Reagan's First Trip To Syracuse

With only a week's notice we packed up the car and took our first trip to Syracuse with Reagan.  He did very well in the car.  I ended up spending a lot of the trip in the back, too.  Thanks, Daddy, for driving the whole way!

As soon as we got there Nana and Grandpa loved all over him:)

Then, he got to meet the Hodgkins for the first time!

Reagan got to see snow for the first time and was finally able to wear his snowsuit from the Michigan Schallmos:)

Then, off to church we went!  Reagan saw Daddy lead worship and Grandpa preach for the first time:)  He sat right in the front row so he wouldn't miss anything.

Then, after the service there was baby shower for us!! Thank you to all who brought food and gifts!! It was absolutely perfect and so much fun:)

Trey Jackson and Reagan finally got to meet! Yay!  They were only born 3 days apart!

Then, the next morning we got back in the car and drove back to Virginia:(  We had so much fun and can't wait for our next visit!!

A Day in the Life

Rubbing of the eyes

Yawns

 Bottle time

Nap time- Starts out with a blanket and then scoots out from under it.

Fun on the activity mat

Tired of the activity mat. "I think I'll suck on my fist."

Swing time- A borrowed swing from a friend.  Ours only went front to back, which he did not like.  This one swings side to side.  If we're lucky he might stay in it a whole ten minutes!

Lounging on Maggie

 The Bumbo is way more comfortable.

 

Some tummy time 

Cuddle time

Hitting the road

Daddy's home from work. Yah!!  Then, it all starts all over again. Hahahah!!  And no, I don't change his clothes that much in one day.  These pictures are from several different days!! :)

Christmas and the New Year!

Boy, keeping up a blog during the holidays is tough! It's been too long since our last entry. So much has happened since. Christmas and the New Year has come and gone... family gatherings, trips and growth spurts (Reagan and Daddy - lol). We will try to do better in the months to come.

First we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (belated)!

Wasn't Reagan the cutest Santa?? Thanks Mom and Dad for the great outfit.

We didn't go up to New York this Christmas. We spent Christmas Day in Lynchburg with Jay and Sarahann.  We had a blast hanging out with them both.

The Charlie Brown tree loaded with great gifts.

Our little Santa was tired of his suit and was exhausted from delivering presents to all the little children the night before, so he spent the rest of the morning in this position.

Mom and Dad shipped all of our presents down here and on Christmas morning we Skyped so they could watch us open them! Gotta love technology!

A few days later, we loaded up the car with the car packed like the Beverly hillbillies and headed for Tennessee to spend New Years.  We were so excited to show off our baby boy for the first time:)

Reagan and Maggie were both exhausted from the long drive! 

 

Five Generations!!!

 

We ended up staying quite a bit longer than planned, so I didn't take into account any possible growth spurts.  Needless to say Reagan grew an entire clothing size by the end of the trip, so he spent a great deal of time in this outfit. HAHA!!

A total surprise from my Tootle (what I have always called my grandma)!! She gave me one of her old sets of Fiesta dishes.  They are nestled away until we have a kitchen that can hold them.  Hopefully, that will be sooner than later.

LOOOONG Days (After The Hospital)

5 Days - 15 Days Old

(He sure is getting more handsome by the day)...thats a professional opinion. 

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Dec 4th Reagan had his first pediatrician office visit. He gained 1oz since he left the hospital. After he was born, to the time we left the hospital, Reagan lost 1lb 3oz (which is totally normal). Our little guy today (Dec 15th) had another visit and he gained 1 full pound in a little over two weeks. He hates to be weighed - like Mommy...and now Daddy. lol

He was fussy being naked in the Dr. office I guess there were too many girls around (he was embarrassed being naked)

His first smile! I think he was just passing gas. lol

Daddy and Reagan take lots of naps together! Mommy needs more pictures of herself. 

Maggie realizes it is feeding time.

Maggie helps feed him. Hey look... There is a picture of Mommy's hand! (Someone, not to name any names has been camera shy).

Full tummy - Thanks Maggie for helping!

Look how small his hands are! 

He is such a sound sleeper...shhhhh don't wake him. We need the sleep.

What a handsome man. He is 15 days old by now. 

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We have forgot to mention all the family who traveled hours to be here for the birth of Reagan.

• Jay & Sarahann Cagle moved down from Syracuse the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to attend graduate school at Liberty University. Mom & Dad (Dan & Cindy Schallmo) came with them to help them move down. 
• Jonathan, Lindsay & baby Connor Schallmo came up from Charlotte, NC to have Thanksgiving at Sarahann & Jay's house. We had a blast!!!
• Kelly was supposed to deliver the day after Thanksgiving, but didn't. We were hoping that the NC Schallmo's would be here for the delivery, but couldn't stay. 
• Terry Cope (Kelly's Dad) came from Crossville, TN came on Sunday the 27th (I think). Terry stayed through Saturday, Dec 3rd. He did dozens of winterization projects around the house for us. Thank you Dad!!!
• Anne Stout (Kelly's Mom) came in a dash on Monday afternoon from Crossville, TN and arrived late in the night. Anne was ready for weeks for the call. She stayed one full week to help us settle with Reagan after we left the hospital. Thank you Mom!
• Cindy and Dan Schallmo (Matthew's parents) left on Wednesday Nov 30th one day after Reagan was born. They were in town for 8 days waiting for Reagan to come. Thank you Sarahann and Jay for housing Mom and Dad. Guys, thank you for staying so long! 
• One day after Anne left, Cindy (Matthew's Mom) came back to help Kelly when Matthew returned to work. Cindy stayed until Saturday, Dec 10th (5 wonderful days). Thank you for all the help Mom!! 

We are loving all the visitors (Family & Friends). We are being blessed with so many gifts, meals, desserts and company. Thank you everyone for providing delicious meals. These meals were organized by Danielle Reynolds and Liz Monroe (they set up 2 separate Meal Trains to coordinate this). Thank you girls! The food has been incredible!! We should be taking pictures of all the guests too... lol.