Andy Turns 7!

Today was Andy's 7th birthday.  He started his day with some birthday presents and pancakes.  He had a fun day at school too.  Today his class decorated gingerbread houses.  Since I took the day off, I volunteered to help.  I'm still sticky!  Scott surprised Andy with lunch and I surprised his class as the mystery reader.  My pick, The Polar Express, was a big hit. 

After school, we took Andy and his friends, Cooper and Ian, to Legoland.  The boys wore themselves out building racecars, watching 4D movies, and riding the rides.  They also built Santa's workshop with the Master Builder.  We topped the evening off with dinner at Fritz's.  It was a good day to be Andy! 


Pancakes!

Ready to go

Legoland!

Racing Cars

Sammy had a great time too!

Building Santa's workshop

Fritz's

Yum!  Chocolate shakes!

First Grade Christmas Music Program

Andy had his school music program tonight.  He made a very cute Santa.

Breakfast with Santa

December 1st was our annual "Breakfast with Santa" at church.  We enjoyed the usual pancakes, crafts and visit with Santa.  They were both eager to sit on Santa's lap this year.  Gone are the days of fear and tears for the man in red...just a little sad that they are growing up.

Halloween

Halloween was a busy day in the Cooper house.  Both kids celebrated the day with school parties.  That evening, we headed down the street for the neighborhood party and trick or treating with friends.  It was a really fun day resulting in some really tired kids the next day! 

Pumpkin Patch

Today was the annual trip to the pumpkin patch.  This was the first year they both made the walk all the way out to pick up their pumpkins and then back without whining!  Amazing!

1st Grade Field Trip

Last week, the first grade had their first field trip.  We went to Johnson Farms for pumpkins, baby animals and play time.  The kids had a blast, plus I was responsible for four (including Andy) and I didn't lose any of them!

First Day of School

On August 13th, Andy started First Grade at Trailwood.  He has a great class and he loves his teacher, Mrs. Warren.

 

Sammy's 4th Birthday!

On August 7th, we celebrated Sammy's 4th birthday.  We started the day with a special doughnut breakfast, followed by a trip to the mall and the American Girl store.  As a special surprise, we let her pick out her first American Girl doll.  After some strong Olympic influence, she picked McKenna, the gymnastics doll.  The girls and Andy now put on evening "performances".

Later that afternoon, we had a party at the park with her friends.  They had a blast playing and eating Cinderella cake.  Overall, I would say she had a great birthday and loves being 4.  She is convinced that she even grew in her sleep overnight!