Haynes Household

Comparisons

2011-03-01T13:01:00.001-05:00

This is nuts! This was Reagan in 2009 (with bangs)- and the picture below is my SISTER (when she was 5)--- it's CRAZY that she looks just like Reagan!

Cooking with Mommy

2011-03-01T12:57:00.001-05:00

Most Disney Princesses don't do their own cooking, but THIS one does.

Truck

2011-03-01T12:42:00.002-05:00

While behind this truck on the highway one afternoon Reagan said, "That's my Mommy on that truck."

She obviously knows what I do for my (part-time) job. :)

**Model, not Drink-- for those who are confused.

School picture 2011

2011-03-01T12:37:00.001-05:00

Last year her picture was more like a mugshot- this year.... we're getting there.

STELLA & DOT MAKES THE MAGAZINES!!

2011-02-10T21:05:00.003-05:00

STELLA & DOT MAKE HEADLINES IN POPULAR MAGAZINES:

People Style Watch is keeping a watchful eye on Stella & Dot! Their February issue includes Stella & Dot styles in 2 different features. The Clover Single Wrap Leather Bracelet was chosen for an "Under $100" feature and the On the Mark Necklace is featured in a spread on "Fun and Personal Jewelry." Take a peek! www/stelladot.com/kristenhaynes

Take a peek at InStyle’s February issue featuring the Stella & Dot Revival Tassel Necklace, created especially for our line by celebrity-designer Nancy Liebowitz. The magazine chose this exotic and elegant style as one of their “most irresistible” fashion finds. Thanks InStyle! Shop for it here: www/stelladot.com/kristenhaynes

The February/March issue of Fit Pregnancy features three different Stella & Dot styles! The Wanderlust Fringe Hoop Earrings is shown in their “Shopping Guide”, while the Mira Bangles and the Signature Dot Disc Necklace are featured in their “Getaway” spread. Take a peek! www.stelladot.com/kristenhaynes

The March issue of Every Day with Rachel Ray features the Tulum Turquoise & Leather bracelet. See the “Every Day Faves: Style” feature for details.
http://www.stelladot.com/sites/kristenhaynes/productcatalog?page=productdetail&sku=B112S

American Baby magazine issue May/June

2011-02-06T12:39:00.003-05:00

Be sure to check out the American Baby issues for May/June 2011. I will be modeling as the "Mommy" in an article titled "HAPPY." Unfortunately, they wanted a child that was between 4-14 months old, so Reagan didn't make the cut- but they DID give me the cutest, cuddliest, 9 month old, 22 lb. boy named Ace. :)

I was excited b/c I wore a Stella & Dot signature Valentine's Day piece "Ever After" in the photos. It's a great delicate necklace

www.stelladot.com/kristenhaynes --- search Necklaces/Delicate/Ever After

Robot towel

2011-02-06T12:35:00.002-05:00

I hosted a 31 gift party last weekend and while picking out my FREE goodies from hostess credits I picked out the cute new kids towel in "apple blossom" (for little girls)-- Reagan saw which one I had picked out and told me she wanted the ROBOT towel- .... so that's what we got.

We also went to Target yesterday to price "Monster Trucks" .... she is my petite princess dress wearing, boy toy loving, little girl. Reagan. :)

Best Dance moves EVE*R

2011-02-06T12:26:00.002-05:00

These are memories I NEVER want to forget.

Reagan's Bad Dream

2011-02-06T12:02:00.002-05:00

One morning at around 3am Reagan came running into our bedroom screaming and crying that a "monkey took her Daddy's hat"....... it occurred to Adam when she was upset that he had read her a book that night before about animal families and showed me the monkey pictures.

Do you think these images would give you nightmares?

Needless to say, we've put this book in a safe place for much later in her life.

2011

2011-01-09T18:57:00.002-05:00

Pardon my absence for what has been OVER 6 months! We have had many updates since my last post, but I am happy to start a FRESH 2011 and PROMISE to keep everyone (that wants to be informed) up to date with us at all times! YAY!

First off, I'd like to introduce you to our NEW HOME! Adam and I are Home Owners (as of June 23, 2010) and We Love it! We have wonderful neighbors and a fantastic house to call home! We spent around 5 weeks getting the house painted and upgraded some (which took a whole lot of patience on my end, with having a little 2 1/2 year old running around), but it was WORTH it in the long run, and the workers ended up becoming family as far as Reagan was concerned! After they left, Reagan asked everyday where they were! :)

Yesterday Reagan ran around the front yard while we took down the Christmas decorations, and we both agreed this was exactly what we wanted in a home; a yard that our kid(s) could run around and play in! And this (past) summer we were able to take FULL advantage of the swimming pool and outdoor patio!

It is our Dream Home and we love it and can't wait to be here for a LONG time!

Santa

2011-01-09T18:47:00.002-05:00

This Christmas was LOTS of fun! Reagan was a bit leery of having Santa coming down the chimney- Every time we'd mention it- she would make a face- but when she woke up she couldn't have been more excited! Santa brought her a Strider bike/helmet (a balance bike- no peddles, so she can learn to balance then eventually go straight to a "big" bike! No training wheels!) and the Snow White Dress-- Plenty more- but who needs to be bored with all the details- she mostly loved the bike, and dress- She got all she asked for and is more SPOILED than ever! ... Especially with having a birthday a WEEK beforehand!

3 Generations

2011-01-09T18:45:00.001-05:00

My Mom (Reagan knows her as Zana) came to celebrate Christmas with us this year and it was wonderful! Reagan had a great Christmas with her and we hope to be able to do it again one year!

LOVE YOU ZANA!

A-B-C........1-2-3

2011-01-09T18:33:00.003-05:00

Since we've been away from the Blogging World-- Reagan has learned to sing her ABC's, and count over 20-- and count down from 10! She is getting smarter and smarter everyday and we are so blessed to have her in a wonderful Christian Pre-school with the best teachers. She absolutely adores them!

Adam surprised me with the new iPhone 4 for our 5th Wedding Anniversary and I was able to give her my old iPhone (which she works like a champ!) We have all kinds of games set up on there from Spanish speaking, to letters, to animals, you name it! AND we got her a Leapster2 for Christmas, and it's for ages 4-7... we knew it would be a bit advanced, but she loves it and is figuring it out just great!

Stella & Dot Jewelry

2011-01-09T18:21:00.003-05:00

With the new year, came a new venture for me. I started as an Independent Stylist for a magnificent jewelry company called Stella & Dot in Nov.

Stella & Dot is my new Love and hobby that keeps me busy, when I'm not running around with Reagan, or doing the house chores, etc. I have finally found what is the equivalent to Adam's hunting/fishing/etc, stories, and shows! Now, I get to rave on and on about My LOVE! :)

I am very happy selling Stella & Dot and love the flexible hours and getting to meet new people who are just as in love with the product as I am!

*AND I am thrilled to say, that I made Top 10 in sales (out of the 60 on my team) for months Nov. and Dec.!!! I have to Thank all my valued customers for that one! *It's not too hard to sell this stuff, it really sells itself, But I am glad that I can do so well, right off the bat! I have big goals for 2011, and one is to continue to be in Top 10 for sales each month!

Check out my site: -------> They are actually launching their Spring/Summer 2011 Line tonight! I can't wait!

www.stelladot.com/kristenhaynes

Happy 3rd Birthday Baby!

2011-01-09T17:51:00.016-05:00

Reagan turned 3 Dec. 19, 2010 and we had a Toy Story "Jessie" (cowgirl) themed party- including the pony! We hosted the party at our house, and we REALLY broke the new house in too- the weather did NOT hold out for us- ... Long enough (20 min long) for a few pony rides, and then we had to move the 55 guests into the house!

