Mabel Memorial - 47/365

Today was a really sad day, we were saying goodbye to Mabel.

Her memorial service was this afternoon at Lane in Austintown.

Jim left first to go up and be with his mom a little early and Reagan and I stayed home. Nana and Papa were going to go up and pay their respects and then Reagan and I were going to do "baby swap" with Reagan in the parking lot.

Reagan adored her Great Grandma Roupe. She loved going over to her apartment to see her and play. We didn't have the heart to tell her, since she's still pretty little, so we're just keeping her away from the service.

Everything was nice. It was nice to share some stories about Mabel and reminisce. Greg stood up and said some lovely words about Mabel.

One thing I loved, was there was a picture displayed at the service that was a perfect portrayal of how everyone saw Mabel. She loved taking pictures of everyone in her family. Especially her great grandkids. I had to snap a picture of the picture, so we could always remember it.

After the service, everyone went to a luncheon at the hall at Mabel's apartment complex.  

They brought all the lovely flowers from the service there. Mabel always loved gardening, so it was fitting to have so many flowers around. Jim and I brought home a couple tulip plants, so I can replant the bulbs. Then, every Spring when they come up, we can remember Mabel. It will be a wonderful tribute to her.

We are going to miss her so much! She was the best!

 

 

Happy 4th Birthday, Reagan / Goodbye Mabel - 42/365

Today our baby girl turned FOUR! FOUR!

Time sure does fly! She is just an amazing little girl! She's sweet, funny, smart, loveable, and so easy going. She is just a blessing in our lives. She brings us so much joy!

Last year I wanted to start a tradition I read about on Pinterest where you ask your child (starting at age three) the same questions every year and see how their answers change.

 

Here are her answers from LAST year. Age THREE:

1. How old are you? "Free" - Three

2. Where do you live?  Ah-hi-oh - Ohio

3. What is your favorite food? Eggs & Cheerios with Milk 

4. What makes you happy? When I poop. That makes big people happy. Toys 

5. What makes you sad? When I can't get the bread off the table. (She wanted bread before her pasta one night and stole a whole loaf of bread off the table. She ran around the house not giving up the bread, resulting in a time out.) 

6. Who is your best friend? Mr. Fuzzy 

7. What is something mommy always says to you? Make a poop 

 8. What is something daddy always says to you? Pee pee 

9. What is your favorite book? Jasmine 

10. What do you like to do with daddy? Go to the bouncy place 

11. What do you like to do with mommy? Play 

12. What is your favorite color? Blue 

13. What is your favorite candy? Chocolate 

14. What is your favorite drink? Milk 

15. What is your favorite TV Show? Sing-a-long (her princess sing-a-long DVD) 

16. What is your favorite movie? Frozen 

7. What is your favorite song? Aurora, Sleeping Beauty. (Eventually I got, "Let it Go") 

18. What is your favorite Toy? Sofia Castle 

19. What is your favorite animal? Pig 

20. Where is your favorite place to go? Giant Eagle. That's where the food is. 

21. Where do you want to live when you grow up? No, I live here. I want to live here. 

22. What do you want to be when you grow up? A pumpkin 

 

Here are her CURRENT answers. AGE FOUR

1. How old are you? Four

2. Where do you live?  Here. Me: Where's that? Her: Right here

3. What is your favorite food? Chicken nuggets

4. What makes you happy? You and daddy giving me hugs and kisses.

5. What makes you sad? When you guys are mad at me.

6. Who is your best friend? Alivia

7. What is something mommy always says to you? Please do, something.

 8. What is something daddy always says to you?  Sit with me to watch TV

9. What is your favorite book? Slumber Party Sofia

10. What do you like to do with daddy? Play Candyland

11. What do you like to do with mommy? Play games with you, too.

12. What is your favorite color? Pink, Purple and Blue

13. What is your favorite candy?  Cake

14. What is your favorite drink? Apple Juice and Milk

15. What is your favorite TV Show?  Strawberry Shortcake

16. What is your favorite movie? Cinderella

7. What is your favorite song? Aurora's song.

18. What is your favorite Toy? My princess toys

19. What is your favorite animal? Flamingos

20. Where is your favorite place to go?  Magic Kingdom

21. Where do you want to live when you grow up? Mommy, I want to still live here.

22. What do you want to be when you grow up? Ballerina

 

This evening to celebrate, we decided to take Reagan bowling. She had never been, and Jim and I hadn't been for ages either. She was pretty excited and she did pretty good. She loved holding her ball with two hands and winging it down the lane. It took nearly a full minute for the ball to actually hit the pins, but she got it there! She ended up with a 39! That's not too shabby!

Jim and I did, OK and were pretty thankful for the bumpers! LOL! They helped us out A LOT! Both Jim and I would have been in been trouble if it wasn't for them! LOL! I ended up winning! Woo hoo!

