Christmas time is here!

Christmas morning came early for me, Nana, and G-pa (recently changed his name). But, for Reagan and Daddy...it came a little later in the morning. I woke up around 7:30 to finish making cinnamon rolls that I had started the night before. Nana woke up soon after to finish her breakfast casserole so it would be ready to eat when Reagan and Daddy woke up. Santa must have come during the night because there were all kinds of goodies under the Christmas tree when we woke up. It sure was hard not to peak! When Reagan woke up we all sat down for breakfast and drank our cup off coffee before the madness began! Reagan was eating way too slow for Aaron. He was definitely more anxious to open gifts than Reagan was. After all the breakfast was finished we let Reagan open her gifts from Santa. She got a wagon and puzzles and books and a new pair of shoes. She also had a stocking full of goodies like a new toothbrush and spoons and forks and new toy cars. Nana and G-pa got her some diapers and wipes (always a favorite of Mommy's) and some more books and a dog that sings and more forks and spoons! Of all the gifts...I think the forks and spoons were her favorite! She never put them down. After Reagan was done we all took turns opening gifts and stockings. Then the cinnamon rolls were ready. Reagan played and played and played until she couldn't stand it any longer. She took a nap while Nana and I got lunch ready and Daddy and G-pa went outside to set up the deer feeder. After lunch we finally got dressed and went outside to enjoy our white Christmas. Aaron and Reagan and her toast went for a ride on the four wheeler. The cold didn't seem to bother her one bit! She really seemed to like it. After some outside play we came back in for our dessert before Nana and G-pa had to go home. It was a really fun day full of excitement and great big smiles from our favorite little girl! What a very Merry Christmas!

Look at my new cup with a straw

I got a new car!

What a mess

Which do I want? Apples or cookies?

Cookies of course!

Sharing with Tank and Sasha

Feeding Sasha with her new spoons

Checking out the snow

Thank you Dennis, Candis, and Amity! We love the new toy!

Check out my loot in my new wagon!

Who needs toys when you can have a big box?

Story time with Reagan

What a hard day!

Reagan with all 3 of her puppies

Daddy, Reagan, and her toast on the 4-wheeler

Yep...still have the toast!

P.S. We think the toast had something to do with her new tooth that she got for Christmas!

Barr Family Christmas

On Christmas Eve the Barr family gets together at Mom & Dad's for a little Christmas celebration. We always eat and then gather in the living room for the Christmas story (The REAL one, not the movie) sing a few Christmas songs and then Mom & Dad and the younger ones open gifts. Some where in there we take LOTS of pictures and this year we watched a really neat slide show of the family through the years! This is what Christmas should really be about!

Reagan opening her present. She got a cute new towel and a neat book from Jeremy.

Reagan hanging out with the boys.

Playing with the wrapping paper that everybody just threw away! What were they thinking?

Mom & Dad with their kids (minus Wesley who is in SA with his family this year)

Picture takers

The Barr cousins (minus a few)

The story behind this picture...during the slide show Reagan was sitting with Jeremy who was sharing his Dr. Pepper with her. He said "I think she got some on her shirt." No big deal! But, when the lights came back on...it was REALLY on her shirt! Front and back! Too funny! Obviously nobody was too bothered by it and it washed out perfectly! Maybe we should get that hole in Reagan's chin repaired!

Aaron and Glendall playing baseball on Mom's new Wii. Dangerous sport!

Reagan making us some dinner while baseball is being played.

After all the fun and excitement of Christmas Eve we went home and Reagan crashed! She played so hard and had a great time! Very Merry Christmas Eve!

Let it Snow!

Reagan had a chance to play in the snow for the first time on Christmas Eve. What a fun Christmas present! We had been praying for a White Christmas all month and God answered with a big "Here you go!" Abilene and the "Big Country" were actually under blizzard warnings!!! After working Christmas Eve morning my commute home lasted 1.5 hours and included a lot of sliding sideways and a top speed of 23 miles per hour. All the while being passed by huge pick-up trucks loaded down with hay! After I got home and we all took a nap...we headed outside to enjoy what we had prayed for. The snow had stopped falling and the wind calmed down just a little bit for us to enjoy the snow.

