Picnic after Story Time at the Library September 17, 2008

Our Vacation to The Lawrence Welk Resort in San Diego with all the "oldies but goodies"

After eating the first two pieces of bread herself, Reagan finally caught on to the concept of throwing the bread and actually feeding the fish

Whooo hooo!

Sweet grandma Newman! Reagan had a ball reading all her "stories" with grandma.

Fishing out all the golf balls from the fish pond.

Uncle Lappy, Ragu's Favorite!

Swimming with Mommy & Daddy

I don't get it but I guess being really dizzy is fun!

September 7, 2008

Making "cooks" with mommy in my new apron

We painted Reagan's nails today for the first time. Of course she chose pink, her favorite color. Now she looks at every one's toes and wants to see if they have nail polish too!

Disneyland September 6, 2008

We met Adam & Nicole Clark and their kids along with Pete and Lindsey Fisher & their kids for dinner at Disneyland. While waiting for them Reagan decided to get her groove on.

September 5, 2008 Our Trip to La Quinta Resort in Palm Springs

Happy Labor Day!

We had a fabulous Memorial Day spent at the beach with great friends! The Blads, Kochs, Duncans, Bradshaws, & Sundbergs all were there. The guys played "frisbee challenge" all day and the ladies just got to chill and chat while the kids were busy wallowing in the sand. What a mess but sooooo much fun! We topped the day off with TK burger and it just doesn't get any better than that!

Brent, Courtney, & newest cousin Gavin came to visit

I just melted when I saw this picture. I am so excited for Reagan to be a big sissy! As you can see she is pretty excited herself.

One of Reagan's newest tricks is the summersault but her favorite is when Daddy does it with her. We were hanging out at the Pier/Beach with Brent, Courtney, & Gavin

My first day of "Mommy & Me" Preschool!

"Snack Time!" When they announced it was time for snacks Reagan B-lined it to the table and sat down all excited and patient for her snack. She learned quickly in nursery that the first one seated is the first one to get food. She aint no dummy!

The school has so many fun activities for the day. It's great b/c the teacher has all these stations like fishing, little tubs to practice washing babies, painting, playing in birdseed, playing house, project time, reading time, play-doh, blocks and on and on. It's really great b/c I feel like she can explore so many new things without me having to buy all these different things on my own.

I just thought this picture was too cute. It actually made me sad b/c she looks so old here. It was hard enough for me to do this preschool so young, even thought I am there the whole time, but I just can't believe she's old enough to go to "school"

We are on our way to our first day of preschool. We had to wake Reagan up b/c preschool starts at 9am. When Brock went to get her our of her crib he told her that we are going to go to preschool and she got sooooo excited she ran in to the kitchen and said "Mommy, I'm going to preschool today!" I said, "yes we are." "Here's your toast for breakfast and she said no mommy, no breakfast we have to go to preschool. Hurry mommy get your shoes, let's go!" Today Brock went with us because I hurt my back. What a great husband. He took the day off and took care of us all day. Preschool is every Thursday for 3 hours. The moms go and we even have a parenting class the last 45 minutes of class. We love it so much. We even get to take it with our good friends the Lucas' and the Holmes'.

As you can see Reagan loves song time! Lately she always wants me to do all the dances and songs with her. She does the same thing when we are at Story Time at the Library. By the end of the day she finally caught on that I was a cripple for the day b/c of my back and stopped trying to get me to all the dances and songs.

Our yearly ward beach bonfire corn roast

Before the bonfire started we spent the day at the beach with Cami Milius and Jane Decker and of course all the other kids too.

Here we are that afternoon with all our friends in the ward just eating dogs, playing frisbee and chattin it up with everyone

Hanging out with my good buds Breanna and Delaney

Brock's hike to Havasupai Falls with the Boy Scouts

All the leaders: Ryan Blad, Tyler Banks, Steve Terry, Brock, & Adam Koch
Here are all the guys. Isn't this waterfall sweet!

I think we're feeling the Olympic spirit.

We can't believe it's already been 3 years. Here we are enjoying our last week with them before they move back to Zion.

Well, It's obvious Bailey and Lizzy are legit swimmers with their caps and goggles. All that's missing is the full length speed swimsuits.

