Wednesday, April 27, 2011

18 Months and growing...

Today Reagan is 18 months and growing!  She doesn't have her 18 month well child check-up until the end of May so not sure of her current stats.  But based on her clothes, she's growing! 

She loves to jabber and is so serious at times!  She really thinks you should understand every word she says and looks at you like, 'right mom?'  We are working on colors- she has yellow down pat and green is a close 2nd.  We are also working on zoo/farm animal sounds.  So far, her favorite is to 'neigh' like a horse.  Her "I do it," has become more demanding but she always has a smile and a "Hi daddy!" for her dad.  Definitely a daddy's girl. :)

Some new favorite foods:  Tator tot casserole, quesadilla from Chipotle with black beans, Lima beans, strawberries, water chestnuts, watermelon, and ham (coated in brown sugar glaze has to help, right?).  She is still a great eater and usually will try anything once.  Still has her old standbys of eggs and toast for breakfast, spaghetti casserole at daycare and Mega noodle with 2 veggies and applesauce for dinner.  Last week, Andy tried to give her a bite of cookie and she pushed it away.  Gasp!  She is my child, right?!  But then she redeemed herself by gorging on chocolate, marshmallows, and animal crackers on Easter.  :)

Her daycare provider reports great developmental strides with various tasks- she can follow through with directions, recognizes each child by name, plays well with others and loves her books!  We are so blessed to have found such a wonderful caregiver for peanut! 

We were all dressed up for a friend's baby shower tonight so I snagged a couple shots- on my wish list, a new camera so I can actually capture my baby smiling again without waiting minutes for the picture to take! 









Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Family...and friends...and food...Oh my!

We hosted Easter this year at our place and despite the clouds and cool temps, had a cozy day full of warm fuzzies from our family and friends!  Peanut's G&G W, Great G&G W, Auntie B, Uncle Scottie, Cousins Jackie and Evie and Godparent's Nette and Davy and sissy Belli all joined us for Easter day fun!

We feasted on ham, turkey, potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, appetizers, chocolate, somewhere in there a mimosa (or two!) and pies for dessert.  Eat your heart out Easter bunny!

We blew bubbles, made designs with sidewalk chalk, colored, played croquet, sand bags and had an Easter egg hunt in the family room!  No wonder it took peanut until today to recover!

We are so thankful to our family and friends who could celebrate the day with us. Love you all! xoxo

Peanut and her Easter basket~






Tangled the movie!


Daddy and peanut on a stroll...


Her new deck chair- did she love it?


Nope- she wanted mommy's chair!

Ta-da!


Eying the chocolate~

Her very own giant kitty book!


Hoarding eggs during the hunt~


 

Mommy and peanut~


Davy and peanut~
Happy Easter everyone!

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Happy Easter~ 2011!

Reagan participated in her first Easter egg hunt today, sponsored by our church, Union Park Methodist.  She loved looking for eggs but did not enjoy chatting it up with the Easter bunny!  Maybe next year-  Happy Easter everyone!


Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Girls Night Out

Friday night we gathered at the Copa Cavana to celebrate Nettie's birthday!

Mango mojitos and delicious appetizers were served and we danced in our heels! Another great night with the girls!

Happy birthday Nettie!





Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Monday, April 4, 2011

Hiking with a purpose.

A few months ago, as my birthday was drawing near, it occurred to me that this year, I was in a new age bracket. Oh you know the one, age 35-40 on every survey ever filled out.

So I decided it was high time for a girl's weekend! Nette was on board and our idea hatched to spend a weekend in Sedona with one of her coworkers (Kim) and her bestie (Debbie). Plane tickets were bought, spa reservations were made and this past weekend we had an amazing time in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Sedona! *****


We arrived Thursday and the heat hit me like fifty lashes with a wet noodle. The cure? Margaritas! And some of the best Mexican food I've experienced. We spent the night at Kim's (amazing) house complete with pool, orange trees and adorable dogs/pet turtle! *****


Friday we headed up North to Sedona. After catching lunch at a really cool brewery, we headed off to our prearranged hike with our spiritual advisor, Clint. Turned out, five hours later we were bonded over nature, a medicine wheel experience, and the utter relaxation hiking this land makes you feel. Wonderful. Friday night we ventured out for martini's and sushi, pool and wine. *****


Saturday started bright and early with our spa treatments. Hot stone massage? BLISS. We then spent a couple hours by the pool and had lunch. Saturday afternoon was spent touring wineries and Saturday night was the best dinner the town had to offer. We topped off the night with some light dancing at Olde Sedona Bar. *****


Sunday started with a hike and another amazing breakfast... we experienced building rocks at a vortex and taking in the amazing scenery. We caught a flight back home and reality set in when we touched down in DSM and my capri's suddenly were not quite right for the 40 degree temps! *****


What a truly incredible weekend, feeling empowered, relaxed, and rejuvinated! Here are some pics~ Scottsdale:

Phoenix:


Kim's house~





Winery #1~


Winery #2~


Winery #3~


Wouldn't be a trip without FUDGE!



The only non-golden arches in the US (possibly the world?). And yes, there was a lawsuit.


Night life~






Cactus!


The scenery~









Overlooking Sedona~


First man and woman~


At the vortex~




Until next time....