Thursday, December 2, 2010

'Tis the Season!

I like being artistic. I used to do a lot more things to showcase my love. But being a full-time wife, mother & student, does a great job of squashing the flow of my creative juices!

Below is a copy of our Family newsletter. Point and click's about all I have time for these days. Press the play button to see it. Enjoy! Feel free to print & save it if you like.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Cooley's!

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Hope Springs Eternal


I have always loved spring, and since my daughter was born in the spring, I love it even more. Recently I have gained an entirely new perspective on this season. Well, new to me.

It has been one of those "up and down times" as my grandma would say. Up because of the new adventure and down for the same reason. I hate having to get settled in again. And meeting new people is proving to be tougher than any other time before.

After realizing that I have been very ungrateful for all I have been given, I took a walk in the park with my 4 year old. We walked and walked. The beauty of this place is inspiring. I have lived in some very beautiful places, and have seen some incredible things. But walking in this park, with my child and seeing the light in her eyes and hearing the joy in her voice; carried along the back drop of new life beginning to spring up, was the most amazing sight I have ever beheld.

There is some thing metaphoric about new life springing forth after the long dark winter. 37 seasons of life have given me the opportunity to witness this real time phenomenon as life changes from season to season. Things get darker and darker, until the chill finally subsides and the warmth of a new beginning comes into light.

Sharing these moments with my child has given me a whole new feeling of comfort. This is the plan, for everyone, everywhere. Even the earth is in sync with it. Who do I think I am to try and change it? I should not be upset when it's time for things to change. Because as things change, this is the opportunity for new growth and nothing is more beautiful than that.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Kids Portraits


I love these pictures. It took me way too long to get them done, but now that they are...they are priceless. I am thinking very seriously about getting a new camera. I need to take more pictures. Some people are very good at this, I am not one of them. I need reminders to take the time and just snap some of those moments before they're missed. I will work on getting better at this, promise. For now, enjoy the ones that Sears took for me.

















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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Here's What We've Been Up To












Well, it's been 3 weeks, almost 4, and we love our new place! We have been busy getting everything unpacked and settling into our new routines. I am really tired of doing this, but for some reason I must.

Anyway, I thought I would post some recent pictures of what we have been up to. We have taken advantage of being in city and nearer to things to do. We hit the Denver Aquarium, have had some long car rides, been shopping too many times to count and eating out at some of our favorite places. We are not doing anything extraordinary, but to us, it seems like we have hit the jackpot!

Mostly, my kids are growing up, and it makes me somewhat sad. I wish they would stay little, and yet I love seeing life through their eyes. I love experiencing their joys and seeing the expressions on their faces when see something for the first time. I hope you see in these pictures what I did...the smiles might just give it away!



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Tuesday, March 9, 2010

First Quarter Report

Okay, last post was over 3 months ago and of course a lot has happened since then. For all three of you who actually follow my blog, you probably already know the scoop.

Days are flying by. But as I reflected on my last post; which was more of a mission statement than a resolution for the new year, I realized that I am fulfilling it. So I guess my not making a resolution because I can't stick to it, worked!

Slowing down and taking time to appreciate the simple things in life is what I am doing right now. The kids have begun their new schools and are really enjoying all of the choices that are coming their way. Scott starts his new job next Monday, and then it will be just a 4 year old and I. I am looking forward to this time with her. The last time I was approaching having no children at home during the day, I was having another baby. This time, I own the alone time. I am looking forward to all the things I can do, or not do with an entire day to myself.

Here's hoping spring brings many more blessings and wonderment to our lives!



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