Cicadas

Every year in February, the cicadas come above ground to find a mate.  They shed their skin overnight and the kids collect them every day. This season started with Ellie filling this cup full of them.  In the beginning Cooper wanted to help but wasn’t too sure about touching them. 

Lake for Ellie’s Birthday

Leading up to Ellie’s birthday, she wanted to have a party with lots of friends.  Then she found out one of her best friends was going to a lake house that we all had stayed together at the year before.  We were invited to go with them this time and we let Ellie make the decision to have a party with a group of friends or go to the lake with the two families.  She decided to go for the lake option.  We all had a great time!  

This was Cooper’s first time in a life jacket and his first time on the boat.  It took him a little while to get comfortable but he wasn’t letting anything stop him from playing and being with the big kids.

Phones and Tablets

Beware of Cooper.  He will grab your electronic device and start pressing any buttons or swipe at the screen.  He doesn’t know my password but that doesn’t stop him from trying.  I really didn’t know what would happen if you get the code wrong a few times.  Now I do!

Slide Play

No child ever just goes down the slide and Ellie and Cooper are the same.  Cooper has mastered climbing up the slide and normally goes down feet first on his tummy.  Ellie likes making tunnels for Cooper to go through on his way down. 

Brother and Sister

They love each other and get so excited when they see each other.  Cooper always wants Ellie’s attention and follows her everywhere.  He gets very grumpy when Ellie goes to school and he can’t go in the car with her.  Ellie loves playing with Cooper and allows him to jump and bounce on her but she also likes time without him destroying her work.

Learning to Drive

As Ellie was trying to ride her bike, Cooper was busy learning how to drive his new (borrowed) car.  He was having fun riding around the field.  He was also very interested in what Ellie was doing and started running after her on the bike.