Playing on Myrtle Beach

We obviously spent quite a bit of time at and on the beach with the kids. Reagan absolutely loved the sand and the water. She loved the waves and was happy as a clam letting them wash over her. She's definately a little beach bum! :)

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Anna, Reagan, and Chaz playing together in the sand

Pa (being difficult), Grammy, Daddy, and Reagan wading in the ocean

Loving the beach

Playing with Pa

Reagan absolutely killed Tim everytime she stuck her head down by a bucket like she was going to get a drink. lol :)

Getting a ride from Daddy

The Lazy River

We all spent quite a bit of time floating around the lazy river at the hotel. Here are most of the ladies getting ready for their first float.

Reagan spent a lot of time enjoying the lazy river with Grammy

Chaz spent much of his time running around the lazy river lol :)

Mommy, Reagan, and Grammy floating together

This isn't the lazy river but another pool we spent some time at one morning. With a little help from Kelly Reagan was able to ride the sea monster.

Around the Beach

Grammy, Reagan, and Myrtle the Turtle

Enjoying Grammy's sunglasses
Checking out Myrtle the Turtle - Reagan apparently shares Aunt Jen's love of turtles

Stopping to smell a flower

Reagan has become quite a good little "lounger" since Aunt Julie taught her how in August

Pool Fountains

One of Reagan's favorite pool activities was to go back and forth underneath the umbrella/mushroom water fountains in one of the pools.

Hanging Out

The view from our room

Reagan preferred to sleep with us instead of her pack 'n play during our trip. Here are some cute snuggling pictures I caught on differant mornings.

Reading with Grammy

Reagan loving all her Sesame Street characters. Please note the very loved and new to Reagan Oscar. This was one of Uncle Andrew's favorite stuffed animals when he was little and he recently gave it to Reagan since we couldn't find one. Thanks for sharing Uncle Andrew - we assure you that Oscar is very loved and appreciated!!! :)

Broadway Rides

There was a shopping center with some carnival rides not far from our hotel. We visted there a couple of times and Grammy and Pa treated Reagan to several rides. Her favorite by far was a car ride that just whipped you around the corners. Reagan is such a little wild woman that she loved it! lol :) Reagan also enjoyed a number of rides on the carousel

Roaring like a tiger

Chess with Daddy

Reagan and Tim took a little time to enjoy a good game of Chess at the hotel

Ripley's Aquarium

While we were in Myrtle Beach we visited the Ripley's Aquarium. Reagan hasn't shown much interest in fish so I wasn't sure what she would think. Unfortunately she wasn't impressed with the aquarium and kept telling us "No" every time we pointed something out or asked if she liked it. Oh well... we still had a nice time with the Stiriz family.

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Kelly & Anna and Anna & Reagan outside the aquarium The crew riding through/under the aquarium

The one and only creature Reagan approved of was the turtle pictured below Viewing the Jellyfish with Pa

Posing with Mom

Carving Pumpkins

Reagan carved her first pumpkin this weekend. As you can see from the pictures below the experience met mixed reviews. Reagan thought some of it was lots of fun and other parts not so much... We had a great time helping and watching her, however, so over while it was a fun family experience. :)

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Pumpkin!

Kissing the pumpkin
Jumping with the pumpkin
Checking out the mess Daddy is making
Trying out a spoon
The mess upset Reagan quite a bit and she stood and squatted alternately saying "No, no, no, no, NO!!!"
Well, maybe it's alright afterall...
Cleaning out the pumpkin is definately better in Daddy's lap and with a spoon
There's a mess right here
Taking the lid on and off

For some reason Reagan started saying "Wow, wow, wow!" :)
Reagan coloring while Daddy carves the pumpkin
Looking at the pumpkin all lit up
Teeth!
It's so much fun to experience all of this with a little one. Reagan is so passionate about whatever feeling she is currently having. There's never any doubt about how she feels about a situation. She is so funny! lol :)