Monday, June 22, 2009

Father's Day 2009

Look at what Reese made for Daddy for Father's Day this year..





This is what Reese and I both gave to Daddy..



We have been having some grill issues lately (I'll spare you the gory detail but I can I just say FLAMES)!! Anyhow we wanted Daddy to get to pick out his own new grill so he has been shopping around.

I am so happy that Reese has such a wonderful Daddy. Seriously she is so lucky.

Bob..Reese and I both adore you. Happy Father's Day!
Love,
Reesey and Mommy:)

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Hostages in the Barbie House:)


Reese's new favorite thing is to drag Mommy, Daddy, Nike and Lady into the house! Daddy is the most willing to just go and hang out in there:) He's a good Daddy! The dogs hate it and only stay in for a brief moment so I haven't been able to get any pics of them in there. Reese LOVES this house! It provides hours of outdoor entertainment. When we pull in and out of the driveway Reese's says "hi house" and "bye bye house"! Ha! Thanks again to our sweet neighbors for giving it to us.


Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Nanny and Poppy

While we were on our trip my folks came to watch Reese. It was so nice to have them staying at the house so I didn't have to worry about the dogs, mail, kiddo etc. They were very helpful.

On Thursday Reese had her first art class. My Mom is a wonderful artist..she can paint, sew, draw, etc.. so I thought it was cool for her to go with Reese.


They made these cute name tags. How cute is she?!



She also did a lot of swimming with Poppy..




and playing in the Barbie house..


They all three had a great time together. My Mom said that Reese said "Mommy at?" and "Daddy at?" a lot while we were gone. We thought it was funny and boy she was SO happy to see us when we got back. My parents went home on Monday and all week I have been hearing "Nanny at?" "Poppy at?" She is a funny girl:)

OH OH Mexico!

Last Thursday Bob and I left for our first vacation since Reese joined the family. We talked about taking her but given her young age and need for naps and early bedtime we decided it was in every one's best interest if she stayed home. So my folks came to town to babysit while we were gone. It was absolutely the best decision..we had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying some adult time.

Here is a look at the view from our room...



We are really very lazy vacationers. Pretty much the entire trip was spa, beach, eat, drink, beach, eat, drink and repeat:) We did go running twice to help offset the extra eating!

Sadly this is the only picture we took together. I think we were heading to the beach either after lunch or breakfast..


We rented this little villa which was awesome. After a short time Bob had to move inside to avoid sunburn. He is a porcelain God..ha!



One night we took a cab to the "party zone" and we quickly realized we are too old and tired for this lifestyle. We were back in our room by 10pm and we made the decision that Reese will never go to Mexico without us..even if she us 40! Ha!



A dear friend of mine told me right before Reese was born that the best gift I could give my kids is to stay happily married to their father. I think this is so true and I was happy we took the chance to get away together. However by Saturday night I was missing Reese and I was happy we were heading home on Sunday.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Welcome Home Barbie!

Every time we have been to our neighbors house, Reese has enjoyed playing in little Blake's Barbie house. A few weeks ago Blake's mommy called and said that since Blake was 8 years old she decided she was to old for her Barbie house and she wanted Reese to have it.

Moving Day
On Sunday Reese was starting to feel better from having Hand, Foot and Mouth so we thought it might be a fun day to get the house. We headed over to the Caffrey's to hang out and watch the Daddy's move the house. It was so funny watching the Daddy's moving this thing down the sidewalk with dollys. Think...when you see a truck with a double wide on the highway! They needed a wide load sign:)



Once they got the house moved we hung out for awhile and had pie. Poor Reese had horrible blisters in her mouth and had barely eaten in 4 days so when she expressed an interest in chocolate pie I said sure. I'm pretty sure she enjoyed it what do you think? Ha!



First thing Monday morning Reese wanted to go play in her "ouse" as she says it. We spent most of the day playing outside.




On Monday night I went to get my haircut and when I came back this is what I found....

Not only did Reese talk Daddy into getting McDonalds for dinner but they had a picnic in the Barbie house! I had left them a weight watcher casserole to cook.(Hmm maybe they are trying to tell me something:)! Bob said they had a great time and Reese just loves her little house.

Here is the only picture we got of sweet Blake..


I pray that when Reese is 8 years old that she will have that same sweet and generous spirit. First we have to get past the "no no mine" stage..sigh!