Why Moms have to have a sense of humor to not go crazy

Well, as many of you know, Cooper keeps us very busy with her creativity and love for life! That's a nice way of saying that she's always into something. I usually don't get pictures of her into stuff, since I am usually jumping in to control the damage as much as possible, but yesterday and today I have snuck up on her with the camera a couple times.


What, I wasn't touching the toilet paper.


And I definitely didn't leave that pile on the floor.


Look Mommy, I am putting away the shirt you just folded!


Don't worry, Mommy, I will pour myself some breakfast.

Summertime Fun

Okay, okay, I've heard from a couple of you numerous times about updating our blog (cough...Vimie and Arwen...you do know that this is to keep out of town friends and family updated...you already know what happens daily at the zoo) so here is our latest favorite passtime, we bought Cooper a humungous pool, and she throws pool parties. Climbing in and out of the pool, and then meticulously picking out each blade of grass she tracked in climbing in and out, keeps her occupied for hours, and gives Mom a chance to sit in the sun. Although, I think we probably looked slightly ridiculous today when we had our neighbors over and there were four adults and two kids crowded around this two foot puddle, all with towels and drinks, like we were gearing up for a day at the beach. Anyway, here are the latest:



Cooper's not quite sure what she thinks of bubbles yet.




Always test the water before you commit to going in.




Doing laps with Daddy in their matching hats.




Cooper hijacked the neighbor girl's chair, and didn't want to do anything but sit or stand on it.