Marc and I left Colorado for an entire month (Dec. 12th-Jan. 12th) and headed south to visit family and friends--well mostly family--as in these people pictured above. This was part of "the deal" we made when we first told everybody we were moving out west for the year. We had a great time--but, boy, were we nomads! We traveled over 2500 miles in my Dad's car (thanks Dad!)--and slept in 8 different beds while traveling the southeast. Here are just a few things we did back home.
Ashtyn Grace turned 9 in June...the year her Mom and Dad said she could get her ears peirced. Instead of going right away, she told me she wanted to wait until I was home in December so I could go. So--she waited--6 months. Bless her heart. Here's a picture of the "moment" afterwards. She did awesome--zero tears. Zero (Well--if you don't count Kim). I was so proud of her. AG--thanks for sharing this milestone with me. I look forward to sharing many more. I love you so much.
My sister's birthday is December 19th, and we celebrated with her while we were home. Is there anything better than cookie cake? A personal favorite of the Cooper and King family! We had a nice dinner at Outback and then enjoyed cake back at the house.
Here are Kim and Emma Clarie smiling while we sing "Happy Birthday". We LOVED being with our nieces. There were lots of hugs and kisses...and "Will you hold me?" Audrey Kate loves Marc and always wants him to pick her up...so there were many moments like this one. We took every opportunity to love on them. We miss them so much!
We celebrated "Cooper Christmas" a little early since Marc and I were heading to Florida for Christmas Day. It is so fun to watch these girls open Christmas presents. You can see they are all smiles...and I must say...all cute!
Not only did Marc and I hang out in Montgomery, we spent several days in Birmingham as well. I was able to see Myra, Tim, Marianna, Bethan, Grey. Katie, Claire, and Bennett. Laura, Miller, Robert, Margaret. Lauren and Cody. Tammi and Jason. Oak Mountain Intermediate School faculty and staff. Ellen and Brad. Courtney, Scott, Tyler. Brandon and Ellen.--all within about 3 days. It was great catching up with these friends...but it was hard because our time was so limited. I wanted to "hang out" more...but it seemed that a quick lunch or dinner was the best way to see everybody. These people know us best. We are thankful for their friendship even though we are far away from them.
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