yikes! It feels like he/she could come any day, but at the same time I am totally not in the same mode of having a baby as before. Maybe it is because normally we move and then we just sit tight until something happens. This time we are not moving and we have other things like a job and two other kids keeping us busy. I am taking some time off from teaching so hopefully that will help us transition as best as we can into a three child family. Here's hoping anyways. <br />
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But onto the real meat of these posts -- pictures!<br />
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So I am going to do what I normally do, just a little description of the picture. Most of these are in some sort of chronological order. <br />
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This is Fireman Sam. He got this outfit for Christmas and it has been worn on many occasions outside of normal playtime. He is a fan of firetrucks. <br />
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Here are the kids all geared up for a light dusting of snow. Can you tell we have been spending too much time indoors?! They could hardly contain their excitement for going outside for just a little bit of snow. <br />
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Mid January we took the kids to the Boston Aquarium. We had planned to go last year, but looking at the ticket prices kind of made us change plans. Then we found out Jimmy's job has some great discounts on Boston museum prices. To make things even better we took the train into Boston (which was the highlight for Sam) and then walked to the aquarium. It was a double win because neither Jimmy nor I are city drivers and the kids loved riding the train. The aquarium was a hit too!<br />
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And then the heat wave hit and we didn't have snow anymore, but we still went outside. And Sam wore his Fireman Sam outfit, just because he could. <br />
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But finally, just this past weekend we got some real winter snow. The first storm we probably got 6 inches and last night another 5 inches. I know this is still not crazy amounts, but at least the kids could do some real sledding. Lucy used the saucer and had the best of times. She could go up and down the hill by herself and she giggled the entire time. Sam liked it until he did a face plant in the snow. Then he wanted to go home. <br />
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And here is the castle that the kids built TOGETHER! Why is this such a big deal?! Because lately there has been quite a bit of drama between the two when it comes to playing together nicely. It kind of stresses me out. Mostly because I am relying on some good quality sibling time while I am tending to infant Coopster. They have good and bad days (let's be real -- so do I!) but I think we will survive. <br />
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And that is life for us right now. We are awaiting the newest addition, trying to stay sane in and outside and keeping busy, like we always do! Hope the next post includes some pretty cute baby pictures...unless I get all motivated and write another post within a week or so....</div>
<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-27008373287524759222015-12-12T19:00:00.000-08:002015-12-12T19:00:16.066-08:00Oops...there goes the yearUmmm...so it is December! I am kind of behind and life has definitely been throwing us in all sorts of directions these last few months, so yeah. I think I need to update the 3 or 4 people who read this blog. It is sad to me that blogging is so last year (or last 5 years). Anyways.<br />
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So September happened with all those trips. They were fun and much needed. Because then life got real. Jimmy was feeling somewhat distraught at work and it caused us to re-evaluate his job. In the end it caused him to put in his two week notice. They asked him to stay until Mid-November which was a blessing. But it put us back in "must get a job" mode and that my friends in not a fun mode to be in.<br />
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We also did all sorts of fun things like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Those are fun holidays for sure. Lucy dressed up in one of her Frozen dresses and Sam (who we planned to be the Lorax -- his favorite movie!) ended up being a dog because I am not so good at planning ahead. The Lorax hat that we ordered is a favorite now, but it wouldn't do for halloween. It was pretty fun to watch Sam try picking up candy with dog-like paws. It was a good way to moniter his intake. Now the kids talk about the neighborhood behind our house as where we went trick-or-treating. In fact today I mentioned biking in that area and Sam asked to dress up again.<br />
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Thanksgiving day was exciting. We all ran the 5K in franklin. I struggled with my 6 month pregnant belly, but I am too stubborned not to try. Needless to say I was sore for a few days after. Then my parents and Johanna came down for dinner. It was relaxing and pleasant. We did get a little nervous when we lost power for about 30 minutes into the turkey cooking, but then it came back on. Did I mention it was in the 50s that day? The weather during November and into this month have been warm!<br />
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As of now we are in a weird waiting stage. Jimmy has some very great potential job offers. But nothing is official. He is home, which you would think would be awesome. It is weird. I love having him home. But we are oddly(not so oddly) stressed all the time about the job thing. I am emotional basket case -- meaning I cry a lot (because I am pregnant) and Jimmy is probably in a similar boat (except not pregnant).<br />
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As they say, we will laugh about this a few months from now. Right now, it is just hard.<br />
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But let's not dwell on the negative. I remembered we got to see Coopster in October. We asked not to find out the gender. They were great. Once we told them nothing was mentioned and the doctor even said that was her least favorite part of the ultrasound. She then proceeded to tell us how about the beautiful anatomy of our child. Lucy came along. She was funny! She asked lots of questions and left with her own set of pictures to show to her friends at school. She has since talked about becoming a doctor when she grows up.<br />
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Lucy is in preschool. She loves it! She is in a class of 6 girls and 1 boy. There are a lot of oldest children in the class so she is learning a lot about working with people and being able to listen. That doesn't always extend to home, but we are working on it. For a while she wouldn't sing in front of a group of people, but as of last night Christmas Party nativity, she was singing in front of the entire branch. I think we can attribute a lot of that to her preschool experience. Go Lucy!<br />
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Sam has become quite a little chatter-box. One of my favorite things that he is doing right now is telling jokes. His first happened when we were trying to have him sleep in between us, because we were not ready to be awake at 5:30 am. The joke is as follows:<br />
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"Why did the chicken eat the donut?"<br />"Why?"<br />"Because he wanted another donut?!" followed by a low grumbly laugh by Sam.<br />
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He is one silly kid. Not to mention he likes to talk in a very low and gravely voice when he wants to sound tough. He did this once for a prayer during church. I am not sure how he learned to talk that way since Lucy talks in such a higher octave, but it definitely identifies him as a boy. Not to mention all the cars, trucks and dump trucks that we have in the house these days.<br />
