Thanks for the memories

Taro and I have decided to sell our beloved Tacoma. This was one of Taro's many vehicles that he had in college and I am guessing it was his favorite. When I first met him I actually saw this truck in a parking lot where we first met first. I had always liked guys with trucks and thought you could tell a lot about the person by the way it was outfitted. Well, this particular truck on this particular day was totally outfitted to my taste. It was nice and shiny with a lift (not too high) a hefty brush bar and a rack with a pair of ski's atop. I always tease Taro that I fell in love with the truck first.
The truck really hasn't been driven for about a year now. Reagan's car seat is too big for the cab and I don't feel comfortable putting him in the front even with the airbags turned off. It does make me very sad to be selling it because we have had some really great trips in it. Hopefully we can find a good home for it.

Hallelujah!

This morning Taro and i woke to the joyful sounds of Reagan wanting to be picked up out of his crib. It was 7:30am and i had realized that Reagan had, OMG!, slept through the night! Twelve and a half hours of uninterupted sleep! Reagan has always been about going to sleepand being put down for a nap. He understands that the crib is for sleeping only and doesn't really put up a fight when we put him in there. Fact is he LOVES his crib and his blankie. I can't remember the last time i sung him a lullabye while patting him on om shoulder because he always lunges for the crib then attacks the blankie as if saying, "where have you been all my life". Staying asleep is another story. His naps rarely push past an hour and a half and he usually goes to bed at 6pm, wakes up around 1am demanding to have his diaper changed, nursing at about 2am and again at 5 or 6 am then finally waking at about 8am and still taking 2 naps during the day. I pray and pray that last night was not a one time thing. Lord, please hear my prayer.
UPDATE- Reagan took two naps today! The first lasted two and a half hours (unheard of!)and the second was 2.

WTF?!

I have wasted many precious hours trying to figure out why my posts of YouTube, Pictobrowser and Scrapblog is being chopped on the right side. If anyone knows, please help a girl out.

Whatchu know 'bout me!

I am loving this song. I even have it as my ring tone. I know, I am 15 years old. Everytime this song comes on Reagan and I break it down! I think I even caught Taro singing it.

Reagan's Jungle Safari Party

Last Saturday we held celebrated Reagan's First Birthday Party at a local park. I will admit I went against everything I have ever said about children's parties (especially those who are too young to remember) and went absolutely nuts. I chose Jungle Safari as the theme and had so much fun decorating and finding different items for the party. We even had animal print ballons and a lion pinata!
We had about 15 "little guests" along with their mom's and dads to wish Reagan a happy birthday. Thank you to all of our wonderful friends and family for all the nice cards, phone calls, and gifts.

My Taro has been gone 16 nights and 17 days. That is 16 times I have had to put Reagan to bed by myself and been woken by him and 17 days I have had to race while eating and showering and keeping Reagan happy. Taro comes home this evening and I couldn't be more happy. Taro and his dad have such an amazing relationship, I've never seen anything like it. The love and respect that the two have for eachother is beautiful and inspiring. The moment we found out we where having a boy my first thought was Taro's dad and I knew that Reagan and Taro would share the same thing. Happy Father's Day, Taro. I love you.

Happy Father's Day to MY Favorite Daddy

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Originally uploaded by Haute Momma.

This photo was taken last year about this time. It was so great to have my daddy with us for the first week of Reagan's life. Usually my sister Ingrid hogs all my dads time in that HOT Arizona weather.
I am so blessed to have such wonderful, strong men in my life and it is because of what my dad has taught me. I hope to raise my son in a way that will make him proud. I love and miss you very much, daddy!

We've Come A Long Way Baby

A year ago this morning my little 8 7.5 oz frog baby came into my life smelling like waffles with yummy maple syrup. He was born around breakfast and that is what the hospital was serving so now I think of his birth when I smell waffles and syrup. Lovely.
This year has been more than tough but the reward has been so great. A wise friend told me that with a baby your life doesn't change, you get a new one. Boy, was she right! I love my new life and wouldn't change it for anything. I have a sidekick that laughs at my funny faces, enjoys my singing and dancing and he loves to shop! What more could a mom ask for? Reagan, you melt my heart.

Scrapblog

This is a fantastic website that I just discovered and have been wasting all my precious sleep time on. I have never been very creative and not much of a scrapbooker but they make it so easy and fun to do. Everyone should try it, I know you'll be hooked too.

Happy Birthday Sofia

Today my niece Sofia turns five. I hear that she has really been looking forward to this birthday because apparently five is when you start loosing your teeth. Yeah, I don't think that will last very long.

Reagan and I visited Sofia in April for a few weeks and I am truly amazed at how intelligent she is. She was reading all sorts of books to Reagan, difficult books at that! She sure has a great sense of humor and was a good sport with all my teasing. Happy Birthday Sofia, I love you!

I found this picture in my files and just melted when I saw it. I think it was taken in December of 2004.