Take a Hike

Reagan's Brownie Troop had an adventure today ~ they hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail.  We drove to the NC/TN state line to begin our hike at New Found Gap.  

Some of the Brownies from Reagan's troop

 the start of the journey

 Park Ranger Caitlin was our guide for today

 we stopped half-way through our hike to eat our energy snacks

 Greg and I had fun on the hike too

 the girls sang some songs

 Reagan and Daddy

 Reagan found a snail on the trail

 The girls had to pick a trail name ~ Reagan's was Butterfly Sandidge

 Reagan and her bestie Kayti, and Kayti's mom

 Reagan, mom & dad

Getting Prepared

Making an energy snack for our big adventure tomorrow!

Bubbles and Bikes

We spent a little time outside this afternoon, enjoying the weather and the flat driveway!!!

Cooper found the bubbles in the garage

 he even shared them with Reagan

 Reagan brought out the scooter

 she had so much fun

 the last picture of Cooper on his bike with TRAINING WHEELS

 No more training wheels for this boy.  He insisted that I take them off today so he could be a big boy bike rider.  We practiced for about an hour, hopefully, he will get the hang of it before too long!

The Good Life

Reagan and Cooper have it made ~ look how I found them after school this afternoon...watching cartoons, rocking in their chairs Papaw Carl made them.  All they needed was a snack and it would be the "perfect end to the day"!

Make New Friends...

Reagan had her first Girl Scout Brownie meeting this afternoon.  There are 16 girls in her troop and they all go to her school ~ a lot of new friends to make!!  

she has been so excited about wearing her vest all week!

 singing "Make new friends, but keep the old; one is silver and the other's gold"

Let the activities begin!!

Picture Day

Today was picture day at Reagan's school.  She got a new dress over the weekend and was super-excited to wear it today.  

beautiful girl

 perfect smile

Happy Grandparent's Day

Happy Grandparent's Day to Gigi & Bubba and Mamaw & Papaw!!

 

We were able to have lunch with Gigi & Bubba today, we'll have to treat Mamaw & Papaw to lunch at a later date.

 

Thanks for being such wonderful grandparents!

 

Go Big Orange

We've happily fallen victim to the orange on Fridays tradition around here!!

Reagan

 Cooper

 Will there ever be a picture of both smiling naturally while looking at the camera at the same time?

What's in a Name?

Cooper has decided he would like to be French.  Every time I fix his name train, he changes it to this...

 

1st Day of Pre-K

Today was Cooper's first day of Pre-K!  He was very excited about going back to school and making new friends.

he wanted a picture inside the house

 ...outside the house

 ...with his backpack and sign

 ...and the full view of his new T-Rex backpack

Cooper had an awesome day.  He even took a nap!!  This boy doesn't meet a stranger and he came home with 2 best friends today.  He doesn't know their names, but they are his best friends!!!

Roller Skating

Another of Reagan's classmates had a birthday party this weekend.  Today's party was held at the roller skating rink...and Cooper was invited too.  It was the first time either of them had been skating (and the first time I had skated in about 18 years!)!

the fun begins with a refreshing drink

 a little unsure of herself

 going it alone without mom

 getting better

 Cooper said his roller skates were "really rolly and make him do crazy things"!

 he finally decided to come out on the rink

 he didn't want to let go of the wall

 can you say FAKE smile?

 that's more like it (of course, he is on solid ground!)

 watching the cake being cut

 yummy.

the kids did great skating.  Reagan actually let go of the wall and "skated" around by herself by the end of the party.  Cooper held my hands while he skated. And, I am going to be sore tomorrow!!!

Sleepover Sunday

There are no pictures today, because neither of the kids are home.  They are both at sleepovers. 

Reagan is at her VERY first sleepover with a friend tonight.  They have big things planned - going to a festival downtown, eating truck food, playing and watching fireworks.

Cooper is spending the night with Gigi & Bubba.  I'm sure they have big things planned to ~ a boat ride, riding the 4 wheeler, playing and ice cream!!

So, it's just Greg and I at home tonight.  What fun things do we have in store?  Cleaning out and organizing the garage, hanging pictures, etc, etc, etc!!