The Myers Family

Last week we were able to get together with one of my really good friends from college, Jane (Dalton) Myers and her family. While we've kept up via phone, e-mail, and most recently baby blogs, we haven't seen each other since Jane's wedding 5 years ago! That was far too long and we'll have to do better in the future!!! We finally had the perfect excuse to get together as we've both had babies in the last year and thought it was time for them to meet. We had a great time and think Wil is adorable! Thanks for driving up to meet us Jane, Bryan, and Wil! We can't wait to see you again and happy 5th anniversary! :)

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Reagan checking out Wil - he sure looks like fun!

Sharing Wil's toy
Reading together
Bryan and Wil
We at least made an attempt to get a group photo after lunch together. :)

Anna and Noah

Last week we went spent part of the day shopping with two of our baby friends Anna and Noah.

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Anna and Reagan in matching outfits and ready to go!

You look like you need a big kiss to get you going this morning Noah!
After shopping we headed back to Anna's house for a bit but Noah couldn't join us unfortunately. Reading together back at Anna's house

Playing together Sharing Anna's pacifier
Thank you Anna, I'll share my blanket with you
Back to the books
(Please note the weener dogs Jane :)

The Deckers

Last week we went to visit one of Grandma Sherry's best friends and her two beautiful grand daughters who were visiting her. Reagan thought they were both quite entertaining and we enjoyed the visit. Thanks for having us over!

Reagan's first game of "Pass the Pickle"

The Greatest Show On Earth

While Grandma Sherry and Grandpa Ted were visiting us in DC last weekend we went to Reagan's first circus. Actually it was my first real circus too! :) We all loved it and will definately be going back!!! Reagan was fascinated with everything but especially the elephants. We had a wonderful time and were glad Grandpa and Grandma could join us!

Selecting which items Reagan needs the most, that would be all of them... lol :)


Grandpa bought Reagan her first Cotton Candy and it sure was yummy!
Looks like we brought a clown home with us!

Reagan's New Tricks

The biggest news of the day is Reagan is almost walking. I tricked her into taking a couple of steps today. While Reagan was holding my hands I slipped them out of her grasp and lightly placed my fingers on top of hers. While I wasn't supporting her in anyway she only continues to walk as long as she feels my hand. As soon as I lift my hand she falls down. So, as we've suspected for a while now she can walk she just doesn't realize it. We'll keep working on it and keep you posted as to when Reagan is officially walking completely and totally on her own! :)

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Reagan started blowing kisses while we were visiting Illinois. She especially enjoyed blowing Aunt Julie kisses. Now she prefers to blow kisses instead of giving you a kiss directly. While it's a bit difficult to capture a kiss being blown in still pictures, Great Aunt Faye asked us to have Reagan blow her a kiss once she started. So, this post is especially for you Aunt Faye! Thank you to Aunt Julie for the cute outfit! :)

Looks like Reagan is sending Aunt Faye an extremely juicy kiss!
While we were in Illinois Reagan was fascinated with Grandpa Jim's deer mounts. Grandma Karen and Reagan spent a lot of time playing/looking at the deer. One of the things Grandma Karen started was pointing/asking "where is the deer's nose? Reagan's nose?" We've kept this game up since returning home and this week Reagan has started pointing to her or your nose when asked. :) Here she is pointing to Daddy's nose.
Here's your silly bow, Mom
I crack me up! lol :)

Long Lost Buddies

We've been trying to get together with Reagan's buddies, Harun and Musa, for months but had to keep canceling because one or the other of the three was sick. Yesterday everyone finally managed to be healthy so we were able to get together for a playdate. Now that we're headed into spring and summer everyone will hopefully stay healthy and we'll be able to start our weekly playdates again. Thanks for having us over guys! We had a great time! :)

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Group hug!

Mind if I sit here?
Playing together so nicely!

Snack Time!!!

5 Weeks Down...

and 35 more to go??? In case you haven't heard we just learned we're unexpectedly expecting another baby the end of November! :) While it was unplanned we're very excited!!! Sometimes the best things in life are unplanned, right? :) We're sure it will be a bit crazy with Reagan and this new baby being only 19 months apart but we're also sure they'll provide many wonderful memories and experiences for all of us to enjoy together! :) Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we have a happy and especially healthy baby!

Watch Me Grow - 11 Months

Reagan is quickly becoming our "Super Reader." She loves too many books to list now. Basically if it's a book she loves it! We are pretty amazed at her attention span for reading but excited that she's developed such a great habit/hobby so early on!

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On the flip side she also loves watching Little Einstiens, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. TV watching is not a habit/hobby we're so proud of but it is funny to watch a baby so intensely watch Jeopardy. lol :)

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Reagan still loves to kiss everything, although she was quite stingy with her kisses while we were visiting Illinois. This week she started blowing kisses so I'll post a picture of that (especially for Great Aunt Faye) as soon as I can get a good one.

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Reagan loves to clap and "yeah" for herself and will basically stop any activity to do so. What a little goofball! :) We sure love her and are sure she's going to make an awesome big sister!

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11 Months

10 Months
5 Days

Wild Woman!!!

While we did get a couple of angelic pictures this morning...

Reagan was a bit wild and crazy during most of our duck photo shoot...

and all of a sudden it was time to be sweet and serious while reading "God Bless Me"

nope, still wild and crazy!!!




or maybe sweet???

Reagan's First Easter

We didn't have as much snow as they did in Michigan but yes, that is a fire in the background for Easter! Reagan wasn't much in the mood for pictures on Easter so this is about the nicest, or rather the only, picture I have of Reagan standing in her dress. I would have been more frustrated but we're having her one year pictures taken in this dress so Reagan will hopefully be more in the mood for pictures then. lol :)

Ready and waiting to leave for church
Part of the Jim and Karen Lueker Clan

Grandpa you're supposed to share with your favorite grand daugther!!!

Uncle Chuck, Aunt Julie, Reagan, and Jimmy