Raegan Rolled Over

Last night we got pounded pretty good from the remnants of Ike. I can't imagine what the people in Texas and other southern states lived through. It was bad enough here. There are lots of branches and power lines down and most schools in Northeast Ohio were closed today. So last night when our electricity went out, Raegan decided to put on a show for us. She took that opportunity to roll over for the first time! Unfortunately it was too dark to get a movie of her, but I was able to get one of her when the power came back on later that night. She's getting so big so fast!

Apple Orchard

Well it's apple picking time! Brandon has been talking about picking apples since the day we picked last year. This is one of his absolute favorite things to do, so he was thrilled when it was time to go pick again. This year we made apple pie and applesauce. We even canned a few jars of applesauce to last us until next year.

First Day of Preschool

Natalie & Brandon started preschool a couple of weeks ago. So far they are really enjoying themselves! So much so that they usually don't want to leave to come home. The teacher has nothing but good things to say about them. The first day we were walking from the van into the building, the kids with their backpacks on and me behind them holding Raegan, when Natalie said "Brandon, let's hold hands". Natalie is always very good to make sure she is holding someone's hand in parking lots. However, not only did they hold hands through the parking lot, but they also held hands all the way down the hall and into their classroom. I WISH I had been able to get a picture, but I didn't have my camera ready. I'm sorry I missed out on that picture, but here are a few others from that day.

Happy Grandparent's Day!

Dear Gammie, Papaw, Grandma & Grandpa,




Love,

Natalie, Brandon & Raegan

Raegan Talking & Laughing

Recent Pictures of the Kids

The Fair

A couple of weeks ago we took the kids to the "little" fair here in town. This is a tiny little fair they have here mainly for the little kids. Both the kids had a lot of fun. Natalie was our more outgoing one. She rode the roller coaster and the ferris wheel three times each. One ride on the roller coaster did Brandon in for the night. He stuck to the little maze/obstacle course/ball pit attraction. Here are some pictures I took of them.

Is that Natalie or Raegan?

Ok, so maybe they don't look exactly alike, but Brent and I think they do favor each other quite a bit. Which one is which? Those of you who have visited this blog in the past are going to recognize one of the pictures. Any guesses?

Raegan's 3 Month Pictures

Yesterday was Raegan's 3 Month "Birthday". We had her pictures taken at Sears. She smiled all morning before the pictures, between the pictures and after we were done taking pictures, but would not smile for the pictures. She was too busy checking out the camera and all the props in the room to think about smiling. Here is the link to check out her new pictures:

https://www.searsphotos.com/?shareid=S206377663l4G6826FV9H

The poor little thing was so tired out that she slept for 10 hours (and counting) last night. Mommy got to sleep through the night! :-)

Swimming

These movies and pictures were taken one day after the kids first swim lesson. We all enjoyed ourselves in the pool. Thank you Sarah & Marc for inviting us!