All in all, she loved bowling and wants to go again, soon!

When we got home, we had pizza and ice cream cake. That has been our tradition for Reagan to have ice cream cake on her actual birthday and then regular cake for her party. I had Dairy Queen put a Frozen edible image on it and she was stoked!

After that, she opened her presents. I think her favorite thing was her panda FurReal friend. She loved it! She was also pretty pumped about her Littlest Pet Shop house.

We hope she had a good birthday!

Here she is ready to bowl!



Rolling the ball...

Present time!

Cake time!

Nana and I took her to lunch this afternoon and she wrote Happ y Birthday, Reagan to herself. It was so cute! We kept it for her!

 

Today has been a bittersweet day. We were celebrating the birthday of our sweet little Reagan. But, we are also mourning the loss of Jim's, sweet, grandma Mabel. She was one of the kindest people you'd ever want to meet. She always had a smile and a treasure she'd want to give you. If you got the chance to know Mabel, you know you barely got to see her sweet little face since it was always covered with a camera. Not many can rival me in the picture taking category, but she sure gave me a run for my money! We are going to miss her so much. Rest in Peace, sweet Mabel! We love you!

Pancake Breakfast - 81/365

Today was Boardman Rotary's Annual Pancake Breakfast! 

Jim, of course, was out there working, but he got a lot of visitors! 

Nana, Papa, Raymond, Jennifer and I went out at 9:00 to enjoy some breakfast! They really are great pancakes, huge and fluffy! We got a kick out of the syrup squeeze bottle. It was HUGE! We had a nice time! 

Later this morning, Jim got some more visitors. Nikki, Greg, Mabel, Adrienne, Jake and the kids went out to enjoy some pancakes, too! Jim loved having everyone come out and support the rotary! 

Rotary does so many wonderful things for the community. They were really busy for the first day. He was happy. 

 The rest of the day, we just hung around the house and I made some homemade pizzas, which were OK. LOL! 

The photos of the day is Jim with all his visitors.

 

Dinner and a Movie - 12/365

Today, I did a ton of chores, while Jim and Reagan played. 

Ray and Jenny stopped over for a little bit! We had a great little visit and they brought me over birthday presents. When Aunt Pam took Reagan to Build a Bear, I fell in love with this panda. I tried to sway her to get that one, but she insisted on the pink princess bear. Well, Ray and Jenn went back and built the panda for me! I LOVE him! He's so stinking cute! They are the best! 

This afternoon, Jim went to meet Nikki, Greg, and Mabel at the Austintown theater. Being huge into Disney, they of course, wanted to See Saving Mr. Banks. They all really liked it and Jim said he enjoyed it even more the second time around. 

While they were at the movie, Reagan and I went to have some dinner, after her nap, with Nana and Papa. We decided to check out the White Fire in Canfield. Nana and Papa had been there a couple times, but I had never been there. We were pretty much the only ones, except for two or three other tables. It was really good though. Reagan was a perfect angel and really enjoyed the paper hat they gave her! 

 The photo of the day is Jim, Nikki, Mabel and Greg at the movie.

Next, Reagan enjoying dessert at White Fire.

Finally, my adorable birthday bear! 

 

Happy Easter! - 90/365

Happy Easter!! 

 Reagan woke up around 8:00 and she was so excited to hunt for her eggs. The Easter Bunny planted eggs and an "empty" basket outside her door. She had to follow the eggs all the way to her filled basket.  She had so much fun gathering her eggs but she wanted to stop and open each one as she went along, so it took awhile. LOL! The Easter Bunny put jelly beans, M&M's, gold fish crackers and some princess socks in her eggs. She was thrilled! 

She finally made it to her basket in the living room. She was lucky enough to receive a Loving Family home from Nana and Papa that the Easter Bunny delivered for them. The Bunny himself, left some accessories for the house, Belle Play-Doh, and a Jasmine for her Little People Castle. She must have been a good little girl! 

 We played with some of her stuff then we headed to meet Jim's family at Squaw Creek for our annual Easter Brunch. The food is always so good and we enjoy a few mimosa's, YUM! Jim and I love the little blintzes. They are crepes filled with a cream cheese goodness. In years past, it has always been a berry topping, but this year it was banana! It was delicious! We hung around after, let the kids run and took some pictures. 

We then headed over to the camp for an Easter Egg hunt. Jim's mom and dad had eggs filled with goodies, all over the hall. The kids had a ball gathering them all up! It was so cute. Reagan is getting to be a good hunter! 

 After all the festivities we headed home. Reagan took a nice long nap and so did daddy since he's been feeling under the weather. 

This evening we just enjoyed playing with her new treasures. 

The photo of the day is the Cvetkovic/Figelman group after our brunch....