Everyone raved about a great party! BUT It was a tad tight! Thank goodness for WINE and good Friends! :) ... and Pre-schoolers that entertain themselves fairly easily! :)

I had game stations set up: "Snake in my Boot" / "Pin the tail on Bullseye" / "Musical Circles" / "Digging for Gold" ..... Many things that came to mind the day of, knowing the weather was possibly going to be bad.

But thanks to my wonderful Husband, Sister and Inlaws- everyone made it PERFECT and the party was a HUGE success!

2010-04-27T16:07:00.002-04:00

Hello all fellow BLOG followers! (If I still have any after being absent for months!) :)

I have missed blogging, we have just been going so much lately, it's been hard to keep up! As a matter of fact, I decided to come current with the blog........ for now, b/c we are moving away this weekend, and I won't have access to my computer to "update"- SO you'll just have to wait until we are OFFICIALLY settled into our NEW OWNED HOME to see MORE! :)

Here's the story...........

We are moving this weekend to a beach house in New Smyrna Beach! YIPPEE! (kinda a mini- vacation while we wait for our home!)........the house we made an offer on back in June of 2009 is STILL unavailable for us to move into, and the home we are renting is selling as of May 12- SO therefore, we have to GO, but only temporarily, SO, we're packing up all our belongings into a POD and we are headed to a furnished house on the beach!

Friday we are HEADING out, and praying the house we are buying will open up quickly so we can move in and get settled before summer comes around! We can't be more happy to get this house when we finally move in..... after all we HAVE waited for this, for (what will be) A YEAR!

Please keep us in your prayers while we will be in "MOVING LIMBO" for the next month or so.

Thank you, and enjoy the new BLOG updates! :)

**Kristen

CHANGES........

2010-04-27T16:00:00.002-04:00

It literally feels like yesterday, that Reagan was big enough to be moved from her bassinet to her crib (at 3 months old).... and if you have had a new born, and put them in their crib, you remember seeing how HUGE the crib looked with them inside. Now, I have made the LEAP to a Big Girl Bed, and it feels really surreal! She's nearly 2 1/2 , potty trained, and in a big bed! This is just crazy to me!

We have had GREAT success with this CHANGE, and she is loving being able to bring her babies into her bed, and "put them to sleep", OR just climb in and read a story. All these "changes" are necessary, BUT it definitely makes a Mother SAD! :) It really won't be long and she'll be riding her bike off to Kindergarten! AHH!! :) (well, I'm not going to get too carried away!)

Aunt Sarah's Wedding 4-10-10

2010-04-27T15:47:00.003-04:00

MORE WEDDING PHOTOS FROM MY SISTER'S WEDDING!

This was how we curled Reagan's hair- We kept her busy watching The Little Mermaid, and with a bag of Cheetos! :) She was happy as a LARK!

ME: Matron of Honor

Reagan: Flower Girl

(she threw ALL the flowers out at the very beginning of the walk, so there weren't any left by the time we got to the guests, but she did what she was suppose to!)

Now, these two pictures are out of order- I'd like for you to look below at how involved I look, watching Sarah and Pat cut their cake..... myself and the Best Man we asked by Sarah and Pat to stand next to them while they cut the cake- ....... AND above you can see WHY- they actually smashed the cake in OUR FACES! It was quite a shock, but REALLY funny!

Way to go guys! ....... I'm over it, but one day you'll get it! :)

My Best Friend Kobi

The picture above is my friend from high school, and Sarah's wedding photographer, Megan- I can NOT wait to post pictures from her! :)

My beautiful Mother, Lovely Bride (making some CRAZY face), and my new Brother-in-Law!

Aunt Sarah's Wedding 4-10-10

2010-04-27T15:37:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to my sister Sarah and my NEW Brother-in-Law Pat!! They had a beautiful wedding April 10, 2010 in Midland, TX. at the Confederate Air Force Memorial Garden. (More pictures to come) ... but first, I must show off the most gorgeous Flower Girl EVER! :)

Sarah, had this little Flower Girl shirt made for Reagan to wear at the rehearsal .... and Reagan is wearing her Aunt Sarah's awesome PINK heels! .... She is matching so perfectly! :)

......... and this was the finished Flower Girl, all dolled up....... she said she wanted to look like Cinderella, and I think she DID.........

Then and Now..........

2010-04-27T15:34:00.003-04:00

I just LOVE comparison photos! I came across this photo a couple weeks back and it just brought back SO many memories! ..... This was taken at our friends 1st birthday party in Oct. of 08'!

..........And this was Easter 2010.......... time is REALLY flying with my little baby girl!

Orange Grove photo shoot

2010-04-27T15:32:00.001-04:00

Back in January I was asked to help a photographer expand her portfolio by taking some pictures out in the Orange Groves around town- This is one picture featured on her site, (with my mock daughter) :) It's a favorite of mine!

We had a really good time!

Boat Ride with Daddy!

2010-04-27T15:26:00.002-04:00

Adam has a little fishing boat, and just last week took it on a trip to the Keys with his cousin, So, in preparation for his trip, we took it out for a spin one weekend! It was a wonderful day and Reagan LOVED driving it in 360's mostly! :) ....... now that we've let her drive it ONCE, she thinks she is captain, EVERY TIME!

You can tell by the look on her face though, she's not much of a fan or the life vest!

"Cutest Kidz contest"

2010-04-27T15:21:00.002-04:00

A local photographer recently (well, give or take several months, lol!) sent me info on entering Reagan in a Cutest Kidz contest - I figured, "what did we have to lose?" So, I did it! She made it to the top 25 kids, and then they had a following "call-back" round, that required all the kids to get a professional photo done (by her) so each kid would have an even shot in the contest (so some kids didn't have professional photos, and some just plan)- I LOVED the picture she captured! It actually just makes my day!

THE CONTEST IS OVER NOW, AND REAGAN DIDN'T MAKE IT INTO THE TOP 10 :( ........ BOO!!!!

(The contest consisted of voting daily to see who made it into the top 10, so people had to vote daily for like two weeks!)

BUT, I KNOW ALL THAT VOTED, SUPPORTED HER WELL, AND WE DON'T CARE, SHE'LL ALWAYS BE THE CUTEST KID TO ME!

Art By: Reagan Haynes

2010-04-27T15:17:00.002-04:00

Adam and I have really gotten into the decorating/designing shows on HGTV lately (since we are soon going to be home owners, we love the ideas) AND in one of our favorite shows "Divine Design", the host makes a HUGE piece of art for the room, and it's always so abstract. I only wish I could throw together some paint, and make something look good. BUT, one person who CAN, is my daughter! SO, I took her to Michael's Craft Store, we picked out some canvas' and paint, and she made this...... ALL BY HERSELF!....... I promise, not help from mommy at all!

"Just keep swimming......."

2010-04-27T15:09:00.002-04:00

After a successful 4 week daily lesson of Survival Swim Lessons, Reagan has become quite the fish! She is loving the warm, sunny weather now too! We try to go swimming just about every day so she can brush up on her skills! :)

Survival Swim Lessons!

2010-03-04T14:39:00.002-05:00

Reagan started a survival swim lesson course March 1st that will continue for 4 weeks M-F (everyday). It is a huge commitment for both of us, but I am already THRILLED that we have started this, she LOVES going and LOVES her instructor!

I couldn't be happier that she LOVES to swim SO much! We will hopefully be moving into a new home (with a pool) at the end of April, and I think I'll have my (warmer) days cutout for me in the pool- but why do you buy a house with a pool if you're not going to use it!? :) I can't wait!

