We Have A Child That is 2 Digits....

On April 1st, Regan turned 10!!!  We are still in shock that we have a 2 digit daughter now.  She is growing up so fast!!!!  Regan, we are so proud of you and the fine young lady you are.  You are described by many as mature, gentle, sweet, quiet, kind, caring, smart and beautiful.  We agree! :)  You also have a big heart for God and you love going to church.  That makes us very happy.  We pray that you will continue to grow in your walk with Christ, that you will stand firm in what you believe, even when you face opposition and trials, and that you will always let God guide you and direct you, trusting fully in Him.  We love you Regan!!! 

Regan chose to go to Red Robin for her birthday dinner.  The staff sang "Happy Birthday" to Regan and she got a free Sundae.

Daddy's girl!!

 Regan opening her present from Riley, a wooden horse you put together and paint.  Riley picked this present out by herself and was very proud.

Regan opening her present from Grandma and Grandpa Crissman.

We got to see Uncle Jeff briefly on Regan's birthday.  He was heading up to DC and stopped by to pick something up.  We enjoyed getting to see him!

Regan had a slumber party for her birthday celebration. 

The girls decorated flip flops with fabric.

The finished product

Regan got to bring home the classroom bunny, Nibbles, on her birthday.  He spent the weekend with us and was quite the handful.  He is a biter, scratcher, pooper but oh so very cute, according to the girls. 

Reece holding nibbles.  She is wearing gloves so she won't get scratched.  I had scratches all up and down my arms.  Reece really loved this bunny and cried the whole way home after we took him back to Regan's class.  

Regan playing with Nibbles and you can see by Reece's face she did not think it was Regan's turn to play with him. 

Hansel and Gretel Play....

On March 23, Regan's chorus class put on the play, Hanzel and Gretel, for the parents and some first graders.  Regan was one of the angels in the play and she also played the recorder during a lot of the play.  They did a great job!

 Regan is off to the right playing her recorder.

Reece Turns 5...

On March 21st, Reece turned 5 years old.  It is hard to believe she is five already.  Reece had 5 celebrations for turning 5!  Not on purpose it just happened that way.  She had her first and biggest celebration on March 19th at Homestead Pool.  She wanted a swimming, elephant, giraffe and bunny theme.  So, I decided to go with an indoor swimming party with a Jungle Theme.  Then, for her school party we had a bunny theme.  After Reece's swim party, we took her to Red Robin for her birthday dinner and Joe, Abby, Lizzie and Josh joined us.  Then, Monday (which was her actual b-day) Tony and I took Reece to lunch at Panera Bread and then we went to Uncle Joe's store for ice cream.  Tuesday, Reece celebrated her birthday with her classmates.  Then, April 13th, Uncle Joe and Aunt Abby took Reece out for her special birthday date.  She has been waiting to turn 5 so she can go on a date with them so she was very excited this was finally her year to do it.  She chose to go to Frankie's Fun Park and Wendy's for dinner (yes, she chose Wendy's over any other restaurant).  She had fun riding Go-Carts, playing Putt-Putt and arcade games to win prizes.  It was a very busy birthday for Reece.  Reece, you are such a joy to have around.  You definitely keep us on our toes, make us laugh, you are very imaginative, creative and very smart.  We are so proud to have you as our daughter.   

 Reece jumping into the pool.

 You are a little fish.

 Singing "Happy Birthday" to Reece.

 Reece with her friend, Willow, showing off their elephant masks they made.

 Cousin Lizzie as a monkey.

 All Reece's friends showing off their jungle masks.

Reece opening her present from the Doucet's.

 The Red Robin staff singing "Happy Birthday" to you.

 Yummy Birthday Sundae.

 Aunt Abby and Lizzie.

 Enjoying Ice Dream at Uncle Joe's Chick-fil-A.

 Opening presents on your birthday morning.

 This is the art activity desk we got you.  You love to draw and write.

 You are very excited about your Webkinz Bunny from your sisters.

 Reece's birthday celebration at school.

 Mrs. Ingold lighting your birthday candle.

 The class singing "Happy Birthday" to you.

Your Birthday Snack at school.

Meet Clara Barton...

On March 18th, Regan had Biography Day.  She had to pick a person she wanted to study, read two books about the person, write a paper, dress up as the person and present her paper to the class.  Originally, Regan wanted to do Annie Oakley, who was a Marks woman, but Regan only had one book on her.  So, she chose Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, instead.  Clara Barton ended up being a perfect person for Regan to do because Clara was shy, very quiet and she took care of people.  After Regan presented her report, one of the parents came up to me and said, "Wow, Regan is very much like Clara Barton!"  Regan did a great job presenting her report and came up with a great costume too. 

 Regan also had to make a drawing of Clara Barton.  Here is her drawing.

 Regan had to have props too.  She made an American Red Cross flag out of an old pillow case and painted the Red Cross on it.  She also had a medical kit filled with bandages and gauze. 

R3 Band...

When we were in Georgia for Spring Break, Mama Cook gave the girls empty nut containers that they could use for drums or for storing things.  The girls brought a bunch home and this is what they did with them....

 They dressed up and put on a concert for me.  They made up songs and used the containers as their drums.

 Regan made a microphone out of tinker toys.  Reece is singing a made up song about the beach.

Riley performing her made up song about cats and dogs.