Cooper at Dad's Office!

We stopped at Randy's office after dropping Kendall off at school on Tuesday to pick something up. After getting tons of candy from all her friends that work there, we made it back to his office, where she immediately climbed into his chair and went to work.

Ft. Worth weekend!

We made a quick trip to Ft. Worth last weekend for Gracie's 3rd birthday! Randy took off half a day Thursday, so we left after Kendall got out of school at 1. We made it to Granny and Papas' house in record time - before 7!  Alden and Scott came over for dinner and we had a great time just hanging out! 

Cooper hopped up in the chair and had to have a blanket just like Kendall did. It cracks us up - every time she sits on our big chair at home or on a couch, she has to pull a pillow over into her lap and have a blanket on. Creature of habit!

Friday morning we got up early and met our best friends from college at Chick fil A for breakfast! It was our first time to see Michelle since she's been home from Mali, Amy and David were coming through on their way to Angel Fire, and we got to meet Courtney and Trent's new baby Karsyn! It was a fun, spontaneous meet-up and we loved seeing everyone!

After a long breakfast and playtime we drove over to Richland Hills to see Kiki's library! She is the new library director for the city of Richland Hills and Kendall was so excited to see her library. That girl loves the library. She even brought her library card from home so she could check out books. Kiki gave her a library card for Richland Hills so now she can check out books here and there! Kendall also had fun this weekend delivering her valentines to all her grandparents. This is a picture of her giving Kiki her valentine. After checking out the library we met Pops for lunch. The girls loved getting to see their Kiki and Pops!

Friday afternoon we drove to Gigi and Peeps and spent the night there Friday night. Val and Jeff came over for dinner with Gracie and Evy....and Michelle too! We got to see her Friday morning and then Friday night, and the three of us even got to go for a Starbucks date after bathtime. It was fun to get to go and catch up with her. We have missed our third daughter! :)

Saturday morning was Gracie's third birthday party! We packed up and headed over to their house for the princess party. Kendall had decided to wear her Barbie dress. She had so much fun, and so did Cooper!

Val had little princesses for the girls to paint and decorate! They loved it!

Cooper even got an early birthday present from Aunt Brenda! She made all the grandkids the cutest owl pillows for their birthdays, and she also gave Cooper an Ariel doll. Kendall has one that she got when she was a flower girl in December, and sometimes Cooper likes to play with it. When she opened her present, she immediately grabbed the doll and started pointing to the box it was in saying, "Out! Out!" She was so excited - we loved seeing her get excited for something that was all her's!

She loved the princess crown and party favors, too!

She even let Grandma Dane hold her for awhile! I think after we took this picture and she set her down, Cooper walked back up to her and held her arms up! They are buddies.

We had such a fun time celebrating Gracie! After the party we went to my favorite fast food, Taco Bueno for lunch before hitting the road. Then, for dinner, we stopped in Pearland at another of our favorite places - Raising Canes! It was a great food day. :)

It was a fast trip, but we had fun getting to see everyone! We love our family!

Valentine's Day 2012

We had a fun time celebrating Valentine's Day this year! We started the day before by baking some cookies to put on a stick and take to school for Kendall's classmates. Kendall got a princess cookbook and apron from Jan and Kevin for her birthday, so she was excited to use both for Valentine's Day!

 These girls love to bake. Cooper has to be right up there on the chair with Kendall and both of them are crazy about licking the beaters. It is fun to bake with them!

 For her Valentine's cards this year, I ordered cards with her picture on them. They turned out really cute and were inexpensive! There were three different cards (all with the same picture of her, though) and she had fun picking out which card to give to each friend. She wrote her name on each envelope and did a great job! She is getting really good at writing her name!

On Tuesday, Valentine's Day, Kendall went to school and then came home and the girls took a nap. When they got up from their nap, we had an email invitation from Dad asking us to a Valentine's Dance! He even said to wear a fancy dress! So before he got home, we got all dressed up and were ready for our dance partner! He had gone to get presents for the girls and snacks and Little Debbie snacks for when we needed to take a snack break during the dance. :)

And then the dancing began!!

Cooper thought that when we would dance, every once in awhile we had to "all fall down" like in Ring Around the Rosie. She cracks us up!