So far in four days she has LEARNED how to float on her back, flip over onto her back from a swim, and locate the wall/stairs- in the above picture she is wearing flippers to help her master kicking while swimming-

PIG ROAST!!!

2010-03-04T14:37:00.001-05:00

Adam shot a pig with his bow last weekend and he is really excited to roast it while his parents are in town visiting soon! ... Hope it's good, b/c he sure looks NASTY!

Sunglass Queen!

2010-03-04T14:31:00.002-05:00

There are SO many ways to wear sunglasses!

Fashionable.................

...................Upside down................ (Let me just note, these two pictures are from two DIFFERENT days, and she would be in the same shirt BOTH days- clearly it's a battle I choose not to fight!) :)

............OR Glam!

First Dentist visit-

2010-03-04T14:22:00.004-05:00

Now that we are 2 years old, it's time to start getting serious about our teeth. A friend of ours that is a Pediatric Dentist, AND cleans mine and Adam's teeth wanted to see Reagan after she turned 2- Reagan LOVES to brush her teeth, we use an electric toothbrush with kids' MINT toothpaste (which the dentist told me to start using on her to make dentist appts easier as she gets older)- So, I thought the dentist would be a BREEZE- I had it all planned out- we had talked about it a few days before, practicing "AHH" keeping out mouth open wide, etc. and I was going to get a cleaning FIRST so she could watch and see that it's just fine! But as soon as it was her turn- she WOULDN'T open her mouth!

She ended up just getting a quick look through and got to wear some cool "protective eyewear" and she dug through a treasure chest- ... maybe she'll open in about 6 months- .... that's what I'm hoping for- BUT in the meantime, she has a really bad over-bite due to her sucking her thumb, and we've been instructed to stop the thumb sucking! NOT EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE!

MugShot school picture-

2010-03-04T14:17:00.002-05:00

Reagan had her FIRST school picture taken a few weeks ago, and THIS is what we got from it! This is what I like to call.... a MUG SHOT- She looks quite unhappy, and that stray hair hanging, makes it even funnier!

The teachers said she didn't want to participate and smile, but I thought, "Oh Please, I'm sure it's beautiful!" - Well, the teachers WERE right! LOL! But she still looks like a little porcelain doll to me! ....Just a very unhappy one!

(BTW this isn't the greatest copy of the picture- I didn't buy one but they gave out complimentary bags with their photo on it, so this is a picture of her picture ON a bag... if that makes sense!)

BIRTHDAY DAY WORLD!!

2010-03-04T14:07:00.003-05:00

BIRTHDAY WORLD!!!

This is a place, that you can have a Birthday party at, OR just go to play any day!

$5 for unlimited Rides and Bounce Houses! It's a NO-Brainer!!!

It's basically a little fair in a warehouse- (so who knows how safe these rides really are... eek) BUT the catch is, the child must be 2 to ride, and HAS to ride ALONE on the rides- ....... did you think I would have trouble getting Reagan to ride anything?...... I think NOT!- she rode EVERYTHING, and would just walk off saying, "Bye Mommy!" (Little Miss Independent!)

Below are a few rides she rode, and LOVED! The Train she is in, is actually a ROLLER COASTER! She is going to be my little daredevil!

It's quite a scary "coaster" for a 2 year old! And it went REALLY fast! You may not be able to tell from the picture, but if you double click on it, to make it larger- this center rod looking thing, is basically all that is holding this coaster together- ... again I say, I'm not sure how SAFE this was, but it was FUN! LOL

Cover Models!

2010-03-04T14:04:00.002-05:00

Reagan and I shot the cover for a local "Moms Like Me" magazine back in November for the January issue and it turned out SO cute!

The bottom picture is the photo that was inside the magazine talking about the article, "staying fit for the new year!"

SNOW DAY IN ATL!!

2010-02-24T14:11:00.003-05:00

A couple weeks ago, Adam and I saw in the forecast, that it was going to SNOW in Atlanta, and I had been wanting to go visit my in-laws, so we loaded up the car and drove the 6 hour drive to Atlanta to play in the snow for the weekend, and see the grandparents!

Here are a few shots from the FUN we had!

this is one of my favorites, ABOVE- my two LOVES climbing a big hill of snow!

BELOW: Adam is clearly showing off his tolerance for COLD weather! HAHA!

Alabama National Champions 2009!

2010-02-24T13:26:00.003-05:00

I may be several months LATE in blogging this, but if you didn't already know, and you're a college football fan, ALABAMA won the National Championship in Jan, in Pasadena, CA....... and WE were THERE! It was amazing!

The weather was beautiful, we had great time spent with some amazing friends, and a WIN, you can't ask for anything more!!!

AND AT THE BOTTOM BE SURE TO TURN UP YOUR VOLUME AND ENJOY A LITTLE VIDEO I MADE OF OUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE!

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Alan Jackson music video Debut!

2010-02-24T13:23:00.003-05:00

Please click/highlight the link below, then copy and paste it in your search engine, and watch the music video Reagan, Miami and myself we all in! It's really cute! :)

http://www.cmt.com/videos/alan-jackson/485534/its-just-that-way.jhtml

JACKSON HEWITT COMMERCIAL

2010-01-22T16:59:00.002-05:00

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW!

This was another fun shoot last year airing now on pretty much all channels EVERYWHERE, now that it is tax season!

(I'll give you a hint while looking for me, I'm carrying a "big check" up stairs!)

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1227613352?bctid=59550846001

Samsung commercial

2010-01-22T16:40:00.005-05:00

This was a REALLY fun Samsung commercial I did back in Dec. (and yes, I worked with Santa), COPY the link below PASTE it in your www. (search engine) and WATCH! It's really cute!

file:///Users/adamhaynes/Desktop/rcwxmas.com.webarchive

These are a few shots in front of the green screen we used- the SNOW was really fun to play in too! :)

BIG 2nd Birthday gift!

2010-01-22T16:25:00.002-05:00

For Reagan's birthday we got her this AWESOME Disney Princess car and she LOVED it! It was a nice crisp morning, but that didn't stop her from trying it out! :)

I had heard that at her age, her little feet may not reach the peddles, but they did!... the only problem with it, was her not knowing how to STEER! You really have to be prepared to "GET OUT OF THE WAY!" B/C she is a WILD woman on a mission in that thing!

(the passenger, Elmo, was also a gift given from her Izzy and Poppy!)

FIRST BIRTHDAY TO SECOND BIRTHDAY!

2010-01-21T08:02:00.003-05:00

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY REAGAN!!!!

2010-01-21T07:34:00.003-05:00

SO, I'M ABOUT A MONTH LATE ON POSTING REAGAN'S BIRTHDAY PICS! BUT HERE ARE A FEW FROM OUR AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHER, EMILY ANDERSON, OF THIS IS CAMPBELL PHOTOGRAPHY!

The theme was Noah's Ark, and it was at a park on a beautiful December day! She had her best buddies there, and her Izzy, Poppy and Aunt Sarah came into town to help her celebrate! We gave party favors of her favorite things; sunglasses, stickers, colors, bubbles, and play-doh!

We had pizza, snacks and lots of raindrop cupcakes, (made by my friend Tiffany)

It was the perfect 2nd Birthday party and I can't wait to start planning #3! :)

Alan Jackson "It's Just That Way"

2010-01-21T07:19:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone!

The shoot that Reagan, Miami and myself did yesterday was for an Alan Jackson music video for his new hit song called "It's Just That Way"-

We had a lot of fun! Reagan was literally running on fumes, (due to no nap)- but she did wonderfully! I'll give you a little image of what the video will be like so you'll know what to look for! :)

This song is about a guy looking for love and when he is single his world is turned upside down, everything is WRONG- when his world is THIS way, I am carrying Miami in my arms (while she is wearing a dress) and I am walking Reagan on a leash!! AND when his world is normal (meaning he found love I am walking Miami and carrying Reagan!

