Trip to the State Fair with the Myers

I finally got my computer fixed, so now I have a lot of catching up to do from the past few weeks. There will be many posts because we have been busy! We went to the State Fair with the Myers one evening. We had a lot of fun and all of the kids were very good. We saw animals, rode some rides, and looked at other exhibits. Of course, you can't forget the pork tent and elephant ears (apple dumpling for me this year, which was quite yummy)!

Reagan loves to cheese for the camera, and of course, the fair wouldn't be complete without his John Deere hat.

Deagan and Reagan hanging out in the strollers.

Baby Baylor...what a cutie!

Trevon hitching a ride in Baylor's seat.

Brittany and I took the boys on the "merry-go-round" as I call it.

Summer's almost over...bluh

The best season of the year (in many people's opinion, not really mine) is almost over. Or at least what we consider summer, anyway. We watched the kids get on the school bus this morning, so that kind of made it seem real. This summer has been one of the best I can remember, but it has flown by. Reagan turned one (and he is so much fun at this stage). We took an awesome vacation to Florida. And unfortunately, but kind of good too, I am not working, so I have been able to be home with Reagan for the last part of it. It has been a lot of fun. We have had lots of park trips to play and watch Daddy play church softball. We have gone to the lake (Waveland and Raccoon) with my sister, Matt, and her 2 kids. Pig shows and county fairs to attend. Just a lot to do, but so much fun anyway. My computer is not working, so I am stuck using our old laptop, which is VERY slow and has no picture editing software; therefore, I don't have many pictures to post (can't stand red-eye, so I won't post those pictures until I can edit them).

Here is a picture of the 3 of us from the lake. This was Reagan's first experience in lake water. He was kind of shocked at first, but he got the hang of it eventually and enjoyed it, I think.

Last Thursday was Willow's (Michele's, Reagan's babysitter, daughter) 4th birthday, so Reagan and I joined Willow, Fiona, and Michele for lunch at the Mayberry Cafe and a trip to the Avon park. We had lots of fun.

Here are the kids at the Mayberry Cafe. The birthday girl got to wear a special hat.

Fiona and Reagan enjoying the swings at the park.

It was a beautiful day, but kind of hot. Reagan was so thirsty, he had to take lots of drink breaks. It looks like he was about to fall out of his swing, but don't worry, he wasn't.

We tried to do a group picture, but unfortunately, we waited until the end of the trip when Reagan was overheated and just plain exhausted. He didn't cooperate too well. His friends look so worried about him.

We hope everyone else has had as great a summer as we have!

Boy Genius

So I might be a little bit biased, but this is pretty smart! You wouldn't believe it, but this is not rehearsed. Reagan is VERY into books right now, and he LOVES "birdys." The obsession with birds began in Florida when he would take early morning walks on the beach with Daddy so that the rest of us could get some sleep without him yelling and waking everyone up. He now points them out to us whenever he sees them, and just recently started naming them. Very cool.

Have a great weekend!

Just Random

Reagan crashed in the truck on the way to the pig show at the Clinton Cty fair wearing his John Deere hat

Like a true farmer, wearing his hat high

Checking out Jaiden's pigs at the Tippecanoe Cty fair (that's 2 pig shows in back-to-back weeks, we're pig crazy, I guess)

Lounging with Jack. Check out the belly hanging out, all he needs is the remote and some popcorn to complete the couch potato look.

Trick riding the firetruck. Such a dare devil!
Later gators!

Summer fun with mommy

Since I have been home with Reagan for a couple weeks, we have been having a really fun time (or at least I have, I think maybe Reagan might get bored without other kids around). We have been playing outside, and entertaining inside. We went down to the park in our edition today to try out the swings and playground. Reagan discovered that he can climb up the stairs to the slide, so we took a couple turns down it with him giggling all the way. He was pretty proud of himself for making it to the top (with me being paranoid and right behind him of course).

Here's Reagan working on his lawn mower in the garage all red-faced.

Relaxing on his John Deere chair in his jammies with his Jack. When I told him to look at the camera, this is the face I got.

We hope everyone else is enjoying their summers too!

4th of July Weekend

4th of July is always a fun-filled, busy holiday. Reagan had fun at Mamoo and Papaw's house for the celebration with family and friends. Even though he didn't stay up for the fireworks, he did test the pool water with Mamoo (in his clothes by the way). Saturday we went boating with Aunt Keisha, Matt, cousin Jaiden, and cousin Layten. For your viewing pleasure...

Reagan with that not-so-sure face playing in the pool

Reagan and 2nd cousin, Kolton, showing off their 4th of July shirts

Nick playing on the wakeboard at the lake
Cousin Layten and Reagan enjoying the boat ride

A little silly peek-a-boo fun!

Florida Vacation 2008

We went to Daytona Beach Shores with Nick's family June 21-28. It was a very nice vacation. We had a great time, and we are very grateful to them for inviting us to go along. Our condo was awesome! Reagan did very well with sleeping in a new environment, and he was a lot of fun. I think he even wore Papaw, Grandma, Aunt Jayse, Uncle Kory, and Uncle Kolin out (we are a little more used to his energy). Reagan and I flew down, and he was wonderful on the plane (slept most of the way both ways). We will share some pictures...

First walk on the beach

The sand was fine as long as it wasn't touching him.

Daddy cleans off his hands.
The Dunn Boys
Uncle Kory and Reagan
Papaw and Reagan (Papaw's goal was to have Reagan saying his name by the end of the week, and he succeeded..."Papa")
First experience with the water: It was a little cold, and he wasn't a fan.
Sitting on the beach towel to keep the sand off (before he got used to it)
Hanging with Papaw
Sequence of events trying to ease Reagan into the water and sand...

He eventually got the hang of it, and he loved digging.



...and slinging...
The pool was a little better for Reagan. He even went under water and "jumped" off the side a few times.

Thanks again Grandma and Papaw for the vacation. We had lots of fun!

Reagan Updates and Random Pics

Reagan took his first steps on his first birthday....he must have known that it was time to start walking. About a week later, he was making trips across the room (with his arms in the air for balance). Then, another week later, he was standing up by himself in the middle of the room and walking for his primary mode of transportation. Now, he walks everywhere and is getting quite good at it (even with his arms more to his side...he's a pro)!

Here he is getting into the pantry, trying to find a snack. He loves to eat!

Here is his first ride in the bike trailer Mamoo and Papaw got for his birthday. He likes it once he gets going, and he thinks he is pretty cool in his shades. We took him to DQ for his first ice cream one evening on a bike ride.

Reagan's first encounter with a horse at Gma and Gpa Huffers. As you can see, he was a little bit nervous and scared.

Here we are at my good friend, Jenny's, son's 1st birthday party. Landon turned one just about 3 weeks after Reagan.

We just got back from Daytona Beach with Gma and Gpa Dunn. I will post pictures and stories in the next couple of days.

Reagan's 1st Birthday!

FINALLY!! I don't have a lot of pictures because I really did not want to use my old camera (since we couldn't find our newer one). We took lots of video instead.

Reagan's very own 1st Birthday cake (no pictures of the big cake because of some VERY ugly flowers)

He wasn't so sure about the cake at first, but...

...he got the hang of it and liked it very much!