Bug Killer

Reagan has discovered that she doesn't like bugs. While we were playing at the beach (sand & water table) she killed every bug that came near her!

Killing more bugs
Even more bugs in this corner Finally, we can draw with chalkPlaying at the sand table

6 Month Stats

Cooper turned 6 months old today and what better way to celebrate than by going to the doctor! He got 3 more shots today and Dr. Brooks said he looks perfect in every way. I couldn't agree more!

Here are the stats: Weight: 16lbs 14oz

Height: 30 inches

After all the shots and flirting with the nurses, a boy needs his rest

He's almost able to sit up by himself
Cooper is such a giggle box
He's getting better at posing for the camera
He's watching Reagan dance and loving every minute of it!

My Daddy Rocks

Reagan's shirt says it all ~ My Daddy Rocks. She insisted on wearing this shirt today (even though she's worn purple to school for the last 2 days. And those of you who know my clothes calendar...let's just say, I was a little stressed about purple for a 3rd day this week!) Anyway, who can tell a girl she can't wear a shirt about her daddy? Certainly not me!

She has the best imagination ~ she loves to take her dolls to the beach (the bathroom)
Time to move on to another location
Now, we're at the bakery getting some candy and some beef (who knew you could get candy and beef at a bakery?)
Back to the beach for some swimming. Yes, I had to get in the floor and swim too! The things we do for love!

Giggle Box

Reason 736,836,285 why I love him....because he has the best laugh!!

Baby Food

We're still trying to find the baby food that Cooper will eat ~ we've tried rice cereal, green beans and now sweet potatoes. Still no luck! First bite ok, by the 2nd bite he's pursing his lips together and smacking the spoon out of my hands. Hmmm
1st bite of sweet potatoes ~ at least I got them in his mouth!

Next bite of sweet potatoes ~ he spit them out. Oh well!
Eureka!!! Applesauce!!! I know it's hard to see the evidence on his lips and chin, but just look at the smile on his face after tasting applesauce. Should've known...a boy after my own heart, he just needed something sweet!
He liked them so much, he started grabbing the spoon to get it in his mouth quicker!
Reagan even got in on the action ~ she was so proud of Cooper for eating baby food that she gave him a party hat (Reagan does love a party...any reason to party!)

Big Sister Reagan

Reagan trying to comfort Cooper in the absence of daddy. She talks to him in her sweetest big sister voice!

No reason for this picture other than it is a picture of the cutest girl in the world who misses her daddy terribly!

We Miss You Daddy

Reagan and Cooper are missing their daddy so much! They made a little video for him. Reagan told me to tell Greg to "come home. He lives in Hickory, North Caroline ~ not in Tennessee!"

In case you have a hard time understanding Reagan, she's saying, "Get well Gigi"

Here's a picture just so daddy doesn't forget what sweet smiles his kids have!

Our sweet friend, Ms Shawn came over with Pizza and spent a couple of hours with us. I don't know who enjoyed it more~me, Reagan or Cooper.

How Sweet Is This?

My two babies napping (ok, so only Reagan is really napping). As it always happens in our house, when it is time for one to go take a nap, it's time for the other to get up. Greg and I have (almost) come to grips with the fact that our next nap will be in 10 years or so!!

ZZZZ

I know the video is dark (you can see it on my camera), but just close your eyes and listen to the sweet sounds of Cooper sleeping ~ wishing you could sleep this good too!

Cool Cooper

Doesn't he look so cute in these sunglasses? We had to hurry and take a picture of him with them on before Reagan caught us ~ otherwise, there would be no picture of Cooper in her glasses.

Cooper and Daddy ~ like father, like son!

Weekend Visitors

Gigi and Papaw Sandidge came over this weekend to visit. I know Reagan and Cooper had a great time. Reagan had a new playmate and Cooper got spoiled ROTTEN (his bottom didn't hit the floor all weekend!). I didn't take too many pictures (hard to believe, I know) but we had a great weekend ~ even with sick kids!

A Cut Above

Reagan got her first real haircut on Saturday. She had her hair trimmed once before when she was 18 months old, but this was a big girl hair cut.

