Thursday, August 18, 2016

Cohan Lost His First Tooth... Finally!!!

To say that Cohan was excited to lose his first tooth would be an understatement.  He was the only one in kindergarten that didn't lose one.  This one tooth had been super wiggly for awhile and even had another tooth growing behind it.  However, once he met all the first grade teachers at the new school, he noticed a tooth chart in one of their rooms.  He was bound to determine to lose it at school so he could add his name to one of their tooth charts.  After talking to the teachers, they assured him that he could still add his name to their chart even if he lost it before school.  That was all he needed to hear.  He wiggled and wiggled and shocked the heck out of himself when he pulled it out.  He was stunned.  No tears, no freaking out.  Pure joy!
He was bound to determine to write a letter that night.  So sweet!!!
I just wish he would stop growing, but it makes me so happy to see him grow as a young man.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Last Bits of Summer

Today was the last day of my summer break.  Last day to stay in our PJs far too long, last day to sleep in, last day for the pool and snuggles whenever we want.  Tomorrow I go back to work (thanks, Mom, for coming to watch the kids!).  Every summer, I swear it's my favorite.  This summer, I enjoyed my kids, watched them grow individually and play with each other and their friends tons.  I can't believe it's over, but super happy I have a job that I get to enjoy these special times with them.  

Here are a few of my favorites from the last month...

Ireland getting three and a half inches cut off her hair!
Carousel rides...
Playing with Jake!
Sleeping in...
Snuggles with Riggs...
Looking at Uncle Pooh and Aunt Meagan's new lot where they will build in our neighborhood!!
Bumper cars with Uncle Pooh...
Doing Mommy's hair...
Ireland taking care of her babies...
Pool time!!!!
Getting the lick the brownie pan...
Getting school supplies...
Extra snuggles...
Bass Pro...
So much sass...
Golfing with Daddy...
Getting a really loose tooth and having a new tooth come in behind it!!
Gardening.  Holy cow gardening.  First garden, but not my last.  I loved it and learned so much from my sister-in-law, Beth.  I can't wait to build another bed for next year!!  We got TONS of zucchini, tomatoes, basil, jalepenos, green peppers and cucumbers.  I even made pickles.  
Learning to do dishes...
Quinn!!!  Ireland has so much love to give this sweet girl.  
Sometimes it's just too much.  :)
What an AMAZING summer with my babies.