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I know I have missed a million events from the last few months, but this will have to suffice for now. I feel slightly better knowing that I have mentioned everyone in the family in this post. Maybe in a few weeks I can give a more detailed version of October through December!The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-6095716557725046562015-09-22T17:08:00.001-07:002015-09-22T17:08:53.508-07:00Andreas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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The Sunday before Labor day we headed down to Danbury Connecticut. We met up with my roommate Andrea and her daughter Amelia for a picnic at the park. It was a beautiful evening and the kids had a fantastic time together. Once we finished our picnic we all went back to "sleep."</div>
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Having Lucy and Sam in the same bed was interesting. We ended up with each child in a bed with us, just to fall asleep, and then we moved them back together. Sam sleeps without moving too much, but Lucy does gymnastics during the night. It was a miracle that they woke up slightly rested. </div>
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The next day we went to a small beach off of a reservoir of Lake candlewood. It was busy, and it smelled of delicious Mexican food. We stayed for a few hours, up until the kids got tired and fussy. <br />
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Right before we left we snapped a few photos of the bunch. It was just like any other photo shoot with kids --- all over the place. <br />
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I am so glad I was able to meet up with this lovely lady! She is one of the most amazing and hard working people that I know. Now we just have to see each other more than once every two years. <br />
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The coming Wednesday we made our trek to Washington to visit our other fantastic Andrea! The flight was pretty uneventful with the expectation of the first 15 minutes on our first flight. First a older lady was sitting in one of our seats and we had to try to politely ask her to move. Then once we got Sam situated we noticed he didn't have much leg room (he was strapped in his car seat!). Because of this he was kicking the seat in front of him and the man sitting in front of him was not pleased. We tried to keep Sam from kicking and the man from lashing out, but there wasn't much we could do. In the end, Sam got the picture and the flight was fine. <br />
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When we got to Andrea's we went to a soccer practice that evening to really tire our kids out. They went to bed at their "normal" bedtime and Sam woke at 5:30 am. Lucy actually slept later. <br />
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The next day we went to Point Defiance. They had an aquarium and zoo. I was super impressed. There were places to touch creatures and lots of tigers. And it was low key because it was during the week. We had a great time. <br />
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This is a funny picture. Just seconds before there was a bird on this stick, but it finished and flew away right before the picture. I think Andrea has a picture of a bird on Lucy's head. <br />
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Then we checked out the beach of the Sound while we were in that area. It was fun -- a beautiful view of the Mountain, lots of rocks and climbing places and creatures. <br />
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The next day we went on a small hike to the sound. The kids did well, and the Sound was fun to visit again. I think this might have been were Andrea told us there is a shipwreck you can see as the tide goes down. Cool huh?!<br />
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After this hike we went to eat at Duke's chowder house. The seafood was amazing!! <br />
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More fun creatures -- crabs and starfish. <br />
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And then on Saturday because Liam was home from school we made the trek to the Mountain -- Mount Rainier. It was BEAUTIFUL! Apparently they do experience some changing of colors, but it only happens with the shrubbery. We walked along the mountain and enjoyed the beautiful weather and beautiful colors. <br />
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On our way back to the cars I had Liam, Lucy and Lincoln (on my back), Andrea had Landon on her shoulders and Jimmy was in charge of Sam. It was rough on the tired kids and at one point Jimmy and Sam ended up far behind us. And then Andrea and I passed the turn-off and we went further than necessary. Let's just say there was a little bit of dragging and motivational speaking. But finally we realized our blunder and turned around meeting up with Jimmy and Sam who actually took the correct turn. <br />
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The kids were superstars considering all the walking. It was a worthwhile visit!<br />
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Saturday night Jimmy left and Andrea and I were left with 5 crazy monkeys. Sunday was energetic, and we did some major gymnastics trying to keep the kids in one pew. Sam was needing a nap and actually fell asleep in nursery. I collected him and he transferred to the car to Andrea's house and to a bed. Then he slept for 3 hours. Apparently he was lacking on sleep. <br />
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That night the kids decided that they would swap places in their rooms and stayed up way too late. We ended up sitting at the top of the stairs to stop them from playing all night. <br />
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On Monday Andrea wanted to take us to the Children's museum in Olympia, but when we got there is was closed for the week (maintenance!). So we went to a near by park and then to Trader Joe's for some lunch. <br />
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Later that day we went with the boys to their soccer practice and then went home, put the kids to bed and then watched Mom's Night Out. <br />
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The next day, our last day (boo hoo!) we tried to clean a little. Then we left the kids with a friend of Andrea's and went out to lunch just the two sisters. Let me tell you, I could eat Indian food all day long and this places was delicious. Plus it was extra enjoyable because I could eat it slowly and calmly. And I just love spending time with my sister. She is just that cool. <br />
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We got back, and tried to snap some pictures of most of the cousins. Another portrayal of real life. <br />
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And we left later that evening. It was a sad thing to leave our family. I will admit there was a lot of noise and a lot of craziness, but everyone had a great time. And...my kids are sleeping in now. I took an overnight flight with two kids and car seat, and even though I looked ridiculous and little ragged, my biggest gift was the kids went to bed early and woke up late the next day. So all in all another great trip!<br />
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What a trip -- and what fantastic company!<br />
The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-4216699837625125312015-08-26T11:33:00.001-07:002015-08-26T11:33:16.768-07:00Big things are a happenin'Well, as many of you may already know, we are expecting numero 3 in the Cooprider clan at the end of February 2016. We are calling the babe in utero Coopster and we are hoping to not find out the gender until the little tyke makes his/her entrance. We are putting a little more surprise into the whole birthing scenario. <br />
