Sunday, March 22, 2009

So the weather was hit and miss today and so when you are stuck inside what better to do then to dress up then dance and jump on mommy and daddy's bed!




I noticed when posting these photos how well you can see the pictures above our bed. Those are pics of Regan when she was about nine months old and I swear her face looks exactly the same! She is a little bigger, her hair is a little longer, but her face has not changed she still makes the same expressions today as she did then. I can't believe how quickly we have gotten here she is growing up to fast!







As for Ayla she has been smiling this last week and smiling a lot. I was finally able to catch it on camera but you should have seen how many photos I had to take! She is now six week old and already sleeping through the night for me! At least giving me a solid seven hours! Thank you Ayla! Your sister did not begin sleeping through the night until she was ten months old. I only hope this will continue. I will keep you posted!




Tuesday, March 10, 2009

HA HA!!! I REALLY am terrible!

So I guess I have proven I am not good at sending out photos of my girls or at updating my blog! And yes I said girl so you now know from my last post that I have had the baby and she is happy and healthy. Her name is Ayla and she was born Jan. 27th. Although anyone who reads this blog probably already knows that!

So what has happened in the last 8 months that has kept me away from updating my blog? A lot!! But I will just touch on the main events. First Regan turned 2 can you believe it, now she is two and half but here are a couple photos from the big girl's b-day! Regan had a great day and being that it was the first time she ever had a juice box she never put it down once she picked it up! She still continue to drink her juice that way I think if we gave her to much juice at once she would forget to breath.






During October Regan and I took a trip to Utah to visit all the family that is now there. Aunt Megan, Uncle Britt, Aidan, Ashton, Uncle Pat, and Grandpa Ranahan. I never guessed I would have so much family in Utah! But is is beautiful there and we love to visit! Aiden and Ashton we great with Regan and Britt got some great pics and Ashton and Regan dancing that I will have to get back to to post! We did so much while we were there from Halloween pics of the kids, the pumpkin patch, and Regan and I even spent a day in Megan's class. Megan's class also happens to be Aidan's first grade class so we got a two for one deal. It was so cute to Aidan at school. He is so big and to think he was the start of this whole next generation.



Oh my goodness you should have seen me on the plane, pregnant, toddler, stroller, car seat, bag, it was stressful! But on the way home I checked that car seat, at least I had one less thing to worry about. But when I saw this picture it reminded me of how cute Regan was on the plane. She was so excited and I was so embarrassed when we sat down and she shouted "I just tooted!"


We also got the chance to take a trip down to southern California. I was in my friend Jennia's wedding, it was beautiful wedding on the beach and it gave us a chance to visit the Farnsworths and go to Disneyland. It was a great get away with lots of good family and friends.

Marisa and Keith were nice and brave enough to watch Regan while David and I attended the wedding. They spent a day at downtown disney and by the hotel pool, and bought Regan a cute pair or Minnie Mouse pajamas that she still talks about getting with Elise. The next day we all went to the Disney Breakfast! It was cute the kids especially Sam really enjoyed it.


After breakfast we had to say goodbye to the Fabulous Farnsworths and meet up with the Perez family! Time for Disneyland Regan and Avery had a blast. What a great age to take kids to Disneyland it really made an impression on Regan. Actually I did this a little backwards because we went to Disneyland before going to Utah. Megan then requested we never go to Disneyland before a visit because Regan was dissappointed every morning we woke up and we weren't going to Disneyland. She thought we weren't at home we must be going to see Mickey Mouse! Right?





Isn't she so darn cute with all of her loot. Thank you Marisa and Keith for the PJ and thank you Ted and Carlene for the ears, we got off easy because everyone else bought her gifts!



We spent the holidays with family and I hosted my first Thanksgiving! But it was just us and my grandma so it was small but the Turkey was so good if I do say so myself. Here are just some photos to catch us up. Although I do think I owe Ayla one complete posting of her own so that will be coming soon!









The Polar Express Train Ride with the Joiner Clan! So Fun!!! And Regan's first white christmas!








Okay so I think that is enough catching up on our lives for now. I will come back for the rest of the updates soon. Thank you Marisa for inspiring me to get back to this. It is amazing how quickly the days go by and the kids grow up. And I don't want to miss or forget anything!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

This is an Announcement from the Joiner Blogcast System...

We are happy to introduce Baby J!!

Due Date: Jan 30th
Sex: Unknown
Length: 17mm
Weight: not much

Stay posted for updates!

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Where have we been?

Well you will notice that the post below is dated May 27th.  That was the start of the sick days!  Not just one sick day.  Regan was sick for a good week including trips to the doctor and ear infections.  The following week it was my turn complete with calls to the doctors and a sinus infection.  The week after that David got it for a few days but I think was mainly worn out from taking care of Regan and I.  So my apologies I have no new photos but we are back and hopefully will be sharing lots more Regan moments soon!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Sick Days...




As much as I hate to see my little girl not feeling well, there is something I love about sick days.  Terribly selfish of me I know.  But I love having an excuse to spend the day doing nothing with Regan.  Although it is hard to keep a 20 month old from actually doing nothing.  
So we spent the day coloring, watching the Mickey Mouse Club House, washing hands (which Regan is now obsessed with since we got her a step stool and she is tall enough to reach the sink), and feeding and watching our new fish, Fishy.
Regan's buddy Avery just had her 1st birthday and all the kids got to take home a gold fish.  So here are a few pictures of Regan enjoying her new fish.  Thanks Avery!

Sunday, May 25, 2008

A Little Utah Inspiration...

These are two of my fantastic nephews!  And despite the fact they have the same parents you could not meet two boys that are so different, and I love it!!  Aidan is on the left and Ashton on the right!



So I recently received an e-mail from my oldest sister Megan, who lives in Utah, she has two boys and is great at keeping track of their recent quotes and things they do to demonstrate their personality.  So below are a few updates she sent me about the boys which have inspired me to start the new sections on the right..."Things I have learned from Regan," and "Quotes from Regan."

Thanks Meg for the idea!  And make sure to tells those boys how much I love them!



Monday, May 19, 2008

I am watching you...

My dear sweet sister Marisa,  
 
You complained that I did not do a good job at keeping the family posted about Regan's life and provide recent photos.  So I responded and told you I had started a blog, and alas you have not showed up.  I got sneaking and added a site meter to satisfy my own curiosity and well you have failed.  I watch it religiously and there is no sign of you on the site at all.  
 
Now I will give you the benefit of the doubt and say maybe the site meter isn't working correctly, but why don't you let me know when you read this.  And we can make a final judgement from there.  And I don't want to hear anymore about how I don't send out new pictures.
 
Love you,
Kerry
 
PS   This is not just geared towards Marisa, she just gets the brunt of it because she was my inspiration to even start a blog.  But you other family members know who you are and I am watching you too!

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Things I've Learned From Regan

  • The altitude is in the mountains
  • Nothing is as fun as water!
  • ...David is HER daddy.