Hawaii- Day 1

After a very long day of travel we finally arrived in Hawaii late Sunday afternoon.

We checked into our hotel and walked the coastline from our hotel down to the pier where the sun was setting.

[Cooper turns 5]

Cooper started his special day with french toast for breakfast.

And then he got to open a couple of presents. I think Alex was just as excited about Cooper's presents as he was.

Cooper had a play date with his friend Kayden and then we went and picked up Everett for a lunch date at Mc Donald's.

It was 'Share Day' at school so Cooper got to bring his dragon. He was very excited about that and he wanted to bring brownies to school to share with his friends.

After Chloe was done at dance we went to Chuck E. Cheese to play some games.

And then we went next door to play some laser tag. It was more fun than I thought it would be!

We let Cooper pick dinner and no surprise he picked Burger King. We brought it home and had a picnic upstairs while we watched Yogi Bear.

All upon the request of our birthday boy!!

On Friday we had a family party with dinner and cupcakes and then we were off to see The Lorax.

Hope you had a super Birthday because you are Super Cooper!!

365- Week 9

What a crazy week!

I was a complete wreck trying to get ready to leave for Hawaii.

The kids were sick with the flu and I was a mess thinking that Chris and I were both going to die and leave our kids parent-less!!!

02/26/12

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02/27/12

Having lunch with my cute little man at his favorite, Burger King. I was just looking at him wondering how he could really be turning 5 in a couple days.

02/28/12

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02/29/12

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03/01/12

Happy Birthday Cooper!

Victor came over to watch Aubrey while I ran some errands. I thought she was sleeping when I left, but she wasn't. But she cuddled up with Grandpa and had a nap.

03/02/12

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday the kids had a green eggs and ham breakfast and they could all wear Cat in the Hat hats. So much fun!

03/03/12

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Happy 5th Birthday Cooper

Oh where, oh where has the last 5 years gone?? I can NOT believe that my baby boy is 5 today! Cooper has changed so much these last couple of years. He has gone from a complete mama's boy to an independent, big boy. Cooper is still super funny and the sweetest. He and Aubrey play so well together, they are little buddies. Cooper play so well with the other kids when he has them alone. He is all their little buddies.

Five things about Coop-Coop:

1. Still LOVES Transformers. Just about every week he brings a different Transformer to school for "Share Day".
2. Cooper can ride his bike with no training wheels. He got a new bike from Santa and was so disappointed when he saw that it had training wheels. He had Chris take them off and has been rocking it since.
3. His favorite food is still meatballs and rice, but would live off of candy if he could.
4. Cooper is doing really well at school he knows almost all of his letters and has started spelling a few words.
5. He wants to do everything like Nick. I took him to get a new baseball bag and really wanted one like Nick.

Happy, Happy Birthday My BIG 5 year old boy!!

365- Week 8

02/19/12

Lucy and Aubrey. Happy 2nd birthday Lucy Ann!

02/20/12

President's Day. No school. The kids played really well together all day. There is a picture of me and my brothers and sisters at my mom's house with all of us doing a pyramid and Jordan is giving a thumbs up, so Nick wanted to do it too!

02/21/12

The kids are in bed. Chris and I have our Golden Spoon. Life is good. Even if we do look like this!

02/22/12

Nick and his cub scout buddies at the Blue and Gold banquet the other night.

02/23/12

It was super nice outside so we ran across the street to the park while Chloe was in ballet.

02/24/12

No shirt, but mom's running shoes. Silly girl!

02/25/12

Chris just waiting with Alex and Aubrey during the dance competition.

{1st Competition}

Saturday we spent the day at Ham Hall at UNLV for Chloe's first dance competition. It was a very long afternoon. Kind of stressful at times because I am definitely NOT a "dance mom" and I can't handle the stress and the drama. Chloe did great and I think she really liked the award ceremony fun that she got to experience with her team for the first time.

Her team had 2 numbers, "Hokey-Pokey" and "Tisket Tasket". They got 2nd place for their age group for Hokey-Pokey and best costumes for the other dance. I totally forgot to get pictures in her other costume. I have next time right! I am definitely learning though. Next time I will know more of what to expect and I will know that it probably isn't the best place for Aubrey. She was great though the whole time without a nap too.

Great job Chloe! I loved watching you shake it!

365- Week 7

02/12/12

We spent the evening making Valentine's for each other and the kids school friends.

02/13/12

We spent all morning at the dermatologist office. Alex was super brave while he had to have the warts on his chin frozen off yet again!

02/14/12Nick, Chloe, and I spent our Valentine's Day morning at the dentist office. The kids only had to have cleanings, so for them it was the best day ever. They really said that! They got their very own tongue scrapers!! For me, not so much fun. I had to have a filling replaced.

02/15/12

All 14 Anderson grand kids! Not so easy to get them all to sit and stay let alone look at the camera and smile! We were all together for Lucas' blessing and dinner at Josh and Amber's. Jeremy did a great job on his blessing!

02/16/12

Aubrey watching her "Co-Co" while she is in dance class.

02/17/12

The kids have these projects that they bring home about once or twice a month and they can decorate them however they want. Chloe has been doing a lot of them to finally receive an award. Nick and Alex both received an award for theirs on the first one they did, so we have been waiting for this day. Glad it finally paid off because it took a long time do glue all the tissue paper on there!

02/18/12

I think Cooper and Everett would play all day every day together if they could. Friday they went to the museum together then to Everett's to play and spend the night. After I picked up Cooper Everett came to play at our house. Glad they are best buddies!