Another wonderful holiday season

We had an amazing Christmas. Lots of snow, family, and great food, what more could we ask for. (Except to have the Deans home, of course). Cooper was lots of fun and enjoyed all of the festivities. He had fun opening presents, and really liked his ornament from grandma and grandpa, if that was all he got I think he would have been happy. Jake's Wii was a hit, and we've had fun playing it. We even got my mom and dad to play a match of tennis...quite entertaining. Jake and I also celebrated our 5 year anniversary this past week. I'm a very lucky lady with a wonderful husband, and can only say, "time flys when you're having fun". We have so much to be thankful for; we've had a wonderful 2007 and are excited for another great year in 2008! Happy New Year!

So it's been a while...

Cooper our little man smiling for the camera

Cooper wearing his Christmas gift from Bailee; headphones that are little dogs.

We have been busy having fun and wouldn't have it any other way. We had a great Thanksgiving in Utah, and the only thing missing was the Dean family. Luckily we were able to see them this past week. We picked them up at the airport at Salt Lake and were so happy to finally see Karlie, Josh, and adorable Bailee. We did some shopping in Utah and went to a reception for Tristen Miller. I was jealous there was so much snow at my granparents house, but luckily we got our storm a few days later. Cooper absolutely loves to play in the snow, and would stay outside all day if he could. Karlie's stay was way too short and it only seemed like they were here for a couple of days, but we had fun with them while they were here. Cooper loves Bailee and has missed having his little cousin to play with and tease. It will be nice to have two children, because if Cooper wouldn't do something, all we had to do is have Bailee do what we wanted, and then he would do it. We are enjoying the Christmas season and hope you are too.

So I've been tagged...

I've been tagged by a few friends, which means I'm supposed to tell you six things about myself that you might not already know...

1- I have a major sweet tooth, actually sweet teeth, 'cause I think my mouth is full of them. I love just about anything that is sweet. I believe it is hereditary, but I think that's just my way of blaming my four root canals on other people (yes, four). Ever since I was young I think I've had a candy sensor and always knew where I could find candy. My mom could never find a good enough hiding spot, and I think she gave up trying. And well my grandma, besides the open candy dishes throughout her house, her secret stash was never really secret.

2- When I was younger leaving home for long or short periods of time for that matter was never really appealing to me. At twelve years old I went to a basketball camp in Utah for a week and could hardly even handle it I got so homesick. When we moved to Colorado we decided we wanted to be near at least one grandma and grandpa and since California is too expensive we decided to move back to Idaho. Good thing my California husband doesn't mind the cold, 'cause that could have been a problem. I guess you could say once a home body always a home body. I do admit however, that if Colorado was little closer to home it would be tempting to live there.

3- I am not a huge fan of speaking. Large groups or small, I'd rather not, thanks anyway. In college, we were required to do lots of presentations. I got out of the actual presentation by offering to put together the entire slide show for the non-speaking part of the presentation. I am slowly overcoming this fear by teaching the young women in our ward every now and again, which I'll admit can actually be kind of fun.

4- Some namesake facts: As if it isn't obvious I have indian blood running through me :) That would be because Pocahontas, yes the Pocahontas around the river bend is my 15th great grandma. Also, I apparently didn't know what my middle name was until I was 8 years old. On my 8th birthday I got a set of scriptures with my name engraved on them. As I examined the cover I read aloud, "Kacie "Camel" Holman?" Instead of Camille.

5- I am somewhat of a clean freak. I can't stand my house being messy. I even try to avoid buying Cooper toys that have lots of small pieces that could end up strewn around the house. I like things to be in their proper places. Jake sums it up when he says I, "run a tight ship". Good thing I have him well trained.

6- Since the holidays are close I'll admit I love almost any holiday. Valentines, Easter, St. Patty's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas they're great. Holidays are just something to look forward to, to decorate for, and a good reason to celebrate. I like to carry on traditions, and have even had family members call me the Christmas Queen. (As long as Queen is in the title I really don't mind.)

Well, there are six facts about me, that you may or may not have already known. Oh, and tag you're it to all of you on my friends and family list who haven't been tagged.

Drum roll please...

Is drum roll one word or two? Oh well. I do have an announcement for those of you who don't already know. I am expecting #2, and since Car got some flack for waiting 'til 22 weeks I decided to let you all know at 20 weeks. I thought it would be another boy, but the Dr. suggested it may be a girl at an ultrasound on a Tuesday, but to not buy girl clothes yet. Then the next day on Wednesday which was Halloween, I went to the hospital and since my mom works in the x-ray department she had the ultrasound tech take a quick peek. "Oh yeah, I can tell you it's a boy." It was pretty obvious to me that it was a boy, but what do I know. So for right now I think I'll wait until the next ultrasound before I say for sure what it is...but I think it's a boy.

