Soccer Skills

The weather has been absolutely beautiful here lately, so we're taking full advantage of it.  Reagan's soccer season begins later this month, so we had a little skills practice session this afternoon.  Cooper took it upon himself to be the coach.  He was so sweet to Reagan, telling her things like "you're doing a great job", "nice kick", "that was awesome", and "you're the best player ever". 

of course, we have to have snack time before any practice session

 Cooper was telling Reagan the rules of soccer

 the coach has taken the field

 let the practice begin

 my soccer star

 any good coach can also play!

 Cooper snuck off for a little more snack!

 Reagan worked hard today!

 He wanted to try out the big ball

 we had a little fun making shadows on the wall

 cutie Cooper

 ravishing Reagan

 she scored a goal!

 no time outside would be complete without the dumptruck

 and of course, the field has to be maintained, so the lawnmower must be in proper working condition

No Rest for the Weary

We got home around 10pm last night, but that didn't mean the kids could sleep in ~ they had to do yard work today.



Reagan helping gather the leaves

 Cooper cleaned up the toys in the backyard

 more leaves to be picked up

 Cooper picked up the acorns in the yard

 Cooper and Daddy had to mow the yard one last time this year

he loves this job

Saturday with the Sandidges

We had a busy Saturday afternoon...



Greg & Cooper mowed the grass

 following in his daddy's footsteps

 checking in to make sure he's doing it just right

 Reagan and Cooper played in the sandbox

 We went shopping for a new bicycle for Reagan, but Cooper found a little something for himself

 Reagan thought that it looked like fun

 Cooper was the second customer of the Salon de Sandidge

 Greg and I had another date night while Cooper and Reagan went to Parents' Night Out at their gymnastics facility.  We went to dinner, grocery shopping and then surprised Reagan with a brand new bicycle when she got home. When she walked through the door she excitedly exclaimed, "Who's bike is this?  How did it get here?  Who bought it?"  She ran to both me and Greg and gave us hugs and kisses and kept saying "thank you, thank you"

 Cooper had to test it out too!