My big 3-0

I wasn't dreading turning 30 as much as people probably assume. I'm not a big birthday person anyways, so I wanted it to be real low-key. Anyone who knows me, knows I do not like attention!

Andrew was nice enough to get up with Cooper and let me lay in bed and relax after 7am!  He was downstairs banging all around (I was wondering what in the heck was going on down there). Well, then he brought me a stack of chocolate-chip pancakes and blueberries! Yum!

My sweet neighbors, Jackson (who is Jack's BFF) and Carter rang the doorbell holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers, sweet card and gift. What a surprise!! 

How cute is this?

Then, my co-worker friend, Skip and his wife, Sandy stopped by to bring me some balloons (which have lasted all week and Cooper has loved them!) I was at my favorite shop partaking in some alone time and retail therapy, so I missed them! 

Andrew had asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday - I told him I would love a night out (just the two of us). I had an idea all week he was up to something, but did a very good job hiding it. With the help of my bestie, he planned for everyone to be here before me. I was totally trying to spot cars in the parking lot that I recognized on our way in, but didn't find any. I thought when the waitress picked up 2 menus I was in the clear. Then I was greeted to a GIANT "surprise" when we walked out on the balcony!  I'm ended up being really happy to have all my friends there...I just hate the unexpected.

Here's my friend Michelle and my bro, Bart:

The newly engaged Sean and Carol:

Me and the hubs

Monica and Terry, Erin and Tim and ...check out that view!

The bestie who helped scheme  plan.

My day, from start of finish, was perfect!!

(Did I mention I got to get a haircut, too?)

Our park mornings...our pool evenings

Almost every morning around 8am we find ourselves here: 

We stroll down to the park (we're lucky to have one in our neighborhood) in our red wagon...dog in tow.  Cooper can't wait to get out to explore.

One of my favorite parts about this new morning ritual...besides spending time with my boys...is this huge, old oak.  It's simply beautiful.

Jack comes too, of course.

 

Cooper loves to stomp around...

dig in the dirt...

climb in everything...

and most of all, Cooper loves, loves, loves this swing.

Sometimes, we spend our evenings here:

Just hanging out with our neighbors, friends, and each other at the pool.

Cooper and his best buddy Mason.

Cooper's not a big fan of staying in one place at a time, but this baby pool contains him pretty well.

Last night, on our way back, we turned on the sprinklers so Coop could play for a few more minutes before bedtime.

He's not quite sure what to think about them. He's asking Andrew for "help".

So that's how our days work around here. So thankful to be off in the summer.

Summer is getting in the way

of my blogging!!

I promised myself since I am now fully done with work 'til August 8th, I was gonna blog more. Well...there is something little, cute, spunky, wild, and sweet gettin' in my darn way!!  Seriously, people. I've got some pictures I just can't find time to take my camera out of my purse and put them on here!! 

So, Nana emailed me some pictures she took of Coop from this week when she came over. He is -gasp- 13 months old now!!  (Missed that post, too. Looking like I'll be combining some in the near future).

Here they are...in all their glory. Already on my computer...so I didn't have to do much work.

BTW - I turned the big 3-0 Saturday. Looking forward to spending this decade as a momma. (post on that to come too!!! haha)

Sharing at it's finest

Trying to get my little booger to eat



How can you not love this face?

 See that cut on his chin?? Fell on a tonka truck in our neighbors sandbox. All boy I tell ya. All boy. Cried for...oh...10 seconds...went right on playing.