First Haircut and Zoo

We didn't want to cut Bennett's hair but he was starting to look shaggy. We took him to get his first haircut today and there just happened to be one of those frozen yogurt places right next door. He did really well for the first half but then started getting upset towards the end. But he survived and was so happy to get a balloon afterwards...his very favorite thing. Reagan was excited about the chocolate ice cream.

Not sure what to think yet. The lady was so sweet and was making all of these loud crazy noises.

Starting to get a little worried. Big crocodile tears!

Trying to be a big boy.

All done! He looks so different without the curls! Maybe they'll grow back...

It was a perfect day for the zoo. Me and a couple of my girlfriends took our kiddos to the zoo and it was not crowded, overcast, and perfect! We had a great day.

Great view of the cheetah

Allison, Reagan, and Alyssa on the turtle

Bennett was so happy I actually let him out of the stroller for a few minutes.

Beautiful girls!

Family trip to Build a Bear

Nana got Reagan a Build A Bear gift certificate for her bday and we finally got to go use it tonight. She was so excited yet a little overwhelmed when we walked in. She thought the green panda was the funniest coolest thing there so that's what she chose. Apparently it's made of soy and they plant a tree if you buy him. So there's our contribution to the environment today.

This is Reagan and the bear she later named "Cody" before they stuffed him. She looks a little worried about what they're gonna do to him.

Cody being stuffed. Bennett thought it was pretty great too!

Cody all dressed and getting a big bear hug.

Had to take a picture of this. Reagan wanted to carry the box herself but there's not much room left for her in the stroller.

I guess I should explain this...on the car ride home we were discussing that today was Cody's bday. Reagan wanted to bake him a cake when we got home. Tim mysteriously stopped at the grocery store by our house on the way home and wouldn't tell us what he was going in for. He came out with a bday cake for Cody! Reagan was ecstatic. This is us singing Happy Birthday to Cody. Are we the cheesiest family or what?!

Shoes, yard work, and 1st day of school

Bennett has an obsession with shoes...probably like most 18 month olds. He sorts through our shoe basket each day. The cool thing is he does usually match them up correctly! I can now tell him to go and get his shoes and he gets both of them and brings them to me. Now if I can just get him to fetch his clothes, diapers, drink...
Everytime Tim mows the yard the kids have to have a tractor ride with Daddy. They each get a turn driving. Reagan's actually getting pretty good! I wonder how old she'll be before Tim actually lets her mow the yard.

Today was Reagan's first day of Mother's Day Out. She was so excited! We are only sending her one day a week this semester. We think she will do great! It's me and Bennett that are going to be sad. She loves her new backpack and new tennies.

Bennett giving Sister a goodbye hug...so sweet.

Reagan and her sweet friend, Allison, are in the same class! They've been friends since they were babies and now they're so big and going to school together!

This is Reagan's teacher, Mrs. Amy. She is so sweet and Reagan really likes her.

So we just started keeping Baby Michael. Bennett's learning how to be gentle and sweet to a newborn baby. Reagan is such a good helper. She wants to do everything for him. We stayed home the first 3 days so we could get used to each other. I was getting stir crazy so today we ventured out! We went to play group and it was a huge success! Everyone stayed happy the whole time!


Jan Walker is a very special lady at our church. She's an awesome seamstress and sews every new baby their own taggie when they're born. This is a picture for Jan. Each kid has a taggie that she made them. Several kiddos didn't make it into the picture. They were getting tired and hungry by that time!
Reagan feeding Michael a bottle. She got herself really comfey!

Bennett "reading" books. We're just now starting to trust him with books other than the cardboard kind!

This picture cracks me up! Reagan's favorite thing to do is see how much she can stuff into a basket, backpack, walmart sack, gift bag...you name it! She's constantly going around the house stuffing something. Today she was in the play room being really quiet for a long time. I didn't even bother to go in there cause what trouble could she be getting into in the play room??? Making a mountain of every toy she could find on the train table! THEN she insisted on climbing on top of the mountain. I had to take a picture.

Summer Randomness

Just a week left of our summer and then Tim goes back to work! He's excited about his new job and the kids and I are excited about taking care of Baby Michael. We have kept busy but really haven't done anything worth blogging about. Here's what we've been doing...

Have you heard of planking? Teens around the country lay face down with their arms to their sides pretty much anywhere. Google it and you'll see pics of people planking in trees, on top of tvs, on the McDonald's counter. I don't know why I think it's so funny. Tom Green started it a few years ago. Anyway, Tim fell asleep and so me and the kids put his arms down by his sides and took pictures.

The kids walking the "Daddy plank". Actually Reagan walking the plank. Bennett just enjoyed sitting on Tim's head.

The family at the Dallas World Aquarium.

Reagan's 3rd Bday

Our baby girl turned 3 this weekend! The past 3 years have seriously flown by. She is such a precious gift from God. We adore her and love watching her become a little lady. Her birthday party was supposed to be small but turned into a big birthday bash! Which was so fun because we love having people over but next year we will have to keep it small. Don't want her to expect that much every birthday! :) Poppy and Kitty were able to drive from New Orleans to help us celebrate.

Tim worked so hard on Reagan's very own splash kiddie car wash. It worked great and Reagan loved it.

My Lil Man is growing up! Maybe he'll play football like his big cousin, Lane.

The water slide was a hit too. Thanks, Dustin and Julie for letting us borrow it!!!

Zoe pushing Hunter on the swing. I'm so happy we have a sweet girl next door for future babysitting.

Reagan and Aubrey having fun on the tire swing

Bennett is showing us the grass on his feet. He loved walking through the kid wash too.

Marvalee organizing the 3 year olds for a game of whiffle ball.

Birthday Girl was so excited to get sung to.

Daddy passing out ice cream

SO excited about a My Little Pony

Kitty trying out the hoola hoop.

Reagan loves the new hat Belle's mommy made her

Can't believe she's old enough for a scooter!

The morning of her real birthday...she wanted pancakes with chocolate syrup, chocolate sprinkles, and whip cream.

We had to take the soccer goal apart 3 times before we got it right!

Love this picture of the Allen boys. Allen Baby, Allen JR, and Allen SR

Yea for summer! I seriously can't believe it's the end of June. We have been having so much fun being lazy inside, swimming, the beach, play groups, and swimming some more. We love having Tim home!

Playing with Daddy's iphone

Swim lessons really paid off. We had so much fun swimming this weekend because Reagan isn't afraid of the water anymore.

I love this picture of Bennett and his daddy in the ocean.

and this one too

Reagan LOVED the beach. I knew she would play in the sand for hours. And that's just what she did.

Me and my honey

Brady, Reagan, and Peyton...my college roomie's 2 boys.

The moms and kids