ONE!!

It doesn't seem possible, but today our little Cooper turned 1!! Officially a toddler, it's amazing to think of how much has happened over the past year and how much he has changed.

Cooper loves to toddle around (with things close by to grab for extra support), dance and bounce to any kind of music he hears, chase Cody, give kisses to Mommy, Daddy, and Cody, and get into EVERYTHING he possibly can. He's curious about every little thing he comes across, and is passionate about getting what he wants, when he wants it. He is a great eater, hasn't yet found a food he doesn't like, and loves to cuddle in the mornings and night. He has just started to sign "eat", waves to people, cats, dogs, and lights, and screams with excitement when mommy or daddy walk into the room after being away at work.

On Saturday we had Cooper's first birthday party and had the best time with all of our wonderful friends and family! Cooper loved seeing all of his little friends and mommy and daddy celebrated surviving their first year of parenthood.

Cooper absolutely loves balloons - he spends most of our trips to the grocery store waving to, and trying to reach for, the balloons that Safeway has on every display. So we knew we had to get lots of balloons for the party:

Cooper also loves bubbles, so favors for the little ones were personalized bottles:

The food! Including cups of puffs for the babies:

Toys and games all set for the party:
The party begins! Cooper's Gigi and Aunt Jenna came all the way from Mississippi to help celebrate:
Cooper gazing at his new slide, and all this friends enjoying his toys:
Cooper and Aunt JJ!
Cooper and daddy (and berry stains):
Cooper and Mama!!
We had a balloon artist make animals, swords and wands.

Ready for my first taste of CAKE:

Mommy blew out the candle:

All three of us made it through the 1st year!!

Mmmmmm - cake! Much more fun to smash it than to actually eat it!

Cooper loves to share his food:

Having fun sharing bites with Auntie Joanie!

Cooper got so many wonderful gifts from all of his friends and family. He loves his new Curious George book from Aunt Kate, Uncle Chad and Cousin Carson!

And his big wagon from Gigi and Grandaddy (complete with cupholder):

And his rocking bike from Grandma and Papa:

Happy First Birthday Cooper!!! It has been the most amazing, wonderful year and we can't wait to see what the next year has in store! We love you with all of our hearts!