Then to top off the "Spirit of the Olis" (HB Style or better yet Brock and, his accomplice Ian, style....not to dis all of us normal HBers) they think they can give Michael Phelps a run for his money. Of course of all of his events they thought they'd pick a "do-able" event like the 200 Medley. After asking me the order of the strokes, they attempted the first length. Brock said he was doing backstroke but I'm still not sure if that's really what it was. Ten minutes later they finally finished. I couldn't tape the whole thing b/c on the second lap of the breaststroke Reagan jumped in after Brock, in an attempt to save her drowning father. I had to stop taping and jump in the water because dad couldn't stop in the middle of his "big event". He didn't want to mess up his time. He thought he was in contention for not only the gold medal but also the world record.

Hanging out on Main Street....just waiting for story time to start.

Make a wish! "Mommy, can I have another penny please!"
Just Chillaxin.......with crazy BIG bear.

The Street Fair on Main St.

Here we are at the Street Fair on Main Street. One of our family Favs! Every Tuesday afternoon until dark they block off Main Street and have a big fair/ farmer's market type of deal. It's so much fun. We just stroller down or ride our bikes and fill up on all the fruit samples and get dinner and stuff. Reagan always loves it when we get to the end b/c her favorite booth is the fresh roasted peanuts in the shell. We buy a bag and spend our whole walk home breaking peanut shells open for Reagan and listening to her moan yummies to her little stomach's content.

We weren't sure if Reagan would be able to climb up this herself but then after a few tries and watching the other kids she finally made it up. When she got to the top and could slide down it was all worth the effort. As you can see she loved it. After a while she caught on that you could just climb up the face of the slide and keep going down over and over again instead of having to get off and go around to the back and climb up. When she first climbed up the face of the slide we saw her at the top and than plop she fell off the back side. She didn't realize how thin it was at the top. Brock and I bolted over to the other side. Luckily she was fine...just a little spooked. Now every time we pass Main Street she says, "Mommy I fell off the slide but daddy got me."

We stopped to listen to this cover band. Reagan was diggin it. I think she started to become some to the entertainment herself.

Turtles!

Reagan loved the turtles at the "Reptile Zoo" the most because her favorite books are the Franklin the Turtle series. I thought the snakes and iguanas might freak her out but she loved it all.

Reagan & some of her buddies

Luke and I at the beach getting a little sandy
Chippy is taking her neice and Reagan for a ride on the skateboard

Reagan and some of our neighbor buddies

Story Time......whooohoooo!

Reagan only knows two days of the week. Sunday b/c it 's church day and she is a huge fan of nursery and Wednesday. Wednesday is "Library Day". Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the actual story time. Story time rocks! The teacher reads and acts out all these great stories and the kids sing and hold props and dance to songs. This is so up Reagan's ally. You would think the girl was starved for attention the way she moves around that room. But we all know that's not true. After the stories the kids get their hands stamped and a graham cracker. Reagan never forgets about that cracker! After this, the kids get to go to another room and read books, play with puzzles, dolls, and blocks. What a fun day!

Saying "bye" after story time to one of Reagan's best buddies, Chase. You'd think they never see each other....only like every day b/c they live across the street.

I think Reagan was yelling, "Go Cougs!" as she jumped off.

Today Gale, Amy, Amma, & I (with all our kids) got together. It was so great to catch up with my BFF's from BYU Volleyball. I think we'll be close forever. Even though it's been a while since we've all hooked up, when we get together it just seems like we're back in the van on a road trip, laughing our guts out. I sware when you share experinces together like we did for 5 years you have a bond that just can't be broken. Anywho.....it was a blast to swim and get all our kids together. Wow, we are old! How cool would it be if we all got to sit in the stands together and watch our kids play on the same team some day. Seems even more exciting than playing myself. I hope it happens. I can't wait!

You can't make me go to sleep!

I went to check on Reagan (she had been quiet for an hour). When I saw her I thought she was awake but as I got closer I realized she fell asleep sitting up! Had she been sleeping like this for an hour? I was trying so hard not to laugh and wake her up as I took this video.

Fireworks!

Here we are watching Fireworks a the beach while Reagan tries to wrestle everyone in sight. As you can see Paige wasn't thinking it was quite as fun as Reagan did. Luckily Dad was up for it! For those of you that know Brock well you have heard Brock yell the William Wallace Braveheart "Freeeeeedom" at the top of his lungs. So for the past 8 years or so I have had the "pleasure" of having this a part of my holiday. He yells it in the middle of the 5k run, the parade, and the fireworks show. This year, just to take it to a new level, Brock decides to get Reagan to be his partner in crime. By the end of the day, much to my disappointment she had it down. All I can remember about the firework show is "FREEEEEEDOM"!

HAPPY 4th of JULY From the HB Parade!

