Busy week

This past Saturday Regan and I went to Lubbock, Tx to watch Eric's drumline compete in a drumline competition. Regan was such a good baby the whole day; she made it very easy for me. Of course, she was also a major hit with all the kids and most of the adults too! And in case you're wondering, our drumline won 1st place in our division for the 7th straight year!
On Sunday we went to see Hudson again. Eric and I both couldn't believe how big Regan looked compared to him. Eric was holding Hudson and he goes, "Hey, how cool is it going to be that I can tell my son-in-law, 'I knew you from the day you were born?'" He's a goofball. For more info on all things Hudson, check out www.sharp-family.blogspot.com.
And here's Regan wearing her BNSF onesie that Uncle Rowdy got her. Unfortunately, Regan is suffering from her first cold. Eric and I both have laryngitis, so it's no surprise that Regan caught something... we're just praying that we can keep it to only a cold. I took her to the doctor because of her fever and cough and all the nurses kept asking if her Daddy worked on a train because of her shirt! She looks pretty darned cute, if I do say so myself. Thanks, Uncle Rowdy!
And here she is later that night right before her bath. She's getting so big and has even rolled from her tummy back to her back a couple of times. She also tries to get her legs under her like she's going to crawl, but hasn't figured out how to work her hands the right way, so instead she ends up doing a nose-dive. Once I look at this picture, I can see why everyone always says she looks just like her Daddy!

Future Mrs. Sharp

As most of ya'll know, our best friends, James and Kristen Sharp, have anxiously been awaiting the arrival of their first baby. When Regan was 2 days old we found out that Baby Sharp was to be a boy, and immediately Eric and James began negotiations for a dowry. Well this morning at 10:21 a.m., James Hudson Sharp (named after the famous missionary, J. Hudson Taylor) made his debut. He's a beautiful baby (can boys be called beautiful?) and looks just like his mother. I keep saying he's the baby boy version of Angelina Jolie because I am so jealous of how beautiful his lips are!

Here's Mama K (dubbed so by the youth group) cooing at her baby boy. I've never seen Kristen look as beautiful or as content as she did today.
And Papa Sharp mastering the burrito roll.
Mama K, Regan, and Momma Rath.

As I mentioned earlier, Regan and Hudson will be getting married in roughly 22 years. I really wanted to mark the occasion of their first meeting with a special t-shirt, so last night Regan and I got busy (me with the markers, her as the supervisor) and decorated a onesie for her to wear to the hospital. It says, in little kid writing, I [heart] Hudson, and I must admit, it was a smash. Hudson will appreciate the efforts one day.

lazy Sunday

When I was a little girl, my parents had some good friends that had 3 kids, relatively close to the ages of my sisters and I. Every Sunday the whole family would lay down for a nap, and I remember always thinking that when I was a grown-up, I would never willingly take a nap. Alas, I'm now a grown-up and would you believe that my favorite time of the week is the Sunday afternoon nap with my husband and baby!? Here are a few pictures of our lazy Sunday afternoon. Regan got so many compliments on her sailor outfit at church!
Regan was more than a little ready for her nap by the time we took this picture.
Here's the pre-nap with Dad. Don't worry, he wasn't all the way asleep-- he had a protective hand on her so she wouldn't fall! After this picture we all got in bed and slept for 3 straight hours! Oh sweet nectar of heaven.

Still a fan.....

Yes, that's right, we're still Cowboys' fans, even after their disgusting loss on Sunday. And I would love to stick my finger up the nose of whoever says that Drew Bledsoe still has game. Three interceptions, one of which was run back for a touchdown. And how much did we lose by.... oh yes, one touchdown.
Here's Regan in her game day outfit with her game day face on. Even though she slept through much of the game, we were able to work on our "touchdown" motion with her. And speaking of them 'Boys, how awesome did Emmit do on Dancing with the Stars!? He's our new Benji.
Here's the first nekkid picture of Regan. Today she went for her four month check-up and got four shots. After about 45 seconds, the nurse finally told me that if I would calm down and stop crying, she would give Regan to me. No one told me how hard it is to watch your child get stuck with a needle! Regan weighed in at a whopping 15 lbs 8 oz and is 25 inches long. Aren't her rolls so adorable!?!
Eric was watching the Drum Corps International finals while I was fixing supper tonight, and Regan was watching with him. I think this picture is funny because he's into the t.v. and she looks bored with it. She really wasn't, she was just drugged from her shots today.

