Friday, May 24, 2013

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!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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?