The Weekend Begins

So, it's Saturday and as usual, we had our family date at the IHOP. We then headed to the mall to get "light jackets" for the kids to wear to school for these cool mornings that we've been having recently. Of course, now that I've bought jackets the temperature is certain to spike back up to the 100's! We stopped by the play area at the mall where Reagan and Cooper had a blast and were able to run off some energy!

Sitting outside the IHOP

Cooper looked comfortable, so Reagan thought she'd pull up some concrete too! My breakfast was delicious, how 'bout yours?

I can just imagine this same scene 12 years from now!

Climbing anything and everything!

Can you see me?

Beep, beep!

Look, it's Bo Duke from the Dukes of Hazzard

He's soo cool! Can't you see him in 15 years?

Meet Daisy Duke!

Sliding in turn 4

On the Winner's Trophy

So precious

Humpty Dumpty

Reagan's class has been learning nursery rhymes for the past several weeks and will continue to do so for the next 6 weeks. This week, their lesson was on Humpty Dumpty and all things related to eggs. Reagan learned the Nursery Rhyme (but unfortunately, my computer won't allow video uploads) and is quick to recite it for anyone who will listen!

Her homework was to draw and color 3 eggs...here's her finished product

On Friday, each child made their own personal Humpty Dumpty

SpiderBoy

You can't leave him alone ~ not even for one minute. I was talking on the phone today and walked in the living room to find this...

Where did he learn to climb on the outside of the stairs?

Yes, he did stop and say "cheese"

Hmmm, wonder what he'll be for Halloween?

Oh wait, he can go higher

And here's a picture of Reagan because she's so cute!

Looking Good

One week after surgery, and Greg's hand is much improved. Still a long ways to go, but progress is being made.

A Little Celebration

In honor of Cooper's 21 month birthday today, I made homemade doughnuts!!! Truth be told, we really just wanted some doughnuts and thought of a reason to have them! They were delicious and the whole family enjoyed them. Cooper ate the doughnuts holes (8 of them) and kept asking for more! Reagan ate 1 1/2 large doughnuts and still wanted more. That makes a mama's heart happy!

My 1st attempt at homemade doughnuts

Happy 21 month birthday to me!
He's loving the dessert in his honor

Reagan was glad it was a special day too

Sunshine

It was a sunny afternoon, so we decided to take the kids to the backyard for some Vitamin D ~ the natural way!

Playing in the sand & water table

Reagan's trying to touch the top of the umbrella Cooper carefully watches Reagan's every move

Cooper lined up all of the sand box toys on the sidewalk and didn't want any one to touch or move them!

Raking the yard

Mr. Serious

And, the fighting begins!

Cooper lost

Shooting some hoops

EEEW!

WARNING....the pictures that follow are not for the faint of heart.

Greg had his follow up appointment today and everything went very well (um...almost everything, but I'll get to that in a minute). The doctor told Greg that his hand was more involved than what he thought it would be and that the insides were like concrete. But, he's very pleased with the outcome and expects a full recovery if Greg does his therapy.

Bandages removed

Just a few stitches and a few open woundsOK, now for the thing that didn't go so well. I was doing great when the bandages were removed, taking pictures and talking about the care that Greg would need from me over the next few weeks (speaking of care...I actually had to give him a bath this morning and wash his hair ~ for better or worse; in sickness and in health, right!). Anyway, when the nurse came in to clean Greg's wound, he started wincing in pain and I couldn't stand to see him hurting. So, I felt the back of my neck getting warm and my knees getting weak and I needed to sit down. Then I needed to lie down and get cold. Somehow I became the patient and Greg got off of the table so I could lie down!!! I never did pass out, but if I hadn't of gotten cold at that moment, who knows what would have happened!

Greg said he couldn't let this opportunity to take my picture pass by ~ all's fair in love and blogging I guess

We go back to the doctor in two weeks for stitch removal and fitting for a splint. Wish Greg luck that I can change his bandages and not have to "get cold"!

Surgery Day

Today was the big day. We arrived at the hospital 2 hours before scheduled surgery time to have a few pre-op things taken care of, then onto surgery for Greg and the waiting room for me. The surgery lasted about 2 1/2 hours and the doctor believes it was a success. We go back for a follow up appointment tomorrow ~ and that's where the fun begins...therapy starts tomorrow~whoo hoo!

Greg all smiles getting blood drawn

The phlebotomist is laughing, but is Greg?Pre-op done, awaiting the doctor to come in with the happy juice!

Happy juice in place! While no crazy conversations took place in my presence, the nurses said Greg had them in stitches before surgery and during recovery. They all agreed that I had my hands full with him ~ if they only knew!

In recovery ~ eating for the 1st time in about 18 hours

Let's go home!

Taking a little snooze on the way home

I got my camera out to take a picture of Reagan inspecting Greg's boo-boo, but Cooper wouldn't get out of the way until I took his picture first. Here he is saying "Cheese"

So the moment I wanted on film was delayed because of a certain 20 month old, but here is the after shot of Reagan and daddy

Not really needing another reason for attention other than his cuteness, here's Cooper trying to get some sympathy points!

Praise the Lord for a successful surgery. Let the road to recovery begin!

Say a Special Prayer

Greg's hand surgery is Wednesday at 12:30. Please pray for him and for the surgeon performing the operation. I'll post pictures tomorrow to Greg's dismay! He'll be on pain meds ~ what will he care?

Normal Day

Starting the week off again...back to school~no pictures this morning as Reagan was not in the mood and all Cooper wanted to do was go outside. After school, it was time for dinner, baths and then play time.

Cooper eating Cheetos for the very 1st time

They both had grilled cheese sandwiches in funny shapes (if you think round's funny) and Cheetos. Don't judge my parenting skills, they at least had milk to drink!!And for making happy (clean) plates, they were rewarded with homemade chocolate chip ice cream

Cooper has taken after Reagan and loves to "swim" in the bath

Say cheese!

She wanted a picture taken all by herself!