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"

Snug As A Bug...

...In a rug ~ literally!
Cute Reagan story ~ we were talking about who made her rocking chair, and I told her papaw Carl did. Reagan said, "I have 3 papaws ~ Gigi's papaw, Mamaw's papaw and my papaw Carl. Do I have 3 papaws because I'm 3 years old?"

How'd That Happen?

Cooper went from playing birthday party...

...to sleeping in a matter of minutes.
This has never happened ~ he's usually "Go, Go, Go" until bed time!!!

Bitten

Cooper experienced his first bite from a friend at school today. It must have been a pretty hard bite, because it left a little bruise on his shoulder. I can't get too upset ~ I'm sure his days for being the one who bites are not far away!! Don't you just want to kiss him and make it all better?

Art Show 2009

Tonight Reagan and Cooper's school held an art show to showcase the artistic talents of all the students. The kids and their teachers have worked so hard and on so many projects to make this an enjoyable evening for the students and their parents. I can't say how thankful I am that they are in a school where they are not only taught, but they are loved and cared about as well. You can tell how much the teachers love each child in the way they talk to them, their willingness to give up their evenings so the parents can look at all the artwork, and by making each child feel special as if they were the only one with an art project in the room. Thank you teachers!

Reagan couldn't wait to show us her art

Collage by Reagan
Cooper needed to see his collage up close

Reagan explaining her part in the mural (pink paint!)

Mural by the Curious Cricket Class

Mural by the Butterfly Class

Cooper's contribution to his class's mural

Drawing by Reagan

Reagan explaining the technique she used in her drawing

Cooper's drawing was too light when photographed

Painting by Reagan

Reagan detailing the inspiration for her painting

Painting by Cooper

3-D Art by Reagan

3-D Art by Cooper

Cooper is wondering why he's back at school so soon

Framed Art by Cooper

Framed Art by Reagan

This is Ms Becky, but the kids call her Nanny. Reagan loves for Nanny to hold her in the mornings and Nanny is always more than willing to do so. Nanny also sings and reads Bible stories to the kids for which I am very grateful

Reagan and her friend Meliah

Reagan and Ms Gomery, her teacher in the Curious Crickets class

Another successful art showing...when does this gig start paying???

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday

We had a great Sunday ~ we went to church (nice to be back after a weekend of sickness last weekend), ate lunch, played, napped, baked, and cooked. Reagan even called one of my coworkers, Crystal, to wish her a happy birthday!

Reagan wanted to show off her new ponytail from mamaw and papaw

Cooper looks just like his daddy in this button down shirt

Relaxing and watching cartoons

Cooper needs papaw Carl to make him a rocking chair of his own (hint, hint!)

Big laughs

Princess for a day (a lifetime really, but we'll go one day at a time!)

Hair Cut Time Again

Reagan was in desperate need of a haircut, so today was the day! We cut about 5 inches off of her hair. Robin, the stylist, didn't want to be the one to cut that much hair off, but she finally agreed.

Before the 1st cut

This is a preview of things to come~in the future I'm sure she'll add highlights, and a pedicure
All done

What a head of hair for a 3 year old ~ so healthy and thick

I think she's happy with it!

the back side

Still long enough for a ponytail, but short enough to manage

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Anniversary to my mom and dad ~ 39 years today. Maybe they'll make it!!!

Valentine's Date

Today was a real treat ~ not only is it Valentine's Day, but it is also daddy/daughter date day. And, Cooper and I got to come along...so we made it a family date day!

A little rainy...but Reagan was wearing her new rain boots and carrying her new umbrella

Cooper is ready for breakfast
Daddy & Reagan sitting side by side

Cooper loved his pancake. he ate an entire pancake by himself

Cute Kids

Even though they're mine, I still think they are cute!!