Who needs a pool?

We teetered with the idea of getting a lil' kiddy pool for Cooper when it's hot out- but those days are rare anyway, besides the bugs just pile up and the dog uses it as his own personal (gigantic) water dish. So still in thought about the situation, we've discovered there is no need... we have a big 19 gallon tub that we filled with water and truly it serves as a personal Coopy pool- Who needs a kiddy pool?

Not this kiddy-

ENJOY-

Amber

Lookin' Good-

Ryan's gardening is really starting to pay off. We've all done our part each summer since we moved in... Ryan mostly... but things have finally taken shape, now it's just the hurry up and wait game. Wait for things to mature, wait for things to bloom... just wait. I do have to give him credit for being so diligent though and really having a vision for it all, because I know I enjoy it all and think it looks very very nice!

These are all preliminary pics, we'll post some more again when things are mature and in bloom- hopefully you can enjoy it all a bit as well.

Take care-

AMBER

Cool Rider!

That's right ladies & gentlemen... we've got a cool rider on our hands! Cooper's newest rage is to drive... all he can do is scream "I drive... I drive" which really sounds like 'I Brive' and he truly will not let up until you give him a good 10-15 minutes of drive time. He prefers Ryans truck to my car anytime, and will quickly dismiss you as he enjoys a leisurely drive all by his lonesome... as long as you're near by anyway.

What a stud!

AMBER

Puppy Love-

As illustrated previously, Ripley is quite content... as long as he's doing HIS own thing- In this case, namely playing in the backyard while we all yard work-

Dealing with his mood swings are... taxing. (I'm sure Ryan can relate to how taxing dealing with moodiness can be ... LOL!)

AMBER

All kind of Goodies!

In an effort to welcome baby Beardmore #2... AKA... Chase Foster... My friends had a lil' get together for brunch! Much to my surprise and enjoyment, they showered me with some great bootie! It made me feel very important and special. So THANK YOU! Thank you for being such good friends and showering Chase with some yummies he will be sure to enjoy-

Especially all those diapers- I hate having to spend my money on them, so it's nice when someone else pays for them... NO HINTS INTENDED... seriously-

Here are some pics of the fun time I had and hopefully had by all who attended as well!

Thanks again ladies-

CHEERS TO YOU!

Amber

DAMN YOU PEOPLE!!

No comments about Cooper playing golf? THOSE ARE THE BEST PICTURES!!! Screw the dog!

YOU ARE ALL DEAD TO ME!

Ryan

Dozer Days

Today was Dozer days. It's an event put on by various sponsors in the community that lets kids play on big rigs, tractors, trailers and bulldozers. There were all kinds of food vendors and games to play but of course, Cooper was only interested in one dump truck and a pile of sand. I think it's safe to say he'll enjoy it more next year.

Although he did have a good time, it was very 'busy' and really with the hot weather, took it out of him- he came home and crashed hard! We'll see how long his nap is today- It's already 90 and climbing, set to be a scorcher again today... but if it were up to me, it'd always be this warm!

GOD BLESS A/C!

Dog Park Jubilee!

Cooper, Ripley and I took a trip to the dog park... yet a literal example and portrayal of how happy Ripley is when he's doing what he wants to do (sniffing butts!)

The only thing that really worries me about letting Cooper roam free around the dog park is that he only has experience with nice dogs. Ripley is pretty big (about 105 lbs) and no matter what Cooper does to him- rip on his ears, poke him in the eyes, beat him with a golf club- you name it, Ripley is mellow and calm. I just worry that Cooper is totally fearless to ALL dogs. Which is a double edged sword, because we all know not all dogs are nice, especially the small yappy ones, they're moody as a pregnant lady- and I should know. Heh-heh.

The other dog, the german shepherd, was Coopers favorite to follow around and yes i'm pretty sure he sniffed his butt, sad times to admit, but true.

Puppy Prozac-

I'm convinced Ripley suffers from bi-polar disorder... seriously he is so excited to do what HE wants to do, but otherwise mopes around the house and truly seems depressed... any suggestions?

My next step will be to medicate his hairiness! Don't they make anti-depressants for canines? Shoot... if they make tutu's for dogs, they best make prozac too!

Putt-putt with Bapa-

For all those unversed in toddler talk, Bapa, is Grandpa. George invited us to breakfast down at the golf club and afterwards, Cooper 'borrowed' someones putter and balls so he could hit a few- we've got the next Phil Mickelson in the makings-... minus the rumored attitude though.

Really though, what can't he do? ... Cooper that is!

Pudding Pirate-

As Cooper gets older, and a little more able he does things all by his lonesome... to include feeding himself.

Even though it makes for a disasterous mess for Mommy to clean up, it sure does make for an adorable picture eh?

Hope this finds you well-

Amber