Friday, April 10, 2009

Mommy and Bubby

Mommy's Little Boy





I can not begin to tell you what this little guy means to me!! These pictures were taken on Izaak's 6th birthday. Izaak is so sweet, and caring and loving, but yet he is ALL boy! One of my favorite times are when I watch him playing monsters and all the noises that little boys make. Mommy is so very thankful for you, Izaak!!


Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Izaak's 6th Birthday

Izaak's 6th Birthday

3/31/09





I just had to take this picture of Izaak eating breakfast, at this age, we have counted down the days until his birthday since before Christmas. This little guy has been sooooo excited about turning 6. It's so much fun to see the excitement in their eyes, when it's their birthday. This morning Izaak wanted his favorite, pancakes with syrup and LOTS of cool whip. YUM!

After school, Daddy was about to have a flippin cow! He order this atv a couple of months ago and never thought about seeing what the mph was on it or to even drive it. Well, this DS 70's max speed was 10 mph! WHAT!! Izaak's four wheeler he currently had went max speed 45-50 mph, so we knew this wasn't going to work. We decided to give this to him anyways, because the cycle shops were closed and there was no way Daddy wasn't going to have a new four wheeler sitting there for his boys birthday. This picture was great, though he had no idea that it wasn't a bad boy machine!




Any four wheeler this boy gets on he is smiling ear to ear! I just plead the blood of Jesus over my boys, and that's all a Momma and Wife can do when she has boys that love adventure as much as they do.


Time to open.....he woke up this morning wanting to open presents, so you can just imagine the anticipation by 7:00 at night.




My COWBOY Izaak

Izaak loves to dress up in Wranglers and a cowboy shirt and hat, thanks Papa Jim!




This is one monster truck loving boy!! Anything with a motor, actually. As I sit here, and think about the need to mow, the first thing that popped in my head was I could just see my son trying to ramp the lawn mower or even try to see if it could do a wheelie. Ha!


And what's a new four wheeler with out a super cool helmet? Thanks Uncle Steven, my helmet rocks!



~~Birthday boy~~
This birthday boy wanted steak, mac & cheese, salad, and garlic bread for his birthday dinner.




Izaak's atv cake, and boy is there a story behind this!


Blowing out the candles, being 6 years old is so much FUN!







The Day after Izaak's Birthday...........





Today Daddy went to see his friends up at M&W Powersports to get Izaak a bigger, faster atv. The one he got on his birthday was a DS 70, and this......this is a DS 250!!! Thank God that we can control the throttle, because this is just way to much of a machine for a 6 year old!



OH MY, the 2nd atv is 2 days! That's only what little boys dream of. This picture is a little blurry, but I love the look on Daddy's face when he see's his little boy **LIGHT UP**.


A big boy, for a big atv. Oh my, what is Mommy going to do? This picture reminds me so much of his 4th birthday when he got his Honda 90, his feet can't even reach the foot brake. But, Izaak has it all figured out, you lean your body over to the side and there you have it.


MY TWO FAVORITE BOYS
Happy 6th Birthday, Izaak
You are the best little boy any Mommy and Daddy could ever ask for!!

Natalie's Birthday Dinner

Natalie's Birthday Dinner/Party
10 years old



In our family, the birthday person gets to choose what they want Mommy to cook for dinner, and for Natalie's she chose chicken fettuccine with garlic bread and ceasar salad.



You know your doing something right, when you see your child smiling all the time!


Opening.............



Natalie and Mommy love Taylor Swift! Having a 10 year old is a lot of fun, when your belting out songs together!! I was so disappointed the other day when the Taylor Swift concert sold out in 45 minutes. But, that's ok, we'll enjoy Jonas Brothers together, even though Mommy has no clue any of the songs.


Natalie specifically asked for an Arkansas shirt for her birthday. She didn't want it to say Hogs or the University of Arkansas, she just wanted Arkansas, since that's where she was born.


And of course, High School Musical 3.


I don't know who has more fun buying presents for the kids birthdays, Mom or Dad. I would have to say Dad, he goes all out on his babies.......and what could this be.....


a plasma tv.....Daddy your the best!



And we can't forget the DVD player. Daddy and Natalie hooked this up right away, she has asked for a new tv several times, so she was super excited!


I love this picture because you can see Daddy and Izaak wanting to help Natalie blow out her candles. Happy Birthday Baby!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Natalie's "10th" Birthday Party
Purple Glaze / Sleepover
February 17, 2009


Pizza Party
Natalie loves Purple Glaze Studios just like her Momma. So, we decided we needed to fit some craftiness into our big 10th birthday party!!

~~Natalie's Friends~~

Natalie wanted a horse cake this year, and it turned out super cute. I'm amazed at Natalie's love for animals.

I can't believe my baby girl who was born 10 years ago, is already out of the single digits! Time sure does fly when your having fun!

Oh, so pretty!! Hi there, Elizabeth.

On to the cake and ice cream, YUM YUM!

For the last few years we have had a birthday plate made when we have parties there, and these girls that work there do a fabulous job!!

Opening presents, I don't know who was more excited to open, Natalie or all her girlfriends.

I'll take this birthday present, my 10 year old with a big green bow, and some big brown eyes!



THE TALENT SHOW
COPENHAVER STYLE


The playroom was turned into a talent show, or should we say "Copenhaver Idol". It was so fun to watch the girls sing, and with that came back up dancers and judges.

And there she is...........Miss Natalie Copenhaver! This girl has such a passion for singing, or anything musical at that. The shoes crack me up, I guess to be a "Copenhaver Idol" you have to have some heels! HA!


The next morning these girls were TIRED! But it was such a great time having 10 of Natalie's closest girlfriends over to celebrate her big 10th birthday.

Natalie you truly are the sweetest, kindness, and most caring girl I know. You make me a better person just being your Mommy! So, glad God chose me!! You love the Lord with all of your heart, and bring such warmth to me when I hear you sing praise songs all the time. Such beautiful music to my ears! You are the best big sister, Izaak and Chloe could ever ask for. We love you and I thank God every day that he has blessed me with you!! !! You make your Mommy and Daddy very PROUD!