Cooper Day 2011!
October 14, 2011
Three years ago, I left an orphanage in Vietnam with full arms and a full heart. I am so blessed to be Cooper’s mother and so, so thankful to have him in my life. I admit that I began our first adoption process because I wanted to help a child who needed a family. I know now that I needed him more than he needed me. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without him. He’s an amazing little guy and he’s so full of life.
He’s getting so big! Look how much he’s changed in three years!
We celebrated today by looking at pictures and videos of our time in Vietnam, going out to lunch and to fro yo. He was so excited about his special day and took a baby picture into preschool this morning to show everyone and tell them it was Cooper Day :)
It was only fitting that Josh and I finished the day volunteering with Show Hope at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert. Show Hope is an awesome organization that helped us financially with both of our adoptions. I was thrilled to have an opportunity to serve them. And…going to the concert for free was a nice perk. It was awesome! My first time to see Andrew Peterson and Josh Wilson who were both touring with SCC. Three awesome musicians who all reflected a heart of Christ through their music. I’m loving this song my Josh Wilson right now.
Special shout out to my Grandma, Aunt Jo and cousin Megan for watching the kiddos while we were at the concert! Happy Cooper Day, everyone :)
Hard to remember life before our sweet, funny Cooper. Great song.
wow 3 years already! He is such a handsome guy. Love Love that song. It has convicted me to do many things. I also think he is very blessed to have you all as parents.
Happy Cooper Day! Seems like forever ago! I will always treasure being able to share in those memories with you. Cooper is such a special little guy!
Cannot believe it’s been 3 years already!! Wow!