It's really quite cute and what a great concept LOL! Which the whole child on a leash isn't too unusual here, especially here in Orlando, at Disney World! LOL!

When I find out it is out, I will post it here!

AND Monday morning I have a local cable commercial with "BrightHouse Cable" in Daytona Beach, FL with NASCAR driver Mark Martin, more updates and pics with that after the shoot!

Reagan's 1st commercial!!

2010-01-18T13:34:00.003-05:00

Hey everyone! Please be sure to turn up your volume for this one, I had to record over the commercial DVD b/c I'm not quite sure how to save it to the computer yet, but I'm very eager to "air" it to everyone! :) So, this is the commercial Reagan did several months ago in Tampa!

I'm really proud of her, she looks GREAT!

Enjoy!

...........We also will be shooting another spot (aka commercial) in Tampa on Wednesday, and it's myself, Miami and Reagan! It's all of us, minus Daddy! Wish us luck! :)

Are you kidding me!?

2010-01-14T13:25:00.005-05:00

This video was taken months ago, but I just wanted to show y'all how ANNOYING my car rides with my little bundle of JOY can be! ;)

"Hello, can anybody hear me?, No? I didn't think so, I better SCREAM louder!"

Daisy's SWEET 2nd birthday party...... and a little game called, SEC Championship- Gators Vs. Bama

2009-12-14T22:09:00.004-05:00

This birthday party definitely answered my question as to if Reagan had a sweet tooth like mine, or not! She DOES!

Daisy had a SWEETS only 2nd birthday party, and the table set up full of homemade baked goods by Cyndi (Daisy's Mommy) was within reach for all the kids- BUT no other kids cared about the table, except REAGAN! HAHA! It was hysterical, how many times this kid went for more cupcakes, cookies, suckers, you name it! She LOVED this party!

PS- Can I get a "ROLL TIDE??" Don't worry about getting icing on your lucky dress Reagan, Mom will get it out and we will kick some GATORS BOOTAY too!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!

ROLL TIDE!!!!!!

I SWEAR she is grabbing for more from the table! HAHA!

Reagan with Friends

2009-12-14T21:16:00.004-05:00

One morning for a play date, Jen, James, Abby, Evan (and newborn baby Drew) and Reagan and I met up at Chick-fil-a for breakfast and for the kids to run out some energy on the indoor play area-

You tell me if you think they got a little energy out. ?????

PS- Next time you're at a Chick-fil-a, notice how LITTLE this play area actually is, it's a wonder they all didn't run SMACK into eachother! HAHA!

(I shoved Reagan's dress into her bloomers, so she could "play like the boys"- She was having trouble climbing and sliding with all the extra dress material.

"Lights, Camera, Action!"- Reagan's First Commercial Shoot!

2009-12-14T21:01:00.003-05:00

Kaufman Eye Institute- Tampa, FL

Last Monday, Reagan and I drove to Tampa for a commercial shoot for a local eye company.

I was quite nervous since I wasn't going to be IN the commercial with Reagan, my biggest fear, was Reagan not wanting to do anything she was "suppose" to, b/c I was on the sidelines watching- BUT all my worrying was a waste of energy (which it usually IS!) She did wonderfully! :) The first shot for the 30 sec. segment was Reagan blowing out birthday candles- (what they didn't know, was that Adam and I had been practicing with her for her Birthday, so she was a pro!)- BUT, she didn't get cake, so that was a bit challenging getting her mind off the cake, after tempting her with it, and not giving her any! - She got a few tastes here and there though, sticking her fingers in it while they were filming!

I love this picture above, with her getting all "primped" for her shoot! Very DIVA, I think! :)

This woman in the purple, is the other actor in the commercial, the one with "cataracts" :) - she played Reagan's Grandma; Midge, Reagan took to her well, since I really talked up that we were going to be with A "GIGI" that day!

The rest of the shoot consisted of Reagan playing with dolls, games and reading with Midge- BUT, I couldn't get pics of those, b/c Reagan wanted me sitting next to her at that point- SO funny enough, I am sitting next to her in the scenes, BUT, I'm not shown at all! It all worked out! ....... we did get to a really teary point, when Reagan didn't want me to leave, and then wanted to sit in my lap, which wouldn't work as far as hiding me! SO, I ran out of the room for a bit, thinking she'd participate better if I wasn't there! - She DID, BUT, she took to another lady, working with the film crew, and she literally sat in her lap during shooting, and they covered her up with a blanket so you couldn't see her! HILARIOUS! What you do for a two year old! :)

Everyone was VERY proud of her, and then we all ate cake and wrapped up the commercial!

They will be sending it to me in the mail soon, it'll only be shown in Tampa, So I'll try to post it when I get it! :)

Thanksgiving in Atlanta with Cousin Ava

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Adam did a good job taking these "action" shots, I LOVE the one of Ava falling off the ball! It is SO ACTION filled! :)

Alyson pulled a HUGE bounce house out of their garage, and we blew it up and the girls bounced around for awhile, their favorite thing was making funny faces at us! :)

Reagan and her cousin, Ava had a BALL together over Thanksgiving weekend! They rarely ever get to see one another, but when they do, they hit it off right away! They even played tea party (with Reagan's new tea set from her Aunt Alyson, Uncle Chris and Ava), in Reagan's pak-n-play, (as pictured above)- they had a great time! Can't wait to plan another trip for them to get together! We love our family!!

"Cheetah" Woods-

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It's sad to say, that this picture doesn't quite mean what it did back in June 2009. Too Bad, and SO Sad!

See ya Tiger!

Raise your hand if you LOVE a donut!

2009-11-18T22:20:00.002-05:00

I am a HUGE donut lover, and it just occurred to me the other morning that I hadn't shared this LOVE with Reagan- So, one morning before we had to pick Adam up at the airport, we drove over to the Krispy Kreme! It was delicious and she knew it was going to be good just by looking through the glass at the donuts when we first walked in!

Gotta love my sweet tooth daughter! ................... To all my Midland blogger "fans" Krispy Kreme sure is good, but DOESN'T TOUCH T&T!!!!!! I can't wait to get back for some T&T!!!

Reagan's favorite animal right now-

2009-11-18T22:15:00.002-05:00

Owls are really "in" right now, if you haven't noticed, and now that I've pointed it out, you'll start seeing the kids clothes with owls.... but it's a good thing, since Reagan loves them so much! It's easy to find her things she will like!

We really don't know why this is a favorite animal in her eyes right now, but it is, and it's SUPER fun to "hoot" around the house! :)

How funny is this owl she made at school? She couldn't have made a more fitting art project for herself! She was really excited to put it up in her room with all her art work!

"Big Girl" room

2009-11-18T22:10:00.002-05:00

I figured with a Birthday and Christmas right around the corner, we really needed to evaluate our toys and clutter in the living room- SO we made a weekend out of transforming Reagan's room into a little girl room; We moved her changing table into the closet (assuming we wouldn't be using it much longer, seeing that we're in the potty training process), and we put up two of these cubby shelves against the wall (only one pictured)- and on the other side of her room we put a cute toy bench and moved her bookcase! She LOVES all the new movement, and now she notices ALL her toys better, so sometimes trying to get out of the house is a challenge, but I'm glad she likes it! And Adam and I like having our living room BACK! :) Gotta love having little kids!

Betcha' can't guess who this is?

