Saturday with Gigi and Bubba

Gigi and Bubba came for a visit this weekend, so we made good use of their time here.  The kids woke them up bright and early at 6am to start playing!

A day wouldn't be complete without riding bikes.  Reagan and Cooper wanted to show off their skills!

 Daddy decided to join in on the fun and ride his bike too

 taking a break from all the fun

 After dinner, we headed to the back yard for some more fun.  Reagan showed us all how to hula hoop

 Cooper played basketball

 a shooting contest ensued

 playing catch with  Gigi

 Reagan wore this princess crown ALL DAY

 she got the giggles

 the picture is a little fuzzy, but the boy is still super cute!

 After playing in the back yard, we met our Bible study group at Rita's, but Reagan and Cooper would rather spend time with Bubba!

 Bubba finally noticed Cooper sneaking some of his custard



Party at the Park

Reagan and Cooper were invited to a friend's birthday party at a local park this afternoon.  They had a great time and were so happy to be playing outside after all the rain we've had lately.

running on the swinging bridge

 Reagan was a great big sister and held Cooper's hand across the bridge

 sweet girl

 going down the slide

 they loved spending time on the swings

 time for the food ~ now the party starts!!

Rainy Days

It's been raining here for a few days and the kids are anxious to get outside.  So, after school I let them play in the rain for a few minutes.



Cooper trying to catch rain on his tongue

 Reagan opted for the dry of the garage instead!

 love that smile!

 play time after bath

 precious girl

Happy Birthday Kim

Happy Birthday Aunt Kim!  Reagan wanted to send you a birthday cake in the mail, but we opted for a video message instead (they're a little distracted ~ cartoons were on in the background!).

a message from Reagan

Cooper wanted to join in

Cooper's solo message



We hope you have a wonderful birthday!

Starting Over

The class of 2023 at Reagan's school is large.  So large that they've been approved to have an additional teacher for this year ~ which will take each class from 24 students down to 18.  Reagan was one of the kids chosen to move to the new teacher's class.  Tonight, we had a meet and greet with Ms. R and got to see all of the kids who will now be Reagan's classmates for this year.

a new "1st day of school" photo in her new class

Reagan took a small gift to Ms R to welcome her to the school

Reagan has done so well thus far this year, we're just praying that this move and new teacher are the right fit for her and will make her first grade year incredible!

Masterpieces

Since we've done a mini makeover to our house (new paint, new slipcovers, bedding and accessories), I've been trying to find just the right paintings to hang on the wall.  I couldn't find anything that I just "loved".  So, I decided to have the kids make us one-of-a-kind paintings.

working on their masterpieces

Reagan's masterpiece

Cooper's masterpiece

hanging in a place of honor on the wall

I couldn't be more pleased with my one-of-a-kind originals!!

Words and Wheels

Reagan won a medal at school for completing her Dolche words on the giraffe list.  It was also "spirit night" at Jason's Deli, so we went out as a family to eat and saw many of Reagan's friends from school.    When we got home, the kids went for a little bike ride to finish off the evening.

showing off her medal

 and they're off