The Tooth Doctor

Today was Reagan's 1st visit to the "Tooth Doctor". She had a very good check up and the doctor told us to keep doing what we're doing! Reagan was a perfect patient ~ I was so proud!

Ready to go in the office

Playing before her name is called

Is she going to do that to me?

Open wide All done
Reagan got "2 thumbs up" from the tooth doctor One of her prizes was an eye patch ~ Reagan said she looked just like Captain Feathersword from the Wiggles! The dental hygienist helping pick out another prize
After her visit to the tooth doctor, we drove to Asheville to have lunch with daddy. Yes, it was a long drive there and a long drive back, but Reagan enjoyed seeing where daddy works and had a great lunch with him. Cute Reagan story: as we were eating lunch Reagan started counting, "1, 2, 3...hey where's my other family? We have 4 ~ Cooper's at school, he's my family too!"

Standing next to daddy's tractor
Look how big this tractor is!

She wanted to stand on the tractor, but didn't want to ride it ~ it's too loud!

The trees are beautiful this time of year. This picture was taken while I was driving and through the windshield (maybe I shouldn't have written that part!)

Dancing with the Sandidges

Just a little glimpse into our morning!

Not the best picture, but at least they're sitting beside each other nicely!

Reagan loves to dance ~ now she has a partner!

The Trouble with Boys Is...

...they are ALWAYS into something. You can't turn your back for a minute because you never know what might happen.

First, he broke one of the slats in the blinds

Then he knocked over a floor lamp, smashing it to pieces and scratching the floor
What a mess to clean up!

But seriously, could you get mad at this face? After a brief time out (for safety purposes only while I cleaned up) Cooper was back to his fun-bull dozing ways in no time!

Step By Step

Cooper's been taking a few steps for a couple of weeks now, but every time I would get the camera he would remember that he could crawl faster than he could walk. But today, I was quick with the camera and caught him. It won't be long before he's off and running ~ and then who only knows the trouble he'll get into!

How Blessed Am I?

Greg is out of town this weekend for his Emmaus Walk, but Reagan, Cooper and I haven been very well taken care of by all of our friends from church. Thursday, Ms Kim came over with dinner and played with Reagan and Cooper so I could be on a teleconference for work and give the kids a bath. She even stayed and kept me company after they had gone to bed!

Friday, Ms Shawn helped me take both of them to the Fall Festival at their school. I couldn't have done it without her! She helped play games, eat dinner and mostly kept Cooper occupied while I was the photographer for Reagan.

Then on Saturday, Ms Deb came over to play with Reagan and Cooper so I could take a shower, run errands and just get some things done around the house. Reagan enjoyed her time with Ms Deb very, very much!

Ms Deb brought paints, paintbrushes, and paper for the budding artist

Painting a masterpiece

Ms Deb drew pictures and Reagan painted them
Cooper got his playtime in too!

Using stamps and ink pads

Reagan really enjoyed using the stamps

They also went on a stroller walk

Cute Reagan stories: When Ms Kim was getting ready to leave, Reagan told her, "you can go now, but don't take the pizza"
When I told Reagan Ms Deb was coming over to play, she said, "Ms Deb, Ms Deb ~ I really like her"

Fall Festival

Reagan and Cooper's school Fall Festival was Friday. They had a great time playing games, eating spaghetti and trying to win prizes. Thanks to Ms Shawn for helping me out!

Reagan trying her skills at the cake walk Did I win?

Ready for spaghetti

What should we do now? Let's pick out a duck for a prize

I think I like this duck better

Reagan's favorite teacher from last year, Ms Lisa

Playing hoops with Ms Diata

Basketball may not be in Reagan's future ~ sorry for the short gene!

Playing bean bag toss

Having lots of fun

Making a Halloween cookie

Reagan loved putting candy corn on her cookie ~ and then eating it off!

Reagan and Ms Gomery, her teacher this year

Playing golf with Ms Gomery ~ Sorry Greg, I don't think this is in her future either!
She won a prize for her putting skills

Oh, look at this!

Cooper enjoyed his time too, although he didn't get to play games

The cutest Baby Ninja ever!

Reagan's prizes ~ notice a purple theme?

SnoCones

Delicious!

A Little Preview...

...of things to come at Halloween. After many, many, many costume changes ~ Reagan has finally decided (rather I refuse to return any more costumes) to be a purple princess.

Trying the costume on for size

TaDa!!

Daddy dancing with his princess

Play Ball

Ms. Beth, Anah & Sera got Cooper this baseball set for his baby shower, but he's just now of age where he appreciates it and likes to play ball.

Hitting a home run

Daddy seemed to have a good time too!

If It's Quiet...

...he must be up to something! Greg and I were having our nightly reading time with Reagan when we noticed Cooper was being too quiet. This is how we found him ~ being mischievous!

You caught me!

If you're going to take pictures, I'm still going to playThis is so much fun!

Decorating the Pumpkin

We let Reagan pick out the face she wanted to draw on the pumpkin this year. She picked out two ~ I traced them on the pumpkin and she colored them in all by herself.

Coloring with care
Such determination on her face Getting it done to perfection Just a little more Hmm, what should I draw next? Side 1 - finished So proud of her pumpkin
Happy Halloween