Happy Birthday Reagan!

I can't believe my baby is 2! Time has flown by so fast. Reagan is such a blessing and brings SO much joy to our lives. She is changing every day, saying new words and doing new things. (My favorite is beauty shop and massage time...I love having my hair done!)

She is still into Elmo so we decided to do a Sesame Street theme. (I can only take so much Elmo before I am ready to pull my hair out) Justin was excited about this because it gave him a chance to showcase his Cookie Monster collection. We were glad it didn't snow this year and that everyone could come to her party. We enjoyed playing Cookie Monster cornhole and pin the pumpkin on Abbie. Reagan had a great time and loved all her presents. Now if we can only find room for everything!

Birthday Invitations

Grandparents

Yummy!

Elmo cake

This Cinderella dress was my special gift to Reagan. When we go to Disney in March the two of us are going to eat with Cinderella and her family.

Her favorite gift was her new camera. She loves taking pictures. I am hoping that she will stay away from mine now.

She loves her Aunt Laura.

Reagan got so involved in her first few presents and she wasn't in any rush to open the rest. Anniston decided that she would help out.

The birthday girl almost slept through her own party! She fell asleep an hour before it started and did not want to wake up.

Decorations

January

Here are some fun and cute things that happened this month.

Playing with all her new toys.

Lovin on Pawpaw.

Fun in the bathtub with fingerpaints.

Reagan worked and worked to get her and her babies tucked in just right. She is really into babies right now and we think one really has a problem because she poops ALL the time. Reagan is constantly changing her diaper!

Ready for church.

SNOW!

This morning we woke up to over seven inches of snow! School had been called out the night before so we were looking forward to a snow filled day. Me and Reagan got up and made pancakes for everyone, then we bundled up to go outside.

Larry found out the hard way that golf carts are not meant for the snow.

We are hoping that the snow is better for sledding tomorrow. We didn't get very far, so we just pulled Reagan around.

I made snow cream for the first time and it was sooo good. Tasted just like Mayfields! Reagan enjoyed helping me collect the snow and taste testing it.

Warming up by the fire.

And since school has been called off for two more days we will get to do it all again tomorrow!

The North Pole Train Ride

On December 3rd we traveled to the Chattanooga Depot to ride The Polar Express. We met up with some of our best friends, the Birds, minus Braden who was sick. While on the train, Santas helpers read The Polar Express to us and served up some cookies and Yoo-Hoos.

Brooks and Reagan
All the kids got to speak in the microphone and tell Santa what they wanted. Reagan held it and said Mommy.

Brooks was happy to see Santa but Reagan, not so much. She liked him from afar but that was it.

Christmas at Home

We arrived home around 8:45 Christmas day and were as excited as kids about opening presents. We couldn't wait for the nexy day. Justin spoiled me again this year but I suprised him by upping my game and I think I did better than ever this year!

Reagan likes being in the bathroom with me when I get ready every morning so we bought her a little vanity for her to use (maybe that will distract her from getting into ALL my drawers). She thinks she is big stuff, she has curled and blow dried all our hair.

Our little diva.

She got another baby doll and a diaper bag.

Loved opening all her presents!

We had such a wonderful Christmas. We are SO blessed to have such wonderful family and friends! We hope that you enjoy the rest of the holiday season.

Christmas in Arkansas

We enjoyed going to Arkansas for a week and getting to visit with my family. Reagan loved being around her Nana, Pawpaw, and especially her Aunt Laura. They are inseparable! We enjoyed some very last minute shopping, eating, and just visiting with everyone. We came home on Christmas day and by the time we got to Lebanon we were outrunning a big snow storm. Very scary stuff. But we made it home fine. While we were opening presents Christmas morning Luke was able to call us via Skype so we enjoyed getting to talk to him. He is settling into his work in Korea.

Mom got an Ipod and docking station and Reagan liked playing with that. She wanted to dance with me and Laura. Notice her new Skechers Twinkle Toe shoes that Laura insisted she had to have! Reagan like making them light up :)

This is when she first woke up, look at those sleepy eyes! She was the most patient kid I have ever seen on Christmas morning. She wanted to open presents so bad but she knew she had to wait her turn.

Laura got a special gift this year, Justin made her a tray/picture collage. It says I love my Aunt Laura and has Reagan's handprint on it. It brought Laura to tears!

We always have a party on Christmas Eve and mom thought Reagan needed a special glass for her punch. She loved doing "cheers" with everyone. Luckily, it did not break!

On Tuesday it was a beautiful day so we got to play outside. Laura and Reagan enjoyed riding the four-wheeler, fingerpainting, and playing on the playground.