Reagan's First Haircut

Although she did not have much hair to cut at all, my hairstylist Angela recommended I bring Reagan in for a little "shape up". Reagan has just enough hair to get a very small barrette in which she pulls out in less than 3 seconds but her hair was getting a little wild. She had these rogue chunks of hair that would just stick out all over the place. I was able to get a little snip of hair for her baby book so I'm happy about that.

A sucker is supposed to make things better, right??

Guess not:-)
She's so proud of herself!

A little mix of pix

Here's just some fun pictures taken over the summer. I am finding it very hard to believe that it is almost the middle of August. It's just not right. I'm already trying to find Halloween costumes for the kids! I learned my lesson last year when I ordered them in September and they didn't show up until a couple of weeks before Halloween. I can't handle that type of stress:-)

Every Wednesday Melissa and I swap houses for a playdate and dinner. This was at our house a couple weeks ago but we had more kids: my sister's kids and Gracie from across the street.

Probably the most fun Bunco night I've ever had. Christina, Melissa, and I at July Bunco We got these outfits for the twins at Universal Studios in Orlando. Hunter has already outgrown his but we squeezed him into it one more time for a photo op Gotta love how kids are dressed when it's left up to Daddy to do the job. It was probably 100 degrees outside yet Ryan dressed them in jeans, socks, and left their pajama shirts on. I won't complain though.. ;-)I think the heat got to her considering she never falls asleep anywhere but her crib. And look at her hair!! Luckily she was still in half of her pajama's though;-)

Ronda at LCR at my house last Friday. She had a 5k to run the next day too. Ick.. I set up the tables on the deck. It was so nice playing outside!

Melissa & I

Miss Christina. Lovin' that look of hers!

Lindsay's 21st Birthday!!

Lindsay is our church's Saturday night worship leader and our pastor's daughter in law. Yup, she's married to a Son of a Preacher Man!! So.. her 21st birthday was a couple of weeks ago and her husband Jon, Ryan's friend, got a limo for the night. I think it is the first 21st birthday I've ever been to (besides my own) because my friend's were always older than me back then. We had so much fun and I told all of them that I never thought I'd be drinking in a limo with four preacher's kids! Jami is a good friend of mine and she is Jon's brother. Did you get that? I just love to tell everyone about the relations with the people in our church:-)

The Blackwell Girl's: Lindsay, Emma (soon to be Blackwell in Oct, Jami, and Rebecca)

What's up with my face? I must have been very excited for that shot!Emma

Jami just loves to hang out of windows!

Brainard Lake Camping Trip

We had this camping trip planned since January. Brainard Lake is absolutely beautiful and camping spots fill up quickly. We had hoped to buy a camper before the trip but since we didn't, we rented one. Thank goodness we only rented because our 3 day camping trip turned into a day and a half camping trip. We did spend one night but that is all we could take. The twins could have stayed forever but Ryan and my feet hurt so bad from chasing them everywhere, that we had to get back to life with containment, i.e. our family room! There were seven families there with a total of 20 kids!! Hunter and Daddy went fishing for the very first time and he loved it.. just giggled the entire time. We went on a couple of "nature" walks so at least we had a great time while we were there! We're going camping again this weekend to Estes Park so please wish us luck!

Raisa & Hunter
Hunter deep in thought

Tyler & Raisa

She can get such an ornery face on her!

Ryan & Hunter chowing down

Long time..

I know, I know.. I haven't posted anything in a month from tomorrow! It's horrible! So much has happened this summer and we have been so busy. Please give me just a little more time and you'll be flooded with updates and pictures, I promise:-) I hope you all are enjoying your summer!!

Independence Day Weekend 2009

We had a crazy busy weekend but it was so much fun. As usual, there was alot of good food, great drinks, and tons of friends and family. Saturday morning, we decorated the wagon for the annual bike/wagon parade in Kelly's neighborhood. It was a little more difficult this year to keep the twins IN the wagon since they would much rather walk everywhere. This year, the Fessler's joined us so it was all the more fun. Saturday night, the Wadsworth's (Kelly & fam) hosted their yearly 4th of July BBQ. We were a bit concerned when a torrential downpour started precisely when the BBQ was to begin at 5pm. It was over soon though so all was good. Kelly has the best backyard for kids so we were actually able to enjoy ourselves! The kids did well and really enjoyed all the fireworks. We didn't even bother going to watch the fireworks show in town. Kelly has a couple neighbors who must spend a fortune on fireworks because some of them were better than a professional show! It was nice to just sit out on the driveway and not have to fight any crowds. Sunday we got to rest up a bit and then Ryan flew out to Virginia today. He's been home for a few weeks so I think he was really ready to leave:-)

Hunter helping Daddy with the decorations

Some of the kids from the parade
Mr. Cool Cade

Rob & Reagan

Rob, Melissa & Cade

Thanks AGAIN to Christina for her pics!!

The photo on the left KILLS me! This is a sequence of Reagan running away from her cousin Tyler who has been teasing her unmercifully lately. Can you tell??

No clue who this bike belonged to but Hunter was pretty impressed with it.
Kelly & Aryn
Ryan and I showing some "leg"

Melissa & I

Aryn's beer wagon. Is this not the coolest thing you've ever seen?!?!

Hunter & Reagan digging in the flower bed on Sunday. I saved their nice 4th of July outfits for Sunday so they wouldn't get too dirty. Of course they got WAY dirtier than then did on Saturday. Oh well....