Merry Christmas!

The Cooper kids had a spectacular Christmas packed full with all of our family traditions. This included our annual trip to Union Station and Crown Center, making Christmas cookies for Santa and new Christmas PJ's!

Early Christmas

While Grandma Faye and Grandpa Ron were in town for Andy's birthday party, we took the oppurtunity to celebrate an early Christmas. It is always fun to watch the kids open presents. They get so excited. Andy was in ninja heaven with his new Ninjago Legos and Sammy squealled with joy over her Hello Kitty house. She has been eyeing that toy at Target for the last month and she told Grandma it was just what she always wanted. Grandma also made each of the kids their own KSU fleece blankets. They both woke up this morning pretty sweaty after sleeping with them!

Cosmic Bowling

On Saturday, Andy had his birthday party. He invited 4 of his Kindergarten friends to Mission Bowl for Cosmic Bowling. This was his first time bowling, but he seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. He even bowled a strike, the only one of the day!

Happy 6th Birthday Andy!!!

Today we celebrated Andy's 6th Birthday. He started out the day with a new K-State outfit and some Star Wars Legos. This was followed by some birthday pan"cake". At school, we helped Andy celebrate his special day by reading a book from home to his class. Andy's pick: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Then the three of us enjoyed lunch together (along with a cafeteria full of his Kindergarten friends). To top the day off, we took the kids to see "The Muppets," followed by dinner at the 810 Zone (Andy's pick). Overall, I think he had a great day!

Breakfast with Santa

The tradition continues! This morning the kids and I had "Breakfast with Santa" at our church. This is one of my favorite things to do with the kids. It's really amazing to see how much they change each year. Sammy didn't cry and Andy wrote his own letter to Santa this year! It was also nice because I didn't have to wait in line at the mall!