This picture was taken mid-January and I really can't believe how much time has passed. Nic' and I were just talking about what a cute little boy he has become. He truly is the light of our lives and I don't remember life before him. Thank God we were blessed with the cutest, sweetest, and most adorable little boy in the world.

We really enjoyed Cooper's 1st Christmas!

COOPER LOVED CHRISTMAS!

Cooper enjoyed Julia's piano so much that Auntie Em made sure there was one under the tree Christmas morning. He still bangs away on it. Maybe mom's dreams will come true and Cooper will become a world renown musician. I already know.......not if Daddy has anything to do with it!

Uncle Richie let Cooper gobble up some of the homemade cookies one of our great neighbors dropped off. As you can see I caught them in the act. Coop's sugar high was off the charts that day! Thanks, Uncle Richie!

Cooper NEVER misses a meal. Ever.

Uncle Richie made it for Coop's 1st Christmas!

Daddy said it...."All Coop needs is a box and a stick."

Coop met the "official" Santa at the mall and did a little bit of squirming!

Coop's 1st time meeting the Fat Guy in Red!

Cooper loves playing the piano!

Cooper spending time with his good friend, Julia

Coop was drinking from his sippie cup by 9 months!

Cooper loves eating Big Boy Food!

COOPER LOVES HIS AUNTIE EM!

Another one of Mommy's Favorite Photos!

Cooper Takes on Hyde Park as they light the Christmas Tree!

Daddy and his little man, Coop

This was taken the day after Thanksgiving and I still can't explain why it is one of my favorite Cooper photos. This is his normal, questioning look but for some reason I don't think that anyone sees it as much as we do. He truly has light in his eyes......I know, I know, all children do. But being that this is my first it is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. Especially when his eyes light up when Nic' or I come in the room. Absolutely amazing. These kind of photos make me just as happy as the smiling ones do!

The Hinson's on Turkey Day!

GOING OUT ON THE TOWN!

Here's Cooper getting dressed up to go out on a cold night. Daddy always has every detail to the outfits Coop wears. You know when Mommy dresses him.....he is in overalls with no shirt underneath or I accidentally "mix-up" his designer wardrobe. (Tommy Hilfiger shirt with Polo jeans, Nike shirt and pants with Puma shoes, you get the picture!) Now we just tell Daddy where we are going and most of the time he dresses him. I'm okay with this deal! He is TOO much of a wiggle worm.

Cooper got into the cabinets MUCH sooner than expected!

So, my dear husband has passed the torch to me to keep up with the blog. I will try to do my best to post every few days...and I will try to keep up with the high standards that you all have come to expect from Cooper's dad. After all, I am Cooper's mom!

Daddy and I surprised Mommy with Krispy Kreme! Yummy!

I took my 1st carousel ride at the mall. It was so much fun! I was such a natural at it. I even knew where to put my hands and everything! Mommy and Daddy were so proud of me. They always are. Are they always going to be like this? I'm starting to get worried.....

My 1st of many ice cream cones!

Here I am....waiting for the fat guy in red!

I was SO ready for SANTA!

I LOVE BATHTIME!

Mom is going to take over the BLOG

i am taking a sabbatical for awhile.......the COOPER has become such a time consuming part of my life.....i have found that i enjoy spending every free moment with him, rather than posting..and when i do have the time to post, i prefer to sleep (haha)...so, with that i am bringing my better half to take over....i have spoken very highly of her and i know she will do a great job continuing with the COOPER BLOG...i will post periodically, but for now i am going to play with my son....take care...and thanks to all of you for your nice posts...

so long for now
cooper's dad.....(the happiest guy in the world)