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We told Lucy at around 10 weeks and then decided to experiment with the idea of her keeping a secret. She went a whole week and then told some of our friends who had stopped by to give us some zucchini bread. Then we told the rest of our family. About a week after that we all went to the doctors office to hear the heartbeat and then we announced to it to the rest of our friends. Needless to say we are excited (and a little nervous)! 3 children + 2 parents = chaos! Let's be honest we are experiencing quite a bit of that now...<br />
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Here is the picture Lucy drew with a "baby in my belly!" That is how she tells people! <br />
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Our other big news is that Jimmy FINALLY received news that he passed his SHRM certification exam. I don't have to tell you how draining the bar exam was before and after we received the results. It was not a self-esteem boost. This is first exam since the bar and it feels so good to see Jimmy happy and confident in himself again! He really is awesome, which we all know, but this makes him see it too!! Hooray Jimmy!<br />
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So happy news all around. We are finishing up the summer for which I am grateful. This was a long summer for me -- morning sickness slows me down. But in September we are visiting my sister and her boys in Washington state. Lucy starts some preschool at a local church preschool, and I start some work at Babson again (only 5 days the entire semester!). <br />
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I look forward to what the next year will bring. The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-38114070668513432032015-08-09T11:03:00.001-07:002015-08-09T11:03:38.199-07:00And there goes summerWell, I did a fantastic job of not posting anything in July. And we did some things, really we didn't just lounge around at home -- I am too antsy for that sort of thing. So here are the pictures to prove it, with some descriptions to give you a better idea of our what these pictures actually mean...<br />
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Millis had a small carnival in town. We thought the kids might like to see some of the rides and walk around. Each kid picked a ride, train for Sam and strawberry for Lucy. <br />
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We mentioned Sam's birthday in the last post, but this is what actually happened on his birthday. He opened presents from us -- a backpack and some trains in the morning. <br />
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In the evening all the family in town came together at the Coops and we had a lovely dinner and cake. This cake was easy and pretty delicious. Sam loved it!<br />
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Then he opened all sorts of trucks, trains and things that move. He has some awesome family, that know him pretty well!<br />
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A week or so after we went on a lovely hike at a nearby park. It was actually the park where the young women hiked the week early. The long and short story of that hike was that I couldn't go because Jimmy had some BAD poison ivy! Enough that we had to take him to the doctor because he couldn't open his eye. So we did the hike as a family. We got lost several times, but everyone did really well!<br />
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My little climbers!<br />
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The day before the 4th of July we went to see fireworks. We heard they were really good in Walpole and with some advice from our friends we found a nice spot on a golf course. Sam and Lucy loved them -- we were far enough away that they were not loud. <br />
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My sister Andrea and her three boys came to visit mid-July! They even stayed overnight, which was cramped but worked out pretty well. The next day we went blueberry picking. Everyone ate their fair share of blueberries and I was still able to freeze some (they are gone now!). It was great to see them and meet baby Lincoln. <br />
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That next weekend Anne, Tod and Joe were in town. Part of the festivities included candle pin bowling. Lucy even got a strike! We had a fabulous time, even though some of us bowled terribly!<br />
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Here is Jimmy with baby Peter! He is such a cute little thing!<br />
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The next week (we are nearing the end of July) we went to the Southwick zoo with a group of our friends. They had zebras, and elephants and bears...<br />
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But the best part was little deer forest. There are gates on either side, and you walk right along the trail with all the deer and their giant antlers. Sam was in heaven!<br />
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On a recent Monday night we took the kids to the Temple for a picnic and walk. We got a few nice shots -- proving that sometimes they really do get along!<br />
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We have some awesome friends with family down near the beach. We had an excellent beach day (late birthday celebration for Sam and his friend Oakley) at the beach near Mattapoisett. It is seriously one of the most kid friendly places to swim. Lots of sand bars at low tide and lots of little creatures to watch. It was fabulous day, even if we did come back a little sunburned!<br />
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Here is Sam's friend Isla -- she and her parents just moved away! We are super sad!<br />
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Lucy did another dance class this summer. This summer's class was Dance and Tumble. So there was a little ballet and a little gymnastics. Here is Lucy in all her glory. I will posts some videos as well!<br />
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And now for the random pictures. Lucy usually falls asleep in our room these days so that Sam doesn't bug her at bedtime. Apparently she needed a light saber to protect her baby from any lingering monsters. <br />
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No need for explanation -- he is just that good at climbing. <br />
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Carrots and Lucy<br />
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Our little sunflower patch and our kids eating carrots. <br />
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Isn't she so pretty!<br />
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And this is from yesterday (look at me go!). We decided that most of our summer explorations have happened during the week without Jimmy. So we took a trip to Narragansett beach in Rhode Island. It was expensive but a very nice drive and very pretty beach. We had a great time, despite a little salt in the eyes and sand EVERYWHERE!<br />
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And that has been our summer -- though I am sure there is more to report (Twin's birthday party, swimming lessons, girls' camp, etc...)! That will bring us a little up to date. Next week we will see Gretchen and Chris and have fun at Old Home day, and then as September comes into view life will become a little more scheduled and structured. Happy summer everyone!The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-15299899684250878542015-06-27T17:52:00.001-07:002015-06-27T17:52:55.896-07:00Sam ba JamI really don't want to miss the opportunity to talk about this little dude, and since tomorrow is going to be a busy day, I am going to write about him now.<br />
