Let's go to the zoo!!!

Since Mommy is on maternity leave, Daddy is on vacation, and Ms. Cindye is closed we've been getting to send spend lots of time together as a new family of four.  This week, before we left for New Mexico, we decided to take the kids to the zoo.  The day was not too hot and not too windy.  Both kids were in a fairly good mood so we set out on our big adventure.  

***Just a warning for one of my very dear friends...there is a picture of the "s word" and I didn't want you to pass out***   

Reagan loved the zoo...she walked all over and wore herself completely out.  Her favorite animals were in the reptile house and, of course, the spider monkeys.   Or should I say spider monkey!  She also thought she could run down the bridge at the giraffes and face plated on the concrete.  Luckily we made it away from that with only a skinned knee.  Nothing that a little lion from the zoo gift shop couldn't fix!  All in all it was a fun start to another vacation.

Now...check out some pictures:

Adam (in the carseat), Reagan, and Daddy posing in front of the zoo sign!

This was how Adam was enjoying the zoo in his carseat.  Looks about like Reagan's 1st trip to the zoo!

***Warning***Snakes in following picture***

Reagan was fascinated by the rattlesnakes.  Kinda makes us worried that if she sees them in the wild she would try to pick it up!

Next...the flamingos

Then the turtles...sorry no pictures of the turtles!  Only our cute little monkey!

Reagan loved running around the zoo!

And...then about the time we got to the rhinos she had run her little legs off!  But, she quickly found some new, longer legs!

Spider monkeys!  We stayed here the longest.  1) It was shaded 2) Adam decided to wake up to eat 3) Reagan and the monkey were in deep conversation!

See...Adam WAS awake and he DOES have eyes.  Not too sure about the sour little face though!

After our fun day at the zoo...Adam and Reagan napped.  After Reagan's nap we had a snack while Adam napped some more.  Then, apparently, our talks about sharing have paid off!  Reagan decided to share EVERY sippy cup that she has with her Bubba (as she calls him).  Speaking of which...I'm not too sure that she even knows that his name is Adam!  This could be bad!

Snoozin' and Cheesin' with Granny & Opa

We went to Houston, not only to see Granny & Opa, but also to look into purchasing a new-to-us Mommy & Daddy mobile.  Of course, Granny & Opa didn't care why Mommy and Daddy came as long as the grandbabies came too!  Adam pretty much slept most of the time.  He had an occasional open eye followed by a feed-me-cry.  He loved that Granny had blankets everywhere that he could cuddle up in. 

 

Reagan wasn't feeling just real super.  She woke up several mornings with a low grade fever and just acting fussy.  Come to find out the following week...she had a double ear infection.  Poor baby.  However, I have to say...that was her very FIRST ear infection EVER in her little life!  We made it through 17 months ear infection free!  Darn those ear infections!  Despite her ear infection we didn't know she had she was a relatively happy little girl taking every opportunity to cheese for the camera. 

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 I'm pretty sure Opa just had fun being with the babies!  If you're wondering why there are very few Granny and baby pictures...it's the same reason there are so few of Mommy...we're always behind the camera!

And, of course, in true Mommy & Granny fashion we had to hit the mall for a little shopping!  I'm starting to think Reagan has a thing for shoes just like her Mommy!  Better watch out!  This ain't gonna be cheap!  And...as for Adam...he has no idea what he got himself into!  Lucky little boy!  =)

Quality Snuggles

I know...there haven't been as many pictures of Adam!  That's because we're always snuggling with him and there is (imagine this if you can) NO camera in arms reach!  Reagan was never a big snuggler.  She wasn't big on being held or rocked.  However, Adam comes along and loves being curled up into a little ball, swaddled, and held.  HUGE change of pace for us.  So, we're enjoying these moments because they won't last long!  And least we finally caught them in pictures!

Day Dreamer

To my knowledge Reagan has never fallen asleep in her highchair until today!  After a fun-filled week with grandparents, great-grandparents, and Auntie Leah this was her lunch the next day.  Notice...she still has a grip on her bowl and her spoon!  If this girls falls asleep during a meal, she MUST be tired!

Puddles and Rainboots!

The rain in west Texas has been a fun change for Reagan!  After a long week of rain everyday Reagan and Daddy decided it was time to get outside and play a while before the rain came again.  They started off on the four wheeler, got stuck (temporarily) in the mud, and then decided to come back and test out these rain boots.  

Reagan started off a little timid of the big puddles, but have no fear...it didn't take long!

