A Memorable Memorial Day!

Happy 4th Birthday, Cooper!

Presents!!

Logan, Mom & Dad gave Cooper his birthday presents this morning before church. He loved his Bob The Builder action figures. It has kept him busy all day!

Birthday at Grama Nina's house.

And yet another cake.... we celebrated Cooper's birthday at James' parents house today. This is my attempt at cake decorating. James and I are sick of cake. Logan and Cooper think that it's now a tri-weekly occurrance. ( I also took cupcakes to school.)

I can't believe my little man is 4 years old!

Cooper's 4th Birthday Party!

We celebrated Cooper's Birthday 5-17-08. What a beautiful day to have our friends over for cupcakes, games and candy! Cooper was so excited to have his friends over. It took effort from both James and I to keep him out of his cake until his friends arrived. Thankfully he forgot about the cake once his friends arrived and they played with his cars then outside with the Bubbles.

All the kids took turns spinning around and putting a Cars sticker close to the Winner's Circle.
Then pulling the strings on the pinata, waiting for the candy to fall out!
Finally cake time! Happy Birthday Cooper!
Thank you Emma, Madalynn, Nicholas, William & Zach for coming to our Party.

Crashed after the Party!

Logan's First Buzzzzzzzzzzz!

Isn't this the cutest little boy in the whole world? I already miss his curls. We decided that it was too hot and he needed a buzz. Thanks Grama Pam.

The Man Store.

Saturday we took a trip to the Man Store. Okay so it should be named the man store. We went to Cabella's near Olympia. James is in his hey day here. So is Cooper. Logan just discovered how fun it could be for the first time. He really liked the aquarium and looking at the animals.
Cooper always runs right for the African animal display. Once there, I had no chance of getting him to stay still long enough for a picture. As you can see Logan could care less, he wanted to go back to the fishy's.
While James was looking around, and Cooper had enough of the African animals, Cooper and I spent 25 minutes riding the escalators up and down. One little girl asked if we were going to do this all day. I told her if he had his way we would. At one point, while I was talking to James, Cooper took off back to the escalators and before I could stop him he had pushed the emergency stop button on the down steps....I was so perturbed at that point I told James to hurry up. During Coopers time-out, completely screaming, a worker gave him a handful of coins for the shooting gallery. He thought that was pretty cool to have so much 'money'. After being at the store for nearly an hour, we went to leave and Cooper went out wailing, 'I don't want to go!!" Great. Next time dad can take him by himself, Logan and I will go elsewhere.

Pictures from Cabella's

Playtime at the Park

Originally we had planned on going to the Supermall and let the kids play on the toys there. But once I stepped outside, I changed my mind and wanted to take the kids to the park. The weather was beautiful and it was Sunny and warm...Cooper, Nick, and Camyrn had a great time. Cooper climbed the wall without help for the first time and he went down the taller slide. Last summer he needed help and wouldn't go near the slides. Camyrn and Nick enjoyed climbing the volcano, while Cooper was trying to figure it out.
Speaking of climbing. My little man had his own adventures climbing and going down the slide. Once he figured out that mama would catch him, he would let go and propel himself down the slide. Smiling and giggling so hard that every now and then he would fly backwards and hit is head, but not enough to hurt himself.

Look Mom, I'm a big boy!

Swimming @ the Federal Way Aquatic Center

Today Coopers class had it's fieldtrip at the Goodwill games pool in Federal Way. I had no idea what to expect as I've never been there. James really wanted to go to this one, he took a couple hours off of work and we had a great time as a family.

There was a pirate ship surrounded by the wade pool. It had the appearance like a beach. The pool itself was awesome. The kids walked into it, and it progressively got deeper. On the other side of the ship it was about 3.5 ft. deep and a bucket of water dumped in the pool every so often. Cooper loved waiting for it to dump on him.

I was really surprised that Cooper did so well. The last time we took him to the wade swim at the YMCA he totally freaked out. Today he didn't want to leave.

Logan was a little perturbed that he couldn't go swimming. Dr. said he had a little fluid in his ears that might possiblely turn into an ear infection. I didn't want to take any chances. Crabby baby with molars coming in is all I could handle at the moment.

We did however find a little ship for him to play in while Dad & Cooper were swimming. And he was content if he didn't see them out in the pool.

After swimming we went to McDonalds and had lunch. Logan was asleep in my arms for about 10 to 15 minutes while we ate. Grama Jeanenne and Aunty Freda met us there. After we ate, Grama went on the toys with Cooper. I wish I would have taken my camera in the restaurant.

Daddy and his boys!

I couldn't resist to take this picture last weekend of James and boys. The weather was perfect and everyone was happy. Too bad they all couldn't take a ride for real.

