Zoo Visit

With the cooler weather, the kids and I headed out for an afternoon adventure!  We received annual passes to the zoo for Christmas and we put them to good use this afternoon.  We enjoyed the animals, cool weather and spending time with each other.

in the van, ready to go

 my tour guides for the afternoon

 trying to find the black bears

 sweet kids

 red panda

 looking at the rhinos

 trying to get a closer look

 where should we go next?

 the river otters were very active today

 komodo dragon

 a big crocodile

making faces like the snake turtles

 watching the penguins being fed

 I think the butterfly exhibit was their favorite

 a butterfly landed on Cooper's head

 one is on Reagan's headband

see it?

 Cooper was the butterfly whisperer!!

 she had a great time

 having so much fun

 our best try at a family photo!

 Camel Ride

Cooper's favorite ~ the elephants

 where to go?

 zebras

 giraffes

 posing for pictures

 Cooper bought a rattle snake

 we had a great time!

 a successful day!

Our last visit to the zoo was in Columbia, SC ~ read about it here and here.

Cooper's Kindergarten Physical

My boy's growing up.  Today we went to the doctor for Cooper to get his kindergarten physical.  Here are his stats at 5 1/2 years old:  weight 42lbs, 4oz - 44%; height 46" tall - 82%; BMI 8%; blood pressure 98/58.  The nurse said he was a lean, mean machine!!

having his bp taken

After the doctor examined him, Cooper had to get 4 shots in the thigh.  He barely flinched.  After the first set of shots he said, "ouch, that hurt!"  No tears, no nothing.  Cooper is one brave boy!

Girl Scout End of Year Party

Reagan's Girl Scout Troop held their end of year party after school today.  The girls were working on their "Fair Play" badge and decided on a water game theme.

first, lunch had to be eaten...pizza

 sweet girl

 the troop

 water balloon toss

 trying not to get wet

 sponge squeeze relay

 beach ball race

Reagan's turn to be the shooter

 all done...and wet

 getting the last of her earned badges for the year

Remember last year's Girl Scout party?

Last Day of 2nd Grade

Today was the last day of school for the 2012-2013 school year.  Reagan had a great year, but she is definitely ready for summer!!

Last day of school 2013

 she's a little excited!

For comparison ~

the first day of school...

and the last day of school

You can read about the last day of first grade here,

and the last day of kindergarten here

Ice Cream Van

For the last couple of weeks, the ice cream van has been coming through the neighborhood, but for one reason or another, Reagan and Cooper haven't been able to partake.  Today was their lucky day!

they heard the music, now they're waiting patiently

 ordering their favorite ice cream

decisions, decisions

 looks like dad should have bought himself one!

 happy kids

 Cooper just had to have a taste of Reagan's

 Love these two!