A Nice Surprise

Ms. Deb came over to visit with Reagan and Cooper tonight. Reagan jumped, squealed and ran to hug me when I told her Ms. Deb was coming over. She brought a craft with her (she knows how to get to Reagan's heart) and just played with them. They had the best time! When it was time for her to leave, Cooper blew ME kisses and told ME bye-bye, he even turned away from me when I tried to take him from Ms. Deb ~ he wanted to go home with her!

Making necklaces

Picking out all the fish from the pileShooting a few hoops

drawing with side walk chalk

Drawing a fire engine

checking out Ms Deb's van

going for a stroll around the neighborhood (notice the broom in Cooper's hand!)

Thanks for coming to play Ms Deb ~ I hope you know how much we all love you!

Friday Festivities

Tonight, Ms Deb called and asked if we wanted to come over to play and eat dinner. It was an invitation we just couldn't resist! Reagan and Cooper love Ms Deb and Ms Kim as if they were family (we're still working on the love for Mr Richard ~ the beard intimidates them a little, although Reagan did blow him a kiss before we left tonight...progress!).

Cooper trying out a new chair

Reagan checking out the stepping stone Ms Deb made Riding a scooter for the 1st time

Playing with the fire truck

Dinner time

Who knew baked potatoes were finger foods?

Cooper helped clean up the mess he made

Sidewalk chalk

Picking out jewels for Reagan's stepping stone

Getting some water to help Ms Deb mix the mortar

Such a big helper

The 1st jewel is in place

She takes such pride in her work

The finished product will be ready to bring home in 24 hours

Ice cream time

Going for a walk to find treasures

They found some honeysuckles

Feeding some goats

Giving them more bread

Cooper helped feed the goats too

Making funny faces

Cooper convinced Dwayne to ride in the wagon with him

On a walk with Ms Deb

Finding rocks to throw in a mud hole

We all had a great time at Ms Deb's house. Thanks for the invite ~ we greatly appreciate all that you do for us!

Our Saturday

No daddy/daughter date today (Greg was taking a class at the local community college 9am-9pm) and because I had a previously scheduled hair appointment that I just couldn't miss....Ms Deb graciously agreed to come over and play with Reagan and Cooper for a couple of hours. She even stayed a little longer so I could go to the grocery store all by myself. I know I say this all the time, but we are so blessed to have Ms Deb in our lives. There are many, many times that she &/or Kim have helped us out when we were in a pinch. Thanks Ms Deb...we don't know how we'll ever repay you for all you do for us.

Having fun playing in the yard

Picking up leaves for the "birthday party"Even raking leaves is fun when Ms Deb is around!

When I went to get Reagan up from her nap, this is what I found...remind me to never get on her bad side! She said her friends were in time out because they weren't listening.

It was a relatively warm afternoon, so we decided to go for a walk around the neighborhood (actually I needed to get some exercise and some fresh air and they just happened to come along for the ride and most importantly the snack)

Cooper enjoyed having the wagon all to himself for part of the walk

Reagan decided that she wanted to be a "good big sister and pull Cooper in the wagon"

Christmas With Ms Deb

Ms Deb came over last night for a Christmas visit with Reagan and Cooper. Reagan was so excited she couldn't hardly stand it. She really loves Ms Deb.

"Someone special is coming to see us"

"I see her, I see her"
Ms Deb brought gifts for Reagan and Cooper

Cooper opened his first

Next, it was Reagan's turn

Paint and paintbrushes. Ms Deb really knows what Reagan likes ~ she had to go try them out immediately!

Painting mittens very carefully

Reagan was so excited to have purple paint in her box

Reagan's favorite part is to turn the water different colors

Cooper enjoyed reading his books from Ms Deb

Thanks Ms Deb for loving Reagan and Cooper. We appreciate all you do for them and us!

More Birthday Presents

Cooper is still enjoying the benefits of turning one ~ more gifts than he could ever imagine! Ms Deb was unable to come to his birthday party, but did give him a gift.

Tearing into the paper

Ooh, what is it?
Cooper decided to read the instruction manual while daddy got the toy out of the packaging

A rooster flashlight

Can I have my rooster back now?

Thanks Ms Deb

Did you see what I got?