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It is one day before his birthday and I am just all nostalgic for his birth and him being a baby. He is not a baby anymore, and it is hard for me to digest that.<br />
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So let's discuss what it means to be a Samuel James Cooprider.<br />
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It means that you love trains (Thomas, Edward, and Henry...) and cars and airplanes and the color purple. You got it folks, Sam loves the color purple.<br />
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It means being super strong willed and really good at ignoring my voice when he is running towards the road or into the neighbors yard.<br />
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It means being able to climb into incredibly strange and unsafe places. Like the counters using the knobs of the drawers below, or the kitchen table, or two bins stacked on top of each other. Or my favorite non-dangerous place, underneath the fitted sheet of his bed. He actually fell asleep that way last night.<br />
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It means communicating more with your body than with your voice. It means being able to repeat actions of a song only after seeing it once. For example he does the actions/dance to "Follow the Prophet" really well! It means singing "Let it Go!" in a really deep little boy voice along with his sister.<br />
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It means being a big helper when it comes to cleaning. Today he helped me mop the floor -- moving around the kitchen saying "Mop! Mop! Mop!" for 10 minutes.<br />
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It means being feisty with everyone in the family. He likes to say "stop" with his hand help up in front of him, just to look really intimidating.<br />
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It means being a snuggly person -- which is nice for mom and dad! It is also nice for Lucy when he gives her hugs.<br />
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It means trying to spend a lot of of time in the bathroom trying to brush his teeth. Even when no one is around, he takes every opportunity to brush his teeth and suck the toothpaste out of the tube.<br />
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It means being so darn cute that is hard to be mad at him. Once he smiles with his big toothy grin you kind of can't think ill of him. He is one super and spectacular kid, and we are glad he is two!<br />
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The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-46552509974239202112015-06-21T10:59:00.000-07:002015-06-21T10:59:02.201-07:00Daddy day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Fathers day! Here is the father of my children. Isn't he the coolest?! Especially because it was taken when we ran the Ragnar together. Did I mention we ran a Ragnar together? Probably not, I am so behind. So in honor of fathers day, I am going to catch up bit with some pictures...hopefully with some dads. </div>
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Back in May, the early part Jimmy and I participated in a 200 mile team relay down along the Cape. I ran close to 21 miles and Jimmy somewhere around 11 miles. We were in a van with some friends and my brother Poul. It was fun and not super stressful. We used our van and my brother who is the most competent driver out there drove a good deal of the time, especially when the traffic was a little overwhelming. So here are some pictures from that adventure. <br />
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At the end of the race of the race in Provincetown we climbed the large tower. Inside the stairwell where several of the names of town in MA. Poul and Jimmy joined me as we hiked to the top. <br />
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Here is the finish from way up high!<br />
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And on to other aspects of our lives. We did a spring share at our local farm for the April and May months. Basically we got to go to the farm and pick from their greenhouses that were filled with all sorts of greens. We always take time to play with the tractors outside and say hello to the chickens, goats and pigs. Now we are starting the main share, with all manner of veggies. And our garden is actually doing something productive. Hooray summer abundance!<br />
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Lucy is also taking her bike for rides outside rather than just in the basement. She is one of the most cautious bike riders I have ever seen. But I am grateful she doesn't just zoom away and shows some patience in this sport. <br />
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Recently Jimmy took Lucy on a Daddy-Daughter camping trip. It was an activity the branch doesn't sponsor, but definitely puts on the calendar. A good group went and Lucy had a great time playing with all the older girls. I will have to get some more pictures from Jimmy, but here is prep hair and some cooking they did while there. <br />
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Just last week we went strawberry picking at a local farm. The strawberries were not huge, but we got a few pounds. Lucy had to go potty right as we got out to the field so we made quick work of the picking, and then ran back towards the restrooms. The farm also has a great sandbox and playground. We took advantage of that as well!<br />
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Lastly, life around here the over the weekend has been pretty low key. We did go to a graduation party for two of Jimmy's cousins yesterday. But that was after what happened below. Sam decided at around 9:30 am that it was naptime again. He wrapped himself in a blanket on the couch, turned sideways and feel asleep. We were all talking and playing around him, but he was out for 2+ hours. Needless to say he didn't nap in the afternoon, but in general he still had a pretty good day. </div>
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<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-33164735078384689092015-06-07T16:52:00.002-07:002015-06-07T16:54:49.673-07:00BirthdaysDid you know that Lucy turned 4?! It is a little surreal to me, but it happened. And Lucy talked about it for months -- maybe even since she turned 3, and I still feel like it crept up on me. Well, it has come and gone and we are closing in on Sam's birthday, so I think it is about time that I document the weekend of Lucy's birthday. It was pretty epic. <br />
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Here is Lucy on her birthday. She dresses herself which makes almost all of her outfits quite memorable. <br />
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Jimmy and Sam were out camping the night before Lucy's birthday so we had a little girl's night. We had just recovered from a week of the stomach bug, so Friday evening we basically painted finger nails had English muffin pizzas and hung out. But on Saturday, her birthday I took her for a hike. She had to be motivated the whole way, but we got to the top and it was a beautiful. <br />
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On Saturday we had her cousins over for dinner. It was A LOT of fun! Ada, Alice, Clara and Peter are quite lively people. Well, Peter is a little baby, but he is awesome even if he isn't running around yet. Aunt Heather made Lucy a cape and she now matches all her girl cousins. It was fantastic! Then we had spaghetti and meatballs per Lucy's request and then strawberry cake. The frosting did not turn out as well as last years, but because it was all butter it was still quite tasty. See video of Lucy blowing out candles below. <br />
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Lucy got this cute dress from our wonderfully nice neighbor Nancy. <br />
