Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Nelson Cabin

This past weekend we went to the Nelson Cabin. It is one of my favorite traditions we do on the Nelson side. I can always count on great food (especially breakfast, my all time favorite), lots of laughter, games, and sledding. I am a pretty adventurous person, but ever since I had Cohen, I haven't done a whole lot. The first night we were there Tyler's cousin was going night sledding. I didn't think that sounded too appealing, but the next day, I decided to do it. Sledding is always fun, but this year it was the best ever. In years past, the road we went on wasn't very long. This year a gate was opened and we were able to go up much farther. If you were able to keep your sled on course, you never had to get off it the whole way to the cabin. Tyler's cousins and I had lots of sled races. Needless to say, I got very competitive and had to race one cousin on foot to win. Apparently you have to have your sled with you when you cross the finish line. I am pretty sure boys make up stupid rules like that so they don't have to lose to a girl! Cohen also had his first sledding experience. I don't think he knew what was going on, but he loved being outside. I can't wait until next year. I am sure he will love the cabin as much as Tyler and me.


Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The Many Faces of Cohen

As I was looking through Cohen's most recent pictures, I just had to laugh to myself. He seriously has so many different facial expressions. It makes me happy to have Cohen in our family. We love him so much. For your enjoyment, the many faces of Cohen:

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Happy New Year!!!

This year we spent New Year's Eve with both of our families. The night started out with our annual Oak Crest dinner with all the Barney's. Then we took Cohen to see Tyler's mom and dad. Cohen was so exhausted by the time we got home that he crashed as soon as I put him in his crib. When I checked on him later that night, this is what I found:

Cohen cuddling with Tigger!

One of my favorite traditions that Tyler and I do came from his Grandma and Grandpa Nelson. On New Year's Eve, everyone puts their shoe out in the family room and the New Year's Baby brings them each a little gift. This year was especially fun because we got to include Cohen in the tradition.


Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Cohen's First Chritmas

Our little Santa Cohen had his first Christmas. He didn't have any idea what was going on, but he loved all the attention and toys! Santa must have known he had been a good boy because this little man got spoiled!!! I truly didn't think we bought that much, but when you combined it with all his gifts from family, he got way too much. Yesterday, Tyler and I had to buy him a shelf full of baskets to store all his new toys and books. I have to say this Christmas has been one of the best. Tyler and I both commented on how much fun it is to have Cohen. Usually after we open gifts, all the fun and excitement is gone, but this year it wasn't like that. We couldn't wait to let Cohen just play all day with his gifts and watch his cute facial expressions.

Cohen playing with all his silly cousins at Grandma and Grandpa Barney's house.

Mckinley and Brooklyn...Cohen's favorite girls!
Santa Claus bringing gifts to all the kids on Christmas Eve.
Santa Cohen hearing what Addison wants for Christmas at Grandma Gloria's house.
Cohen's Christmas presents from Santa.
Cohen opening his gifts and posing (as usual) for the camera.

Chewing on the paper and my necklace were way more interesting then all his toys as you can see!
Cohen hanging out with Brock on Christmas morning at Grandma Pat's house.
He shoots...and he scores!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Santa Claus, Temple Square, and Seven Months

On Monday, Santa Claus and Cohen visited my school. I think my students were more excited to see Baby Cohen than Santa Claus though! The kids were so cute. One little boy said Cohen was acting shy like him. Little did he know that all Cohen needed was a little attention and his shyness went right away. Cohen adored all the students and loved laughing for them. He is my little entertainer!

Over the weekend, we spent some time in Salt Lake City. We went and saw Music and the Spoken Word. Cohen had an absolute ball. They send you to the Theater Room at the Conference Center if you have children under 8 years old. It was perfect. Cohen was able to talk and play during the whole performance. His favorite part was hearing all the bells. Tyler and I loved watching his facial expressions during the songs. Of course, our next favorite part of the trip was Sunday Brunch at Little America. It was delicious as usual even though it was extremely busy!

Cohen with his dad and Beckham

These next pictures are some fun ones I took of Cohen the other night. Our little guy is seven months! I have decided his smile has changed now that he has his first tooth. He likes to smile to show it off. Are you surprised?

Cohen's new smile and his silly face

I don't know why, but I just LOVE this picture of him! It makes me smile.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

I'll I want for Christmas is...

I'll I want for Christmas is...my two front teeth! Cohen is officially half way to getting his two front teeth for Christmas. I felt like a horrible mom last week when Tyler and I got a call from Tyler's mom. She asked if we had noticed that Cohen had gotten a tooth. Apparently, sometime from Friday night to Saturday, Cohen decided it was time for a tooth. I couldn't believe I hadn't noticed. I was so excited with the news. Our baby boy is growing up. Lately, Tyler and I have been going through old pictures of Cohen. He still looks the same, but as he gets older, his pictures are so FULL of personality. I have never met a baby that loves to entertain people more than he does. When we were in church on Sunday, he "sang" so loudly during the opening song that I thought Tyler was going to have to take him out. Cohen is a little chatterbox. He must have gotten that trait from Tyler! I am so thankful that we have this wonderful boy. I can't help but drop everything I am doing and play with him. I can't wait until Christmas break so I can be home with him for almost 2 weeks! Hopefully, I will be a little bit better mom and notice the next tooth he gets. :-) Here are a couple pictures of his new bottom tooth.