April 2011 Part one...

Pictures from the first half of April 2011

Cooper loves digging through the food pantry

 Cooper Hendrix wears Hendrix

 One of our favorite places, the Wauwatosa Library

 Cutest bookworm ever....

 the begining of the night time hug

 Had to add a few pictures. In April, there were massive protests in Madison Wisconsin. Our newly elected Governor proposed drastic changes in his budget plan, including the elimination of unions. Can you say JERK? I won't get on my soapbox here, but if you are interested in discussing let me know :) I went to Madison to protest and here are just a few of MANY shots I took.

 Meanwhile, back at the homestead.....

 Cooper loves the Jesse hat

 Maddie gets a much needed haircut!

 Cooper is not quite sure if he can put the shovel away. After all, it is April in Wisconsin.

 Starting to use a spoon. No, I did not push this on the little man. He was so interested in using utensils...I am not going to discourage it!

 Artwork...

 weird April hail storm...

 that is not snow, its hail!

 Ahhhhh, finally sunny spring days arrive. Time for the neighborhood kids to migrate to our backyard :)

 Maddie and her buddies.....Evelyn, Sam and Carly.

 GO CAPS!~ Playoff time. Taken seriously in our household!

March 2011

OKAY OKAY...I am a bit behind. So for each month, March 2011- June 2011 I will update with a post. We have done so much and had such a great year so far. These updates will capture some of the highlights. And hopeully I will be able to keep up from now on :)  Here is March 2011 in pictures....



We went to Chicago to go to the Shedd Aquarium. What a cool place! The kids and I had fun. We even got to meet up (briefly) with old college friends of mine (Michelle and Judd) and their family. The kids really liked the outside of the aquarium. There was a huge fountain to run around and our bonus was that the weather was gorgeous. All in all, a fun day for everyone. Also, notice Coopers feet...its SHOE time ;)

 they love eachother....most of the time!

 my favorite shot of the day

 Just another Spring afternoon, hanging out in the backyard. We LOVE the swingset, even if we have to bundle up to go outside!

 Cooper's first pair of shoes...takes some getting used to....

 just a typical breakfast at the Reed house.

Cooper Turns One...

Cooper Hendrix Reed- turned one on December 19, 2010. My big, happy and healthy little boy. Could not be more thankful for my beautiful children, and celebrating a year with Coops was a big deal! Here it is in pictures.....

 waking up from his nap on 12/19/10

 party with friends at Chuck E Cheese. I think the older kids were in heaven!

 with Grandma, Papa and cousins Jordan and Julia- and of course Maddie :) look at that little face wiht the big happy smile!

 Cooper wears Hendrix!

 My little boy is growing up fast!

 Mr Personality