DECEMBER 2014

December was quite a month for the Cooper's!

Got this text one morning at work.

Bennett was so excited that his dad got to eat at his feast with him!

I love Bennett's giving heart.

My dad's entire family

Grace got a good check up!

This was Christmas Eve on the way home.  She is such a nut.

We love our baby-sitter, Natalie.  She sent this to us while we were out.

This is how we rang in New Years Eve!

Santa came!

Bennett's loot

Grace's stash

Santa brought American Girl doll stuff for Grace and Maggie to share

Maggie's goodies

My favorite part of the holiday.....the kids gathered all of this stuff.   They wrapped it and snuck it under the tree without us noticing.  They were so excited to give us things.  This speaks volumes to their hearts.

HOPEKIDS FAMILY PHOTOS

We were so thankful to have the opportunity to have family photos made at no cost to us.  Thanks to Kendall with Kendall Crossen Photography for donating her time and talents.  

NOVEMBER 2014 WRAP UP

Highlights from November.....

We found a new breakfast joint near our house.  It has whipped cream on the hot chocolate!

Grace had an ice cream treat on the way home from lunch.  She ate it in the car.  This is the result....

50th day of school!

School pictures 2014.  So cute!!

This is the painting that Grace did for the head chef with Make-a-Wish.  We finally made it to his restaurant.  This is hanging in the main dining room.   The food was amazing!

Headed TO get family photos done.....

She put her head band on by herself.  She is full of personality!!

Grace's Thanksgiving feast at school.  I am so thankful that I was able to go over and eat with her.

I found this in Grace's backpack.  I have no idea when she made it.

This kid cracks me up.  She was just laying in the bag watching TV.

The explorer, Cortez, and his family at Open House.

OCTOBER 2014 WRAP UP

We had lots of fun in October!!  Here are a few highlights!

I love it when God speaks to me with his skies.

Love these 2!

I always get scared when Soap Man shows up.

My school had a Weenie Roast.  The kids loved meeting Lamb Chop.

 Grace and I got to go "work" together.  The Rangerettes and ADTS teamed up for a fun workshop and performance.  Grace had so much fun!!

Mrs. Joyce gave her this purse.  She loves it!

Grace and Mrs. Joyce

Posing with Emily, the Rangerette captain

I took all 3 kiddos for their well-checks...at the same time.....

Dr. Mendeloff (Grace's heart surgeon)