Rob Thomas & Jurassic World - 165/365

Today, we were leaving for Columbus! Reagan and I have just been on a whirlwind with travel!

We were heading down to Columbus to catch a Rob Thomas concert. We couldn't wait!

We were staying at a little two bedroom Residence Inn, it worked out great!

Pam was meeting us for the show, too! YAY!

We had dinner before the show at Hyde Park steak house. It was similar to a Ruth's Chris and was delicious!

We got to the concert just in time. We sat down and it started!

The show itself was GREAT! Reagan loved it. Rob kept waving and smiling at her. Pam even took her up and got a high-five! At the end of the show the drummer came over and gave her a drumstick. She was super excited! This is her second drum stick from a show! She's a lucky little girl!

After the show we went back to the hotel and got some snacks and beverages. It was a fun little picnic!

While we were off doing that. Jimmy and Nikki went to see Jurrasic World. They said it was a great movie and they really enjoyed it!

Fun day for everyone!

Reagan reading the paper while we check in.

Girls dinner!

Reagan and Rob

Hand shake from Rob

Drum stick!

Jim and Nikki ready for the movie!

 

Stories & T-Ball Practice - 118/365

Today it was packing day!

Reagan and I were just going to be around the house. She was doing a pretty good job playing by herself, while I was running around like crazy. She eventually asked if she could take Brinkley in her room and read to him. She pulled out all her books and told him stories for about 45 minutes. It was so sweet! She loves her little buddy!

This evening, she had her first T-Ball practice. We were hoping she would like it. She did REALLY well and had a great time. She's got a good swing on her! Hopefully it will be a fun season for her!

 Practice!

She got a hit!

There was also a little playing in the dirt!

Reading Reagan - 116/365

Reagan's napping is starting to get a little sporadic. There are usually two days a week that she won't sleep. Today was one of those days. She does pretty good staying in her room. She doesn't demand to come out, and if she doesn't sleep, she usually will just lay there and sing to her stuffed friends. Today, we never heard a peep out of her and thought she was sleeping. When Jim went in to get her up he found her all engrossed in a book. It was so precious. She really does love to read.

Tales for Tots, Kangaroos - 65/365

I was feeling much better this morning, so we decided to head out to Tales for Tots. 

We had also missed those classes in Jan and Feb, so it was exciting to get back to it. 

Today, they were holding class at the Old Log Cabin in Mill Creek Park. I had never been in there. It was a cool, very old place. Today's topic was Kangaroos. The instructors made little kangaroo pouches out of paper plates for all the kids to wear around their necks. They loved it and there was a lot of hopping going on! Their craft today was also made out of paper plates. They got to color them and glue all the pieces on. Reagan was so proud of her's. It was really great to be back at class. 

After Tales, Nana, Reagan and I went down to the Dutch Haus to have lunch. On Thursday's they have our favorite soup, Chicken Rivel. YUM! They have a cute little shop. Reagan was looking at the books, so I let her pick one out. She picked Dumbo. She spent some time flipping through it in the car after we left and said, "I love this book! It's the best EVER!" It was so stinking cute! 

This evening, Jim had a late Rotary meeting, so Reagan and I ran up to Bed, Bath and Beyond to buy some new sheets for Jim and I. We only have one set that I just wash in the morning, and pop back on. I noticed they had developed a little hole, so it was time for new. I picked out an upper/middle end set since they get washed so much. I got home and popped them in the washer. I was putting them on the bed, when the fitted sheet, split down the corner. I was SO MAD! WTF!? Now, I had to fold them all back up, try to get them back in the bag and return them. UGH! We have to sleep on holy sheets for one more night. 

 The photo of the day is Reagan at Tales for Tots, Kangaroos.

And, Reagan and her Dumbo book...

  

Storytime - 13/365

Not too much going on today! Work and errands, that's about it! 

Tonight was Jim's bath night with Reagan. After, they always read stories together in our bed. They were so cute all cuddled up, that I had to get a picture! 

That is the photo of the day!

  

Build a Bear & Ray and Jenn Party - 361/365

Today was an exciting day for Reagan! She went to Build a Bear for the first time! 

Nana, Pam, Reagan and I, went to lunch, then, wanted to do something fun with Reagan. Since there is not much to do, we decided to go to Build a Bear. Aunt Pam, loves to take Noah and Emma, so she thought Reagan would like it, too! 

We got in and Reagan immediately picked a pink, Disney Princess bear. I fell in love with a Panda and shamelessly tried to sway her, but she wasn't having it. LOL! We went over to the stuffing area where she was just a little apprehensive of the sound. After a few minutes, she was totally into it. The girl helping her stuff was so great with her. She had her do a bunch of stuff to the heart before placing it in the bear. She told her to rub it on her legs, so it will be strong like Ariel's legs. She had her kiss it, so it will always have good food like Tiana. She went through the whole list of princesses, it was great! 

 After, we got her all stuffed, Aunt Pam let her pick out some clothes for her. She got a great princess t-shirt, colored tutu, and awesome sequin shoes. She even got a magic wand! 

 Next, it was time to fill out the birth certificate. Reagan named her "Friendly." It was PRECIOUS! They got her all down in her box, that Reagan called a "castle!" She was SO INTO the whole process! When we were leaving, she insisted on carrying her, herself. She dragged her behind all through the mall! 

 We have a generous gift card we received, but haven't had a chance to use, so we'll have to go soon and make another! 

This evening, we were all heading to Raymond and Jennifer's for their annual Christmas Party. It's always such a fun gathering. They always have TONS of food and snacks. You certainly don't starve. One of the highlights, is hanging in Raymond's arcade. He has some awesome old school video games. We have fun playing down there. Jim rocks at the games, I suck! 

Before we left, we all went up to the loft to look at Jennifer's pictures from the Matchbox Twenty Cruise. We were HOWLING re-living all our fun times! What a hoot! 

While we were partying, Reagan spent the night at Grandma and Papa's. Her and Papa spent some time reading. Papa said he was shocked when he read one of her favorites, and she said the words before him! They had a fun time!

The photo of the day is Reagan at Build a Bear.

Next, Ray and Jenn's Party...

Photocredit: Jennifer (left) and Pam (right)
Finally, Reagan and Papa enjoying a book...