Oh 4 Day Weekend...

...how I love you!

I have had the most wonderful time these past few days being lazy around the house, visiting with friends, running errands, and playing with the Coopster. I have to say, I'm thankful for the time to sit down and update my blog because I know tomorrow will begin another busy week around here! I'll give you a few updates on Coop (and FINALLY share some updated pictures) and then fill you in on what's been going on in real life while we've been busy with our pup. (Even though our pup is our real life now :) )

We'll start at the beginning.

Friday
I was able to sleep in a little Friday morning and then I got up to play with the pup! Kel and Thad were busy building Cooper's dog house ALL day (more on that later) and so I called Mom and we headed out for our much needed first manicure of 2009! She brough over a few new toys for Coop. Take a peek:

We ran a few other errands and then it was time to head home. Friday night Kel, Thad, and I met up with Wes, Brandye, and Kathy to see Revolutionary Road. Horrible movie. (Sorry if I just ruined it for you.) After the movie we grabbed some ice cream, chatted awhile, and then called it a night!

Saturday
Saturday morning we took it easy and the boys worked on the dog house some more. (See a pattern here?) Coop and I went for a walk and then crashed on the couch for an afternoon nap! That night we were planning to go to Wes and Brandye's new house to hang out with the whole crew, so I needed to make some brownies to take with us. Just when I thought Cooper was sound asleep on his bed, I made a break for the kitchen to get a head start on the baking. About halfway through the brownie making process I heard a large crash in the living room and ran to see what happened. This is what I found:

My seven week old pup had jumped up on our ottoman/coffee table and managed to curl himself up in a ball in our drink tray. When I yelled "uh oh Cooper" he sat up and gave me this "I didn't do it" look! (He's not quite domesticated yet, Kendall :)) I finished my brownies in time and we headed over to hang out with the crew. Everyone was in town and it was nice to get to hang out as a big group like the old days! We cooked hamburgers out on the grill and then played Wii boxing until we were sore! Here's Wes taking a stab at boxing:

In the picture you can see Ryan's leg, Kathy, Chasen (Clay's girlfriend), Clay, Kelly, Brandye (with a baby on the way), and Thad. Here's another view of the group (can you see Cooper?):

(And I have to say, I'm proud of myself for taking more photos! Yeah 2009 Resolutions!!)

Sunday

We headed back to Wes and Brandye's neck of the woods to go to church with the crew and ate lunch at their house. Kathy made us YUMMY Chicken 'n Dumplings which was perfect for a cold winter day! That afternoon we headed home around 2 so I could go pick up Jen for some much needed girls time! Our first stop was Centennial Medical Center in Frisco to see our friend Rachel and her brand new baby!

Jaxson James New

Arrived: Saturday, January 17, 2009

8 lbs. 15 oz

20.25"

He was/is absolutely precious! Mom and baby were doing great and had TONS of visitors to welcome him into this world! What a little miracle! After the hospital, we headed to Chuy's for some yummy Mexican food and margaritas! It was so nice just getting to chat and catch up! Sometimes emails just won't cut it for us!! After dinner we headed home and then it was off to another movie for Kel, Thad, and me. We saw Frost/Nixon and really enjoyed it. I did fall asleep during some of it, but for the most part (or the part that I saw) it was a good movie!

Monday

This morning I went for a run and the most tragic thing happened. My iPod died. Not just died, like lost power, it froze and wouldn't do ANYTHING. No rebooting, restarting, recovering. No nothing! I was a little worried (and had even started picking out the next color iPod I was going to buy) but was pleased when I plugged it into my computer and it came back to life. (Darn) I mean WOO HOO!

The boys have STILL been working on the dog house (I think they're almost finished), and Virginia came over to play with Cooper! It has been such a beautiful day to play outside. We wore him out though and had to come back inside to rest! Here are a few pics of our growing boy:

I can hear the boys putting the final touches to the dog house and then we're heading over to Jan's house to have a "play date" with Cooper's litter mates! Should be fun (and I'm sure I'll have more pictures to post later!)

Also, check out the "Our Life in Pictures" section for more up-to-date photos. I hope to be updating that section more often!

OK, I thought I said I was going to be better about blogging more, not blogging LONGER! Goodness! Thanks again for stopping by!