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Sunday we went to church and then we headed up to Nelson for a party. My cousin Caitlyn was back from her mission and her brother Ryan had been married recently, so they had a shindig and we went. We got to see lots of family and friends. <br />
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Then on Monday Lucy had a little friend birthday party. We did a scavenger hunt and then painted small pots and the kids took home some starter plants. Then some of our friends stayed for a picnic at the park. I think the day was a success. <br />
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So that was Lucy's birthday in a very quick summary. We love our little Lucy. Except she isn't too little any more. She is now 34 pounds and 38 inches tall. She is a ball of energy and some one who loves to give really great hugs. Happy birthday Lucy! </div>
The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-34666988721130836532015-04-26T10:23:00.001-07:002015-04-26T10:23:11.155-07:00April showers....I think the term April showers should be defined as "being showered with lots of things to do, which causes you to feel a little overwhelmed and mostly exhausted -- but at least you feel very accomplished." That is how April has been for me. <br />
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What things are you asking? Well, mostly grading. This whole snow day thing really messed up with my groove of grading. I am pretty sure when the kids sleep (nap times and bedtimes) I grade -- which means I am grading 2-3 hours a day. While I am grading Jimmy studies for his SHRM test. His class is over but he is still outlining material and taking online quizzes. <br />
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This stuff doesn't leave too much time for extracurricular activities, so Jimmy and I end up staying up late just so we can unwind. Which in the end is not always the smartest idea because then we wake up early with our kids (who don't sleep much past 6 am). We have started leaving some snacks in their room so when they wake up they are not screaming at the top of their lungs "breakfast!!!"<br />
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But let's talk about what's most important -- we are playing OUTSIDE! Yes, I said outside and I mean it. I am in a much better emotional state because I can take the children outside. I have found I am not terribly capable of keeping the kids entertained inside, especially since they started getting bored of their toys. But outside brings so many more possibilities and it seems to tire them out quite a bit more. We have been to numerous parks, and walked the trails around our house much more than once. It is wonderful!<br />
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Besides the outside and grading thing, I have been stressing a bit about preschool for Lucy. Again, due to this endless winter, I have realized that Lucy probably needs to be attending a place that has a few more possibilities of entertainment and growth. Also, I am sure she will appreciate being around kids her own age that won't destroy her creations when she turns her back. <br />
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So I have looked at a few places in Millis and in Medway. We will see where it leads. Turns out you need to sign up for the public school preschool way back in November of last year. I was barely used to Lucy doing her 1 day preschool and did not have that sort of mind set then. But the ones we are exploring seem nice, and I am sure will make her happy.<br />
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Sam is a boy and Sam is stubborn. I feel like I say those things to myself all day long. I love the kid, but man oh man I do not enjoy taking him out of the bathroom every five minutes or watching him balance of very unstable boxes. He is also very loyal -- and then very resistant. So if he likes you, he LOVES you. Otherwise he tolerates you...kind of... It is a little bit difficult to explain, but if you have ever seen him around Grandpa Coop (his most favorite person in the world -- even over me!) you will know what I mean. I really think he takes grumpy old man to a whole new level. This stubbornness will serve him well someday, but for heaven's sake, it is difficult for me. Thank goodness he is the most adorable grumpy old man out there! Here is an example of his old man self -- I saw many older gentlemen walking like this in Spain. It brings me back!<br />
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Easter was very early this month. So we colored on some eggs, several of which I kids broke while coloring. We watched General Conference at home on Saturday. Then enjoyed a meal with our Spanish group friends, and then watched the 2nd half in the primary room. </div>
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Earlier on Saturday right across from our house we did a small egg hunt at the park. The town provided the chocolate eggs and we provided the kids. Lucy was a pro and filled her bucket quite efficiently. Sam picked up a few and put them in some other kids baskets. I am not sure he got the point--or did he?!<br />
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Lucy posed with the Easter bunny, which prompted the rec director to take an official picture for their brochure. I think Lucy experience with Disney characters served her well. She looked adorable!<br />
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The next day we went to Grandma and Grandpa Coop's for the morning and watched conference. Then we went to our friends' for dinner. Lucy is a motherly friend of their little girl. It is fun to watch them interact. It was a lovely, busy weekend. <br />
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The following weekend we went up to visit my parents to start a major project. We are helping them clean and organize the house. We made barely a dent -- but we have the whole year to really finish this project! The kids played with one of my cousins and we went right to work. I found old trophies, old notebooks, and my American doll Kirsten. Lucy likes that she can call the doll my name. <br />
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When the kids returned to my parent's house we had to figure out a way for Sam to nap. Because he is so set in his sleeping ways, he will not really fall asleep outside of his room, unless he is being held or in the car. So we plopped down on the couch and watched a fairy movie while Jimmy held him. He conked out without much of a problem. <br />
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After being at my parent's we went down to Billerica and then Bedford where we celebrated little baby Peter's baby blessing. Lucy and Sam love their cousins. So we spent part of the afternoon playing at their house. Another busy yet lovely weekend. <br />
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And since then we have been doing more of this...hanging around<br />
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Hiking the trails...<br />
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Dancing only as Lucy can dance (I signed her up for a Dance and Tumble class fyi...)<br />
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Acting all silly at the bridge (here is my hair by the way -- I am still quite happy with the short length)<br />
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In other news, we are beginning to prepare for a garden. This is round 2 of the garden. Last year we tried out all the beds with little if no preparation. We got some potted tomatoes to work and a few scrawny carrots. This year we have put in a little raised bed and already dug out and cultivated the plots much better. Yesterday we cleaned things up a bit more and got a bunch of composted manure. Our seedlings are sprouting inside so that is a plus. My biggest concern is the large ground hog and bunnies that roam our property. We will see!<br />
