Monday, May 28, 2012


So we've had lots of fun w/the expanded family lately, to include the unexpected visit from Uncle Patrick this weekend!  He was in Virginia on business and extended his stay through yesterday.  It was great to see him and the kids LOVED it!  They couldn't get enough, and proved it by waking him up at 7am Saturday morning to start playing again!  :)  He taught them a new trick called the 'Maddie/Hunter burrito'!  Charlie got into the action too when we introduced peanut butter.  It was a very fun weekend for all and won't be forgotten for a long time.  


Charlie enjoying a 'Maddie burrito'!


Another proud Grandma!


A BIG burrito!


The kids love their Uncle P.


Grammy chasing Maddie w/the hose!

Cameo by Reagan

Saturday, May 19, 2012

More baby & misc pics


Just a few more pics from the week along w/some other random photos.  Kids are getting used to the idea of having another little one in the house and ask daily to hold her.   Reagan had her first checkup and all is well.  She had already gained 2 oz back and the doc said everything is normal.  She is sleeping quite well, feeding every ~3hrs or so.  Thus far she has been an 'easy' baby, but time intensive nonetheless.  We are quite enjoying having her around and look forward to introducing her to family & friends very soon.  In the meantime, enjoy the pics below.

This week was also the Marine Aviation Centennial Celebration, so Bill has had to work a few days and it will culminate with a black tie dinner w/Bruce tonight.  Hopefully we'll have a couple pictures from that for a future post.  Until then, enjoy!





Easter fun at Grandma/Grandpa's house.


Maddie graduated from pre-K this week!


Monday, May 14, 2012

Bringing home baby!


So the title is pretty much self-explanatory, but I thought I'd add a few details.  Grandma & Grandpa Bell are here and there are no words to do justice to their help! Needless to say, they were anxious to meet their new granddaughter as well, hence the photos below.  We were released from the hospital today about 2:30 and excited to go home and introduce Reagan to the kids & her new home.  They were very excited to meet her and hold her.  Hunter said "I want to keep her forever!"  She was sleeping when we arrived and they wanted to know when she would open her eyes.  Then M & H opened some gifts from the Bells, Yan and mommy & daddy to provide some distraction.  We're glad to be home, very thankful for a healthy mom & baby and anxious for some sleep!  More pictures later.