Morgans 1st School Photos!

I've been so excited to get these pictures and post them on here! Morgans FIRST school photos! Of course, like any mother (i hope), I got both poses that the photographer sent my way. I'm sure if they would have sent 10 poses I would have found a way to get a package of each kind!

I have to be honest and say that I was nervous at first. We had tried getting pictures from the daycare center he was at, and even with two full days of trying - no pictures :(

At this school,  New Hope Christian Academy, there was only ONE day to take photos...all or nothing! So I asked, and was told that Morgan took pictures!! Yeah!! There was some hesitation (of course), but after Morgan got to see all the other kids get their pictures taken, he figured it out. And...this is what we got!

One full body shot where he sitting on the prop laughing hysterically. I swear I could hear him every time I look at this shot. I don't think he's breathing and I'm sure there was a 'snort' somewhere! heheh

The second shot is a face shot! Just look at it...HANDSOME!

I also got the 'class' photo, which had a twist. The school is still very small and slowly growing, so the principle thought instead of doing the traditional class photo, she gathered up all the students and teachers and took what she calls 'The Founding Fathers/Mothers' of New Hope! Cute yeah...

I can not keep saying just how well Morgan does in this school. All his 'so-called' asthma and allergies are GONE. hmmm...must have been that overcrowded school that must have been oh-not-so-clean. Whatever...I'm just glad he's better an happy and learning and talking and doing everything a healthy little baby boy should be doing.

Morgan Update

I have so much to share and have been doing a horrible job at staying connected.

Morgan is a future Picasso. His painting here shows his masterful skill with colors and paint brushes. Mommy feels his painting was the best out of all the others, but found that all the other kids were extremely talented! 

All the way up to Pre-K, kids were drawing a vase with sunflowers and I couldn't believe how well they all were. All the paintings were up for a small donation fee back to the school. I would gladly pay them whatever they want as we are so amazed with how much Morgan has developed with them. Most of his days (he is 2.5!) He comes running up to the door. I no longer have to carry him and he doesn't grab on to my leg for dear-life! He's so happy with saying 'By momma' and blowing me a kiss! My baby boy is growing so fast. I hope these days last forever!!!

He also made another little project for me. It's a little poem with his hand print in front. It made me cry. There are so many times I take for granted how little he really is, I expect him to fully understand whatever I say, and I have to take a step back and say 'Whoa...he's just a baby'.

Here's what the poem reads in case it isn't clear from the picture:

Sometimes you get discouraged

Because I am so small

And always leave my fingerprints

On furniture and walls

But every day I'm growing --

I'll be grown some day

And all those tiny handprints

Will surely fade away

So here's a little handprint

Just so you can recall

Exactly how my fingers looked

When I was very small

Isn't that sweet. I get all mushy with this kinda stuff. I can't help it. It's these little projects at school, that although I know weren't 'his' thoughts, I know the teachers are actually taking the time to teach him something and are having activities with him. (and YES, it's on the refrigerator!)

Other than that things are good in the Cook household. My sister-in-law will be making me a new auntie with baby#2, I will NOT be having baby#2, and that's a good thing!! lol

Toodles~  

Mothers Day Part I

Although today is not 'technically' Mothers Day, I am lucky enough to START receiving gifts!

Check out my beautiful Asian Lillies and balloon with a little bear in the middle to represent my little bear Morgan. The lillies smell so great, nice and sweet. i love them and am blessed to have such a loving husband and baby boy.

My life is great!!

Easter Egg Addition

  
Tio Tommy & Tia Brittany got Morgan an easter basket! That was so sweet and very thoughtful of them.

Morgan loved it! Here are a couple of shots with him opening up some of the lolly-pops and deciding how and where to take a bit of the bunny (which by the way...mommy ate half)! Geezzz.

Easter Egg?

Although mommy & daddy failed to take Morgan to church and do a 'proper' easter egg hunt, Morgan got one on us!!

As we were over some friends house, he managed to grab a basket, take it outside to the patio, and sit in it. Not making a peep! Our friend was going outside and found him just hanging there. Morgan was kind enough to hang out and let me take pictures of him. What a HAM!

This cigar is NOT lit nor was it at the time of putting it in his mouth, but it was funny none the less. We're so bad.

Other than that, Morgan really stuffed his face today. Ate like crazy for breakfast as well as dinner. Lunch was missed due to nap time :( but snacks followed as soon as he woke up!

Enjoy!

Round #2 of New Photos Developed!

More photos of our little baby boy. 2 1/2 already and growing so so fast!

More Photos Developed

I went at it again! I couldn't help myself. That empty roll of film, sitting there, waiting for someone to develop. It has to be ME. I grabbed the roll again and developed the film *sigh*. Here's the new set of photos.

These photos are from the day they released, what

looks like, a million lady bugs outside. Morgan really liked it...but what boy doesn't like to play with bugs. I love ladybugs, don't get me wrong, but in this magnitude of them, it made my skin crawl. heheheh

There are a few photos here from Daddy and Me day. Jon wasn't able to come, and there was no other 'guys' available to come and hang out with him, unfortunately, but that was OK for Morgan. More stuff for him to play with by himself. If you know Morgan, you know he needs to warm up to people. The other daddy's tried to play with him, but he refused the love. Spoiled Brat!

These next few pictures are just precious. When the kiddos

go outside, they have to hold hands! isn't that the cutest!! They love helping each other and are starting to play with each other too.

Morgan is doing so well in this school. He really enjoys being there and hates to leave. Seriously, he gets excited we are there, but would rather stay than leave!

He's eating much better, AND according to the 2nd opinion Asthma Specialist, doesn't have ANY allergies at all. NONE. No Wheat, No outdoor...NOTHING!? I've been 'testing' the waters and giving him some food items. I've tried having him eat little bits of bread and some cereals, and nothings happened. No breakout, wheezing or anything! We've also cut down on his medications. We only do a breathing treatment in the morning and at bed time to help coat his lungs, but nothing else. We are so lucky and I thank the Lord for having my baby boy so healthy. In times like this, it really helps!! He's so much happier! Talking a lot and being 100% boy!

Enjoy!