No Cavities

This morning, Reagan and Cooper made their semi-annual trip to the "tooth doctor".

I think the highlight of the day is getting to play with the train set in the waiting room!

Reagan was so brave. She had to get xrays taken and then hopped up on the chair and let the hygienist scrape & brush her teeth ~with bubble gum toothpaste that she picked out~and then use the silly straw. This was the first time she's EVER let them use the electric toothbrush and silly straw.

Look at how comfortable she is on the chair. She acted like she'd done this every time! A great report ~ no cavities, 2 loose teeth and her 6 year molars are ready to come in!

Cooper was a no-go sitting in the chair. He did let the doctor look at his teeth (although he didn't do it willingly) and hopefully, next time he'll be a big boy and let them brush his teeth. Wishful thinking, I know! Cooper definitely comes for the trains!

Meet

Reagan's gymnastics center was hosting a meet this afternoon, so she and I went so she could see the "big girls" that she watches everyday compete.

Here is Reagan's gym's team

Reagan was very attentive to every event
She cheered on her friend Katherine

She watched the girls from every angle!

Getting a better look

And, probably the best part of the meet ~ cotton candy!

Reagan was so inquisitive about all the goings on of the meet. She cheered really loud for her friends and was so excited when they & their coach waved to her from the floor. And, she just happened to be the cutest girl at the gym (if I say so myself!)

Party Time

This afternoon Cooper, Reagan and I went to a birthday party for one of Cooper's classmates. It was a super hero/princess themed party and the kids were asked to dress in character. It was a warm (warmer than it has been), albeit a windy day and Reagan & Cooper enjoyed having time outside and friends to play with.

Reagan in the bounce house

Time for the swings

Cooper on the climbing wall

Ready to slide

climbing through the tunnel

Cooper loved the swings too

Reagan giving Cooper a little assistance

swinging in tandem

Cooper thought swinging with Reagan was the greatest

He kept saying he was flying

Such a sweet face

Time for hot dogs and cake ~ on the same plate...what a combination!

Cooper found a ball pit to play in

Making a quick call to tell everyone how much fun he's having!

Girls' Night

Tonight, I was able to have dinner with some wonderful friends from Emmaeus ~Sharon, Liz and Melissa. Sharon was part of the "team", Liz was at my table, and Melissa was my "new found friend" on the very first night. We had a great time just catching up! Can't wait to do this again ~ soon!

Sharon, Liz, me and Melissa

Rafael, our cook
Big finish!

Hoop Time

Tonight, Reagan and Cooper attended their first basketball game. Our friend Anah is a cheerleader for her middle school and their team was playing close to our house, so we decided it would be a fun, spur of the moment trip!

Watching the game

Enjoying some popcorn

Our friend Anah

Half-time routine

Reagan and Anah

Reagan said was the best night of her life ~ getting to see a ballgame and Anah!

This is Only a Test

Reagan had her very first test in school today. She had to know how to spell and write six words.

she made 100! Hopefully, this is the first of many to come!

Gymnastics Videos

Here are some videos from gymnastics this past Saturday...more to follow

Reagan doing high kicks on the beam

Cooper doing sashays

Cooper hopping backwards

Cooper doing bear walks

Sunday Snapshots

Just a few photos from our Sunday.

Reagan looked so grown up going to church this morning. This is the best picture I could get of her~she was not in the mood to have her picture taken!

Cooper wanted to get his picture made with Greg...this is the best (and only) shot I was able to get!
The kids spent most of the afternoon like this...

Sometimes, you just need a little peace and quiet!

So Fun

Bath time is always fun with these two!

Cooper is so full of life!

Reagan was listening intently to a story Greg was telling her
Laughs for everyone

A Day at the Gym

Today was another gymnastics class for both Reagan and Cooper. Reagan was a pro as usual and Cooper did a great job of listening and following directions this week!

butterfly stretches

(sorry for the reflection~these pictures were taken through glass)

Pike stretches

I was impressed with how flexible he is!

splits for Reagan climbing the ladder wall

Reagan waiting for her turn on the trampoline

back on the ladder wall

getting instructions from Mr D

Ms A instructing Cooper to look at her and not at his feet

He has no fear~he was practically running on the balance beam!

You can see Reagan in the background of this picture. She was so excited to have class at the same time as Cooper again today!

Walking on tipee-toes

balance, balance, balance

high kicks on the balance beam

Cooper showing off his abs to the ladies!

getting ready for forward rolls

Bar work with Ms A

Look at that smile!

Doing a cast

Getting ready for a pullover

Videos to (hopefully) upload later