Here's another cute one (actually, I dont' think any of them could not be cute!!). She fell asleep with the remote firmly in her grasp. Maybe she was trying to prevent Dad from watching anymore DCI!?

Roly Poly

It's been awhile since I've last updated the blog and a lot has happened! We got to spend some time with Eric's cousins while they were in town, Regan and I took a road trip to see the newest member of the family, we stopped in on Grammy and Grandpa in Tulsa, and now we're back home and in full marching band season.

Yesterday Regan rolled over from her back to her tummy for the first time! She was laying in her playpen while I was doing dishes and the next thing I knew, she had rolled over. She was pretty proud of herself but she wouldn't do it again when Eric got home. Then this morning she and I were laying in bed and she did it again. All morning long she's just kept on perfecting her art and now whenever I lay her down anywhere, she rolls right over. Of course she gets mad when she can't get rolled back over onto her back....

Once again, the paparazzi look ..... after she rolled over this morning.

K-man arrives!

On August 30th, at 4:20 p.m., Kyle Wayne Bennett entered this world. He weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs, 1 oz and measured 19 3/4 inches long. Regan and I went to Wichita over the weekend to meet the little guy and we had so much fun catching up with all of our family and even spent the night with my sister Sarah in her new house!
Here he is getting his bath. And not liking it.
Here's the four cousins. Kylie is holding Kyle and Aubrey is holding Regan. They are both big helpers and Aubrey is a very good big sister.
Here are the 4 grandkids with Nana and Papa.
Here is the first of many pictures of Regan and Kyle. Regan doesn't look so little compared to the baby! I can't wait until they're old enough to get excited about seeing one another!

Surprising Grammy and Grandpa

Regan and I took a detour on the way to Wichita and spent the night with Grammy and Grandpa in Tulsa. My partner-in-crime Karen helped me set it all up so that Richard and Nancy would be surprised by our visit. We had a great time with them, even if it was short.
We got to spend all Thursday evening and half the morning Friday with Lindsey (r) and Leah (l). They are growing up so quickly and are such good cousins to "Baby" Regan.
I love this picture of Regan and Leah so much! Lindsey wasn't too interested in Regan, but Leah loved to put her binky in her mouth and touch her soft head.

John and Amy visit!

Last week Eric's cousin John and his girlfriend, Amy, came up from Austin to help Grandad and Dolly move into their new apartment. They came over for dinner one night and we had such a great time visiting with them. They have such exciting lives that, just for one night, we felt like we were dining with celebrities!! I was more than a little nervous about cooking for John, who used to be a head chef at a restaurant in Colorado, so I let my good friend, Mr. Stouffer's do the cooking for me. :) Here's Grandad, Amy, and John.
And the two boys with Grandad.
And beautiful Amy playing with Regan.

3 months

Eric took this picture Sunday morning before we went to church. Regan wore her duck dress, probably for the last time because she's about to outgrow it! I love her look... she looks like a celebrity who is annoyed with the paparazzi. Either that, or she's thinking, "Seriously, do they have to take a picture every single day?"
Eric has always been so good at getting Regan to smile and talk. The other day she kept laughing whenever she looked at him. It was almost like she was thinking, "Well, he's going to make me laugh anyway, so I might as well just start now." I also think this picture shows a good side view of how much she looks like him. It's a good thing he's cute!
I took Regan yesterday to get her 3 month pictures (I know I'm a few days late). They turned out so good! This is a picture of a picture that they made for me right there in the store. The photographer was so good and Regan just laughed and cooed at her the whole time. Isn't her hat so stinking cute!?

Rain!

