As my mom pointed out, I haven't updated my blog since December 9th!! Sorry I have been such a slacker!! It isn't like there hasn't been some important events to write about!!
I hope everyone had a safe and very Merry Christmas. We certainly enjoyed spending so much time with our families!!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Christmas Day
On Christmas Day we always do the drive from my parents in Marion to Adam's parents in Ames. We weren't so sure that was going to happen this year because of the storm they were saying was going to roll through. Since all we had gotten up to Christmas Eve was rain we thought we were in the clear but then they predicted the temps were to drop and if that was the case everything was going to ice over. We decided we would wait until morning to see what the weather would bring. We woke up on Christmas Day and things looked good so we packed up all our belongings and headed to Ames. Reagan was less than thrilled to climb into her car seat!
About 30 miles outside of Cedar Rapids we ran into some snow. It was coming down pretty hard and boy was it windy. After a quick phone call we were told we would be driving out of it in a few miles so we decided to treck on. The rest of the drive wasn't too bad except for the closer we got to Ames. The temperatures started to drop so the roads started to ice over. Thank goodness Adam is a good winter driver!!
Reagan got to open some more gifts and see her Uncle Ben who was home for the holidays. It was good to see him one more time before he leaves for more training and then back to Afghanistan. We are all very proud of him and continue to pray for his safety.
Of course Christmas wouldn't be the same without a game of Phase 10. If you haven't played this card game before make sure you have several hours to spare. I think I am one of the few members of the family that really enjoy playing this game year after year! We threw in the towel at 11:30 this year, but Ben was happy to say that he was the declared winner! He had the fewest amount of points and passed the most phases! I'll reclaim my title next year:)
About 30 miles outside of Cedar Rapids we ran into some snow. It was coming down pretty hard and boy was it windy. After a quick phone call we were told we would be driving out of it in a few miles so we decided to treck on. The rest of the drive wasn't too bad except for the closer we got to Ames. The temperatures started to drop so the roads started to ice over. Thank goodness Adam is a good winter driver!!
Reagan got to open some more gifts and see her Uncle Ben who was home for the holidays. It was good to see him one more time before he leaves for more training and then back to Afghanistan. We are all very proud of him and continue to pray for his safety.
Of course Christmas wouldn't be the same without a game of Phase 10. If you haven't played this card game before make sure you have several hours to spare. I think I am one of the few members of the family that really enjoy playing this game year after year! We threw in the towel at 11:30 this year, but Ben was happy to say that he was the declared winner! He had the fewest amount of points and passed the most phases! I'll reclaim my title next year:)
Christmas Eve
We thought we better try to beat the "big" storm that they were forecasting so we left Cedar Falls for Marion on Tuesday afternoon when I got off of work. We didn't want to be stranded here in Cedar Falls all by ourselves on Reagan's first Christmas!! We spent Wednesday hanging out at my parents house. My mom still had to work and my dad a doctor's appointment and a few errands to run. Adam went and picked up Josh for some afternoon fun. He was so good with Reagan and played with so well with her. You can tell he has some experience with little ones at home!
On Christmas Eve Dustin, Beth, Josh, Lauren and Ella all come over to open gifts before the church services.
Here are a few pictures of the cousins playing before the madness begins of opening the presents.
A quick picture with Grandma and Grandpa before opening the gifts. You can tell that everyone is less than thrilled for the photo shoot!
Reagan really wasn't into opening gifts this year. She just liked eating the paper. She did like getting the gifts though! If she saw something under all that pretty paper that she really liked she would scream until we were able to free it from it's million twisty ties and plastic. Beth had a great idea and if I remember it for next year I think I might do it. Untie all the twisty ties and plastic before wrapping the gift making it much easier after they open the gifts!
After church we stopped by Dustin and Beth's to get a few picture's of the cousins in their Christmas outfits. As you can see great minds think a like because Beth and I bought the girls the same dresses!
Our annual family picture in front of the Christmas Tree. We are so blessed to be able to add Reagan to our picture this year.
On Christmas Eve Dustin, Beth, Josh, Lauren and Ella all come over to open gifts before the church services.
Here are a few pictures of the cousins playing before the madness begins of opening the presents.
A quick picture with Grandma and Grandpa before opening the gifts. You can tell that everyone is less than thrilled for the photo shoot!
Reagan really wasn't into opening gifts this year. She just liked eating the paper. She did like getting the gifts though! If she saw something under all that pretty paper that she really liked she would scream until we were able to free it from it's million twisty ties and plastic. Beth had a great idea and if I remember it for next year I think I might do it. Untie all the twisty ties and plastic before wrapping the gift making it much easier after they open the gifts!