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A little HUNTER in progress

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This is one of my FAVORITE pictures! Reagan and I sit out in the backyard and watch Adam shoot his bow- and now, I might add- I have a PINK bow to join him! I'm doing really good too! Reagan will have to get one for her 4th birthday or something to start hunting with us! LOL!

I never would have thought that I would become a hunter, much less a BOW HUNTER! Go Momma! - Bring on the couple hunting show!! :)

Comparison:

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4 MONTHS OLD

23 MONTHS OLD

The Crooked House

2009-11-17T09:18:00.002-05:00

Did anyone see the Jon and Kate Plus 8 episode when they made the kids, "Crooked Houses?"

Well, we found one, at Festival of the Trees at the Orlando Art Museum, and it was AWESOME! Reagan LOVED it, she ran in and out of it, closing the door, and opening it, saying "hi" "bye"- there was even a peep hole!

When it was time to go, we couldn't get her out, so I had to go in after her, thinking I'd be like Alice in Wonderland, squeezing into this little house, I got inside, and could stand completely up! I'm 5'8"!!! I couldn't believe it! I loved that thing and Reagan did too!!

Dear Santa,

We would like a Crooked House PLEASE- it's only $3000. :)

Love,

Reagan's Mommy

Meeting Santa!

2009-11-17T08:48:00.003-05:00

Reagan was NOT a big fan of Santa last year! My Mom and I took her to the all, last year, and she SCREAMED her head off! She absolutely HATED him! I thought I'd start this year out right, by showing her a BARNEY video, "The Night Before Christmas"- She LOVES it when "Santa!!" (she screams his name) comes on the Barney movie!

On Sunday, we went to the Festival of the Trees at the Orlando Art Museum, this is where all these Christmas trees are decorated to sell- VERY neat!

We were walking around the corner into the children's area, and Reagan screams, "Santa!" (like she is doing as I type this, b/c she sees him in the picture!)

I knew she would be a little shy towards him, but she didn't CRY at ALL! Yay for my Big girl! She is so BIG! Santa was wonderful, he talked to her, and he helped her eat a candy cane! In this top picture she looks like she is telling him what she wants for Christmas! So Sweet! Maybe another trip before Christmas, to see if she isn't as shy!

Can you believe Christmas is almost here!?

Happy (late) Halloween!

2009-11-17T08:44:00.002-05:00

I have MORE Halloween pictures for you guys, but I will have to upload more later!

Reagan LOVED her costume! She was a Pink Lady! (We actually were twins, b/c I have a Pink Ladies jacket from when I was Sandy in Grease at the Midland Community Theatre).

Her favorite part of the costume was.... believe it or not, the SUNGLASSES!!

Young LOVE.......

2009-11-17T08:37:00.003-05:00

While I was cleaning up our hard-drive I came across these OLD pictures (September 2005) back from when Adam and I were dating! :) I Love to look back at how young we looked! :)

I can't believe we will have been married 4 years in December!

I LOVE you babe!!

Like Father.... Like Daughter.......

2009-11-17T08:32:00.002-05:00

When I first met Adam, his roommate, Josh would ALWAYS complain of Adam's habit of leaving drawers open. He would leave all the cabinets in the kitchen open, the drawers with the silverware, his drawers to his dresser, well you get the picture- And I DID witness his act of NOT closing things, BUT ever since we've been married he never really did it much-

But now LOOK at what I found in REAGAN'S kitchen!!!! (this is a REAL picture!! She had EVERY door open!!) We have another "leaver of the doors open" AHH!!!! HAHA!

The funniest thing, is when I told Sally (Adam's Mom), and she told me that Alyson, (Reagan's Aunt) does this!!!! Oh, Boy! HAHA! SO FUNNY!!!

My favorite picture of Izzy and Baby Reagan

2009-11-17T08:27:00.002-05:00

I know it's been a LONG time since I've blogged! Sorry to all my blogger followers! :) We've had a busy last month, and this November is flying by just as quickly! This morning I will try to update a few pics and maybe come back later to write more after we visit the petting farm visiting Reagan's School this morning! WOO HOO! You know how we love petting those crazy animals!

I had to blog this picture, because it is ONE OF MY FAVORITES of Reagan's lifetime!

We love you Izzy and can't wait to see all of you guys for Thanksgiving!

Green Meadows Petting Zoo Video Collage

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This is a small dose of what we experienced at the Green Meadows Petting Farm this year.

Video #1: Reagan milked a cow- This video doesn't really do her bravery justice, since she walked away rather quickly to blow a kiss, wave to the cow and suck her thumb- but I was proud of her attempting the milking process! I wasn't brave enough! LOL

Video #2: Reagan meeting the Momma Cow's Baby; Tipper (he had a white marking on the tip his tail)

Video #3: "Duck! Duck! Duck!" Reagan loved talking to the Duck, but was not quite into petting him, she enjoyed jumping with Charlotte much more! Please notice the man at the end of the video whose baby duckling runs away from him! Hysterical!

Video #4: Petting the sheep! There were tons of sheep in here just about running Reagan over, but she didn't seem to mind! I apologize for happening to be recording while a sheep decided to take a poo poo in my video! YUCK! And it was nearly on Reagan! EEK!

Video #5: Feeding the sheep

Video #6: Petting the loner goat

Video #7: James and Reagan petting the loner goat

DISCLAIMER: NO ANIMALS WERE INJURED IN ANYWAY WHILE TAPING THESE VIDEOS, AND JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING, THERE WAS USE OF A LOT OF HAND SANITIZING DURING THE DAY. :)

**One of our great friends, Jamie, who is also born on December 19, is a VET and I say that Reagan could grow up to be just like Jamie b/c she has a LOVE for all animals!

Pumpkin Patch Take 2

2009-10-23T14:17:00.002-04:00

Last Saturday was cool! Yah Whoo! It was about 60 degrees for a few days over the weekend, and Reagan, Daddy and I went out to the Pumpkin Patch again to get a BIG pumpkin to carve. We got some Winnie the Pooh carving stencils- and we will post a picture WHEN we finally carve it! :) I very rarely get a picture of the two mini-me's together so I LOVE this one! And the one on the bottom is "SO REAGAN!"

Animal Kingdom, Florida, October, 90 degrees!

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HOT James and Reagan on the "Choo-Choo"

Jen, James, Reagan and I with our pal, GOOFY! (James was a bit hesitant)

............BUT he loved being with Minnie! :) I love this picture!

Video below is Reagan petting the sheep, and if you didn't already know what a sheep "says", I'll tell you......... (LOL)

Friday's are normally our "playgroup" play dates and we've really been slacking on attendance because Reagan and I BOTH are exhausted by the end of the week from school, and other activities we just aren't up to more on Friday- BUT on this day we made an exception. A few of the Daddy's of kids in the group work for Disney World, and we were able to get in free one afternoon. It would have been wonderful had the weather treated us nicer! It was 90 degrees..... in OCTOBER!! It literally was MISERABLE! But, we managed and had a wonderful time playing. Jen, James, Reagan and myself stayed after everyone else and had fun watching The Lion King Show, and meeting characters! We even went on a "Choo-Choo" and petted some sheep! Over all it was a FREE day at Disney with great Friends, which can't be beat!!

Hair-DO

2009-10-06T14:30:00.003-04:00

Reagan found my hairdryer, (Sarah, can you believe I still have this, it was from Dad's!) she decided she wanted to blow her already dry hair

- It was so funny watching her! She LOVED it! I have temperature controls on this hairdryer. and so I put it on "cool".

