Sister's Here!

My sister surprised us and came in town for a few days. We didn't think we were going to get to see each other until next week, but at the last minute she was able to finish up with some school work and drove in to see us! We didn't do much, just hung around the house and played with Reagan. Of course we shopped a little, had lunch with my mom just had girl time.

We love hanging out with Sister so much! We always have so much fun together and I miss her the second she is gone.

Thanks for coming into town when you have so much going on, not to mention finals. We love you so much and can't wait to see you next Wednesday!

Play Date With CeCe!

Today Jessica & CeCe came over and spent the day with us! The girls had fun together and I loved getting to catch up with Jess! CeCe is such a sweet girl, she takes after her Mommy and we love being around them! Can't wait to spend more time with the girls over the holidays!

We Made It!

Phew, so glad that is over! But we did it and we are here!

I was hoping to have the seat next to me open on the plane, but it was completely full. Darn! Darrin tried convincing me to just get Reagan a ticket, but I couldn't spent $350 dollars on a ticket for her and then there end up being an empty seat. So I checked in as soon as I could, boarded, took the very last row and just hoped no one would notice that my diaper bag, a carry on, Reagan and her baby were all sitting in a seat. However, once I heard the flight was full I just took a deep breath (or two) and moved all of our stuff. Luckily, two teenage girls sat next to me and thought Reagan was cute, so I didn't mind to much if she accidentally kicked them, got food on them or completely invaded their space!

She did fine, it could have been A LOT worse. She didn't nap the entire time, she didn't watch her DVD player, she just went from toy to toy. I had to think of everything possible because each thing lasted about 2 minutes. Once we got to Austin we were 30 minutes ahead of schedule so they let us get off the plane before getting back on. It was actually better because I was able to change her diaper in a normal sized bathroom with a changing table instead of the porta potty on the plane! The last 45 minutes from Austin to Dallas was where it was TOUGH. She was over everything we had to play with, she had eaten enough snacks, she was past her nap time and just ready to get off the plane. We spent the last part of the flight standing up, talking to the flight attendants and eating ice!

Once we got there I was of course relieved and just as ready as Reagan to get off the plane. We walked as fast as we could, with all of our things and Reagan on my hip to find my dad. Got our luggage from baggage claim, loaded Reagan in the car and within 10 minutes she was asleep! She slept the whole way home, I put her in her crib here and she slept for another hour and a half! Now why couldn't she have done that on the plane!!!

But we are here, we made it!! And oh my goodness it's C O L D!!

Wish Me Luck!

Tomorrow morning Reagan and I are off! We leave at 9:05 am for our trip home! Wish us luck, it's the first time I have ever flown alone with her before! I am so nervous I don't know how I am going to sleep tonight! I have tons of things packed to hopefully keep her entertained during the flight, but keeping her on my lap is going to be hard work!

I can't wait to see all my family and friends! I just have to get this flight over with first!

Happy 3rd Birthday Dylan!

Happy Birthday to the cutest most adorable nephew there is! I can't believe you are already turning 3! Hope you have a great birthday today! We love and miss you!

Pay Attention To Meeeee!

Today Reagan REALLY tested me and within the next 10 minutes I will be in bed, I am beyond exhausted! She has been in this REALLY REALLY clinging stage and it seems to only be getting worse. She wants me and only me all the time and not just by her side, but to be hanging on me AND IT'S DRIVING ME CRAZY!

I got an email today from the Baby Center website (which is great site) and it could not have been more right on. Here are a few of the highlights from 15 month and 4 weeks, they pretty much outline how my day went!

New this month: Pay attention to meeeee!

"Whirlwind. It's a word that aptly describes a typical 15-month-old, and life with a toddler this age is never dull. His attention is equally divided between his toys and you. Children thrive on their parents' attention, and if you happen to leave the area where he's playing, he'll come looking for you within a few minutes because he wants to know that you're paying attention to him. "See! See!" is probably a common refrain in your house as your child tries to balance his drive to be more independent with his need to know he can depend on you."

