Next Stop, St. Louis

After spending 4 days in Iowa, we drove to St. Louis which was about a 4 1/2 hour drive. We met everyone at his Grandma's and finished out the week there. They had tons of things planned for us to do, of course eating Roma's pizza was on top of the list. Since Dustin and I have never been up in the arch, everyone decided to take a trip up there. It was interesting, I guess I didn't really know what to expect. The ride up there was a little scary, it was about a 5 person enclosed cart that took you all the way up. Then once you get to the top there is a walkway with windows all around to look out. Pretty neat, but after about 10 minutes I was ready to go back down!

They took Reagan out to visit a real farm where she was supposed to chase the chickens, but I think she just stood from the gate and looked at them.

Later in the week we all went to Cardinal game, which turned out to last way longer than we thought. There was a rain delay so the game started almost 2 hours later than scheduled. Luckily Uncle Lance knew someone who had a suite, so we were able to take Reagan and Dylan up there so they could have a little more freedom.

And who can go to a Cardinal game and not build a bear? Not Reagan! So she got to make her very first build a bear and she loves it! Thanks Pops, for my new Cardinal bear!




























Then once again, Reagan had another birthday party. They all threw Reagan a wonderful party at Grandma Snider's house and there was a great turn out. We had tons of food, had a tie dye contest, played games (not washers, but I can't think of the names), ate cake and opened presents!

















































































Thanks Grandma and Honey for all the delicious homemade breakfast's and dinners. Thanks everyone for all the help and presents at Reagan's party, we had a blast! Can't wait to see you all again!

Where Do I Start?

Today it has officially been a whole entire month since the last time I posted a blog! Once we left for vacation, I think I just gave up on trying to blog. Things became alot busier I guess and I just haven't felt like blogging. Once the day is over and Reagan is in bed, I find myself crawling in bed right next to her. I think it also has to do with the terrible, horrible 105% hot Texas weather, it's killing me!

But I must go back and add some pictures from our trip to Iowa and St. Louis. We had a great time visiting both sides of our family. The last time anyone on Darrin's extended side has seen Reagan she was 3 months old and my family has never met her. So this was a special time for all of them to get to see and enjoy Reagan, as well as spending some nice time with family. First we spent some time in Iowa. They threw her a wonderful birthday party, we hung out with my Grandma and Grandpa and indulged in some famous Iowa corn!

And We're Off!

Wish us luck! We are flying out this morning to St. Louis, then driving to meet my family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We will spend 4 days in Iowa then drive back to St. Louis to spend 5 days there. After that, I will fly home to Dallas with Darrin's mom and Darrin will come back to San Diego. I am so ready for some family and friend time I can hardly stand it! We are ready for a nice long family vacation!

Wordless Wednesday

Reagan's First Attempt at Dance Class

Today Reagan had her very first dance class. I am not sure who was more excited, me or her. I think I have been thinking about this since day since finding out she was a girl. I had called around and most places started dance at 2 years, but she allowed Reagan to go ahead and start since her birthday is in August.

We went and checked out the studio and it was so adorable. She would be in the princess room. There were pink and white stripes painted on the wall, a princess castle painted on one wall and 2 big pink chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, I was in love. We bought her 2 leotards, tap shoes, ballet shoes and tights. (and an elmo doll that she HAD to have)

The class started at 9:45am and there were 3 other moms that were joining class along with Reagan, I met them at My Gym. Their girls are the same age as Reagan so we decided to all give the Dance/Jazz/Tap class a chance. Needless to say it was a HUGE flop. The instructor was way to serious, not fun at all. She was definitely a professional but I don't think she realize these girls were 2, not 5. She was very strict, the music was boring and Reagan could have cared less about what she was doing. (and honestly I don't blame her, I thought she was a little too serious as well.)

After class we all left and tried to get our money back for enrollment and for the month since none of the girls enjoyed the class. We just told them we didn't think they were old enough or ready for it, even though I wanted to say it wasn't fun at all and she was way to strict. I also tried returning some of the attire I bought that was required for the class. I spent 150 dollars on all of her stuff, to which they only gave me store credit in return. Seriously? What am I going to do with 100 dollars of store credit to a place with nothing but dance attire?! Nothing! Unless I want to sit out and wait for someone to spend the money and say, " Hi, I have 100 dollars in store credit, can you use my store credit and give me the cash for what you are buying?" - Ugh, NO not doing that! Or spend the money on TuTu's that she will never wear.

Anyways, I guess I had a little to high of hopes for Reagan entering dance. Or maybe that was just the wrong place. Looks like we will have to just wait and give it a try a little later on, unless they want to start playing some Lady Gaga or Justin Bieber in there, then we'll be back!

(looks like she has the pointed toes down!)