After church we stopped by Dustin and Beth's to get a few picture's of the cousins in their Christmas outfits. As you can see great minds think a like because Beth and I bought the girls the same dresses!
Our annual family picture in front of the Christmas Tree. We are so blessed to be able to add Reagan to our picture this year.
O' Christmas Tree
Of course we took several pictures of Reagan in front to the Christmas Tree this year. Here are just a few that we took before Christmas was actually here.
Santa Came to the Lewis House Early!
Since we were going to be traveling at Christmas we thought we would let Reagan open her big gift from Santa early. We saved a few smaller items for her to open at grandma and grandpa's on Christmas Eve. We bought her a small kitchen/living room set.
Reagan helping Adam put it together.
Reagan absolutely loves it! It is one of the first toys that we have found that she plays with independently! Which we like:)
Reagan helping Adam put it together.
Reagan absolutely loves it! It is one of the first toys that we have found that she plays with independently! Which we like:)
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
14.5 inches of SNOW!!
They started talking about this "big storm" that was going to hit us last week on Thursday. When they forecast it that far out you often think that they are hyping it up and it isn't going to amount to anything. But I told Adam that it was time to get serious about buying a snow blower for the season. Last winter we relied on the shovel and our next door neighbor. I didn't think we could ask him to do it again this year. Adam ended up buying something last Friday and was able to put it to good use today.
For once the weather men were correct and we got slammed! We went to school on Tuesday but it was announced at 9AM that we would be letting out at 1:15. They made a good decision because by the time I got home the snow was really starting to come down and stick to the roads. They were calling for 10-15 inches and winds up to 50 mph Tuesday night through Wednesday. Spinutech closed it's doors so Adam and I had a snow day together. He worked all day but at least he was home with Reagan and I!
Here are some pictures that Adam took when he went out to clear the drive this morning.
The snow drift that was in front of our garage.
You couldn't tell if it was still snowing or if it was the wind blowing the snow around...probably both at this time.
A drift going up to our front door.
This shows you how deep the snow was in front of our garage!
Snow days are also about staying in your pj's and snuggling!
For once the weather men were correct and we got slammed! We went to school on Tuesday but it was announced at 9AM that we would be letting out at 1:15. They made a good decision because by the time I got home the snow was really starting to come down and stick to the roads. They were calling for 10-15 inches and winds up to 50 mph Tuesday night through Wednesday. Spinutech closed it's doors so Adam and I had a snow day together. He worked all day but at least he was home with Reagan and I!
Here are some pictures that Adam took when he went out to clear the drive this morning.
The snow drift that was in front of our garage.
You couldn't tell if it was still snowing or if it was the wind blowing the snow around...probably both at this time.
A drift going up to our front door.
This shows you how deep the snow was in front of our garage!
Snow days are also about staying in your pj's and snuggling!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
9 Month Check Up
Adam took Reagan to her nine month check up yesterday. At nine months they aren't scheduled for any shots but she got her second round of the seasonal flu shot along with the first round of the H1N1 shot.
Here are her stats. They didn't give us percentages (I'm not sure why):
Weight: 19 lbs 7 oz
Height: 27.25 inches
Head: 17.25 inches
Her doctor did say that she still has a small head but it is growing and that is what counts! I am thankful for her small head:)
She growing up so fast and changing daily. She is going through a phase right now where she only wants to feed herself. We have been giving her cut up green beans and just bought some canned peaches and pears. Gerber makes small diced up carrots and apples that she loves. Other than that she is sleeping well. She goes to bed around 6:30 and sleeps until I wake her at 6:30 in the morning. She is crawling all over the place and now pulling herself up. She is an absolute joy! We just love her to pieces!
Here are her stats. They didn't give us percentages (I'm not sure why):
Weight: 19 lbs 7 oz
Height: 27.25 inches
Head: 17.25 inches
Her doctor did say that she still has a small head but it is growing and that is what counts! I am thankful for her small head:)
She growing up so fast and changing daily. She is going through a phase right now where she only wants to feed herself. We have been giving her cut up green beans and just bought some canned peaches and pears. Gerber makes small diced up carrots and apples that she loves. Other than that she is sleeping well. She goes to bed around 6:30 and sleeps until I wake her at 6:30 in the morning. She is crawling all over the place and now pulling herself up. She is an absolute joy! We just love her to pieces!
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