Our Monkey Visits the Zoo!

Saturday the Bull Family packed up and drove out to

Miller Park (in Bloomington) to show Reagan that there

are more animals in the world than just cats and squirrels...

We noticed Reagan was drawn to the fake animals and

didn't care so much for the real ones (pesky fences).

Spying our friend the leopard

Picking out a monkey she can take home...Bird's Eye ViewWhat am I supposed to be looking at? Nice Kitty...Payton never lets me do this!How come this one doesn't move?

Reagan's First Steps!

Our girl actually walked by herself yesterday!
I was chatting on the phone with DirectTV and left the room,
when I returned she was "sorting" her clothes and turned
towards me when she heard my voice and
took FOUR big girl steps all by herself!

I ran to get my camera planning to capture this moment
with video - like stalking a tiger in the jungle I
discretely set up said camera on her mini
table and started filming... after editing the film later,
all I got was her re-organizing the bottom drawer
of her dresser (she does this daily)...
She seems unsure of the white skirt with polka dots.

Giving Ahhs and Kisses...

Making a mess of her room is Reagan's new favorite activity
and when she locates a friend she is sure to
tackle them and shower them with affection.
(which is pretty cute)

Extended Trip...

After the wedding weekend, we drove up to visit the Bulls for a quick visit.

The trip took about 5 hours and Reagan did surprisingly well

(with a stopoff at McDonald's for fries and sundaes)

Visiting with Cousins Hannah & SarahChillin' with Aunt BuffyEnjoying a fry (or two)Pool time with Pappy DaveLook at my new chair!

Hanging out with Grammy GretchenPosing in front of our favorite Quad City destination...

Wedding Weekend

This past weekend we headed south to attend

Scott & Bridget's Wedding

Reagan was very busy all weekend as you can see and slept

quite a bit when we (finally) got home...

Playing with Grandma Carla's tasslesKisses from PaPa KennyYogurt with Uncle MattOur lil' princess... Snacktime at the reception

All dressed up...

Goodbye 1992 Country Kitchen!

As my addiction to HGTV increases,

so does my love of "before and after" photos...

Here are a few B & A shots of our kitchen

which we finally "finished" last week
(I use this term lightly as nothing is ever really finished at our house...)

We replaced appliances, counter tops, flooring and fixtures and added

a new posh coat of chocolate brown paint on the walls...

Sigh... on to the next room!

...notice the lovely "plum" colored trim...

(this also used to be the color of our living room)