First Time Swinging

We just got back from the park on this lovely evening, and I thought I would post a picture of Jameson's first time in the swing. He wasn't sure if he liked what was going on as I was setting him in the swing, but once I gave him a little push, it was all giggles from there on out.

75 Degrees in Tacoma!

It is a BEAUTIFUL day here in Tacoma. We are really enjoying the sunshine, and although I am swollen and sore from having my wisdom teeth out yesterday, I am loving every minute of today! Bella has been waiting SO long to break out the water toys, and even though we didn't put her pool up yet, she is having a blast relaxing in Jameson's tiny pool. Our grass is really starting to grow in (you can see in the background of the pic) and flowers are blooming all around. We even noticed tiny sprouts throughout our garden box today. I can just tell that it is going to be a fabulous and fun summer!

Spaghetti Night

Jameson LOVES to eat. He will try anything you give him. Last night was his first go at spaghetti noodles. He was on cloud nine. Not only was it food that he could feed himself, but it was fun to try and grab and get in his mouth. Needless to say, I went back for seconds, thirds, and fourths to give him.

Jammies

My kids are almost always in their pajamas, especially miss Bella. If she had her way she would where jammies everywhere.

Before Pics

Our 2 major projects this spring have been the back lawn and our garden. We finally got the top-soil and seed down for the grass, and put new play chips under the swingset. The top photo is what our back yard currently looks like, I will post an after photo after the grass has grown in. The second photo is the current state of our garden box. CJ is trying a new method this year called square-foot gardening. It is supposed to give you the greatest amount of produce for the smallest amount of space. We have quite a few things planted and we are hoping for the best! I will post the after photos as soon as everything is popped up!

You Are my Sunshine

We are having a lazy day here in Tacoma, enjoying the sunshine while it's out. CJ rebuilt our gate going into the backyard today because it had rotted to pieces, and the kids and I played outside while watching Daddy work his magic.

Bittersweet

It is really starting to hit me that my last moments with a baby around are nearing an end. Jameson will be 8 months come May 1st and he is starting to look more like a little boy every day. Bella has become so mature recently with taking care of her brother and I couldn't be more pleased with the person she is becomming. I am so blessed to have such amazing kids and I love each day I spend with them. These days go by way too fast!

Happy Easter 2012

It has been a perfect Easter morning here at the Cooper's. I hopped out of bed bright and early to get the eggs and baskets outside before Bella woke. Then I (the Easter bunny) made pink, bunny-shaped pancakes loaded with bananas and chocolate. Bella woke up, ate her breakfast, then quickly got dressed to go find her eggs. It was SO fun watching her this year, she was so quick and extremely excited. She giggled the whole time. I was trying to take pictures, but she was running around so fast that it was near impossible. As for Jameson, he was more interested in the Easter grass than anything else. Happy Easter everyone!

Jameson's First Zoo Trip

It was a beautiful day in Tacoma today, it even got up into the 60's! We ventured to the zoo with my little brother and had a fabulous day. Jameson loved the fresh air, Bella liked the polar bears, and everyone had a blast on the carousel. Jameson was laughing so hard on the carousel that he puked, it was hilarious. We finished the trip with a lovely picnic in the sun. The only thing missing was daddy.

Easter Bunny 2012

I totally looked like a crazy person trying to get both kids to smile at the same time, but we got ONE cute picture. Jameson was easy, he LOVED the bunny, but Bella kept staring off and making weird faces hehe. In the end, this is a pretty darn cute picture. What can I say? I am a sucker for these types of things.