The Zoo with the Montantes

On Monday we visited the National Zoo with the Montante girls. The weather was perfect and the animals were super active. It was a great day!

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The girls by the Panda exhibit

Holding hands
You can just barely see the male lion to the right of Reagan's arm. He was really neat because he was roaring the whole time we were by his enclosure.

Reagan is pointing to the tiger which is almost exactly in the center of this picture just to the left of the dead tree sticking up in the middle above her head.

The elephants were cool too because they were busy eating while we were there. We were able to see them up close which was really neat. Getting ready to go

Halloween 2008

We had so much fun with Reagan for Halloween this year! She is such a little nut!!! :) Everyone loved her costume and random people were even taking pictures of her. She had so much fun wandering around the neighborhood and talking to anyone who would stop and talk to her. lol :)

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Reagan posing with her Jack-O-Lantern while eating a Tootsie Pop

Our little pumpkin (6 mon old) with her pumpkins - Halloween 2007
Trick-or-Treating

We went to our community Halloween party where Reagan was able to decorate a ghost

On our way back from the party Reagan saw and loved this skeleton - she kept going back to this house saying "Hi! Hi! Hi!" and waving. lol :)

Reagan did an amazing job walking but near the end decided it would be fun to get a ride from Daddy

Another yummy and very sticky Tootsie Pop!

Reagan "helping" hand out candy. Reagan loved everyone coming by but she actually wasn't so happy about them taking her candy. We had a couple of melt downs but for the most part we had a lot of fun especially as long as Reagan was getting to eat candy. lol :)

Happy Halloween Everyone!!! :)

Schwantes Cousins

On Thursday, October 30, Anna's cousin Ryan and his family stopped in to visit us for the day. We had a great time with them and really appreciate that they took the time to see us. Thanks for visiting us and come back any time!

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Peter and Reagan playing piano

Reagan and Peter coloring together

We thought we would try to get a picture of all three kids before they left but we had a hard time getting everyone to stay in one place and as you can see Reagan was zoning and ready for a nap. At least no one was crying! :)

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Peter, Eleanor, and Reagan

Myrtle Beach

Earlier this month we took a vacation to Myrtle Beach. We met Grammy (Grandma Sherry), and Pa, as well as the Mitchell and Stiriz families. We had a wonderful time and look forward to returning to Long Bay Resort and Myrtle Beach in the future!

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We tried to get some sweet pictures of the girls on the beach but unfortunately Reagan wasn't feeling very cooperative. Here's the best picture of the girls looking at a shell together.

We were able to snap a few cute pictures of Reagan by herself

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