Sunday, September 14, 2008

All decked out

Helping on our old deck back then . . .
Loved power tools then . . .
Helping his dad now
Still loves power tools (sorry about the butt shot, hun)!There's nothing like a good home improvement project to get Cooper motivated to help out. We decided to expand our deck, that was approximately the size of a cracker box, to accomodate at least our patio furniture. That way, dinner clean-up is a snap. Everything that drops on the floor is swept off into the grass. Thank goodness for awesome neighbors (thanks Brady and Joe!) who really know what they're doing and helped Doug get started. With any luck, we'll be eating dinner out there by next week! We've got a nice view of the mountains from our deck and good shade even in the summer.

Looking back at these photos of Cooper has been a real trip down memory lane. The kid's interests really haven't changed in a lot of ways, but man, where does the time go?

7 comments:

Barbara said...

Great pictures of Cooper. Especially love that last shot of Doug and his best side...
Have fun with the new deck.

AckerFamily said...

I remember that is what the boys looked like when we first met! Thanks for the reality check! They really aren't so little anymore!

Erica said...

Holy Cow- look at that little boy!! I can't wait to see the final project!!

Tanalyn said...

Those first pictures are still kinda what I picture Cooper as. He sure is good looken', you are going to have girls calling before too long!!
Enjoy the new deck!

KJ's Blah-g said...

Awww! Coop is just as cute today as he was back then! What a great kid! =)

Good luck on the deck- I will look forward to sitting on it with you when I visit... and when I finally move back home!!! =)

Felt Family said...

Are those pictures of the same deck? Was Coop really that young when you bought that house? Time is flying! Can't wait to see the finished product. I'm glad you've got such a great helper Cooper, don't let him slack off!

Jolayne said...

Ahhh, boys and their toys. Something about a power tool that makes their day.