First Haircut and Zoo

We didn't want to cut Bennett's hair but he was starting to look shaggy. We took him to get his first haircut today and there just happened to be one of those frozen yogurt places right next door. He did really well for the first half but then started getting upset towards the end. But he survived and was so happy to get a balloon afterwards...his very favorite thing. Reagan was excited about the chocolate ice cream.

Not sure what to think yet. The lady was so sweet and was making all of these loud crazy noises.

Starting to get a little worried. Big crocodile tears!

Trying to be a big boy.

All done! He looks so different without the curls! Maybe they'll grow back...

It was a perfect day for the zoo. Me and a couple of my girlfriends took our kiddos to the zoo and it was not crowded, overcast, and perfect! We had a great day.

Great view of the cheetah

Allison, Reagan, and Alyssa on the turtle

Bennett was so happy I actually let him out of the stroller for a few minutes.

Beautiful girls!

Family trip to Build a Bear

Nana got Reagan a Build A Bear gift certificate for her bday and we finally got to go use it tonight. She was so excited yet a little overwhelmed when we walked in. She thought the green panda was the funniest coolest thing there so that's what she chose. Apparently it's made of soy and they plant a tree if you buy him. So there's our contribution to the environment today.

This is Reagan and the bear she later named "Cody" before they stuffed him. She looks a little worried about what they're gonna do to him.

Cody being stuffed. Bennett thought it was pretty great too!

Cody all dressed and getting a big bear hug.

Had to take a picture of this. Reagan wanted to carry the box herself but there's not much room left for her in the stroller.

I guess I should explain this...on the car ride home we were discussing that today was Cody's bday. Reagan wanted to bake him a cake when we got home. Tim mysteriously stopped at the grocery store by our house on the way home and wouldn't tell us what he was going in for. He came out with a bday cake for Cody! Reagan was ecstatic. This is us singing Happy Birthday to Cody. Are we the cheesiest family or what?!

Shoes, yard work, and 1st day of school

Bennett has an obsession with shoes...probably like most 18 month olds. He sorts through our shoe basket each day. The cool thing is he does usually match them up correctly! I can now tell him to go and get his shoes and he gets both of them and brings them to me. Now if I can just get him to fetch his clothes, diapers, drink...
Everytime Tim mows the yard the kids have to have a tractor ride with Daddy. They each get a turn driving. Reagan's actually getting pretty good! I wonder how old she'll be before Tim actually lets her mow the yard.

Today was Reagan's first day of Mother's Day Out. She was so excited! We are only sending her one day a week this semester. We think she will do great! It's me and Bennett that are going to be sad. She loves her new backpack and new tennies.

Bennett giving Sister a goodbye hug...so sweet.

Reagan and her sweet friend, Allison, are in the same class! They've been friends since they were babies and now they're so big and going to school together!

This is Reagan's teacher, Mrs. Amy. She is so sweet and Reagan really likes her.