Introducing Reagan Marie

Just before delivery.

Well, it's been almost a month since our latest addition to the family, but she's FINALLY here! I'm am so thrilled to introduce you to our precious baby girl, Reagan Marie. She is so wonderful and we are blessed beyond words at what a good baby she is. Right from the start she was a good nurser and a good sleeper. Maybe because we've already experienced loss of sleep from the other two, but this time around seems SO much easier! Am I imagining that? Don't get me wrong, I still would love to get those few extra hours of sleep in, but it doesn't seem to bother me as much now.

Once my Mom left (and thank you so much for staying with us!), I was quite nervous about how to handle 3 kids on my own. You know, when hubs wasn't there to help out. But actually, it wasn't bad! Reagan is very good with going-with-the-flow. And Ava and Ethan are a wonderful big sister and brother! They both just adore their new little sister!

Ok, ok! Enough already! Here are some pictures of our sweet baby girl! Enjoy!

                                                 Here she is!! All 9 lbs 2 ounces of her!

 

Big Sister

 Big Brother

 A friend took these amazing pictures of her!

1st Day of School

Today was Ava's 1st Day of VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten). She was so excited and couldn't wait to go, which surprised the heck out of me! I sometimes call her my "nervous-nelly" (not to her face, of course) because she if frequently afraid of what she doesn't know. Being that this was a new experience, I thought she'd freak out a little. But OH NO! She was ready to go, bright and early this morning!

All ready to go! Ethan wanted to get in on the "first day" pictures, too!

 

She had a fantastic day! Loved every minute of it and may have even learned a few things, too! She's excited to go back tomorrow, which is good, though she's under the impression she'll be "graduating" soon...hmmm? Well, we'll just cross that bridge if we need to!

 

 

I made a "special treat" for everyone for our special day. They are supposed to look like apples with worms but my red icing looks more pink than anything. Just use your imagination! :) 

Where Have We Been?

Summer is just about gone. Well, at least the summer vacation part, that is. The heat is still here....ugh! But hubby is in full swing of Pre-Plan and ready to go back on Monday. And, (I can hardly believe it) my big girl is heading out to her first year of school, called VPK! Wow! Time sure flies! She is super excited though and I know she'll do wonderfully in her new school.

Here's what kept us occupied these last few weeks! Ava did a week long music camp and LOVED it! They did chorus, orff instruments, organ, and harp!

 You know I cried! My girl is singin!

 For their final performance they did a group presentation of Peter and the Wolf. Ava played the recorder.


Last week, the BFF came for a lovely visit. We were SOOO excited the Gebb's could come down here this summer. I don't this we'd have made it far, what with this big belly holding me back! We had 9 people in our house for an entire week, but it was actually OK! The kids had a blast...not a single fight or tear was shed. It was like they'd been friends all their lives as well. Oh, how I miss them already....COME BACK!!

We went to the beach and to a park one day. Here are some pictures of our trips!

 

This is Townley...she and Ethan are only 15 days apart. Of course we planned it that way. ;)

 Carter!

 Work it, Greyson!

Last weekend, we were able to celebrate GGMa's birthday. We went out to lunch and back to her house for cake and presents.

 Me and my momma. I'm SURE she'll LOVE this picture! :)

So that's what's been going around these parts! I'm looking forward to being back in the swing of things, but most importantly, to meeting baby Reagan! SHe'll be making her debut in less than 4 weeks. About 24 days!! I can not wait! These last few weeks will fly by!

Ready or not.....!

Visit with the Family

We went to visit the family this past weekend and I couldn't resist sharing some of these fun and FUNNY pictures of all the kids (and grown-ups) having a great time! These pictures were taken at Mimi and PawPaw's house where we went outside and ran around 'til dark.

 This is Ethan's new favorite "trick". Talented, huh?

 Running...

 Running

 Hanging with his best bud, Uncle Danny.

 More running....

 And still, more running!

 I'm not sure, but I think Ethan had fun...what do you think?

 Here's all the kids piled up on top of each other.

 5 cousins. Ava had an awesome time playing with them. I loved seeing all the kids playing together!

 It's a race!

 He's Flying!

 Peek a boo!

 GG and Ethan

smooch

Family time is so important! Where would we be without all the love and support we get from family? Thanks to all those who love, support, pray, give, lend, and share with me and my lovely family! You are loved and appreciated more than you could know!