The Christmas Story

When I was young, my Dad's side of the family used to act out the Christmas story every year. We all had costumes and all the props. It was a BIG thing. As we got older and my family started staying home for Christmas, we weren't into acting it out as much--we preferred reading it more (typical teenagers I guess). Now that we are all older and wiser, we now know how fun and special it is to act it out... especially when there are kiddos around! My Mom has been collecting and buying costumes knowing that with more grandkids the tradition would come back. So we broke out the costumes and brought the true meaning of Christmas to life! Rob was Joseph, Baby C was Baby Jesus, and I was the Angel. Most of the costumes are for little kids so some of us had to squeeze into them, but it turned out great!

Elder J was the star--Yes we have a life size poster of my brother. Don't Judge! :)

Baby Jesus

Joseph, Baby Jesus, and Mary

Christi was part donkey/part wise man

Christi showing off how 80's/Egyptian some of us look in our costumes

He was very happy to be a wise man... he just isn't smiling here.

super cute Shepard boy with his little lamb

Movie and Snow!

My sister is so good about doing festive activities and outings with her kiddos. They always do the such fun things in each season and holiday. Whenever we hear about their fun we always wish we lived closer so we could take Baby C along. So while we were in Tucson we decided to tag along one day and went to a Christmas movie in the morning and then to the snowfall in the evening. Baby C did surprisingly well in the movie. I never thought that he would make it through the whole thing without having a total meltdown. Later that evening we headed over to a local outside mall that has a fake snowfall event. It's more like a soapfall, but it was still fun and about as close as a real white Christmas we were going to get! Carson is a VERY observant little guy and had his eyes glued to the snow from the first snowflake! It was REALLY cold that night--which made Hot Coco and Cinnamon Rolls the perfect treat! Am glad I have a sister to plan fun things for us:)!

Waiting for the snow to reach him!

Soap Covered... I mean Snow Covered Mr. C

6 Month Pictures

December 18th marked 6 months... half a year... only six more months till my baby's one! Yikes. That is too sad to think about. He is growing TOO fast. Seriously too fast!! We LOVE you Baby C! Let's not grow up quite so fast these next 6 months!

(Serious picture OVERLOAD... Thanks to Natalie Atkinson Photography for the pictures)

Temple Lights

Rob got out for Christmas break just in time to fit in going to the Temple lights before the Christmas madness began. Before going to the lights we ate at one of Rob's favorite places, Firehouse Subs, and Carson got a cute fireman hat. Carson LOVED the lights and wanted to touch all of them and even tried to put a few in his mouth! The temple was beautiful as always and it was wonderful to be there together as a family!

"Oh My, these lights are SOO beautiful!"

Christmas Party!

This past weekend we went to Rob's school Christmas Party. The Dean of Optometry had all of the students and families over at his house for yummy food and fun! The Dean even dressed up as Santa.. he looked great! Can't wait for Christmas!

Looking Handsome in his Christmas Outfit!

 

Want to see something Crazy?!?!

Right after Carson was born, there was no doubt about it, he looked just like his Daddy! A couple weeks after he was born, Rob's mom pulled out some pictures of Rob from when he was a baby. Even though we knew Baby C looked like his Daddy, we were still shocked at just how much he did (totally his profile). Hence the reason he often gets called Little Robby! Check it out yourself! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these handsome boys!!

Baby Robby

Baby Carson

Baby Carson

Baby Robby

June 18, 2011

Saturday June 18th is the day our life changed forever! Our sweet adorable Carson Andrew Cook was born. He came two days late (torture), but before our set induction (Yay!). He weighed 8lbs 3oz (chunk) and was 21inches long. As I held our little boy in my arms for the first time, fresh from heaven, my heart was forever changed. My heart was filled with a new kind of love. A kind of love I never knew I could have for such a tiny little guy! I love my being his Mama and I am so happy that I get to love him, teach him, and hug him tight for the rest of forever!

One last belly shot right before we left for the hospital

On our way

He love love loves his Daddy

1st family picture

 

 

 

This melts my heart. Why did he have to grow up and decide snuggle time like this is not fun. Miss this!