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So life is moving, life is busy and I am sure it will get even more busy in the coming months. In two weeks Jimmy and I are running the Cape Cod Ragnar. It should be fun, but exhausting. And recently I was called at the Young Women's camp director for our branch. Never a dull moment my friends!<br />
The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-7069387694176852122015-03-29T12:36:00.001-07:002015-03-29T12:36:40.940-07:00HappeningsHere are some of the happenings of the parental units:<br />
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First and foremost, Jimmy got a promotion at work. He is now a HR field representative. It gets him out to the stores more often and it is more about mediating the employee disputes. Perfect for his background. He is really quite happy, though he is still filling in for his old position until they hire someone new. All and all we are quite happy.<br />
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Second, I am currently working for both SNHU (online) and Babson. For Babson I go to campus every two weeks to help with the labs and then I grade, and grade and grade. For SNHU I facilitate online discussion and keep students active in the course. Then I grade and grade and grade some more! So mostly I grade. I am not sure how I feel about it, but for now it is flexible and that works for my full time job -- a.k.a mom!<br />
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Also, I got a haircut -- a real short haircut. I love it! I remember telling Jimmy just about a year ago, that I like my hair short. Then I went and let it grow out, and hated it for months. Then I went and got it cut again, and I am liking my hair again. <br />
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And here are some pictures of the kids. <br />
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The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-34214991026584780092015-03-15T10:52:00.001-07:002015-03-15T10:52:17.996-07:00The childrenIt has been a really long time since I have just blogged about Sam and Lucy and what they are doing these days. So I am going to tackle that beast and feel a lot better about documenting our life. At least for a few months. <br />
Lucy is a chatterbox. When we are in the car, or running around the house to get things done Lucy is talking to whole time. We have known that Lucy is a talker, but sometimes I can't believe how much is really hears and processes. Funny thing though, she is very quiet when we are in big groups. We went to a concert with my parents a while ago and Lucy sat very quietly and watched (with her thumb in her mouth and her finger twirling her hair of course--we are still working on that!). Later she will either sing or act out the songs. But in the moment is she likes to absorb what she is seeing. She is very motherly and is constantly bossing Sam around. On the flip side of that she is very good at giving kisses and hugs when someone is crying -- myself included. Sometimes if I am having a rough time she will look into my eyes, kiss me on the cheek and say "I know it's hard mom, I love you!" <br />
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Lucy is going to once a week preschool with a bunch of friends from church. It is the highlight of the week for her. She is constantly talking about her friends and how much they learn. Of course right after school when I ask her what she did sometimes I get the line "we didn't learn anything..." But she tells me all the stories as the rest of the week progresses. <br />
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Lucy is also taking a mini sports class through the town. It is her and a bunch of boys. She was a little apprehensive at first and clung to the coach for the first 15 minutes, but after a while she realized that all they were doing was running around and that is one of her favorite things to do. She is excited to go back this week. Side note: Lucy runs on her tip toes and it makes her look even more like a little girl -- and it reminds me that we need to put her in dance again. <br />
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Lucy is starting to read. She is always begging me to read her books and she is always asking me what letters are in the words. Now that we have started to read she is getting more confident in sounding things out, which is really fun to watch. She can read words like "Sam, Mat, Sat, See, etc..." I know that her being able to read will be so freeing. Since quiet time is mostly her looking at books I am sure it will make it more bearable if she can read some of the books too!<br />
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Lucy loves to sing. She sings when she plays, she sings when she is cleaning up, she sings when she is using the potty. It usually a rendition of Frozen or Daniel Tiger's neighborhood. I think she inspires Sam to do the same, which means our house is very loud sometimes -- all the time! Her singing often goes along with motion (i.e. dancing). Lucy dances as a free spirit would, with lots of arms and hip movements. When she is high school I am not sure I will approve, but for now it is quite entertaining. She also like to put on shows that start with "ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it's time for the show to begin..." For those of you have seen this, you know it is fun to watch!<br />
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Her favorite colors are purple and pink and if you are wearing either one of those colors you are matching her outfits because that is what is wearing most of the time. She also will eat almost anything I give her, which is awesome. And if she doesn't love it, she is eat a good chunk of it anyways. She is quite a trooper. <br />
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Lucy is wonderful and we love her, even if her mouth and body are constantly in motion. Here are some pictures of Lucy and some of her preschool art. <br />
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Sam (Sam ba Jam, Sammy, and Sam the Man) is one active little 20 month year old. I am not sure how he or I will survive his toddlerhood. He is constantly busy. He loves to climb, jump, dance, tinker, and dump toys everywhere. <br />
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He is just starting to talk. He can say "Mama, daddy, Lulu, book, milk, hello, bye, night-night, bapple (apple), cereal, breakfast, SNACK, more, what's that!, oh, yeah, etc..." He is very expressive in how he says most of these words which makes up for the fact that he probably doesn't talk as much as Lucy did at his age. <br />
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He loves food, but is very particular. If I give him something new it often goes in and out of his mouth, and then he won't eat anymore of it. And if he likes one thing better than another he will only eat that one thing. That being said, pasta is his favorite and it doesn't matter what kind. I take advantage of this and put all sorts of veggies in with the pasta and he will eat them (pureed of course!). He also loves smoothies and I do the very same thing. He doesn't know he is eating a bunch of spinach when it is in a smoothie. <br />
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Sam loves car, trains, and trucks. Yeah, he is a boy. But he also likes to try on Lucy's princess outfits. He doesn't like being left out of all the fun. I prefer the Snow White outfit because the top looks a lot like a prince's top. He looks very handsome. <br />