If Daddy can do it and Tank can do it...

 Then so can I!!!

 Needless to say, her boots were FULL of water when the playing was over!  But, what's wrong with 2 little wet feet when they're having so much fun?!

FINALLY!

Being on maternity leave has made me smarter and my internet connection faster!  I have finally updated the blog up through mother's day and even back tracked to where I left off in February.  So, now that I've figured everything out and my internet seems to be loading pictures faster...maybe, just maybe, I can update on a regular basis!

Our week with Granny and Opa

After Adam was born Granny and Opa stayed for a week to help everyone, especially Mommy, get adjusted to life with 2 babies.   It was really great to have all of the help with diapering, bathing, feeding, cooking, laundry, and cleaning.  Makes me think...how in the heck am I crazy enough to think I can do this on my own?!  It will, however, work out!  God has plans right?! He never said this would be easy, but it's definitely a new kind of fun!  Here are a few highlights from Adam's 1st week home!

Reagan's new favorite pair of shoes, thank you Kari!  She wore these rain boots (with her shorts) everytime she went outside.  This was her 4-wheeler riding outfit.  She became a big fan of the pre-nap ride on the 4-wheeler with Daddy or Opa.

Yep...she's stuck!  She somehow managed to get under the barstool and we couldn't get her out without lifting the barstool.  We thought it was funny, Reagan...not so much!

Funny little man...funny little face...funny little hat.

No, she's not crying.  Her allergies were so BAD this week that her eyes were just watering streams of tears!

Our little helper bee!  She really wanted Adam to take his pacifier, but he really didn't care about it!

Here...turn your head like this!

This is hard work, but I love my new baby brother!

I give up!  Thanks for the new paci!

It was a fun week full of memories and millions of pictures!  I only posted a few because I'm pretty sure most of you don't want to see my babies move a 1/4 of an inch!

Acts of Nature

That's what Geico calls the golf ball size hail that hit our house the other day!  The kids had just gone to bed when we sat down to eat dinner with Granny and Opa.  All of a sudden, the sky got dark and golf balls started bouncing off of the ground, the roof, the kitchen windows, and (as we found out shortly after it stopped) our cars.  We picked up a few of the hail pieces that were on the patio.

 The BIG ones that were close to baseball size were still out in our yard where we dare not run!  After the storm passed we went outside to assess the damage.  My dad's truck (on which he had made NO payments) got the worst of the damage.  No estimate back on it yet.  My little Xterra had a little over $2100 worth if damage.  Not quite totaled!  The truck had $1500 worth.  And our camper had a few holes knocked in the roof and some lights and speakers busted out, but we haven't gotten an estimated on it either!  So...that was a rather expensive "Act of Nature."  It did, however, make for a thrilling 15 minutes during the storm!

I scream...you scream...

We all scream for ice cream!  Reagan got to experience her FIRST ice cream cone!  After our nutritious meal at Jason's Deli we all opted to ruin it with an ice cream cone!  Reagan wasn't too sure what to do with the ice cream at first, but after carefully watching the master...

We have success!

Now we just have to figure out what to do with this cone thing!  

Eating it from the side doesn't seem to be working!

All the while...Adam is less than thrilled!

 

It was a fun and exciting moment (for Mom & Granny)!  

Aaron's first comment..."I see a blog post coming!"

Mother's Day 2010

Mother's Day was extra fun this year with Reagan and the arrival of Baby Adam.  Today was his actual due date.  Though it would have been a great mother's day gift, I'm sure glad he decided to come a few days early to be around for the celebration.  My Mom and Dad are still here with use since Adam's birth and my mom planned a nice Mother's Day meal.  We invited Aaron's mom and dad and his grandparents.  Here are a few pictures from the day.

Reagan in little brothers: "I love Mommy" hat.

 

Opa and his two grandbabies

Great grand dad with Adam

Great grand mom with Adam

Great grand dad and Reagan enjoying the quiet on the back porch

Reagan teaching Adam about Scentsy

Borrowing sister's chair, but only for a little while until sister wanted him OUT!

Granny and Adam

Scentsy's newest Star salesperson!

Reading with Granny

Gotcha Adam!  When can he play?

Adam's 1st Mother's Day

Reagan watching Curious George before her nap

Watching Daddy & Opa work on the tractor

Goodnight Mommy & Daddy!

It was a great day to share with all the moms!  I am so thankful to have all of the wonderful women in my life that I have learned from and been influenced by!  Thank you God for our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, cousins, etc.