"Don't be surprised if your toddler already seems to treat you and your spouse differently. Whichever parent he spends the most time with will be the one he demands more of and is hardest on. If Mom's around more, Dad will be treated like someone special, and vice versa."

Other Developments: Busy Hands

"Keys, pencils, lipsticks a watch, anything you have in your wallet: All are likely to be fascinating to your toddler. Not just because they're fun to look at, but because she sees you using such objects and she wants to do the same. The problem is, you might not want her trying on your lipstick! You challenge is to find ways to satisfy her need to mimic the things she sees you do, but safely."

Today Reagan wanted my lipstick out of my bag so bad. Before I didn't mind if she had it but now she has discovered how to open it and it becomes a mess. So today I took it from her and then came the HUGE screaming fit. All day long she kept going back to my back looking and crying for the lipstick. I was so aggravated! She has tons of toys and she wants only my lipstick. If it's not my lipstick it's something else I don't want her to have!

After reading my email, it does make sense, I guess she is only trying to be like Mommy and how could I be mad at that!?! Thankfully I only have 5 more days until her Grandparents will be able to take over!

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year we were fortunate enough to spend Thanksgiving with our friends the Sperrys. We met them while living in Panama and now they are living in Tijuana. We don't get to spend as much time as we would like, but I am so glad we had a family away from family to spend the day with. Darrin & I were in charge of bringing the deserts, so the night before we baked a pecan pie, chocolate pie and a pumpkin cake. We were a little nervous about how they wound turn out beings this was our very FIRST attempt at baking a pie. (once again, don't judge) I cook all the time, I just NEVER bake. Why would I make a pie or cake when its only Darrin & I? I can just see the pounds begin to pack on!

Everything was wonderful. We had great company, ate our weight in delicious food and then headed back in time to watch the Aggie game. We put up a good fight against TU, just fell a little short!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Who's attempting Black Friday?!?!

Today I Am Thankful For...

A wonderful hard working husband who lives to make his family happy. Who after knowing almost 16 years and a marriage going on almost 3 years I love more and more each day. For a man who is so loyal, happy, patient, calm, witty, admirable, respectable and the greatest Daddy to Reagan.

A happy, friendly, loving little girl who knows how to love and has taught me so much. For a daughter who is entertaining, full of expression, excitement and has a wonderful heart.

A sister that is not only a sister, but a best friend who I could not miss a day without talking to. Who I admire so much and respect. A person who knows everything about me inside out without even having to say. I can only hope Reagan will be able to share in the same sisterly relationship that we do.

A Mother and Father who love and support me and always tell me how proud I make them.

Pops, Honey, Tricia, Dustin, Dylan and Lance for being a wonderful family who are so loving.

Friends that continue to stay close despite the miles that are between us

Tache. She is such a sweet and caring person and I am so glad she is here in San Diego. I am so greatful for all her help and don't know what I would do without a friend to run around with everyday.

Being able to stay home and watch every second of Reagan grow.

For mornings spent snuggling in bed watching tv with Reagan.

For country music, well all types of music, but especially country music which can turn a bad day around.

A roof over my head; a place to call home.

A warm bed to sleep in and warm water to bath in.

Food to eat, clothes on my body.

My health and my families health which is so easily taken for granted. I hear and read about other familes who is experiencing pain and devastation and I feel for them. I can't imagine having to go through that type of pain. I pray that they have peace and strength in their trying times.

Brave soldiers who are away from their loved ones and their brave loved ones who are living day by day without them home.

Naps, that are even better on Sunday when we are all together.

My laptop and internet because without it I would have no social life.

My camera that captures moments that I am glad I was able to freeze time.

My car that gets me out of the house and out and about.

A job for Darrin enjoys when so many people are without.

Our pull out couch. Otherwise some nights Darrin's snoring would force me to sleep out on the floor.

Skype so that family far away can watch Reagan perform. She is such a show off and loves seeing her grandparents.

That others know how to cook and allow me to follow their recipes.

Dr. Pepper, without it my food would be boring.

That I began blogging so we are able look back on each memory and remember exactly how we felt at that time.

A God who loves me and continues to bring many blessings into my life.

I'm Afraid She's A Chatterbox!