Sign of the Times

The kids from our small group made a sign for today's holiday!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2012

We had a busy St. Patrick's Day this year.  Unfortunately, Greg had to work, so he didn't get to join in on the fun:(  We started off the day with Leprechaun pancakes, rode bicycles around the neighborhood, mowed the grass, then the real fun began.  After lunch, Reagan went to a birthday party for one of her friends ~ they've known each other since infant massage classes at the hospital, then they were in pre-school together and now they're in elementary school with each other.  (and by the way, they say they're getting married when they're big!).  After the birthday party, Reagan had soccer practice.

Go BLAZE!

 they scrimmaged each other and her "team" scored!

 Reagan's turn to practice corner kicks

 getting after the ball

 Cooper was there to cheer on his big sister

 taking a water break

 dad called to check on us

 Cooper wanted a turn to be photographer

 tongue out = working hard

 After soccer practice and baths, Greg took the kids to Salsarita's and Rita's while I had a girls' night out dinner with some friends.  We were celebrating Cathy's birthday!

Nicki, me, Jessica, Misty, Julie, Cathy, Elizabeth

 the birthday girl

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Look what the leprachaun left...

Green hats with goodies in them

a gift in the morning is always a good thing!
Reagan definitely has bed head!

She was searching for gold

Reagan said "that leprachaun is a sneaky little fella!"

We even had green milk to celebrate

Both kids had parties at school today and are still searching for the leprachaun in the house!

Luck of the Irish

Reagan has been wanting to make cupcakes for a couple of weeks now, and today was her lucky day!!

wearing her Valentine's day apron from mamaw & papaw

she let (um, made) me wear the hat though!dumping the cake mix in the bowl

then the oil & water

mixing it up really goodshe's getting so good at this, pretty soon she'll be able to make a cake all by herself! the best part is always licking the beaters she had to get every last bit of goodnessyum!

mixing the food coloring in the battera rainbow of colors ~ "red, orange, yellow, green, blue, don't forget there's purple too!" (thanks Mickey Mouse for the rainbow rhyme that is stuck in my head!) watching the cupcakes bake

Isn't she beautiful?the finished productRainbow cupcakes in honor of St. Patrick's Day Reagan wanted to make cupcakes for Mr Ray & Ms Deb (her teachers at Jesus' house). She is so excited and can't wait to take them tomorrow!

but first, she has to do a taste test! I think she likes them savoring every little bite

Leprechaun / Birthday Party

Today Reagan's class had a Leprechaun Party and combined it with her friend Aydan's 4th birthday party. I went to school to help set up and serve the kids...and of course take a few pictures.

WooHoo ~ Reagan was napping at school!!

Reagan and Aydan (the birthday boy)!Ella, Parvenae, Reagan, Meliah, Madison, Hayden, Aydan, and Owen (Ethan had already left for the day)

Ms Gomery turned Reagan into a leprechaun

Mommy and Reagan

Reagan, Ms Gomery and Hayden

Mommy and Reagan enjoying the snacks (green grapes, cucumbers, cookie cake with green icing, lime green sherbet, and juice)

Aydan gave all of his friends presents on his birthday

Reagan was so excited to open her gift

As usual, Reagan had to go back and finish her snack (she's always the last one done)

Love this girl!

Reagan and Ella being silly

Giving Aydan a birthday hug