Fun Day Monday

The kids and I decided to make some blackberry ice cream for our treat after supper.



stirring the blackberries

 When we got home from school today, the fire department was in the neighborhood testing the fire hydrants.  Reagan and Cooper jumped on their bikes and followed them all around the neighborhood.  I didn't have time to grab my camera, but I did talk Cooper into letting me take his picture in his new fire chief hat!

Superstar

Reagan was selected as the Speech Superstar for the month of March.

Itty Bitty City

Yesterday, the 1st grade at Reagan's school had their annual Itty Bitty City.  The kids learn what it's like to work and shop in a city for the day with minimal adult help.  Each child filled out a job application, was interviewed and then given a job.  The city consisted of a bank, drink & candy store, beauty shop, school store, book store, bakery, jewelry shop and grocery store.  After each child completed their "shift", they were given a paycheck that they had to cash at the bank so they could shop.  Unfortunately I wasn't able to go to the city for the day, but Reagan said she had so much fun working and shopping.

here is Reagan's job application listing her qualifications for the Candy Store Stocker position.  The items in red are her answers to the interview questions.

Reagan's name tag for the day! 

Free Friday



We typically have Bible Study on Friday nights, but tonight it was cancelled so we spent the night as a family ~ eating pizza, bike rides, walks around the neighborhood, playing in the backyard and watching tv in bed!

going for our ride around the neighborhood

 Cooper tripped and fell during our walk and scraped his arm.  He needed a little TLC, a band aid, and to watch a couple of cartoons in our bed with Reagan and all was better!

Soccer Scene

Tonight was another great game by the Blaze (for those of us keeping score, they won 3-1)! 



warming up before the game

 play ball!

 love her hair in braided pig tails

 back to the action

 so much joy on her face!

Soccer Shots

Today was picture day for the soccer teams.  As usual, I had my camera there and ready to take my own pictures!!



Getting her individual picture made

 Reagan wore her hair in braids today, so her hair has a little bit of a wave to it

 2012 Blaze

 after pictures, it was time to play soccer

 unfortunately, the time of day the game was played is not conducive to taking pictures

 But fortunately, I was able to get a couple of pictures before the sun went away

Go Black Indians!

Cooper and I had to leave Reagan's birthday celebration a little early so that he could play t-ball tonight.



warming up

 getting ready to bat

 he hit the ball past 2nd base

 made it to 1st base

 He scores!

 playing in the outfield

 hustling for the ball

 getting a "good job" from Coach C

 ready to bat

 running for home

 another run scored by Cooper

 in the outfield

 he got the ball

 throwing to 1st base

Happy 7th Birthday Reagan

My sweet big girl is SEVEN years old today.  I've told her this is the last birthday that she can have because I'm not ready for her to grow up so fast.



as usual on birthday mornings, we had personalized pancakes ~ the number "7' and her initials "RLS"

 Happy Birthday big girl!

 We had a mini birthday photo shoot before school this morning!

 She's 7

 Cooper and I went to eat lunch with Reagan at school today and bought all of her classmates an ice cream

 we went back to her classroom where they sang "Happy Birthday" to her

 She then got to tell the class all about her birthday party on Saturday and what she would be doing after school today

 Greg got off work early and met us at Reagan's restaurant of choice ~ Olive Garden.  Greg surprised her by ordering a cake and all of the wait staff sang to her when they brought it out.

 Cooper couldn't believe his eyes!

 the cake was gooood!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REAGAN!

WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH