Papa departs...

Today we had to say farewell to Papa.  He had a return flight from Kansas City to Orlando today.  In fact he's still en route.  The boys and I miss him all ready!  We will look forward to a visit again soon with Granny, Papa, and their new house guests: Jackson and Jackie some time soon!  Love to all!
jennifer

Krajeckis...

The Krajecki family has been with us for the week, and it has been wonderful.  We enjoy our family time so much.  We ventured out to the Fritz' train restaurant, Monkey Bizness (jumpy place), and then had a double date to the Transiberian Orchestra yesterday.  My dad and two babysitters held down the fort well with the 5 kids from 1-7 p.m. yesterday!  Papa Bill was very sleepy last night!  In fact, it's still a pretty quiet house this morning.  The Krajeckis plan an early departure for their drive back to Austin, TX.  Josie, Tommy, and Tyler and precious, and we really enjoyed playing with them.  Jennifer and Jim are great too of course!  It's almost the new year, and it was great to have some Cook Family time before 2011 hits!

Photos of Christmas Week...

Cindy and David's Tool Toy...Bryan loves it!

Wii Play Time for Addison and Dad!

Hammer time!

Granny and Papa gave Addison a Lego Head Lamp!

Play time ON Granny!

New Cars Robe from Granny...Warm Pancakes to eat!

Josie and Addison reading by the fire.

The Kids Played in the Foam Popcorn...it snowed!

Dec 27, 2010

Bryan is heading in for surgery this a.m.  He will have tubes placed in his ears.  It's a pretty minor surgery, but we ask for your prayers today.  Hopefully he'll hear better after this, and perhaps some of his drainage will improve allowing him to smell and thus eat better too! 

The Krajecki family is en route to our house also.  They are driving up from TX.  We're excited to see them also!  An eventful day lies ahead...we'll post later how it all goes!

Merry Christmas!

It's snowing lightly at our house, and we'll be heading to the airport soon to pick up mom/Granny!  We wish you a Merry Christmas!  Here are some photos of the week:

On Dasher...On Prancer...

Addison and Bryan like bouncing and walking on the couch cushions off the couch...

Yeah for Brothers!

Fudge Face...Bryan LOVES chocolate!

Bryan took a small pillow and curled up by the fire one night...it was precious!

More fudge for breakfast...thanks to our neighbor and mom spoiling her little one!

Sleepy awakening, but yummy!

Not sure what Addison has in his mouth?!

Water Fun Time!

Christmas train is a movin'!

Bryan pointing to the power supply for the train...turn it on mom!

Presents are re-wrapped and next to the tree...Addison promises not to open until tomorrow!

Jesus is Our Gift...

"Ye shall find the babe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger" (Luke 2:12 KJV).


We are lucky to have the gift...things I'm thankful for today...


836. Addison noticing that an upside down candy cane filled with M and Ms at Wal-Mart yesterday looked like a "J"...he said, "Mom, look!  It's J for Jesus!"  It made me and the lady next to us shopping smile.  He also concluded with, "they told me that at school!"  I'm glad our sons go to Christian schools for their formative years.


837. Bryan was in dad's loving arms early this morning...at 4:45 he awoke crying...Daniel was able to settle him back, and I was allowed to stay snug in bed.  What a treat!


838. Papa is here for a visit, and Granny arrives tomorrow!


839. Christmas music is playing on the iPod in the kitchen...love that!


840.  Christmas cartoons for our kids and us to enjoy.


841. A fire is crackling in our family room.


842. Everyone is sleeping in except Addison and I!


843.  Final day of work today...Christmas is coming!

Thankful Mom and Dad!

We give thanks today for a clear bill of health on Bryan's heart yesterday.  We went to the cardiologist at Children's Mercy in Kansas City after our pediatrician detected a heart murmur.  Bryan's EKG and heart sounded normal to the docs there, and apparently 50% of children have heart murmurs!  Who knew?!  We are so thankful for our boys' health.  God has richly blessed our family, and we are excited about our first Christmas in Kansas this week!  Papa is here, and Granny comes in two days!  Until then I wanted to share a neat link I received by email from iMom:
http://imom.com/idea/tools-and-resources

Merry Christmas!