Exactly 4 years ago, we welcomed into the world, our precious Cooper Dean...
Proud Daddy
Sweet baby boy (at about 3 months) with Mommy, ever kissing his soft cheeks...
again, at 3 months, with big brother, Jadan...best buds from the beginning
grumpy old man face
but smiley still!!
those beautiful blue eyes instantly stole my heart...(here, at about 5 or 6 months)
his big, contagious grin can still almost always win me over...
more recently, Cooper in this last year...
At the start of this new year, and probably as we get closer and closer to welcoming another sweet baby into the world, I have been reflecting on my role as a mother. The past 5 years has gone by way too fast... I look back and hope that I have cherished each moment, as well as (and more importantly) made each moment special and full of love for each of my children. Indeed, I feel so blessed, and possibly equally inadequate, as I am coming to understand the process of motherhood, and growing into it, hopefully more each day. I guess I'm (reluctantly) starting to realize that they are growing up so fast and that they won't be little for very long.
So, for Cooper's birthday this year, and for each of the kids' birthdays, I want to pay special tribute to their unique, divine qualities, and why I love them more than I ever imagined...
Cooper works so hard and diligently (though easily frustrated!)...my first instinct is to help him, but most of the time, he is way too independent (and may be a little stubborn), but I absolutely love the feeling of accomplishment that shines through his eyes when he gets it!!
Cooper is so energetic and always looking for fun (and sometimes trouble!!) He is definitely a dare-devil and will try almost anything!
Cooper is a great, fun little brother! He and Jadan definitely have their moments, but they truly are best buds, too. I have come to appreciate their differences, especially as they grow closer to eachother and share their strengths with eachother...definitely a special bond...
Cooper marches to the beat of his own drum!! He is SO goofy, always making us laugh!
Ah, yes...I had to add this photo, because, well...that's Cooper! I have been amazed at some of his incredible fits, and I guess I have gotten to a point of acceptance, to a certain degree. I think he is growing out of them, as they have become less frequent (though still as powerful!) But I try to do my best to see through his three-year-old eyes and know that he is simply VERY passionate about his emotions...from both ends of the spectrum. He can be that fun, smiley, making-us-laugh little boy, but then, he can also....
Cooper is a great big brother! Shae is constatly at his heels, trying to do everything he does. He loves making her laugh...these two definitely have a fun friendship and, I'm sure will make many priceless memories in the years to come...
Cooper is a wonderful son. I have to admit, I was quite humbled when he was born. Cooper is just so different from Jadan; just as I thought I was beginning to get the hang of being a mommy, then comes Cooper! But I truly love him for that...I can't say that I love or even appreciate his fits and challenges, but certainly he has taught me so much in ways I never expected. He is a special boy and a sweet spirit...I am indeed grateful beyond words that Heavenly Father sent him to us...
his big, contagious grin can still almost always win me over...more recently, Cooper in this last year...
At the start of this new year, and probably as we get closer and closer to welcoming another sweet baby into the world, I have been reflecting on my role as a mother. The past 5 years has gone by way too fast... I look back and hope that I have cherished each moment, as well as (and more importantly) made each moment special and full of love for each of my children. Indeed, I feel so blessed, and possibly equally inadequate, as I am coming to understand the process of motherhood, and growing into it, hopefully more each day. I guess I'm (reluctantly) starting to realize that they are growing up so fast and that they won't be little for very long.
So, for Cooper's birthday this year, and for each of the kids' birthdays, I want to pay special tribute to their unique, divine qualities, and why I love them more than I ever imagined...
Cooper works so hard and diligently (though easily frustrated!)...my first instinct is to help him, but most of the time, he is way too independent (and may be a little stubborn), but I absolutely love the feeling of accomplishment that shines through his eyes when he gets it!!
Cooper is so energetic and always looking for fun (and sometimes trouble!!) He is definitely a dare-devil and will try almost anything!Cooper is a great, fun little brother! He and Jadan definitely have their moments, but they truly are best buds, too. I have come to appreciate their differences, especially as they grow closer to eachother and share their strengths with eachother...definitely a special bond...Cooper marches to the beat of his own drum!! He is SO goofy, always making us laugh!We knew he had a love of swords, but are just begininng to realize his imagination...really, who else could have come up with this "outfit?!?!!"
Ah, yes...I had to add this photo, because, well...that's Cooper! I have been amazed at some of his incredible fits, and I guess I have gotten to a point of acceptance, to a certain degree. I think he is growing out of them, as they have become less frequent (though still as powerful!) But I try to do my best to see through his three-year-old eyes and know that he is simply VERY passionate about his emotions...from both ends of the spectrum. He can be that fun, smiley, making-us-laugh little boy, but then, he can also....Cooper is a great big brother! Shae is constatly at his heels, trying to do everything he does. He loves making her laugh...these two definitely have a fun friendship and, I'm sure will make many priceless memories in the years to come...Cooper is a wonderful son. I have to admit, I was quite humbled when he was born. Cooper is just so different from Jadan; just as I thought I was beginning to get the hang of being a mommy, then comes Cooper! But I truly love him for that...I can't say that I love or even appreciate his fits and challenges, but certainly he has taught me so much in ways I never expected. He is a special boy and a sweet spirit...I am indeed grateful beyond words that Heavenly Father sent him to us...Happy 4th Birthday, Cooper...WE LOVE YOU!!
3 comments:
OH MY GOSH!!! AMBER (and DANNY)!!! Remember me?!? How are you? I have missed you and have been thinking about you a lot lately, and then there you are! AH! I have missed you!
Love-
Amy "Gunnell" Ziehl
Cooper, We love you and hope you had an awesome birthday!!!
Cooper you are the man! I hope you had a great birthday. We love you and miss you and the rest of the family. We can't wait to see you all again.
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