Bedtime Monkey- {July 10, 2010}

At bedtime a few weeks ago, Reagan insisted on putting Junior's pillow in her bed.  I wasn't sure if this was a temporary thing, but it wasn't!!!  She has slept on it every night since, and gets in her bed and saying "Dada! Dada!" and hugs her Daddy's pillow.  Just melts me.  It's so weird to see her sleeping like a big girl, and she really does keep her head on it all night. 

When Daddy's home for bedtime, he loves to take over. 
She LOVES for him to get her dressed, brush her hair, and she gets to brush his teeth.
They're extra giggly on those nights. 

It's so cute to see them together. : ) 

She is such a dream to put to bed. 

After her bath I read her a few stories in her rocking chair, while I kneel in front.  She informed me a long time ago there is no room for me to sit with her.  Huh!  So then we grab our favorite little ladybug, glow worm, baby doll, and a couple books.  She giggles for me to tickle her and then we say night-night.  She puts herself to bed from there.  Reading and playing for half an hour or so. 

I may regret saying this, because she probably won't sleep tomorrow now that I have bragged about her.  

I hope not! : )

Oh, last week at the beach her cousins wanted to take Reagan's favorite Ladybug to bed with them too!

I'm telling you, I love that thing!

It puts stars all over the ceiling, and is just the right amount of light, set to a timer.

FYI... Every kid should have one. ; )

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Mason's in town! {July 4, 2010}

Aaron, Lisa and Mason- in town for the 4th...

Reagan could have taken Mason home with her. 

She held his hand, kissed and hugged him, they went swimming and colored together... So adorable.  

He is one SWEET little boy, how could you not love this face?!  

Giving him butterfly kisses ; )



















Remember what I said on the last post when Aaron was in town?!  Mexican for dinner!  Told you we are predictable!  This was after dinner before we all loaded up to go home.  Beautiful night.

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Nani's Home! {July 6th, 2010}

Mom's house has finally been completed after 7 months of construction. 

Just about everything but the studs and sheetrock was replaced, and the place looks beautiful.  The kitchen cabinets are very pretty with all her new appliances, but my favorite is the new furniture.  When she first started 'searching' to furnish the house, she was at Bassett and then probably planned on going to Weinberger's.  Nice places but HANDS DOWN the best place for ANY furnishings is 'Merry's Trash and Treasures.'  I took her down there one day a few weeks ago and she has walked away with her bedroom suite and the most GORGEOUS dining room set ever.  The table pulls apart and the leaves fold into the center in little slices.  So genius.  I could spend all day in that store, it's right up my alley.  Everything is very different, unique pieces with solid wood and very reasonable prices.  My jaw hit the floor when Mom told me how much the china cabinet was, I can't imagine shopping anywhere else. 

I just can't wait to furnish 'Hawkes Manor' one day!  ; )  We'll be building eventually...



Shopping at Merry's-
The top two shots are dresser's I fell in love with, and the bottom is Mom's dining room table.

The House! 

So far... still unpacking and settling in.  There are still lots of gaps to fill and shopping to be done.

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