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Sam can climb and open almost every door in the house. He loves to play in the bathroom, but not for the usual toddler reasons. He likes to put the plunger in the toilet and clean it. He likes to put toilet paper into the toilet bowl, and he likes to throw things away. You see, Sam is a cleaner. When I go to do laundry he helps me switch over the loads. And when I need to sweep something up he holds the dust pan. He loves to take diaper wipes and clean the shelves around him. I hope this carries over to his teenage years where he has a spotlessm organized room -- wishful thinking I am sure. <br />
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Sam loves Thomas the tank engine. He calls him "chachis." It is really the only show he wants to watch and will watch. Other shows do not draw his attention, nor do they need to. He would rather be reading books with me, or pushing me away from the counter when I am try to cook. He is a lot more afraid of "scary" things (dogs, vacuum cleaners, doctors, hairdressers), than Lucy was at this age. When he is scared he say "mama" in a worried tone and then shakes. Then all he wants is someone to cuddle. He is such a good cuddler. <br />
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Sam never really wakes up happy. He wakes up angry that no one is there to greet him, so he yells until someone is holding him. Then it takes a good 5-10 minutes of snuggles to warm him up to the idea that he is awake. I say snuggles, but snacks work really well too. <br />
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Sam is stubborn, loyal and very loving. He is quite the little boy now. Here of some pictures of Sam:<br />
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And those are the kids. Goodness I probably left out so much, but I do feel better that I have written something down after such a long time. I have some pretty cute, fun kids and they deserve to know it, even if they don't read this until they are 25!<br />
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Once he got over the sound of the clippers, he did much better. Now he looks like one handsome little man!</div>
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<br />The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-6973558841171706782015-03-03T11:12:00.000-08:002015-03-03T11:12:07.722-08:00Birthday BoyJust in case you didn't know, today is Jimmy's birthday. Isn't he awesome?! Let's just take a minute to smile and think about how fantastic he is... <br />
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The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-72330499346695294162015-02-14T16:34:00.002-08:002015-02-14T16:34:51.932-08:00BlizzardssssYeah, that is right, we are currently experiencing blizzard #4. Well, I guess technically speaking people are saying we have had one real blizzard and these are all just heavy snowstorms, but let's be honest, having 4 snow storms in the last 30 days is kind of ridiculous. That being said, we are doing just fine. We haven't lost any power, and we are warm and nothing really important has broken. The downside is that the kids (and I) are restless. We need open spaces, and the snow kind of hinders that sort of openness and frolicking (Lucy is a frolicker...). <br />
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Okay, so this isn't a snow picture. It is a picture of Sam, and his uncanny ability to do things that shouldn't be done. And Lucy picking her nose...</div>
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So this is blizzard #1, back in January. Yeah, just a couple weeks ago. We got 2-3 feet depending on how the snow drifted. </div>
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I went snowshoeing and I looked awesome. Thanks mom for the winter hat. I can't hear very well when I am wearing it, but it is undeniably warm. </div>
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Here is Lucy in my hat. It goes well with the Frozen dress. I kind feeling like Elsa should come popping in sometime and bring back summer with some good ol' love. Lucy keeps saying that summer should be coming soon...like next week. Sorry, honey! We have a long way to go!</div>
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Here are our new window decorations. Lucy wrote about how much she loves us on each heart. For example "we love Sammy because he is cute...we love mommy because she is a good cleaner...we love daddy because he plays with me..."</div>
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Last weekend we went up to Nelson, where they also have a lot of snow, and spent the weekend with my parents. Grandma K took Lucy sledding. Sam only last 10 minutes (let's be honest, I only last 10 minutes!). </div>
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After Sam, Jimmy and I went inside, Lucy and Grandma K made snowballs and then decorated them. The snowball makers worked awesome, just so you know Uncle Curt and Aunt Karen!</div>
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I realized that my daydreams of running around with the kids outside doesn't curb the boredom that we must endure inside. We have to do something. Some days I am inspired to do all sorts of things. Other days we go to the library or walk around stores and by useless things. I am a work in progress when it comes to craftiness in the home...</div>
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On Thursdays Lucy does a small preschool with some kids from church. Sam and I get to have a little time to hang out just the two of us. This past week we went to Target to pick up some odds and ends. Target is a dangerous store for odds and ends, because I end up buying lots of things I really don't need. For example, while we were perusing the children's section Sam pointed out this cute Thomas hat. He says something like "cha chis." I only really understand him because he puts in two syllables and points really well. I thought it would keep him from leaping out of the cart, so I let him hold it. Then it made its way all the way to the check-out and it was really cute on him so we bought it. Yup, Sam totally out-smarted me. It kind of happens all the time with that kid. Remind me to write a little update on both the kids. They both are growing up way too fast...</div>
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Yesterday Jimmy took Sam to the store when he got home from work. So it was just Lucy and me. Going outside with both the kids is hard because Sam really can't handle the cold for more than a few minutes. Lucy on the other hand is completely oblivious to cold. She loves everything about cold. So we went outside, just her and I. She totally and easily outlasted me. I was the one begging to go inside. My excuse was that her hands must have been getting cold. They weren't. She was fine. </div>
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That is our lives right now. Now onto the next snowstorm. We are getting some really awesome arm muscles from the snow we are shoveling. Guess mother nature doesn't want us to slack on that workout. The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-15904657803497824842015-01-25T10:26:00.001-08:002015-01-25T10:26:16.576-08:00This one time we were sick...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I hearby dub this month, the month of the sickies! Yes, that is right, we have kind of been sick all month. Well, not all month, there were a few days where we got out of the house and visited people and did things that normal people do. But then there were a bunch of other days where we just stayed home and watched way too many "Daniel Tiger's neighborhood." Lucy is signing the songs now--ALL.THE.TIME!!</div>
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This last week was probably the hardest. Lucy got a fever and a cough, then Sam got a fever and cough. The kids deal with sickness differently, but for the most part it means cranky kids, mom and dad. </div>
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We have made it to the end of the week, still not one hundred percent, but we did have a lovely day yesterday. Mostly because of the snowy day and the weekend. We did a lot of fun things together, and it was relaxed and for the most part the kids were not acting quite as sick. So here you go, so pictures to document our weekend, that was kind of normal and boring. </div>
