Sunday Stuff

We went to church this morning, then home for lunch and naps. After naps we played, had dinner then played until time for bed.

Reagan got some new ballerina shoes that she couldn't wait to show off!

A beautiful scaleShe says she wants to go to ballet classes with all the ballerina girls

Cooper having a cookie party with the only boy doll Reagan has

Want to join us?

A big hug for baby

Rock a bye Cooper

Reagan sings to Cooper every night

Date with Daddy

Reagan and Greg had their date this morning at the usual Saturday spot ~ the IHOP. Greg said she was a very good girl and ate 4 pancakes all by herself!!

Fun Friday Fotos

Here are a few photos from Thursday and Friday.

All ready for school and work

Doing chores - taking the garbage outShe's really been into pigtails with braids this week

Cooper blowing kisses bye

Reagan got a new pair of earrings for good behavior

playing opossum

We changed out Big Ben from the mantle and put up a collage photo frame ~ I had to do something with all the pictures I take!!

Brains, Bath & Baby

Our day in pictures...

Reagan wanted to have "brains" in her hair today

Ready to go outside
Taking a drink of bath water Didn't taste too good!

Cheese!

Rock a bye baby

Cooper loves caring for the baby dolls

Tuesday's Treat

Tonight, Greg and I gave Reagan and Cooper each a toy for having good behavior the past week at home and school. This is a special treat for them because it doesn't happen very often.

Patiently waiting for their surprises

Reagan received a Magna Doodle so she can do her "job"Cooper received a Jeep, so he wouldn't have to play with Reagan's pink one any more

Helping daddy get the toys out of the packaging

Reagan kept saying, "this is so cool!"

Drawing a pretty picture for mommy & daddy

Vroom, vroom

And he's off!

Just a Monday

Nothing special to write about today...except the kids of course!

I don't think he's quite awake just yet!

Reagan wanted to show off her new tattoo

Dupuytren's Contracture

Big name for an aggravating problem. Basically, Greg's hand won't straighten out to where he can lay it flat on a table. This is a slow process that we first noticed about 12 or 13 years ago. But the doctor back then gave us a pamphlet and said when it gets bad enough, then you'll do something about it. Apparently, Greg has had enough!

We went to an orthopedic hand surgeon on Friday and Greg has surgery scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at noon. Recovery should be gross (he'll have an open wound for about 4 weeks because there isn't enough skin to close it up), and relatively quick if Greg does the required physical therapy.

Although we're not looking forward to the surgery and recovery ~ I know Greg is definitely looking forward to being able to do all the things he hasn't been able to do in a while. Please keep Greg and Dr. B in your prayers.

Fabulous Friday

We had a busy Friday ~ starting with a doctor appointment for Greg (more on that in another post), then back to work for Tara, ice cream day for Reagan and Cooper, and finally dinner out as a family.

Some people want their name in lights, Reagan wants hers in pancakes! Waiting in line for the ice cream man

Have money, will eat ice cream Trying to pay Ms Vicki for the ice cream

No, Ms Vicki made Reagan pay the ice cream man herself

Reagan chose a Spider man treat ~ she'd been looking forward to this all week

Yummy!

Reagan wanted to wear this particular dress because it had "spiderwebs" on it

Worth the wait

Daddy trying to get a bite of Reagan's ice cream

So good!

Cooper enjoyed his bomb pop ice cream too!

Big bite!

They both came home sticky and stained from their Popsicles, but they loved them. Thanks to the teachers at the school who not only take care of my 2, but dozens of other messy eaters just like them! We truly appreciate you allowing our kids to have a fun disruption to their day.

After school on the couch watching cartoons...together...wtihout fighting

We headed to Cracker Barrel for a family dinner. This is a rare treat because Greg usually doesn't get home until 6:30 or 7pm every night.

Cooper cheesing for the camera ~ he flirted with everyone at the restaurant

Reagan enjoying her cornbread

No trip to Cracker Barrel is complete unless you rock in the rocking chairs

Cooper likes to rock too

My two boys

Cool Car

This week, my van had to go in the shop for a few repairs, so I had to get a rental car. Reagan was so excited to have a new car. She kept saying, "Cool car. I want to keep this car forever!" It was nice to drive a new vehicle, however much to my dismay I have become a van person. It was so hard getting the kids in and out of their seats in this car.

I was hoping that the Golden Nugget's stint at the repair shop would trigger Uncle AZ to get me a new car (which is supposed to happen at 75,000 miles and my van has over 88,000 miles), but alas it hasn't. I'm trying not to complain too much, because I'm very blessed to have a company car, but a new one would be so nice!!