Watching the parade with friends on Main St. Thanks Hixons for an awesome party. You sure do put on a great spread!

I did It!

It took a few tries but by Reagan's last week of swim class she finally built up enough courage to upgrade from jumping off the side of the pool to the "big kid" block! Go Raguuzies!

Happy 4th of July from the annual HB 5k run.

My first movie!

Reagan's first movie, "Elmo & Friends" with some of her buddies; Chase, Anna,

Emerson, Ava, & cousin Paije. Do you think she's excited?

Excercises

All of you with 2 year olds know that whatever you're doing they want to do it too. All of a sudden I looked up and Reagan had a wash cloth and was doing "exercises", as she likes to call them, right next to me.

As you can see Reagan loves to swim. She is becoming a better swimmer each day. Go Ragu!

Reagan's scooter skills!

"I'm gonna be a BIG Sister"

Whoooooohoooooo! I am having numero dos! We are absolutely elated! I am only 8 weeks but I saw the heart beat last week and had to share the news with my family while we were visiting in AZ! And as you may not be able to tell by the video, Reagan is excited to soon be a big sister!

Me and my little bro CK

Reagan, Brock and cousin Paije

Just got back from AZ. How did I grow up there? It is crazy hot, even up in the mountains. We had out 1st Annual Rogers Family Reunion. Better late than never! Always great to see the fam! And I don't want to forget....Happy Birthday Bapa! We love you!

We spent the day at the Long Beach Aquarium.

Reagan loves fish so as you can imagine she was going nuts!

After checking out our blog for the first time and then checking out the links of our friends Brock, in true Brock fashion, had this comment. "Although all our kids friends are great I have seen enough pics of them and really just want to see pics of my friends and who got fat after college." So here is a pic of Brock just so he can show what he's been up to after college....just hanging out at Disneyland, still acting like a 12 year old.

What can I say, I'm a slave driver. I just have to take advantage of the few years she actually wants to do chores. In case you're wondering, we are mopping the floor. I know you're probably asking, "Where's the mop?" This like all my crazy sayings, I got from my mom. It works great and you get a great work out at the same time.

Another tough day being a mom in Huntington Beach

Swimming is probably one of our favorite things to do as a family. Here is Reagan last week practicing with Daddy! In a couple of weeks Reagan starts her first swim class without me being in the water with her. Both she and her cousin Paije are going to take the class together when she comes to stay for the summer!

It's official....I think. Reagan is now potty trained. She has gone 5 days now wearing "undies" all day without one single mishap! Monday the 2nd of June 2008 will always hold a dear place in my heart. While outside Brock and I were watching Reagan ride her bike when she stopped and said "Mommy, I be right back" we watched as she ran around the corner and into the house. Could it be? No, I don't believe it. When we got inside we found Reagan sitting on her potty chair going potty! Wow, was I proud. It's amazing. we no longer have to sit with her for 20 mins. and ask her to go to the bathroom like in this video. (I hope she doesn't hate us for life when she sees that we exposed her "pushing one out") I just thought it was too funny how arduous it was for her. Anyway, now Reagan just runs in the bathroom when she needs to go. Sometimes I don't even know she's gone until I hear the clanking of the M&M jar where she carefully counts out three for her reward. I do want to add that I never thought I'd see this day. It took about 2 months of sitting next to her on the potty playing games, doing puzzles, reading books, doing flash cards just to get her to stay seated. Just days before the blessed event, my first day trying to go out in public without a diaper, she had a pretty successful first half of the day. We had two birthday parties to go to and the first one was a success but the second party at a different park didn't have a public bathroom. I brought the potty with us and put it under a tree far from everyone. She wouldn't have anything to do with it. It was a pool party and there was no way she was getting out of that pool to freeze and sit on the pot. Needles to say, right before we were about to leave I hear Reagan yelling "Moommy poo poo"! as poo is running down her leg into the grass in the middle of the party. Yeah, I was the mom of THAT kid. The one who poos in the middle of a birthday party.

May 24th 2008

Here we are salvaging the rest of the day for our Memorial Day weekend party with the Ebmeyers from Apple Valley. We originally had great intentions of starting a new tradition to kick off the summer HB style. We would start with a fun filled day at the beach and end it with a BBQ and bonfire that night. Well our plans were squashed b/c it rained all weekend.
Luckily it cleared up a little in the afternoon and we were able to go to the pool for an hour or so. Make sure not to miss my "Martha Washington hair". Brock always makes me do it for friends. I think he thinks it's funnier than it really is.