Alright, already. Here. A picture of Regan and her mother. Happy now? Regan was really tired and not in the mood to smile for the camera. And I promise I really do have hair, it's just pulled into a ponytail.
God is so good. We have been so dry this whole year, and just when we'd about given up hope of ever seeing another rain cloud in the sky, we get this downpour yesterday, and then another one today. I think this is the coolest picture ever. Plus it proves my point that we need rain gutters.
Again I repeat, God is so good. We have been blessed enough that I am able to stay home with Regan and not have to work. Part of the reason this is able to happen is due to this little turkey, aka: Irelan. (No, I didn't leave the 'd' off, it's just not there!) I used to work with Irelan's mother and she called a few weeks back and asked if I would be interested in keeping Irelan a few days a week. So, contrary to popular opinion, I do not sleep in any longer. Monday, Wednesday and 1/2 a day Friday, I'm busy chasing around a 1 year old and burping a 3 month old.
Here is a beautiful picture of my best friend from high school, Kayla Johnson. She came down to spend the day with Regan and I last week while she was home on break from getting her master's at Mid-America Nazarene University. We had a great time catching up and doing some shopping!!

Smirky

Many of you will remember Regan's "smirky" picture from back in June. Well, I was taking pictures of her the other day, and look what turned up!?! Smirky #2. This picture captures her personality so perfectly. What a ham!
While we were in Red River, Regan started sucking on her two middle fingers, just like her Aunt Sarah used to do. Now she does it all the time, and I was lucky enough to capture this picture. How stinking adorable is she!?!
Here's a picture of Regan at Red River. Can you believe she turned three months old yesterday!?! Where does the time go?

Red River

Last weekend Regan and I went to the Hendershot family reunion in Red River, NM. We had a lot of fun with our family and Regan got very spoiled! My sister, Brandi, wasn't able to make it becuase she's only 3 weeks away from giving birth to the first grandson! The weather was wonderful; I wore jeans and a long-sleeved t-shirt all weekend! Here is a picture of the foggy mountains the morning we left.
This is my beautiful sister, Sarah. She's a "cool" aunt now. In order to be a cool aunt, you have to do something that the mommy doesn't approve of, but you do it anyway because you're cool. Her initiation was giving my daughter a taste of Cool Whip. Don't worry, though. I got her back by putting makeup on Kylie.
Here's Kylie holding Baby Regan. Kylie and Sarah have been reading through the Bible in one year. When Sarah told Kylie they were going to Red River, Kylie got very thoughtful and then said, "Mommy! That's the river that Moses parted!!" What a genius. Aubrey wouldn't stand still long enough for me to take her picture with Regan.
And here's my mom Bobbi, who turned almost half a century old the day before we left. Despite her age, I think she's still pretty stinking gorgeous. I'm lucky I look like her!

Little Gangster

Mine and Regan's guilty pleasure this summer has been watching "So You Think You Can Dance". (Yes, we know we're nerds.) Our favorite dancer is Benji and Regan's favorite dance (mostly because it's the only one she actually watched) was him doing the hip-hop routine. So, in honor of Benji, I dressed her up as a little gansta so she could look like him. I love the look on her face. Eric says it looks like she's saying, "Sup?"


We started putting Regan in her high chair while we eat supper at night so that she can sit up tall like us. She looks so little in it!

The other day, Regan and I went shopping with Kristen. It was about 150 degrees outside, and Regan got really hot in her car seat, so when we got home I took her out of her outfit and put her in her bouncy seat to cool off. Once she was no longer sweating she was a very happy baby. Here she is cooing at Aunt Kristen and Baby Sharp.

Here's our little sumo wrestler!! I love this picture so much... seriously, is there any kid on earth as cute as she is!?!

Big Girl

Here's Regan playing with her baby gym thingy. Usually she just stares at all the toys, but there have been a few times when she's actually hit them with her hands, and when she does, she sure is proud of herself!

Regan is really starting to be more active and is awake a lot more (although she's awake during the night usually!). It's so much fun to play with her and listen to her talk to us.

Here she is standing on Daddy's legs like a big girl. This is the latest thing she likes to do... whenever we stop letting her stand on us she starts fussing until we let her stand up again! Look at how cute her chubby thighs are! I think the Gran-girls will agree that the only time they're cute is when they're on a baby!

And here she is last night getting her bath. Eric decided that since that's the first thing we do to start calming her down at night, we should turn off the kitchen light and just leave the stove light on. Regan did not know what to think of the dark bath-time, but she did great and even went right to sleep when we laid her down. Maybe father does know best!