PUMPKIN PATCH 2009

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PUMPKIN PATCH 2009

Reagan has a "thing" right now for OWL's, not sure why, but I bought her a new pair of PJ's once with an OWL on it, and ever since then, her and Adam have been "hooting" for months, AND the only PJ's she wants to wear is the OWL, and really doesn't ever want me to take it off either! But, I saw this shirt and knew she'd love it! PLUS, it worked well, for Halloween "Orange"! I had to laugh when Adam told her, "this will be the closest thing to a HOOTER'S girl, you'll ever be!"

She loves the shirt, even though it's long sleeved, and she picked out her shoes for today also, green ballet slippers. (the ones from her "lollipop photos in July") - she's never been able to wear them, b/c she CAN'T keep them on her feet, AND they didn't match one bit, but WHATEVER, it wasn't worth the fight! :) At least she looked cute! It was nearly 90 degrees, it felt like, But I always like to dress her up like "fall" for these pictures, even if it is "FAKE"- LOL!

Doesn't she look SO BIG here!? I can't believe it!

We met our friends James and Charlotte to play at the Pumpkin Patch this morning, and then we had a Pizza Party at James' house! James kept saying, "Pizza Party, Pizza Party!"

Mommy and Reagan!

(Please ignore the ugly band aid, on my arm, Adam has passed Poison Ivy onto me, and I'm trying my hardest not to pass it on to Reagan, Or scratch it, so I'm keeping it covered!)

I hate to admit it, but Reagan's learned how to PICK HER NOSE! Yuck! I really thought only BOYS did that, (j/k) But she's had an ongoing clear, runny nose, which I'm learning from my friends with kids in school settings is called "the daycare running nose" - according to friends, it's a constant running nose, that means nothing it's just from the kids sharing germs during the day- So, now that her nose runs, ALOT- she shoves her finger up it! YUCK! I'm working on the manners now! :)

"Ring around the Rosies"- the kids enjoyed walking, holding hands, but couldn't figure out how to actually do it without ending up in a circle! :)

Sweeties!- Look at how sweaty they got from running around!

"God is Great, God is Good......."

2009-10-06T13:51:00.002-04:00

So long highchair, this kid is growing up, and ready for the "big" table!

We have retired the highchair to the garage, and Reagan is now eating at the dining room table in a booster seat, or eating at her picnic table. This is a BIG step in our house, b/c it requires lots more cleaning up, but it helps Reagan learn to sit like a "big girl" and eat with us! She's doing great, and I TRUELY enjoy mealtimes together!

We say the blessing at every meal and she is now saying it in her own version.

Enjoy the video!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WE WENT TO THE POTTY!

2009-09-29T22:59:00.002-04:00

Yesterday afternoon Reagan went Tee Tee in the POTTY!!!!! It was quite accidental, and shocked me to death! She ran to her potty before I could put a fresh diaper on her, and she closed the door behind her. I followed in after her, and saw wet spots on the bathroom rug, and I was planning on cheering her on even if she had "missed" the potty, and as I began cheering, she stood up and she had ACTUALLY gone ALOT in the potty!

We were very excited for her!

She didn't go again today, but it is fun to sit on and read (like below) So that's a start! :

Look at how they've grown!

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There's pretty much NO words to describe how funny, surreal, and adorable this comparison picture is below!

I can't believe how quickly a year has gone by, and how much James and Reagan have grown! We truly LOVE and CHERISH our friendship with the Olson Family!

And James is ALREADY learning how to put the moves on girls in cars! AHH OHH! :)

.... "hmm, what's back here......" (sneak my arm around her) ........

Art By: Reagan Haynes

2009-09-29T22:47:00.001-04:00

Reagan's really getting into art, and at school every Monday and Wednesday, she is bringing home the cutest art work, and I know that has to be one of her favorite parts of her day!

These are some tub crayons I got her and she just LOVES to draw, just about anywhere!

Thanks Izzy!

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Look at what came in the mail for Reagan a few weeks ago?! It's our favorite chair! Can you tell??

Babies and Bums

2009-09-29T22:44:00.001-04:00

NOTHING IS CUTER THAN A DOG AND A BABIES BUM. ;)

From Ponytail to Bangs!

2009-09-29T22:40:00.002-04:00

We have been excited about Reagan's hair growing out, it's finally been long enough for a "sort of" ponytail! (which is great, since she's going to be a "50's" girl for Halloween, I wanted her hair in a little ponytail with a scarf like ribbon) :)

Anyway, last week, Adam's hairdresser and I had a confusion of hair cutting direction (you could say) and instead of "trimming" up Reagan's bangs, she CHOPPED THEM OFF! I was very upset at first, but they are beginning to GROW on me! :)

Where's Reagan and Carter!?

2009-09-29T22:38:00.002-04:00

Reagan and Carter are really great buddies, and play together nearly everyday- one day while Jenny and I were tending to Carter's twin sisters, Reagan and Carter ran into "Daddy Carter's" closet and were "hiding" from us!

Double click to see them.... if you can't! (LOL)

"ROLL TIDE, ROLL!"

2009-09-29T22:18:00.004-04:00

Well, as most of you know, it is FOOTBALL season now, and COLLEGE FOOTBALL is a BIG deal at the HAYNES House!......... Let me correct that, ALABAMA COLLEGE FOOTBALL is a BIG deal here at the HAYNES House!

This past Saturday Reagan learned how to cheer with her Daddy for the Crimson Tide!

Enjoy this video! :)

(Don't worry TEXAS folks, I'm still rootin' for TECH every Saturday too!....... They just need to up their game a little bit!) ;) ...... But there will always be a place in my heart for Texas Tech!

(Adam is all decked out in his hunting gear, from an early morning hunt that morning)- NO, he doesn't normally wear these camo tights every football Saturday! ;P

Britney Spears, CIRCUS

2009-09-17T22:35:00.002-04:00

I have NO excuse for being SUPER behind on blogging except that our computer was on the fritz for over a week, AND I erased a WHOLE memory card of photos while at the Britney Spears concert!! It took me at least 45 min AFTER deleting EVERYTHING to regroup! I know I had good pics in there, but since I really can't remember what (other than pics from GREASE, when a big group of girls went) I can't be too upset!

SO, I'm overcome my dilemma and I've gotten over it! NOW I'm BACK!!!!

Here are some pictures taken of the DIVA herself, Britney Spears...... the show was amazing, and I know some folks say, "I wouldn't go to see her if you PAID me"- and let me just say, I WOULD have gone if someone had PAID me, OR NOT, BUT the BEST part was, I got TWO FREE tickets!!!!!! So there! :)

My good friend Janelle, that came with me to the show!

This was my "fun" going out outfit for the night! I felt a little like Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City in the beginning scene with her cute pink tutu! I love these shoes too! "Naughty Monkey's" (my friend Janelle's!) (I'm getting me a pair!) Please zoom in on the shoes!

Disney on ICE

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Zana and Reagan outside of the Amway Arena for Disney on ICE! (September 11, 2009)

Reagan sat in Janelle's lap nearly the whole show! (Janelle is a friend of ours from the gym, and Reagan REALLY loves her more than me, I think :)

She had hand fulls of popcorn all night! She literally had her elbow down the popcorn box, and wouldn't take her eyes off the show! It was hysterical!

My little Mickey "wanna-be" munching on some pink cotton candy!

Mickey and Minnie on a magical sled ride! :)

The show REALLY was amazing!

Miami Beach with the Grandmothers!

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Miami Beach with GiGi and Zana!

While Adam has been in Alaska for the past 8 days, My Mom (Zana) came to visit us and we took a quick trip to Miami to see my Grandmother (GiGi)- These were a couple cute pics from this beach trip!

"BOB" haircut.........

2009-08-18T21:33:00.002-04:00

Oh, how I LOVE the "bob" haircut! It's super easy maintenance and SO darn cute!

