The Life and Times of the Watters Family

shy much?

Mike emailed us this picture of the boys from their improv show the other night. The boys were so funny! They were quick and bold to jump into every possible scene. I asked them on the way to the show if they were nervous. They were so confused as to why I would ask them that — pretty much said, “Why would we be?” I thought to myself “Because this is so not something either your dad or I would do”. I think I’d probably pee my pants! They are brave and confident in a way I never was. I am so proud of them.

baby sister is all grown up

I got to spend a lot of time with Heather (aka my baby sister) this weekend. I enjoyed our talks all the way down to Seattle and back on Saturday. Today was her wedding shower. I can hardly believe that she will be married in a month! I am so proud of how much she has grown up in the last year or so.

Here’s some more beautiful pictures of Heather and Vince from their engagement shoot.

Heather, thanks for being so open and sharing your heart with me! I love you and I am so glad we are sisters.

so sweet!

Photo by Jen Fox Photography 

Check out more on Jen’s blog.

improv show

The Crazy Rabid Squirrels’ (Sean & Caleb’s improv group)

7:00 p.m (doors open at 6:30)

Wednesday, January 23rd 2008

At Melody Hall and The Second Story Theatre

4071 Home Road (behind Jerry Chambers)

$5.00 admission

farewell Seahawks

It’s stressful to be a Seahawks fan! Once upon a time I couldn’t have cared less about football and I miss those carefree days!

We are disappointed in their loss today but we still love them!

Until next year.

new bible study

Today I begin a new bible study at CTK, my 6th Beth Moore study. I have thought a lot about the idea of whether or not it’s good to stay with one teacher for so long. After much thought and prayer I have determined that Beth is a very gifted teacher, I learn so much more with each study I complete, I have been pretty much non-stop in a bible study for almost 3 years now (which can’t be a bad thing), and she’s not the only teacher in my life, so, why re-invent the wheel? I appreciate transparent and vulnerable teachers who are “not ashamed of the gospel” and don’t fear telling the truth in love. I feel so privileged and thankful to live in a time where I can access so many gifted teachers. I love Chuck Swindol’s Insight for Living online devotion, watching Pastor Mark Driscoll’s messages from Mars Hill online, Beth’s studies with the DVD teaching, and Pastor Grant’s messages each weekend a CTK. I am grateful that God continues to reveal Himself to me and teaches me how to be the woman He created me to be.

Caleb’s new glasses

inspiration & thanks

Look at all this fun new stuff from Paperzone and Treasury of Memories! I am excited to make some fun projects with these new Valentine’s Day papers. All the lovey stuff with the reds and browns are great inspiration for Heather’s wedding. We are planning like mad — but everything is coming together beautifully. I can’t believe my baby sister is getting married in about 7 weeks!

I love how my sisters and I work together. We are super efficient and make a terrific team! We all have different talents and abilities and when we work together on a project — watch out– we’re gonna make something amazing happen!

I also want to mention how thankful I am for Colleen and her amazing talent! She has been one of my closest friends for 16 years. She saved the day on my wedding by jumping in, helping me make my dress, decorating and giving directions on the day of. She protected me from having to manage everything so that I could just relax and enjoy my wedding. She’s the kind of girl you want to have around when you need to get stuff done!

Colleen has subsequently helped with both Sara’s and Holly’s weddings and now is working with us on Heather’s wedding. We have all been incredibly blessed by her involvement. I can’t imagine a Cooper girl wedding without her!

big, fatty external hard drive!

Hooray! We finally got an external hard drive (750 GB) and I am so excited. Every single one of our computers have been maxed out for some time (my macbook was so full I couldn’t even do my security updates the other day!). So, now we have a place we can dump and store tons of stuff (mostly pictures and movies). Oh, happy day!