Christmas Day

Whew... today was a whirlwind, but I loved every minute of it. Even though he went to bed almost 2 hours later, Cooper still managed to wake up at the same time. We started off the day by opening some gifts here. We got Cooper 2 puzzles and an Elmo & Cookie Monster toy. We had a feeling the Grandparents would spoil him enough :) I got two books from Steve and I got him The Office calendar for this desk and some XBox live points. Next we were off to his parents house for breakfast and the gift exchange. You wouldn't be able to tell we were in a recession by the looks of the Christmas tree this year. I think the budget doubled somehow from last year. All three of us racked up. Steve's parents do a great job of balancing things we want with things we need. Cooper got diapers, wipes, gift cards to be used for spring clothes, and of course toys. Steve and I both got some clothes, gift cards to go out to eat, things for our yard, and I won $14 on scratch off lottery tickets. Afterwards we came home for nap time, well Cooper napped, Steve and I cleaned up and Steve opened all Cooper' toys and of course I blogged. Next we headed to my aunt's house where we ate a small lunch and visited with family. Steve and I also got some movie theater certificates, looks like we have a date night. Next we headed to my mom's house where Cooper got more toys and a winter coat, it was actually his second coat since Uncle Scott got him one earlier today. My mom also made me a pretty bracelet with Cooper's name and birthstone on it. It was sweet. Then, Steve's parents came over this evening to our house, brought us some leftovers and visited. Now I'm about to give Cooper a bath and pray that he doesn't get too cranky in the next hour, it was a one nap day.

Early this morning Cooper already had out a new book and wanted Daddy to read to him. Opening some puzzles. Yes Tracey & Gretchen I do have on a brown sweater and black socks.

Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa's. Look at all those presents.

Cooper wanting one of his many toys opened, they all revolved around animals this year.

Right before we turned into our neighborhood I turned around and this is what I saw.