Reagan's hair before ~ and of course she has her purse with her! She got to put on a cape. She has a very serious look on her face, she wasn't sure if she wanted to get her hair cut or not.
Getting ready for the big cut! Reagan is so brave
Here's the final look. Doesn't it look so healthy and thick?
Reagan's trying to figure out where all her hair went.

Reagan was such a big girl getting her hair cut. I was so proud to be her mommy. In total, she had about 7 1/2 inches cut off her hair. She really looks like a big girl now ~ my baby is growing up!

Big Spikey

After bathtime, we decided to give Cooper a new "do". His hair is so fluffy and it usually spikes up by itself, but this time we gave it a little extra help!

Rrroooaaarrr

Another video of Reagan entertaining Cooper. It's hard to hear his laughter on this video, but he cracks up at her everytime she gets around him!!

Sick Day

Wednesday, a classmate of Reagan's got sent home from school with strep throat. Last night Reagan was running a little bit of a fever and she has been coughing for the past couple of days, so we gave her some cough syrup from the doctor's office. It didn't turn out so well!! As you can see from the pictures, Reagan is allergic to the active ingredient in most cough syrups.

You know Reagan is sick when she would rather take a nap than eat supper or a snack. She stayed on the couch most of the evening and, true to her high maintenance self, milked it for all it was worth. And of course, Greg and I gave in to whatever she wanted!!
The usually happy bath taking Reagan wasn't even having fun in the water!!
We took her to the doctor this morning and he thinks she just has a virus. They did do a strep test to rule that out. Reagan was very brave and let them swab the back of her throat.

Green Beans

We tried Cooper on green beans this week because he hasn't been wanting to eat any of his rice cereal. The first couple of bites went pretty well - he's smiling as usual.

This is the face after five or so bites. He's not that into it and kept pushing the spoon away. We'll try again later!

So Much Drama

As I've said before, Cooper is becoming the master of the pucker face. Greg can make silly noises and Cooper will pucker up...never crying, just the saddest little face you'll ever see.

Sunday Sermon

Reagan is thoroughly enjoying her new class at church. As with anything, it took her a couple of times to warm up to the new teachers, but they've all told me how much fun she seems to be having and she's even participating!! Today, after her class I asked her what she learned about, she said, "God made me big." I asked if she had a good time in class and she said that she got to sing, dance, clap her hands and eat a snack (which I'm sure was her favorite part!).

All About Reagan

My favorite thing to do is jump on the bed

My favorite place to go is jump

My very favorite food is pizza

When I am big, I want to choo choo train

I am special because I laugh a lot

What sweet thoughts!!

After nap time, Greg went to the grocery store and Reagan loves to help by carrying the groceries in the house.

(Notice the high heels!)

Where's Cooper?

Greg got Cooper ready for church this morning...can you tell? He said this was a manly outfit, and everyone needs cammo in their wardrobe! Hey, as long as he's helping get him ready, he can wear cammo!!

Let's be honest, he's a cutie no matter what he's wearing!!
Check out the next two pictures, Cooper has become the drama king!! He's gotten really good at the "pucker face" that Reagan made famous.

Dancing Queen

Reagan was having a great time entertaining Cooper on Saturday - she danced for almost an hour for him and he just loved it. Check out some of her moves!! (Of course when the video camera turns on, she's not as expressive as normal)

Then Cooper (well, actually Greg) decided it would be fun to chase after Reagan. For some reason she is so scared of Cooper and Greg when they do this.

Play Ball

Just a quick video of Cooper playing ball with daddy. Hopefully, there's a college scholarship in his future (way, way, way distant future!)

Toofer Thursday

Cooper's 2nd tooth finally decided to make an appearance. It actually popped through on Sunday, but today has been the first chance I've had to get a good picture of it!!

Who Are You?

Reagan is learning all about herself at school. Take a listen for yourself!

Happy Birthday, Again? Still?

How many birthdays does one girl get??? Reagan got a check in the mail from mamaw and papaw Carpenter to buy her another outfit for her birthday (because she didn't like the outfit they gave her at her birthday party - she said it looked like a dress, and even as girly as she is, Reagan doesn't wear dresses!) So, we went shopping and bought these 2 bathing suits!

Reagan modeling her new bathing suit - look at the pudgey belly!

Still modeling her bathing suit, but the tag is killing her!

Reagan then decided to show us how she would walk down the runway in her other new bathing suit!