I have been wanting to take Reagan to this nifty "Dream Cuts" salon for kids, and today was the perfect day! She loved this place! They had toys, and music, TV's and these awesome car seats to get your haircut in! She was a good sport until the man came over to cut her hair! LOL! We had quite a long wait, and she's never acted so good, but she really has a sensitive thing against men she doesn't know and this barber comes over all in her face and friendly, but she freaked! He brought her a really neat Mickey mouse toy that lite up so that bought him some time then the bangs came....... and that really was the only thing she needed done, so those may have turned out a little uneven since she moved around so much- BUT, he didn't cut her, (or me) (since I was in the middle of the cut some of the time), and her hair looks straight to me! SO, I was happy!

First Day of Mother's Day Out!

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9:00am

This was in the parking lot at the school- she was thrilled to go to school at this point, but when I "dropped" her off, not so much! LOL! She and every other child in the room were SCREAMING! It seemed easier than I expected leaving her, b/c she wasn't the only one throwing a fit!

*But doesn't she look like a doll!?

Monday was Reagan's FIRST day of school! I was emotional, like I expected to be, but a trip to Target with a Starbucks drink made me feel much better! :)

Who knew you could spend so much MORE money on stuff, when you don't have a toddler trying to crawl out of the grocery cart! LOL!

2:00pm

When I went into pickup Reagan, she didn't even know I was there, she was playing very hard and having a blast! But, when she saw me she came running, and that made me feel good!

The teachers thought she had been in a childcare setting before (not sure what gave them that impression), but when they found out she hadn't been, they were very impressed at how good she did on her first day away from me for that time period! (I'm so proud of her!)

She only took a 20 min nap (and when we got home she took about a 2 1/2 hr nap to add to that!) and she wouldn't eat her lunch at school, so this is her below in the car home pigging out on her lunch! It's going to be a learning experience for both of us, but I'll hope in a few months she will have it down!

I was really excited about taking her tomorrow, but now the nerves have kicked in AGAIN! More school pics to post after another fun day! :)

I Love her!

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Fun on my IPhone

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Forensic Files Shoot

2009-08-18T21:07:00.002-04:00

Please keep checking back for when I get an exact date, but I filmed a scene for a show on the TruTV channel for a show called Forensic Files. The episode for the show is called "All That Glitters"- Forensic Files is a show that is about real life murder stories that happened in the US. I don't do murder shows well, but I didn't have to see anything yucky, so I was able to sleep last night! I will be in the scene at the bonfire (shown here in the picture) with the girl that gets murdered. Hope everyone watches for me! It will air in one to two months!

Like Mother, Like Daughter

2009-08-18T20:54:00.006-04:00

Reagan picked up on me dipping my fries and chicken nuggets into the Frosty- I know that is an international thing many people do with their frosty's, and I'm not CRAZY- but it is SO good!! One weekend when Adam and I were feeling like a frosty and fries, Reagan had a hay day!

KILLER Crocs.........

2009-08-18T20:49:00.002-04:00

I ordered Reagan the most adorable Crocs for school, little "cotton candy mary janes."

I also thought it would be fun to get the little Jibitz inserts (for the holes) for her to switch out every few weeks or so. I got the Disney characters, and Barney, etc. and ever since I put them in her shoes, SHE WONT TAKE THEM OFF!!!!!!

This cute, idea of mine has turned out to be a nightmare! She literally SLEEPS in her Crocs at night, (when I'm not feeling like fighting that battle)- BUT, her school won't allow them, ("sigh" "oh great")- therefore, nights before school (Monday/Wednesday) NO SLEEPING IN CROCS-

It's been interesting! HaHa!

Walking the dog-

2009-08-18T20:34:00.004-04:00

Please don't call Animal Services on me! HAHA! When Reagan and I take Miami on walks now, she refuses to walk unless she is literally walking Miami. So, after a stressful (5 min) walk around the block, we practiced walking her in the backyard, it doesn't take much to get Miami exhausted- (this is why she is lounging in the grass!) I had to post this particular video b/c I was Laughing Out Loud! Have you had a laugh today!? Watch this!?

Introducing Campbell and Katie Williams to the World!

2009-07-31T22:27:00.003-04:00

As posted a few posts down, Reagan's friend Carter Williams was expecting TWIN sisters to arrive last Monday and photographed below are the little angels; Campbell Grace; 7 lbs. 19 in. and Katie Jane 5.14 lbs. 19 in! Very nice healthy babes!

Reagan, Adam and I went to the hospital to meet them, which is the bottom picture (in that one Katie is on the Left), and they were SO darn sweet! Reagan didn't seem to mind them at all, she wanted more to pull at cords connected to Jenny (the mother that had just undergone c-section surgery) then to have anything to do with the babies! But she will be meeting them more than she'll like, I'm sure!

This top picture was sent to us this afternoon Thanking Reagan for the outfits- these were two preemie outfits that Reagan wore a few weeks when she was first born, and they are able to get some benefit from wearing them too! Very sweet little girls! I look forward to spoiling them like they are TWO* of my own!! :) Gotta love TWINS!

"A night to Remember"

2009-07-31T22:07:00.002-04:00

Last weekend Adam surprised me with a Saturday day/night away to the Ritz- Carlton. We had a wonderful friend keep Reagan over night, and she had a BALL- they ate Mickey Mouse shaped chicken nuggets, went swimming, stayed up late, and ate ice cream! While Adam and I lounged at the pool, (and the Lazy River at the JW Marriott (next door)), we had a peaceful, delicious dinner at Norman's, and got to sleep in Sunday morning! I wasn't very good at getting pictures of the gorgeous hotel, but when we went to our room to change for dinner we saw the neatest thing- a Double Rainbow! And we literally saw the end of it too! Very unique! We weren't able to get it completely so it's in two photos below- but its pretty neat!

Double click the images to see the double rainbow, and the end of the rainbow!

View from our balcony window! GORGEOUS!

School is soon approaching!

2009-07-31T22:03:00.002-04:00

Can I just say that I can't believe it's nearly time for Reagan to start school?! (AKA: Mother's Day Out.) I am SO nervous, but yet SO excited to have a couple of free hours, to clean, run errands, grocery shop, schedule dr. appts, etc. ALL with OUT her with me.... which these things I named are not her favorite things to do anyway- She will be having such a better time enjoying herself with other kiddies instead of tagging along with me.

I look forward to her first day in a few weeks- this is her new lunchbox!!

Growing UP and Growing LONG!

2009-07-31T21:58:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to post this sweet face! And look at how long her hair is getting! I was able to wrap it up on top of her head! She's growing up SO fast!

Cooking in the Kitchen with Mommy!

2009-07-31T21:50:00.003-04:00

Wednesday morning was a "special" morning, and special mornings consist of MUFFINS for breakfast!!!

I had Reagan help me pour the water in the bowl, and the powdered muffin mix, and help me stir- it was really messy- but after the first lick she got off that spoon, she didn't want to help me stir or cook any longer. She couldn't be patient long enough for me to finish before she was screaming for the bowl! So, I cleaned a lot of it out- b/c I LOVE muffin batter, and I sat her in her chair to help clean it out more! YUMMY!

I must also mention that Reagan is wearing an Alabama "cut-off" shirt of Adam's from when he was about 12 years old! It is super soft, she loves to wear it to sleep in!

Another HOT day at Universal

2009-07-31T21:40:00.002-04:00

What a typical day at Universal Studios on a 90 (something) degree day in July is like.................

We did a little bit of drinking the crystal clean water from (most likely the sewer) at Universal Studios at the "splash area"..........

We did a little of just lookin' CUTE AS A BUTTON............

