{ Imagination }

I thoroughly love how much imagination Raegan has.  I feel like it is so easy for kids to get lost in television these days.  I will not lie, sometimes, I think Raegan probably does watch too much tv.  But, then I see how she can make up games and how creative she is and then don't mind those days when the tv is overworked.  She and Grammy made up a game involving Grammy's legs as a bridge.  Raegan tries not to fall in the water, or else the shark will get her.  If she falls, she runs around the house from the shark.  I heard her yell, "The shark bit my butt!"  "The shark got my toe!"  "He has my boot!"  This is a spinoff of a game we made up in the backyard a few months ago.  It was raining, so Daddy was running hoses outside to eleviate any possible basement flooding from the sump pump.  Raegan & I (keep in mind I was probably 7 months pregnant) were running around the soggy backyard chases sharks and poking them in the eye.  What a sight that was!

{ My favorite little helper }

Three years old is such a great age.  Raegan is the best little helper.  She loves helping with Blake, so much that she wants to change his diapers.  I only wish I could take advantage of that! Yesterday we were lucky enough to find the time to do a little baking.  She helped me with Banana Peanut Butter Muffins from Healthy Cooking magazine.  They didn't turn out as yummy as I hoped, but I will adjust the recipe the next time a bit.  Either way though, I enjoy being able to have her help and see how much she loves it too! 

{ Genes }

Since Raegan is a mini-me, I am anxious to see what Blake looks like as he gets older. At this point, it's hard to tell. I do think he looks a lot like Raegan did as a newborn. So maybe my recessive genes are somehow 'strong.' Until then, I will enjoy this newborn stage because when Raegan was this age, I was terrified that I was doing everything wrong. My goal for the second is to relax and enjoy because the time passes too fast to wish it away!

Raegan - 1 month old

Blake - 1 week old

{ New addition }

Now we are complete...I think ;). Our beautiful baby boy, Blake Joseph, was born on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 12:40pm. He weighed 7 lbs 7.4 oz., 19" long, and head measurement was 34cm. We are adjusting well to the new addition. Raegan, the big sister, could not be happier to have him out of mommy's belly. She is ecstatic to help out as much as possible. She wants to be around him all the time. We could not ask for a sweeter family.

Today is the first day Jon had to return to work. We miss him, but it is funny how the second time around seems much easier and calmer, besides the additional lack of sleep since napping during the day is impossible with a 3 year old running around. I would not change anything though. I cherish the time I get to spend with Raegan. I am over the moon that I get to stay at home with my kids. I love every second of it.