Cooper is so happy in Tatum’s lap. Today, we launched the leash. He thought it was a new chew toy.
Let’s see if I can get him to sit and come. One day at a time Coopie-boy.
Leash Launch
Mama and me; Celebrating with her
We got to go to dinner the other night.
First, Cooper wanted to be in a picture since I was wearing white. He felt he needed to be in my arms. Haha.
Tatum of course needed to be in it too.
My mom and I went to Fleming’s and had the best time. I savor every minute with her. She is so special to me, and I want her always to know this.
When I got home, Tot and Cooper greeted me. My honey too.
I’m so grateful for you, Mama. Tot, Cooper, Doug…all of you.
Mama, thank you for such a lovely time. We always connect when we go out. Steak, shrimp, wedge salad and wine always help!
Mending and Lighting
My honey and I were both doing some fixin’ this weekend. Tatum wanted her little slip -ons to have elastic and velcro. We hit Hobby Lobby, bought the supplies…
And voila!
Cooper likes them too.
While we did this, my honey transformed the lighting in the living room.
And there is much rejoicing!
Thank you love!
Tatum has happy feet and we have a bright house! Hooray!
Summer Reading with Tatum and Cooper
Tatum is teaching Cooper how to read. He apparently needs phonics help because Tatum is reading Dick and Jane to him.
He loves his sister.
So, today, we headed to Scottsdale Library to get books for summer reading.
We stocked up!
Now, all we need is to make bookmarks.
Cooper squeaked and we drew.
Awesome job, Tot!
Now we are ready to dive in and do some READING!
It’s going to be a fine summer.
(and Cooper will be reading pretty soon if Tatum keeps teaching him his sounds. He loves the “Good Boy” sound!)
Gratitude for my cool honey
My love needed to adopt a new habit. It’s so easy to pinpoint others’ needs, isn’t it? I’m so very good and finding all the things that can be “fixed” in others. Amazing how we can fix the people around us but can we fix ourselves? (wince)
See this?
When I see this, I see a cool hydration unit that keeps one energized, healthy, and satisfied! Doug, at first, saw something else to carry. However, after 2 weeks, that wonderful husband of mine is attached to it. He comes home and tells me, “I’m on my 3rd one, honey!” I love that he was even open to trying it. SO proud of him.
He makes me feel so special. Just last night, he gave me a card on our date.
He recognizes all the little things. Doesn’t that just make you swoon? Probably not, but it makes me melt. I love serving and loving him. I know everyone else does too! Honeywell just gave him yet another award. He is appreciated, loved, and adored.
I love you baby. You hydrated hunk, you.
Summer Brain Quest, Swimming at Hubbard and Building for Daddy
Tot and I are starting our summer today. We always start with our Gratitude Journal. Today, we prayed for Daddy to have a great day at work. His valve project was going through some major challenges, and today, there may be a light at a the end of the valve tunnel. We lift him up, Jesus!
Today, we are adding a bit of brain work. We don’t want the her brain turning to oatmeal during summer.
We’ll do a little bit everyday like last summer.
Cooper waits patiently for her to be finished.
He gave up and then played squeak with his toys.
Here’s your yogurt; I love you!
Later, we opted to help Daddy get organized. He has adopted a little place in the house to keep his stuff, and I feel bad he has nowhere to “park.”
So we got him an organizer. Tot, Coop, and I built it.
Tot helped so much!
We hope it helps you, Daddy.
Now we are off to Hubbard! We haven’t been there in 3.5 years! She used to go from 6 months old to 3.
We are back now for Jellyfish.
They welcomed her with open arms!
She is doing great! What a great start to our summer. I love you!
Celebrating Memorial Day early and more Cooper!
Tatum and I decided to decorate Cooper’s space with some patriotism. He needs to appreciate this wonderful country as well!
He loves it! More to come on Monday when we celebrate our fallen heroes.
Now, we have been playing non-stop with Cooper. His little personality is so vivacious and loving.
Tatum and Coop just love each other.
He’s learning so much from her! Especially board games. Cooper, can you find the match?
Then he plays plays plays!
New toys make him so happy! The duck and the purple dog were today. Chloe (Tot’s old doggie toy) is so fun to run around with. He cannot get enough.
He’s just chewing everything in sight right now, so we have to keep stock of MANY chew toys.
And then he just konks out and chills and that cuddle is awesome.
Daddy had the best idea of how to get him to sleep through the night. He now sleeps right next to me in his portable crate. There is much rejoicing in the house now as he sleeps through the night.
Looking forward to Memorial Day.