The Cooper and the Frog

While we were outside today, we saw (and caught) a little frog. Addison thought it was the best thing ever and here's a little progression of what Cooper thought of it.

Checking it out. Not quite sure what to think.

Thinking it might be fun to touch.

And finally - going in for the squeeze

(with Phillip trying to wrangle the poor thing out of his tight little fist)

So all in all, I think he liked the little frog but we quickly put him back where we found him, even if he was a little traumatized.

Going for a ride

Phillip took the kids outside to play today and I couldn't believe what I saw when I came out. Cooper just looks SO big these days. He is growing up way too fast. He just looks like such a little man. I love how easily he smiles for pictures. You basically just have to call his name and he lights up. It was so hard to get a smile out of Addison when she was a baby so we hardly have any pictures of her with a happy face until about 2 years old. He's such a happy little boy!

Little Liar

So at dinner today, Addison was looking out the window and said she saw a frog on the porch. Phillip turned to look at it but he didn't see it so the rest of the conversation went like this:

Phillip: I think you're lying (Just teasing her)

Addison: No, I'm not daddy. Lying is bad

Phillip: You're right, where do liars go?

Addison: (Without hesitation) St. Louis

HAHAHA. This is especially funny because Phillip just got back from St. Louis a few days ago. So now we all know what Addison thinks her daddy is. HAHAHAHA!!!

SnuggleBugs : )

I asked Addison to hold Cooper this morning while I got his bottle and she just loved snuggling him. I didn't even have to get him to smile. He was already doing it when I walked in. I love that they love each other! (At least for the time being : )

Just a random one of Cooper in the high chair. He LOVES eating real food!

WICKED!

My friend Megan, who I've been friends with since we were 8, got my friend Tami and I tickets to Wicked. It was so AMAZING!!! I am in love with musicals and theater in general and this was definitely one of the best plays I have seen. I wasn't familiar with this musical at all before we went but heard great reviews about it so I was definitely excited to see it. The music and songs were awesome and all in all, it was a GREAT girls night out.

Megan and I before the show

Tami, Megan and I

Trip to the Zoo

We were supposed to go to the Zoo on Saturday but it was way to hot so we decided to go today since the weather was perfect. We had a great time and Addison had so much fun with her friends. They had a Dora simulation ride which she loved and especially liked the lions since she just got a Lion Pillow Pet.

Best Friends

My Boys

So excited to all be together at the Zoo

Looking at the alligators

Hanging out with the cougar

About to go in the maze

She LOVED "painting"

Cooper was obsessed with the Sea Lions. He followed them everywhere.

Cool slide that was built into the ground

Taking a much needed rest

Sister Love

Catching a glimpse of the elephants

Goofy Gorilla

Goofy Kids

Looking at the birds

Trying to catch the bird

Dress Up

We've had a lot of dress up fun at our house lately. Phillip's assistant is cleaning out all of her toys and things since she's moving so we got these hats for the kids. Addison loves it and walks around all day asking where the fire is so she can put it out.

Addison got invited to a Superman birthday party last weekend so I dug this out of the stuff my mom kept filled with all of our costumes growing up. Brenan wore this for Halloween when he was around 8 so I had to hem the bottom and sleeves but it worked and she wore it the ENTIRE day.

Addison got invited to another birthday party today and got to dress up like a princess. She set out her dress, shoes, bracelets, necklace, rings and crown a week ago and refused to put it away or play with any of it until after the party. She loved that she got to wear makeup and do her hair all fancy. She had a blast and is such a girly girl : )

Pretty Pretty Princess Hair

Playing "Pin the Kiss on the Frog"

Decorating Princess Wands