Happy Halloween! Beggar's Night 2014

Reagan was so excited for Beggar's Night this year. 

We decided to Trick or Treat for an hour and then head home to hand out candy.  Once we got started, Rea was ready to head home- she was more excited to hand out candy then go door to door. And since it was starting to get chilly, we obliged!

Scared of the goblin candy bowl-

She enjoyed yelling, 'Candy, get your free candy here!' 

Happy Halloween!

Wordless Wednesday~ October Hodgepodge

More Birthday Fun

I was lucky enough to get to spend Reagan's birthday with her at school. We brought 2 books to read to her class and she got to pass out treats.  She was also surprised with a birthday crown, a special badge and signed poster. 

It was the first birthday of the class so needless to say, the kids were PUMPED for a birthday!

She requested a cookie cake for her actual birthday and we happily obliged- who doesn't love loads of frosting on a cookie cake?

And with that, year 5 is happily on its way...

5 years ago today...

Dear Reagan,

I can't believe it's been five years since we brought you into this world and our lives were changed for the better. 

You continue to bring us laughs and joy each day.  We are thankful for you and your funny anecdotes, your silly giggles and your love for your family and friends.  We couldn't imagine our lives without you and we are still lucky enough to enjoy your weekend morning snuggles, which I will always cherish.  We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what year 5 brings!

Love you to the moon and back!
Your biggest fan,

Mama


Reagan at 5 months:

Reagan at 5 years:

Milestones:

Reagan is starting to sound out words as she sees them- 'press' on the seat belt, words on toy boxes and cereal boxes, easier words in Dr. Seuss books, words at the grocery store.  We are working on sight words- and I'm thinking she'll be reading before we know it.

She can count to 50 without stopping- slowly working our way to 100.

She still loves doing chores around the house and will not go to bed without picking up her room.

She is doing great working on spelling her name clearly.

She loves to play school and 'grocery store,' Barbies and babies.

She has really started to like coloring- I owe going to school for that one. 

Favorite shows:  Martha Speaks, Wild Kratts, Dinosaur Train, Scooby Doo, Paw Patrol

Favorite books:  Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious, Dr. Seuss, Look and Find It books

She loves going to school and every day is 'Great!'


Recent quotes:

"Mommy, even though you aren't going to have any more babies, can I still be your big helper?"

"Yay I'm so excited to be five! Now I can be interesting!"

Accidentally getting pushed while playing at the park, "Hey! Treat others how you want to be treated!"

Happy 5 years baby girl! We love you!
 

Celebrating FIVE!

I can't believe we are celebrating Reagan's 5th year!

We decided it would be so much easier to entertain 11 little girls at a venue this year instead of hosting at our house.  Not to mention, no clean up!  Reagan loves Monkey Joe's so it was an easy decision for us- and pretty affordable too.  The staff was great and kept things moving and everyone had fun bouncing, eating pizza and cake and meeting Monkey Joe himself!

Happy 5th birthday peanut! We love you!

Early morning balloon play, an annual tradition.

Posing with her balloons:

She loved the ticket grab and scored almost 500 points in tickets!  She laughed  the whole time...

A great celebration with her girlfriends!

We then hosted our family that night for Reagan's family birthday party.  So much fun and good laughs...  Gramma K. made her a special cupcake dress cake, which she loved!  Thankful to all our family for traveling to our house to help Reagan celebrate!

Reagan is so blessed to have such wonderful family and friends to help her celebrate!  Happy number 5 baby girl! We love you!