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Are they not the cutest little sick kids?! Sam won't watch a show for more than a few minutes. Lucy is a zombie until it is over. <br />
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Lucy also decided to make some pretty epic blanket forts. <br />
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And we play with trains a lot too. <br />
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Sometimes Lucy asks me to take pictures at random times. <br />
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We made some pictures, and colored some hearts. The hearts went on the kids' bedroom door. They are all conveniently too high for Sam to reach. <br />
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We also went outside, because this was the first real significant snowfall. Look at the snowman with his vegetable face. I think he looks more like a bird. <br />
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Classic Lucy. <br />
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This was something I did with Lucy a few weeks ago, snowflakes. I thought this pictures was appropriate as the snow was falling. <br />
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We also played with Lucy's circuit set. One of the set-ups causes the fan blade to rise in the air as you turn the switch on and off. Lucy does it over and over. <br />
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Sam does this...<br />
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We are starting to get Lucy excited about board games...she is a Cooprider after all. Here is her Olaf Sorry game. She plays until things get old i.e. 15 minutes. She is usually winning, but gets antsy. <br />
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And for the rest of the day, we roasted a chicken, watched a movie together and just hung out together. After our week of sickness it was nice to be together. Let turn a corner. February, the month of good health and beautiful weather...The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022873644500322221.post-46447581315539036342015-01-13T17:51:00.000-08:002015-01-13T17:51:35.961-08:00Bye bye 2014Who knew a year could by so quickly. I am glad it happened, but I am glad to start a new year. It gets me all motivated and stuff. Like running, yeah I started doing that at 5:30 am again. November and December were kind of unmotivated months for me, and January, well it makes me all "let's do this!" again!<br />
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But in other news we had a great holiday season. This year we had the opportunity to celebrate Christmas morning with just our kids. We love our families, but starting some of our own traditions was important to us, and this year turned out quite nicely. And we still got to see lots of our family members who were in town. <br />
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This year we got a real Christmas tree. Lucy put the star on top, Sam "helped" putting the ornaments on the bottom. It felt very iconic and it was very exciting to finally have a real tree in our house. <br />
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Then there was our Church Christmas party. It was nice dinner with Santa visiting at the end. Sam made that pretty iconic too. Lucy is just peachy, Sam is NOT impressed!<br />
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This happened, and I just let it go. They played in the sink for an hour or so. I think they miss having their little garden bed where they can get messy and play around. I miss nice weather too...<br />
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And this is just cute pictures of my kids falling asleep on the couch. No story, just cuteness. <br />
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We have a craft day once a week with our friends. It was our turn to do the craft. This is what we made, Nativity scenes with a peanut as Jesus, grapes for people and graham crackers and animals crackers for the rest. It was fun!<br />
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Sorry, just another cute picture of my kids. <br />
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Sometimes my kids behave and let me take pictures of them. <br />
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On Christmas Eve we made the trek up to Nelson for the annual grinder night. It was fun, but remarkably quiet. A lot of my cousins are spread across the country. We were also missing the Miguels! Sad day. But it was still a lot of fun. We finished the night with the name game. Always a family favorite. <br />
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This is another classic picture, sorry it is blurry!<br />
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Onto Christmas morning. So our plan was to get up when the kids woke, which is always around 6 am and talk to them about Jesus' birth--read the story and talk about it. We also received some awesome nativity blocks that worked out great for this activity. Then we went downstairs had them open their stockings. Everything went really smoothly. <br />
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After we did stockings we had breakfast, opened a few more presents and got ready to go to the Coops. I didn't get a single picture from that, but let's just say it was awesome too! Grandma and Grandpa Coop, Grandma Nancy, Annie and Tod, Heather, Nathan and girls, and Joe were all in attendance. We opened presents, ate lots of food, and enjoyed Christmas day together! <br />
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Here are some of the things that we have seen since Christmas. <br />
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Then on Friday Jimmy went back to work. Bummer, huh?! But on Saturday we all got in the car to go the Temple. It was the special sealing day at the Temple for Danielle and Poul. As many of siblings who could be there, were there. Chris and Gretchen were having fun with Sammy. <br />
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And daddy and Sam photo-bombed a picture. <br />
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I love these two! This is picture is a very accurate portrayal of them.<br />
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We were super excited because Gretchen and Chris came to stay overnight with us before they left the next day. Too bad Gretchen was as sick as a dog. But we went to the park and they took me and kids out to lunch. We liked having them around. Now they are back in the warmer regions of Arizona. <br />
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Okay, now things are going to get random. Yes, we love the puppet theater!<br />
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And I wanted to document daddy painting Lucy's nails. <br />
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And this was just last week. We did get a little snow, and the kids were super excited. We are glad we have these kids. They always keep things interesting. <br />
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As far as New Year's goes, we went to the Coop's. Jimmy was at that point very sick, so basically we played games and watched the ball drop and then went to bed. Kind of anti-climatic, but it was nice. Jimmy got New Year's day off, which was good because he was basically dead to the world, and consequently took a sick day the next day. We were happy to have him around even if he was a sicky. And that was the end of 2014. Though I might figure out other things to mention later, such is my memory these days...The Coopridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17632255692040368593noreply@blogger.com2