You are ONE!

My sweet little Cope,
You are 1 year old now, and I can hardly believe it. I was fine yesterday {on your actual birthday} because I was so busy, but today, we've spent the morning just the two of us, and I've had a few "moments." What a year. I will never ever ever be able to express to you how much I love you. You are my heart-it's as simple as that. Thank you for being the sweet baby boy I have always dreamed of having, then as I got older, began praying to have. Amazing that the Lord always knew that you would join our family. He created YOU for THIS family. Thank you Lord. You bring so much JOY to so many people Cope. An answered prayer. A precious son. An adorable brother. We all love you so much.

December 30, 2009- The day you were born. I'd love to re-live that day. It was very, very special.


December 30, 2010- Your first birthday! What a handsome little boy you are!


You woke up really early, as usual, and opened up your birthday card. Simms was in Montgomery, so it was special time for you, me and Daddy.


Later that day, we had your party! Lots of sweet family members came! They all love you so much and gave you some really fun and useful presents!


















Happy 1st Birthday Cope!!

Our Christmas 2010

What a wonderful Christmas season this has been! It has been so magical now that Simms is starting to understand the "excitement" of the season, but it also has touched my heart now that she is learning what this season is all about. Here are the pictures from our get-togethers. We had a great time at each one and we are grateful for such loving families to celebrate this special time of year with!

Wadsworth Gathering with Minnie & Ninnie:
We did this the night before Christmas Eve. Sadly, there are no pictures, as I was playing hostess at my house, and, well, that is near impossible to be a good hostess and take pictures! But let me just say..we had 2 three year olds crawling the walls with excitement to get through a delicious dinner and open presents. It was so much fun, and I love how close these cousins are!

Christmas Eve at Meme and Grandaddy's {28 year tradition for me that now includes my children and Sissy's. So special to me.}




Christmas Morning~Santa came!!













Christmas Day at the Lake {we left early Christmas Day for Christmas with Dru's family at the lake. It was wonderful. Mrs. Lil decorated beautifully, and then the snow began falling late that afternoon, through the next day! A WHITE Christmas!}










This was a super-long post I know! But I had to get it done before our precious son turns 1 tomorrow! I had to get all of these pictures off my camera and onto the computer! I cannot believe that baby boy will be 1! Time goes by too fast!

More December Happenings

Before I start this post, I'd like to ask for prayers for a sweet family here, the Hinsons. Alicia is Simms' preschool director, and she is the director of the children's ministry at our church. She and her husband Marlowe have 3 children, and their middle child, son Ty, is hospitalized at Scottish Rite with MRSA, which is very serious. He is on the ventilator, and has a long road ahead of him. Dru was able to stop by there today and visit with Alicia and Marlowe. They all have hearts of gold, and I know they would really appreciate your prayers. Thanks so much!

We have been busy, busy elves around here! Simms started her 3 week break from preschool this week {no that isn't a typo}. We have had a great but busy week at home! These pictures are from Simms' preschool trip caroling around town, mailing their letters to Santa at the post office {so precious} and her program last Thursday night. It was adorable. I seriously tear up every time she performs.

Christmas Caroling



Simms was so happy to sing to Mary Margaret. She was so excited Sissy and Mae Mae just happened to be shopping at her first stop.

Riding in the church van like a big girl


Mailing her letter to Santa



Program Night



Simms brought home some new favorite ornaments for our tree




Simms and I have really enjoyed this Advent activity this year. It has helped make the story of the Nativity so understandable for her. I have LOVED doing it everyday with her, and I feel like she has learned so much from it {EXCEPT she still insists the 3 wise men brought baby Jesus 2 gifts-ha}. Each day has a story and then a sticker that corresponds with it.

I have also really enjoyed hanging our Christmas cards up this year {although I'm still waiting on a few from some of you-kidding, kidding}


And..this sweet, precious little boy of ours is turning ONE in 9 days. I can hardly handle it. He should still be this size..


But he isn't..He's 25lbs..And adorable..And oh how I love him! Ok...
I'll be back after Christmas/before Cope's birthday {I hope}. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!