Moving

Why it is so difficult to move? You would think that I would have this down by now, since we have moved every year of our marriage. This is by far the biggest move, since we are moving to Ohio. We need to change everything (insurance-health, car, renters..., address info, doctors, and so on). I think once we are out their it will be nice, and a new adventure.
Well nothing else new with us really, except that Jacob is talking all the time. He is so cute, if I ask him to say something he doesn't want to, but if I am just talking to him he says all sorts of words.

Christmas Eve!

I am so excited for tomorrow! This is Jacob's 2nd Christmas, but the first that he will actually be able to unwrap his own gifts. We have a very busy Christmas Eve and Christmas day with family. Also, we (The Cooley girls) are singing at the Temple Christmas night. Have a very merry Christmas!!!

December!!!!

I love this time of year. I love spending time with family. I love decorating for Christmas. I love decorating the tree. I love making cookies, and carmels. I love seeing the Temple lights. I love celebrating the birth of our Savior! I love this time of year!

Missionaries!

So in about 14 hours Aubrey is going to be home from her mission. This will be the first time that Aubrey will meet Jacob (he was born 3 weeks after she left). We are so excited to see her. Yeah for family!!!!

Fall

I love this weather. I love the cool breeze. I love waking up and putting on slippers. I love opening up windows and letting the fresh air in. I love not using the AC. I love wearing sweaters, and using blankets. I love the fall!!!!

Well another quarter is almost over. JJ is doing so well, we are so proud of him. In December we will be finding out where JJ will be next year for his rotations. Since his class is so large they are doing a lottery for who will be going in what area. There are about 13 areas to choose from, both here in the Phoenix area and out of state. As part of this lottery you choose 4 locations that you would want to go (1 must be a rural area). I can't wait to find out, but I am not looking forward to moving again. I guess that it is part of life. So far we have moved every year of our marriage, and I guess we won't stop until JJ's residency. Good thing I keep the boxes!

Catching up with pictures!

So here are some pictures...



Super Saturday Activities. Gospel ABC book.


(Below) Christmas Stockings.













So this is so cute. This little rocking chair that Jacob is sitting on was mine when I was little. JJ had to fix it up a bit, so that the arms wouldn't break off (great job honey!). The chair is in Jacob's room. So the other day Jacob goes into his bedroom and he is being pretty quiet so JJ and I go see what he is doing. We found him sitting in his chair looking at his book, and pointing at the pictures. This was so sweet! He just loves books so much.



...Jacob coloring for the first time. He really likes to put the crayons in his mouth!




"I'm so cool, and I know it!"




Jacob helping me pack back in July when we were getting ready to move. He is such a good helper!




So some people that have requested a picture of our piano. So here it is, and I love it.

Fun!

We have finally moved to our new apartment!!!! Yeah. Jacob has his own room. He is doing so well. We still have a ton of things to put away, but it is coming along.

Today, we got a piano. We have been renting to own a piano from My First Piano (great business) this last year. I really like that we were able to enjoy a piano all year, and he just got some wonderful, and cheaper pianos in. This program allows you to use any money that you have paid towards any piano (the one you have or a new one). I love this new piano!!