Saying good-bye to Winter...

I want to officially say good-bye to winter - it has been a LONG season for us and we welcome Spring with open arms!!! One of the activities that we will miss this spring & summer will be skating...it was a big part of our winter this year and I have a feeling will be a big part of our lives (especially since we live in Hockey country over here). I haven't been taking as many videos of the kids as I should - but when we were visiting family in Indiana this January - I took a cute video of Jack skating on the lake at Nana & Papa's house. Check it out!

Some more "remember whens"...

As I am sitting here sipping my coffee & letting the kids watch TV (gasp! i know!), I thought I would post some photos from the past...you know, some oldies but goodies!

Dec 2006: Jack is 2 years old here...we had just purchased our new camera and Matt was playing around with it

May 2007: Reagan's first birthday and a big kiss from Daddy

Summer 2005: Going to a St. Louis Cardinals game - a VERY hot afternoon!

Keep Away...

because we are SICK! (notice I typed in all caps!?!) It all started on Thursday with a little cough from Reagan...that "little" cough grew into a barking seal cough (croup). Poor Reaggie - sleepless nights, runny noses, sore throat due to all the coughing, high fevers, vomiting due to all the coughing, 2 trips to the pediatricians office, a trip to the ER because of her labored breathing, a steroid shot, 2 blood draws, and PHEW we are now to Tuesday and this little gal is still feeling yucky! What the heck????? Oh and to top it all off - Mr. Jack woke up in the middle of the night on Sunday with coughing and a fever! He is NOW sick and feeling pretty lousy. Hello?!?

A positive note about this whole scenario - was that my Mom, Aunt and cousin were in town for the weekend (yep, they got to witness all this craziness) and helped out SO MUCH. My Mom was there with me at the ER while Aunt Ronda took care of Jack at home. They helped out at night and during the day with both kids - and Kayla was the super-cousin who had boundless energy to play with the kids even though she was feeling a little under-the-weather.

In between all the sickness, we did get out a little to show them some of our south shore charm. Here is a picture slideshow from my Auntie...enjoy the pics! :)Click on the link below:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=dl2o0z8.5t94sygs&x=0&y=sggvih&localeid=en_US

A sneak peek...of SPRING!

We just had the most beautiful weekend - our weather was sunny and mid-50's. What a refreshing change from our cold, LONG winter days! The kids had lots of outdoor time - playing baseball, riding bikes, drawing with sidewalk chalk, and just breathing in the FRESH air that we all desperately needed.

Here are a few pictures of the kids enjoying the first days of spring!

Future Fashionista...

Do we have a Diva on our hands? On most days, Reagan insists on picking out her clothes. I really don't mind - unless we are going somewhere special and I need her to look somewhat coordinated. Yesterday, Reagan's selection was just too funny and we had to capture it on camera. Doesn't she look so sure of herself?

Gotta love all the patterns and different shoes (a rain boot and cowboy boot) - and don't forget the Elmo bike helmet!

My Coaches!

"Let's Go, Mommy!"

"You are doing great!"

"Mommy, you aren't punching hard enough!"

"Can't you kick your leg higher?"

These are the things I hear from Jack and Reagan as I practice my workout for my fitness class I teach 2 times a week. They are hilarious - oh and inspiring too! :) Check out their favorite spot to sit while I watch the dvd's of the workout! Too cute!

That's my girl...

A couple of weeks ago, Matt walked into our kitchen and saw Reagan sitting in her big green chair reading a magazine...yep, as you can see she was reading my Glamour with Britney on the cover - that's my girl!!!!! :) She is all things girly...loves to dress up in pink princess clothes, put on high heels, wear nail polish, etc. YES! :) Oh and did I mention she does like to throw temper tantrums like you wouldn't believe when she doesn't get her way??? Oh yes, she is my daughter! ha!

Enjoy these silly pics of Reagan & her love of fashion magazines!