Happy Halloween

Halloween is great, especially the candy...(Yes, I have major sweet teeth). I was so excited that Cooper was old enough to go trick-or-treating and get some candy for me, I mean him. Actually, we only went to a few houses and to grandma and grandpa's work, but ended up with an acceptable stash. Cooper loves bananas and I sometimes call him monkey, so I thought it was suitable that he dress as a monkey for Halloween. He got the hang of trick-or-treating after the first door or so, but would say, "trick-or-treat" and start opening the door himself. I think he enjoyed all the kids coming to our house. We had quite a few, and luckily we handed out most of the candy so there wasn't too much left staring me in the face.

Birthday #2!

Holy cow! I can hardly believe my little guy is already two years old, and what a fun two years they have been. We celebrated Cooper's birthday with pizza and presents the day before his birthday. At the pizza place grandpa Holman taught him how to say delicious and as he was sipping his fruit punch he said, "mmm, licious" it was pretty funny. We made him open presents in the car on the way home so he would stay awake because he didn't take a nap. It was one enjoyable car ride (Mickey Mouse singing all the way home). The next day we enjoyed balloons and cake. I always wonder what we ever did for entertainment before Cooper was born; he entertains me 24/7 with his new words and "sentences", funny faces, and explorations.

Vacation fest comes to an end...

Cooper in a ball pit (he received a good sanitizing after that). Bailee and Cooper in an Amish Buggy.

Cooper riding a tiger at the Zoo.

From Boise to California, Utah, Ohio, and home again. It feels like I've been gone for months. Cooper, mom and I went to Utah and stayed at my grandparents house. We had to be at the airport by 5:00 so I made sure I had everything ready the night before. All I had to do in the morning is basically put my suitcases in the car, and get Cooper into his car seat. We were a little rushed getting to the airport, so I decided to wait by the car at the drop off area while my mom checked in. As she was checking in I wanted to have my ID ready so I could run in and check in when she was finished. I went to my carry on and my wallet wasn't there, then I went to my suitcase, then Cooper's and back to my carry on. I was starting to freak out, tearing open my suitcase, I began thinking when I last had my wallet and realized I had put it in a shopping bag and forgotten to take it out the day before. I was upset thinking I would have to catch a later flight. To make a long story short, I didn't even need my ID, but I had to go through extra screening. Cooper and I had to stand in a booth and have air shot at us from all directions, which needless to say doesn't make a toddler very happy at 5:00 in the morning. Despite all the drama, Cooper was a champ on the airplane. We arrived in Cleveland and could hardly keep from smiling as we saw Karlie's car approaching to pick us up. Karlie had a fun week planned for us and we were so excited to just be able to spend it with her and her little fam. We did a lot of fun things while we were there. We went to a chocolate factory, a huge park, the zoo, a play place, shopped, and went to a fun amish restaurant. Most of all I enjoyed relaxing with Karlie and mom and watching Bailee and Cooper play together. They are both such characters and Bailee is really starting to show her personality. Anyhow, the time came for us to return home and it was sad to say goodbye. So my vacation time is over for a while now, but it's nice to be home and back in the swing of things.

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Vacation!

We had a fun week last week. Jake, Cooper, and I drove to Boise where we dropped Cooper off with Grandma and Grandpa Cartwright and four cousins. Jake and I went to California with Jake's sister Joli and her husband Charles. We arrived in California and headed to Disneyland (Joli wanted to go there without her kids because when she has gone before she couldn't enjoy it because she was always trying to keep track of them, making sure they didn't get lost.) Disneyland was lots of fun but was pretty busy on a Saturday. We also spent our vacation at Sea World, Universal Studios, and California Adventures. We really enjoyed ourselves. The weather was great, by Monday the crowds were smaller, and we ate a lot :) It was a fun vacation, but one of the best things is that Cooper did great in Boise. He loved being with his cousins and was great for grandpa and grandma. We missed him while we were gone and were really excited to see him.

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September

It's been a busy month so far. I have been helping a lady in our ward by babysitting her two kids on Mondays and Tuesdays (in September) while she teaches 2nd grade. They are good kids, but it sure is different watching other peoples kids. A couple of weeks ago we converted Cooper's crib into a toddler bed. He actually really likes it and doesn't try to get out; next step...potty training. Cooper also loves to hold Bibby, they are little buddies and like to chase eachother around.

Summer Happenings

Hi Everyone-

We decided that blogs are a good way to keep in touch with everyone, so we decided to start our own. We are all doing great. We are happy and healthy and couldn't ask for anything more.

We have had a fun summer, especially with visits from the Dean family. We had a fun barbeque and marshmallow roast in our backyard with the whole family during their visit.

We have had a couple of famiy reunions, and love getting together and catching up with family.

We are enjoying Rigby and are looking forward to the fall and a couple of fun vacations in the next couple of months.

Cooper Cowboy

Cooper is our little ball of energy and fun. He is a sweet boy and his comments and personality make us laugh constantly. He can just about say anything we do, and we think it's funny to make him say things. He is starting to say colors "lellow" school bus, and can almost count to 10!