Madison turns 3!!!

So unbelieveable: our baby just turned 3 on January 19th. We had a family dinner and party with chocolate cupcakes - just like she wanted. And then she opened presents. With Mackenzie's help, of course. Love you Madi!!!

Dave's 40th Birthday

Dave turned 40 on January 5th, 2009, but we celebrated A LOT! In Utah after Christmas, we had a dinner at the Melting Pot with friends, a family reunion/bday celebration with cake and games, and a dinner out with Steve and Katie Christensen to the Cheesecake Factory. Then, when we got back to Texas, Jill babysat and I took Dave out on an overnight stay to the Four Seasons downtown in Austin. We had dinner out and saw Esther's Follies. The next day we hung out, drove around to Mt Bonnell, and enjoyed the amazing sunshine. THEN, on Sunday the 4th, Dave's best friend Kevin Cloutier, flew in from LA as a surprise for his birthday. We took Kevin to the Oasis and on Monday Dave ditched work and he and Kevin went out and did guy stuff. That night we all celebrated as a family at the Cheesecake Factory (can you guess which restaurant is a Dave-favorite?) and Kevin flew home early Tuesday, the 6th. What an awesome friend!!! The gang at the Melting Pot.
Dave at his mom's house for the family reunion. We surprised him with a "This is your life" game where 3 teams of relatives had to see who could answer the most questions right about his life. Coopers are competitive!
His birthday cake with pearls of wisdom from mom.
Dave and I at Maria Maris in downtown Austin. After dinner, we went to see Esther's Follies. That show is never the same, but is always hilarious.
Kevin and Dave making a big 4-O. Love you Kevin!