Another Year in the Company of Cooper

i can't believe that as i type this, it is sunday evening and tomorrow brings the first full work week of a brand new year. it seems moments ago that i walked out of my work building so lusting for the four day break that was in front of me. it goes so quickly, especially when dominated by a cold/sinus thingy for the majority of its length. sigh...

i also cannot believe that this day marks another year with our littlest man. yep, cooper is 2 today. he's been with us since he was 11 weeks old - just a teensy little ball of fluff who peered at us with eyes equal parts curiosity and wonder. his face is typically the first i see given his propensity to sleep person like, sprawled on the pillow next to me or even sharing my own. along with his brother, he welcomes me every time i walk in the door. and makes me feel like royalty, like i've returned from the world's longest journey and he was there, waiting the entire time.

he loves to shred tissue and toilet paper, thinks playing in the trash can and laundry hamper is the stuff of magic, frolics and growls and plays and barks with 100 times his 4lb little capacity.

he is the stuff of magic. and we adore him so. happy birthday little man. you just shredded both of your new birthday toys, but man, you did it with such spirit. :)

opening presents!

birthday boy (please don't make me wear this ever again)
yummy cake!
the pupcake (note: it took a little spill in the bag, hence the frosting masacre)
birthday bounty