St Nick Day

St. Nick is a big day in our family, even for the non-German side. Eric & I got engaged on St Nick Day in 1999, Emma Grace joined our family in 2004 and this year Bailey had her blocked tear duct surgery. The surgery went well now we just have to wait and see and make sure it worked. But her eyes are looking better!

Big Sis Reagan had to come be there to support her little sister
Bailey wondering where her bottle is
Bailey in her gown waiting in the pre-op area
Bailey checking everything out
She's all worn out from her big morning
Bailey eating some banana!
The girls are ready to see what St Nick brought them!
Reagan checking out her ornament (as you can see Jonathan had to be right there also)
Reagan helping Bailey open her gift
Bailey having fun on her first St Nick Day!

The Holiday's are Here!

The Holiday's have arrived! Reagan helped decorate somewhat. The girls are enjoying everything especially a few of the decorations. They have visited with Santa twice and no one cried! It was great!

Reagan wearing her Princess Santa hat
Reagan & Bailey playing with the Snowman/Penguin decoration
This is what it's like trying to get a picture of the 2 of them!
The cousins having fun at our yearly Family Holiday Gathering
This isn't a holiday picture but I just had to include it!

Thanksgiving

For Thanksgiving we went to Papa & Ganny's for lunch. We couldn't stay too long since Eric was on back up and had to get back to be available. At least he got to join us this year. We had a great time and of course we had wonderful food (especially Ganny's dressing)!

Papa & Bailey
The Manders family
Check out what Reagan's shirt says!
Trying to get this picture was loads of fun!

Emma's Birthday

We had 2 celebrations for Emma's birthday. She had a party at the "Jump Place" which of course Reagan loved! And then we had a family one on Thanksgiving Day at Papa & Ganny's. It was all lots of fun!

Emma having fun at the Jump Place
Reagan & Ansley jumping all around
Reagan & Emma getting some juice
Emma & her chocolate cake, yum!
Emma getting lots of presents!

Thanksgiving Feast

Reagan's school had their Thanksgiving Feast on Friday and before we enjoyed the good food, her class and the other 3 yr old classroom did a little play for everyone. I'm posting a short (9 secs) video from the end of the play. I'm also posting a few pictures for you to see how cute she was in her Pilgrim outfit!

Reagan's class performing the play

Reagan & Daddy after her performance

Reagan & Mommy

Isn't she adorable!
Reagan showing off the rock she made that says she is thankful for Mommy & Daddy

Halloween Pics

Posting a few Halloween pics from Reagan's Halloween party and Trick or Treating. I will post the majority on my webshots site this weekend along with more random pics (since we have one child who does smile for the camera).

Reagan's group enjoying a snack before they go candy hunting

Reagan's class with their teacher Mrs Amanda

Bailey Bug!

Princess Aurora & Bailey Bug

Bailey is having lots of fun!

This was the only time she wore the head piece

Reagan & Sydney about to go to their first house

Getting some goodies at Ms Tammy's house

Admiring Jaime's adorable costume!

Bailey enjoying the ride!

The girls posing for a picture

Mommy Reagan & Daddy (Bailey was out for the night - well for a few hrs at least)

Reagan waiting to hand out candy

Reagan enjoyed handing out candy almost as much as she did going Trick or Treating

Fall Festival & Papa's birthday

I thought I would get a quick post out here before I post this coming weekend about Halloween. As you know how it is in the Fall, we've been non-stop almost every weekend! And don't seem to have an open weekend anytime soon! Well I meant to post this before Halloween, but so much for that happening! Anyway, will go ahead and get this posted and will post Halloween pics & info this weekend. As most of you know we've been busy with Bailey this week with her having a viral infection & rash.

Reagan, Bailey & I went with Kelly, Emma & Mom to the Fall Festival. Geri & James and their dogs (Champ & Scooter) met us there also. Champ & Scooter were riding in their new stroller (yes, Geri & James have a doggy stroller!) We had a good time and the weather was great! The girls had a blast playing on the jumpy thing, riding a pony & riding the train. The girls did great and held each others hands walking around the festival.

Champ & Scooter in the doggie stroller

Emma & Reagan going on a train ride



This past weekend was Papa's birthday, so we went to Greensboro for a visit and to celebrate his birthday. It was good to see everyone. Reagan had fun helping Papa open his gifts. They of course all enjoyed Bailey, especially since Mama was not there!

Papa blowing out his birthday candles

Papa opening up his gifts with a little help from Reagan

One more note before signing off, Go Dawgs!!