Wagon Walk

We're taking advantage of the great weather we've had lately and going on wagon walks around the neighborhood.

Ready to ride

Reagan trying to give Cooper a drink from his sippy cup
Saying "Cheese"
Cooper wants to know how much longer he has to be strapped in!

Old School

Reagan told us today that she was "old school" and a ballerina. She also said she had to wear dancing socks ~ not shoes or bare feet.

Showing off her pirouette skills

Taking a bow
She said she learned how to dance at Jesus' house ~ Go Ms. Deb!

Picnic Day

Today was picnic day at school. Reagan was so excited to finally carry her new lunch box to school. She told us exactly what she wanted to have today ~ a jelly sandwich, chips, crackers, cheese, juice and a banana

Ready for school

No picnic for Cooper, but he still looks cute as ever!

Cookie Time

Reagan has been asking to make vanilla cookies, because she apparently no longer likes chocolate. So when we went to the grocery store yesterday I let her pick out some vanilla (sugar) cookies to bake.

You always need to start with clean hands ~ washing front and back! Making sure the cookies are placed just right on the baking sheet
Time to add the sprinkles A couple of cookies got a little to much "sprinkling"

So proud of her work The finished product Enjoying the fruits of her labor Dad decided he would have some too!Cooper's contribution ~ looking cute as ever with a big smile

and getting out a few extra dishes!

Surprise Party

Last week, my friend Shawn said she, Jennifer & Carly wanted to take me out to dinner for my birthday. We planned to go out on Friday night after Greg got home. She picked me up at the house and drove to the restaurant where the ladies from my small group were waiting to surprise me. I had no idea they had all planned to come celebrate my birthday with me! It is such a joy to have such great friends who would give up a Friday night for you!

Shawn, Carly, Jodee, me, Terry, Jennifer, Julie & Sharon

The birthday girl!

Sick Day

Cooper stayed home from school sick today. He's had a GI bug for the past 36 hours. No fun for him or me! I didn't get my 1st smile of the day until 11:30am!

Doesn't he look so sweet?

This is how we spent most of the day ~ him cuddled in my armsI loved holding him all day, I just wish he weren't sick This is how the rest of the day was spent! Hopefully the bug will be out of his system soon. I miss my little "Dozer"!

A Perfect Day...

...to fly a kite. Reagan's had this kite for about 6 months, but there has never been enough wind to keep it airborne until today. She had a great time ~ and even inspired some of the older neighborhood kids to get their kites out too!

Rub A Dub Dub

Cooper loves to take a bath. Just look how much fun he's having...

...chewing on Minnie Mouse

...chewing on the rubber duck
...chewing on the green cup
...chewing on the red cup
...chewing on the rubber duck again
...chewing on the hair rinsing cup

Here's a video of him trying to drink the bathtub water!!

His Mother's Son

Cooper learned how to clap his hands this week and how to make noises with his fist and his mouth. He doesn't do either one very long because he laughs at himself ~ Like Mother, Like Son!

Posing for the Camera

Reagan finally agreed to let me take some pictures of her smiling (even though she does have a mouth full of food!). She has such a beautiful smile - I just couldn't take enough pictures!

She wanted a picture of her clean plate to show her daddy.
Greg is in Chicago for the next few days, so when he called tonight Reagan told him he needed to leave Cago and come home. It was so sweet!

Make it Eight

Cooper's 8th tooth broke through on Saturday. He puts a big bite mark on you now when he chomps down!

If you look closely, the new tooth is the bottom right.

Containing Cooper

We don't know if it can be done! We've had to block off every doorway and opening. He's not happy about it and I'm sure it won't be long before he figures out how to get over this gate.

He's not sure what this is Is it something to chew on?

What have you done to me?I can move it just a little bit

I moved it! This works great as a teether