Reagan wasn't too sure what to think at first and she sure couldn't figure out how to move her feet in this stuff!

Eventually she just brave and decided to investigate it a little closer.

Hmmm...what does this taste like?!

She even got to leave her mark in the snow on her picnic table! It was such a fun 5 minutes in the snow! We were so happy that our prayers were answered the way they were and we enjoyed our White Christmas Eve!

It's a Boy!

We went to the doctor today and all is well with Baby Barr #2. And...it's a Boy! Which means I can still say that Reagan is my favorite little girl! =) The doctor also said that he is right on track for length and weight and everything looks great! So...Yeah! We are very excited, but have no name and have not really started this whole planning process. Oh well! We have time!

This evening after dinner time and after Reagan's bath time...we had a few more minutes to play. During that time Reagan decided to show off her walking skills as she walked across the living room to me with her arms stretched out and a HUGE smile on her face! So precious! After ahe made it to me we cheered and Reagan clapped!

What a FUN day! Being a Mommy is GREAT!!!

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride???

Ok, maybe not in Abilene, but...it's beautiful outside! The sun is shining and the temperature is great! Aaron, Reagan, and I took full advantage of the BEAUTIFUL December weather in West Texas! Aaron wanted to go for a ride at the trails so Reagan and I tagged along with BOB (the stroller) and went for a fun walk to enjoy the sunshine! Here are a few pictures of our

family fun day!

Reagan watching a little boy riding his bike around the pump track

I have a helmet...all I need is my bike and some longer legs!

Can I go?

Be careful Daddy!

Smile for Uncle Gary! She took a picture at this same spot about 1 year ago!

It's amazing how much changes in a year!

At Granny & Opa's House

Reagan and I ventured to Houston by ourselves the other weekend! We made it 5 1/2 hours down to Houston and back without any major breakdowns! Reagan was a regular little trooper and a great traveler! Thanks to Daddy for recommending the "Roam" mountain biking video for entertainment! Reagan loved walking up and down the stairs. It was this day that I decided to NEVER own a 2-story home!

Reagan in her Gingerbread Girl Outfit

Playing upstairs and looking at everybody

Reagan and Opa LOVED playing with dominos while Mommy and Granny went to get a pedicure. Not really too sure that she cared that we were gone!

Gotcha!

Funny face!

Lovin' on Auntie Leah before she leaves for Huntsville

Reagan and Aunt Kelly

On the way home. She was just a little bit tired!

Cozy in her carseat

All in all it was a very fun trip with a very fun and special little girl! And we all know that Granny and Opa will never refuse a visit from their favorite little baby!

Happy 1st birthday Reagan!

November 28, 2009

I know I'm a little late, but we have a very busy life lead by Miss Reagan!

To my sweet 1 year old daughter:

You are the most precious gift that your Daddy and I have EVER received! You are so bright and happy and you can light up a room with your laughter! We are so blessed to have you in our lives. I hope you enjoyed your very first birthday because we've enjoyed your whole first year!

Happy Birthday!!!

Here are a few pictures from Reagan's 1st Birthday Party:

Whose idea was lasagna anyhow?!
I got a chair AND a duck!

YUMMY!
What a sweet girl to share!
All done! Looks like fun!

Time for some rest and relaxation!

Here are a few things you can do at 1 year old:

- You are 21 lbs. 4 oz. and 23 inches long

- You can say "Mama" and "Dada" and something that sounds like "Tank"

- You help put your arms in your sleeves when we get dressed

- You can take 4 steps all by yourself

- You can climb on everything

- You love to eat whatever we're eating and then some

- You drink everything (except milk) from a sippy cup

- You try really hard to use your spoon

- You point at things you want

- You mimic what we say

Here are some favorite foods:

- Chicken nuggets

- Bananas

- Marshmallows

- Yogurt

- Oranges

- Crackers

- Popcorn

- Noodles

A few more little facts:

- You need your first haircut, but Mommy can't make herself do it!

- You still only have 2 teeth

- You go to be around 7pm and sleep until 6pm

- You still like to take 2 naps

- You love to push buttons that make noise

- You love to play outside

- You love your puppies to lick you =P YUCK!

- You are the greatest little girl I know!!!