My little smarty pants...

Logan is getting too smart too fast...he loves the Shape-O toy. He'll put the pieces in and clap and scream for joy with each one. When all the pieces are in the ball, he gives 10 to whom ever is helping him. And then he wants to play again.

Yesterday was Logan's 15 month checkup, and boy is he growing. He's 30.5 inches tall (25% percentile for his age.) 22 pounds 7.8 ounces (25% again) and his head is 49cm (95%). What can I say we have kids with alot of brain space! He has also grown 3.5 molars in the last 2 months. He's also a little speed demon when it comes to getting across the room or sneaking out the front door if it's open. I miss my lil' 5 pound football.

Cooper's recent Artwork

This piece is now being displayed at Grama Jeannene's house.

I'm so thankful for Digital Camera's. I wouldn't know what to do with all the things Cooper brings home from school.

I like reality TV Bettter...

Because in 30 minutes you can meet a real estate agent, look at 20 houses, find the 1!, make an offer, have it inspected, & sign your life away. Just thought I'd throw that one in for thought.

Aha! I found one!

Sorry no pictures of the egg hunt. Forgot the camera. Cooper was able to make us all laugh, though. Everytime he found an egg, he would say "Aha! I found one!" He loved it. Logan was too tired to help find the eggs that were hidden all over Grama & Grampa's house. Last Saturday James & I were approved for a home loan...eek! Now we're the one's on the hunt...for the perfect little house for our family..it was fun on Saturday to look on the internet, but now that we have an agent helping us it's too real! And scary. So wish us luck.

Dying to Dye the Eggs!

This afternoon Cooper and I dyed our Easter Eggs. It was easier this year, as Cooper didn't want to throw the eggs in the dye. He was really good about gently placing each egg into the cups. Although, a few took a 3 inch drop with dye everwhere.

Cooper also was really interested in what was going on inside the cups. He practiced really good patience skills and let me know when it was time to check each egg.
He also let me know when they were ready to be taken out.
I had written all the cousins, aunties, uncles & Grandparents on each egg with a "magic" crayon. Of course we were both surprised when Cooper and Cole's turned out pink. Oops.
On Sunday, we'll be going to Grama Pam's house for an egg hunt and for dinner.

Field Trip to Top Food in Lakeland Hills

Today Cooper, Logan and I went to the Top Foods in Lakeland Hills with his Pre-School class. I think this was Cooper's favorite so far. He loved it! When we arrived one of the managers gave each child a grocery bag to carry. We went through the whole store, talking about where food is grown or what animal produces it. Cooper & Logan collected a fortune cookie, flavored bottle water, a banana, a cookie (which they all ate on the spot), and a piece of candy! It was really cool to be able to go in the back to the recieving area, storage, Freezer ( 10 degrees!), and the cooler. I think the cutest thing one of the kids said, happened near the wine area. The manager asked if anyone knew where wine came from, one little girl said, it's alcohol. The manager told her that yes it was alcohol, but wine comes from grapes. The little girl told her ," Alcohol is bad for you." Everyone laughed, but secretly I was thinking "you go girl!" We finished upstairs in a little room decorating cupcakes. Is anyone surprised that the sprinkles and confetti decorations were being eaten at the same time?

Fortune Cookies in the Deli
Line-up towards produce
SHOW ME THE COOKIES!!!!!
The bulk Candy section was everyones favorite.

Cooper's Class Pictures

Okay, so only my son would be the goofball that had to yawn in the middle of a picture. This picture is priceless, I can't wait to blackmail him with it someday.

Cooper's Cast is off!!!

We went back to Mary Bridge today and Cooper got his cast off. He totally freaked out when the nurses turned on the saw. He was thrashing around so much I had to hold his other hand down, while 1 nurse held his legs and cast arm while the the other nurse did the cuttin'. After they had taken more X-rays Dr. Silas came in and was very pleased that Cooper's bone had healed and the swelling/bruinsing had disappeared. She also confirmed that there was indeed a fracture, and pointed out the new bone growth..I thought that was pretty cool. Cooper is still favoring his hand, but at least he'll have a better time in the rain and the bathtub.

Our New House!

Just kidding, but it's probably in our price range! We're house hunting now that James was promoted to Assistant Operations Supervisor. Keep checking back for the real thing.

Camyrn's 3rd Birthday Party

My niece Camyrn, celebrated her 3rd birthday at a Inflatable Jump Place. It was fun. All the cousins were there and more of her friends. Afterwards we went to Round Table Pizza for lunch and Cake. Camryn was so cute and adorable..Happy B-day Camy!