For her fancy dress, Kendall chose her flower girl dress from Lauren's wedding. She looked beautiful!

We are so thankful for such a fun Valentine! He is so creative and makes us all feel so special - and not just on Valentine's Day!

The girls got lots of fun cards and gifts from all their grandparents too! Great Granny and Aunt Doris also sent cards. It was fun to get mail all week! Thank yall!

And here's just a fun picture of one of our Valentines! Cooper got this sucker from Gigi and Peeps and it was an absolute mess!! We took a few pictures before we put her in the bath, though! She was loving that!

Happy Valentine's Day! We love our sweet girls!

A Weekend with Dad

Last weekend was our annual Women's Retreat. I left early Friday morning and was gone until 9 Saturday night! The girls and Randy were by themselves for two whole days and one night and they had so much fun. Randy sent me pictures throughout the two days from his phone, and I enjoyed getting to see what all they were up to! 

Friday morning, when they woke up, Kendall played on PBSkids.or and Cooper watched. :) 

 They both watched a little Tangled together. I love that in any picture, Cooper is doing whatever Kendall is doing. :)

 He gave them a bath one of the nights!

 Kendall got some birthday money from Mamaw and Papaw, so they went to Wal Mart Friday night and she got to spend her money. She picked out this big ball! So fun!

 Watching a little tv together before bed. :)

 Saturday they got to play outside some.

 And they made chocolate chip cookies! Kendall said she needed to take her shirt off so she wouldn't get it dirty, and then Cooper started pointing to her shirt saying "off! off!" Just like sister!

 And then I got a picture of Kendall wearing one of my shirts. :) Randy said she went in our closet and said, "I want to wear some of Mom's clothes." Guess she just missed me!

I had a fun time on the retreat, but I was so excited to get back to my sweet family! I'm so thankful that I don't have to think twice about being gone - that Randy does such a good job with the girls and they have so much fun. He's the best!

Just cruisin!

These girls were able to play outside some last week and they had so much fun! Cooper just loves riding along with Kendall in the Barbie Jeep!

And Kendall is doing so well with her new bike. We went on a walk one day around the block and then down to the park and I pushed Cooper in the stroller and Kendall rode her bike! She did so great!

Just realized she doesn't have her helmet on in these pictures. Oops. We really do wear it every time - she doesn't even fuss! She usually brings it to me and asks me to put it on her!

And Cooper watched from her Cozy Coop. I can't wait for more days of good weather so we can spend lots of time outside!

Good Attitude!

Kendall came home from school last week with this: the Good Attitude Award for being a good friend! We were so proud of her. We asked her who she was a good friend to and she said "Emma!"

Zoo Day!

Last week after school on Tuesday we met Holly, Ethan, and Ella in Houston at the zoo! Every first Tuesday of the month is free zoo day after 2pm, so it works out great for us to leave school at 1, drive up to Houston and be there at 2! I was hoping the girls would take a quick nap on the way up, but they didn't really fall asleep until ten minutes before we pulled into the zoo parking lot. I sat there for a little bit and let them sleep, and then we went on in the zoo to meet Holl!

It was a beautiful day to be outside and the girls had fun riding in the wagon. They were also so excited to see Ethan and Ella! I didn't take many pictures - the zoo is busy with two! - but we had a ton of fun and enjoyed seeing all the animals.

On our way into the reptile house. The snakes were on the move that day and Kendall and Cooper loved that! Normally they are just laying still, but that day they were moving all around. Eeek!

We spent some time in the children's part of the zoo playing on the playground and sliding down the slide next to the otter's slide. Kendall was sad they weren't moving much - they were all huddled up in a corner sleeping.

It was so funny to watch Cooper all day - she would copy every single thing Kendall was doing. She loved sliding with Kendall!

We got in the car to head home around 5:00 and they slept until we got home at 6:30! There was some traffic on our way home, but the girls just slept right through it. They were worn out! It was a fun day at the zoo with fun friends!

Kendall's School Party

Last week Cooper and I went to Kendall's school for their snack time and February birthday celebration! Cooper loved getting to spend time in Kendall's class! And Kendall was so sweet to include her!

Cooper even got to wear one of the birthday hats that the rest of the class had! It didn't stay on long.

I love these girls! Thanks for letting us come celebrate your birthday at school with you, Kendall!