The Zoo and Other Fun Stuff

Jackson dressed in my visor and slippers and I just thought it was cute!

We recently went to the zoo with our friend Zach (and his mom!). They also are our neighbors so that made it fun to ride with someone now that we live so far away from the zoo! It was a little hot, but they all actually did well.

Here we are checking out the baby monkey, isn't it cute??

Cooper likes the monkeys!

Cooper and our friend Zach. They'll be in the same PK class next year which will be fun.

all three boys checking out a pretend alligator. I think it's actually some prehistoric dinosaur.

another dinosaur. They move and make noises and everything which the boys are absolutely enthralled with. Jackson and I spent many zoo school days walking between all the dinosaurs and checking them out.

We also fed the birds which I hadn't done in a long time. It was pretty crowded so the birds weren't that hungry, but we managed to find one to feed.

An alligator you can sit on!

We also rode the train which I hadn't done either. The boys thought it was great!

We like to end our trip to the zoo with ice cream. Cooper always picks "Krazy Kolor" ice cream which turns his tongue some very crazy colors!

Back at home... Jackson learned how to swing on his tummy!

Grandma and Grandpa S recently visited and bought the boys spiderman PJs. Oooh, they were in heaven. Here they are being strong spidermen!

It was hilarious how Jackson was imitating Cooper.

We hope you're having a really fun summer!

Silly Boys

Cooper and Jackson have so much fun playing together now. Here Cooper is telling Jackson a "secret."

Making silly faces

Jackson loves to copy his brother!

Cooper is reading to Jackson!!! He just started doing this and I love it. Jackson does the backward scoot into Cooper's lap and plops down (he's almost as big as Cooper!) and then Cooper will "read" to him.

Wearing mommy's shoes!

Snuggling with LilyI love these boys!

I could not get him to smile!

blowing kisses!

Chris and Amanda's Visit

Ryan's brother Chris and his girlfriend Amanda came down to our neck of the woods last week and we had the pleasure of their company for a few days. It was so much fun! Cooper LOVED his Uncle Chris being at our house and really had fun playing with Amanda. Jackson learned to say "CHRIS!" "MAMBA" and especially loved calling for them while playing in the sprinkler.

Here Cooper is showing off his "angry bird" skills. I don't exactly love that he plays it with Ryan but oh well, it's a bonding thing I guess :).

The boys.

Playing in the sprinkler has become a favorite activity. This is where Jackson would say "GO CHRIS GO" and have him run in the sprinkler with him. Then the same thing with Amanda, me, Cooper... He says it over and over louder and louder until you respond. He definitely will not let himself be ignored!

We hope they come again soon!

Memorial Day and Fun Days!

Look at this gross boy. I can't remember what he was eating but YUCK! He can be a pretty messy eater sometimes, just like his brother used to be!

The boys were playing one day and Jackson had me put on this little back pack. Isn't he cute?

Cooper showing off his toy.

On Memorial Day we had a BBQ with a few friends over at our house. I didn't get many pictures of adults but here are some of the kids playing a water balloon fight. They loved it but as always we did not make enough! They went through them in about one minute.

To strech it out we tried to do a water balloon toss; that didn't last too long either!

Jackson just loved carrying around the balloon.

This is what he would do whenever I'd ask him to hand it to me. He did NOT want to give it to me.

Playing hot potato.

The three little kids enjoyed playing together on the swingset. (Elise, Amelia, and Jackson)

The heat did not deter the kids from playing in the bounce house!

A fun holiday with friends!

The Last Day of Zoo School

Cooper had his last day of zoo school a few weeks ago. Cooper was sad to have it done but he loved it while he attended!

I just had to add this picture, Eliz and Ben spent the night a few weeks ago and I thought it was hilarious how Ben was sleeping.


On the last day of zoo school we took Jackson to the zoo and checked out the dinosaur exhibits.

Saying hi!

The boys on the last day of school.

Checking out a funny monkey!

A special visitor came to class-a funny chicken.

After school we had lunch at the zoo and Cooper of course found these fun guns to play with.

We'll miss you zoo school!