We ALWAYS do A LOT of Character greetings!! ............. (Madagascar Penguins, or "ducks" as Reagan calls them)...................

And we cool down with a nice cold Coke Icee beverage...................

and we don't share! :)

BEWARE OF THE ADDICTION!! YearbookYourself.com

2009-07-31T21:29:00.005-04:00

How hilarious is this!? I found some friends that posted these funny images of themselves on other heads of hair, and I LOL every time I do it!

Some of them are my sister, and then Adam and myself.

I encourage everyone to find a good "headshot" picture of yourself, and try this- You can put your face in different "styles" from the 50's to 2000- Below are just a few of my many hours spent playing on the computer!

I HAD to blog this b/c ABOVE is my sister, and BELOW is me, it's a little scary how much we look alike in these images!

Carter and Reagan Playdates

2009-07-23T14:26:00.004-04:00

This is Reagan's BFF (Best Friend Forever) Carter, whom we've know since she was 3 months old and he was 5 months old. Reagan and Carter have become very close friends and do pretty much EVERYTHING together!

These are a few shots of them playing during the week!

Carter is a soon to be (Monday to be exact) brother to TWIN girls; Campbell and Katie!!! Reagan will love to play with those little girls when they get here too! The Williams' family has been wonderful to us and we love them very much and wish them to best of luck with their new (bigger) family!!

(P.S.- I LOVE this boating picture; this past Saturday a few friends and I threw a baby shower for Carter's Mom and the boys (Dads, Carter Sr. and Adam) took the kids out on the boat for a boat ride, along with Carter's cousin, Jack (who Reagan loves!) While at the baby shower, Adam sent me this picture- you gotta love this technology these days!!

New play area.........

2009-07-23T14:16:00.004-04:00

This picture was taken June 24, 2008 when Reagan stumbled upon how to open this "tricky" drawer- Then it was full of her toys, NOW it's full of "mommy and daddy's stuff"- I just thought these comparison pics are cute! I love to do this every now and again!

Reagan has now found a new place to play-BELOW- this drawer was once a drawer she couldn't figure out how to open- which was a good thing, considering it has all of her Barney, Dora, etc. movies in it (and when she gets her hands on a movie- you better put it on for her or she goes nuts!.... spoiled, I know)- Anyway- She has now figured out how to open this drawer, and while I was unloading the dishes, it seems really quiet- and she was in the drawer with her DVDs!

What a little Crazy!

"Lollipop Lollipop Ew Ah The Lollipop....Lollipop"

2009-07-23T14:07:00.003-04:00

If I can do ANYTHING to you today, I'd like to get this "lollipop" song in your head! It kind of makes me feel like a giddy kid again! :)

This was an ADORABLE "mini" (30 min)-session with our photographer, Emily- (who, if you can remember took our Christmas pictures, Reagan's 1st birthday pictures, and the pictures of her birthday party)- I LOVE little Emily! She always has does such great work..... But I have to say, she has a great little girl to work with too! :)

Please enjoy some of our sneak peek pictures I uploaded from her website- I should be getting more soon! Can't wait to see what else she got!

Didn't your Mother ever tell you not to eat with your mouth full!?

2009-07-09T22:45:00.003-04:00

........ Apparently Reagan hasn't learned the etiquette rules yet! :) Please enjoy video!

"E-E-Elephant!"

2009-07-09T22:37:00.003-04:00

While watching Horton the Whoo, which Reagan loves, and Adam and I do too, I started repeating Elephant a million times, and Reagan started saying it in HER version too! That is a very hard word to try to spit out! I was (highly) impressed! :) She is clearly advanced!

LOL, J/K- the video is a little dark, but you'll get the idea!

Fun in the Sun!

2009-07-09T22:30:00.002-04:00

Sunday after the Fourth we cooked out at our wonderful neighbors house! We got to go swimming and got some really cute pictures of our pride and joy!

.......Oh, and we got some really "rad" Duck glasses! ;)

Sugar High on the Fourth of July!

2009-07-09T22:15:00.004-04:00

Reagan got her FIRST taste of a pink cotton candy........ and it was GOOOD!!

..........She shared a little with her buddy, Carter............

........... She had a little for herself!..........

.........She was EVEN sweet enough to share a bite with Mommy!.......

........... Don't let her fool you, she prob. had 4 cotton candy's that night! We were able to keep her up to watch the Fireworks at 9:30! :) She is such a little sport!

Mooooove over COW, I'm eating my yogurt!

2009-07-09T21:43:00.004-04:00

Reagan's vocabulary has just EXPLODED within the past week, and its mostly a lot of jibber jabber- that we don't understand a word- but she very well will carry on a conversation with us, in another language. LOL- This is just a small portion of a conversation of the day in the life of Adam and myself!

We have began the first step in becoming a "big girl" as of Monday, and I have hidden ALL the baby bottles in the house- so we no longer can use them- She really depended on a bottle of milk for the morning and the Dr. now wants her to drink milk from the sippy cup- She has been on a "milk strike" as I like to call it, since Monday- so I've given her full access to the yogurt!

Watch and Enjoy!

Haynes Household

Comparisons

Cooking with Mommy

Truck

School picture 2011

STELLA & DOT MAKES THE MAGAZINES!!

American Baby magazine issue May/June

Robot towel

Best Dance moves E*V*E*R

Reagan's Bad Dream

2011

*Santa*

3 Generations

A-B-C........1-2-3

Stella & Dot Jewelry

Happy 3rd Birthday Baby!

CHANGES........

Aunt Sarah's Wedding 4-10-10

Aunt Sarah's Wedding 4-10-10

Then and Now..........

Orange Grove photo shoot

Boat Ride with Daddy!

"Cutest Kidz contest"

Art By: Reagan Haynes

"Just keep swimming......."

Survival Swim Lessons!

PIG ROAST!!!

Sunglass Queen!

First Dentist visit-

MugShot school picture-

BIRTHDAY DAY WORLD!!

Cover Models!

SNOW DAY IN ATL!!

Alabama National Champions 2009!

Alan Jackson music video Debut!

JACKSON HEWITT COMMERCIAL

Samsung commercial

BIG 2nd Birthday gift!

FIRST BIRTHDAY TO SECOND BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY REAGAN!!!!

Alan Jackson "It's Just That Way"

Reagan's 1st commercial!!

Are you kidding me!?

Daisy's SWEET 2nd birthday party...... and a little game called, SEC Championship- Gators Vs. Bama

Reagan with Friends

"Lights, Camera, Action!"- Reagan's First Commercial Shoot!

Thanksgiving in Atlanta with Cousin Ava

"Cheetah" Woods-

Raise your hand if you LOVE a donut!

Reagan's favorite animal right now-

"Big Girl" room

Betcha' can't guess who this is?

A little HUNTER in progress

Comparison:

The Crooked House

Meeting Santa!

Happy (late) Halloween!

Young LOVE.......

Like Father.... Like Daughter.......

My favorite picture of Izzy and Baby Reagan

Green Meadows Petting Zoo Video Collage

Pumpkin Patch Take 2

Animal Kingdom, Florida, October, 90 degrees!

Hair-DO

PUMPKIN PATCH 2009

"God is Great, God is Good......."

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WE WENT TO THE POTTY!

Look at how they've grown!

Art By: Reagan Haynes

Thanks Izzy!

Babies and Bums

From Ponytail to Bangs!

Where's Reagan and Carter!?

"ROLL TIDE, ROLL!"

Britney Spears, CIRCUS

Disney on ICE

Miami Beach with the Grandmothers!

"BOB" haircut.........

First Day of Mother's Day Out!

I Love her!

Best Dance moves EVE*R

Santa