Dinner Time Fun

Reagan and Cooper having a little fun at the dinner table.

The Cover Up

How sweet is this...while I was cleaning up and Cooper was taking a nap, Reagan told me she was going upstairs to cook in her kitchen. She then came and told me that "Cooper is OK, I take care of him." I peeked in on him and this is what I found.

She had put a blanket, pillow and puppy dog in his bed for him

Didn't seem to phase him one bit (not even when I took everything back out of the bed)
You just gotta love big sisters!

By the way, Cooper's 6th tooth broke through today...He's a gnawing machine!

Cupcake Queen

Once again, Reagan decided she wanted to make cupcakes for her daddy. We went to the grocery store on Sunday and she picked out the cake mix and the icing flavor. I thought she might forget about making them, but she has a mind like a steel trap (when it's her idea or something she wants to do!). So, Tuesday after school we began making cupcakes.

I let Reagan put the frosting and the sprinkles on the cupcakes all by herself

She's very focused on icing the cupcakes...and eating what ends up on her hands, arms, elbows, etc.

She decided these cupcakes were for my birthday and began singing "Happy Birthday to Mommy"
Cooper had a good time watching Reagan work

One day, he'll be able to get his hands on the cupcakes
The finished product
Cooper passed the time by eating stars.

Homework

Yes, in the 3 year old class, they have homework. Usually, it is only once a week, so it's not too bad. And for now, Reagan is really excited about doing it...let's just hope that continues as she gets older. This week they're learning about a different color each day.

Tonight's assignment...draw a picture with a red crayon. She had to choose the crayon herself and draw a picture unassisted.

She's become ambidextrous since having a cast

On the Patio

We took advantage of the nice weather on Sunday and ate on the patio.

Reagan ready to dig in

It's time to eat!!
The most famous 4 words uttered by Reagan, "I need a snackie"
She's got a little ghetto in her!
A boy from the neighborhood, Alan, came to play at the beach with Reagan
Then a relaxing slide

Welcome Home Folks!

I think Cooper was happy to see his mom and dad come home!!

Getting some one-on-one time with daddy

If you listen really close at the end, you can hear him say "mama"

Thank You

A big thank you goes out to Gigi and Papaw Sandidge. They graciously agreed to come and spend 2 nights with Reagan and Cooper while Greg and I went to Asheville. I had a business meeting at the Inn at Biltmore and thanks to uncle Astra, Greg was allowed to stay there with me. This saved him from having to drive back and forth on Thursday and Friday and it allowed me not to miss any of my meeting. Since we were already in Asheville, we decided to stay an additional night (at a more affordable hotel). This was the first time in 3 1/2 years that Greg and I have had a weekend (or any night) alone ~ by my choice of course. I wasn't worried about the kids, I was worried how I would make it!! Only 2 phone calls a day...not too bad!!

Reagan playing doctor with Gigi (notice the gloves) Giving Gigi a shot to make her feel better
A hug always makes things better!

Freedom

The cast is off!! We went yesterday and Dr. Peckman said Reagan has lots of new bone growth and he is pleased with how well she has healed. Reagan was a little nervous about getting the cast taken off. Greg and I never told her that it was going to be "cut" off, but someone at school must have. Before the nurse took off the cast, Reagan kept saying, "Don't cut it off, it's not safe. It's not safe!" Considering that Reagan is 3 and she had a very loud saw coming at her, she did exceptionally well.

Let the cutting begin

Prying the cast open
Reagan said her cast was breaking like an egg
She can't believe it's gone! Reagan had to wear an apron to get xrays takenHere's our souvenir Reagan got a princess necklace for being such a brave girl (she also got a pink milkshake, but I couldn't drive and take pictures of that too!) She still holds her arm like it has a cast on it ~ she didn't want to get her arm wet in the bathtub

Olympic Parade

In honor of the 2008 Olympics, Cooper & Reagan's school put on a parade today. They asked that all of the children wear red, white or blue. Here are a few photos from the morning.

Cooper and his ever-present smile

Reagan trying to hold Cooper down for a shot with the both of them
A big grin

Sunday Fun

Just a few snapshots of our day...

Cooper really enjoys playing the alligator piano

Reagan's having a heart to heart with Cooper about which toys are hers (all of them) Playing in the Secret Garden A little love between siblings
Reagan is blowing zerberts on Cooper's back and Cooper loves it. As a matter of fact, she can tackle him (and she does often) and he thinks it is hilarious.

It's Baaaack!!

The infamous gate is back at the bottom of the stairs. All doors have to be shut and anything you don't want chewed on must be put up...Cooper is on the move!!

3 in 1

Three teeth in one day. He handled it like a champ. Cooper's top two front teeth and the upper tooth to the right of them came in on Friday. Looks like the upper left tooth will be in before too long.

He wouldn't let me get a picture holding his lips up to where you can see all 3 new teeth. (check out those gorgeous blue eyes)