Summer Vacation

Our family vacation this summer was 9 days in Ocean City, New Jersey with The Naticchione's.  It was an amazing week full of sun, sand, laughter and lots of great memories... not to mention a couple of "firsts" for Miss Reagan.

Going to the beach... Peter (check), Reagan (check),  cooler of beverages (check)!

Pete with Nella & Peter

Reagan & Nella in the high tide

Pete & Ryan starting to dig the daily ditch in the sand

Nella even helped!

Reagan had the best setup.. big pack n play under an umbrella!

Me & Reagan

Ryan trying to dip Reagan in the water

Playing with the sand is much more fun than trying out the water

Watching the waves

Vacation 2011

Just chil-axing

Ryan & Reagan

Pete & Reagan

Who doesn't love a kiddie-pile-on??

Swimming in the pool at Jeanine's Grandparents

Nella & Peter are patiently waiting for the trolley to come so we could head to the boardwalk for RIDES

First Trolley Ride!

We even did rides with cousins, Mark & Emma!

Reagan's First Ride... the Carousel

Ryan has her protected!

Riding on the elephants together

Jeanine dug the daily ditch for Nella & Peter Tuesday while Pete worked

Lightening McQueen added some entertainment on the beach

Ryan & Pete after an amazing dinner at Carmen's in Sea Isle City.
Dirty bay clothes included.

Peter & his hermit crabs... Spiderman and Batman

Miss Fashionista

Headed out for her first bikeride to have ice cream at Uncle Bill's

Friday morning bikeride (7miles) to Bob's Breakfast Grille on 13th

Jeanine with Nella & Peter

What a big girl in her high chair at breakfast... pancakes please!

How could you not love these two?

Jeanine & I with all the kids Saturday morning..... what a great way to end the trip!

We had such an amazing time with our friends and we couldn't have had a better vacation!

Born in the USA

The Fourth of July brought many thoughts and prayers of thanks for our Independence!  And later in the day, a family BBQ to celebrate the holiday and say farewell to Auntie Jamie as she embarks on her journey to Hotlanta to pursue a new job at KC!  Best of luck and happiness, Jaimers!

American Sweetie... her shirt even says so!

Hanging out with Uncle Steve

"Why are there so many toys in this pool?"

Hanging out with girls and the dogs :)

Friendly competition of washers

Snuggling with Aunt Deb

I'm Popeye the Sailor Man!
A big thank you to Aunties Lauren & Melissa for the new activity center

All smiles after a great Fourth of July!

Reagan Rewind... 7 Months Old (June)

With our peanut getting bigger by the day, and even more active, we upgraded our backyard to include a swing and sandbox to keep Reagan active and entertained!

Grandmom & Grandpop came over to see Reagan's new outdoor activities!

Even though Reagan has her own little pool at home, and we belong to the local swim club, she had her first pool float ride courtesy of Aunt Larstar!

6.9.11 - New float!

Reagan celebrated Father's Day (early) with her Daddy & Grandpop at the Phillies Game on June 12 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia!  It was a very hot and humid day, so she only lasted a couple innings in the seats and then she walked the stadium the rest of the game with her Mommy!  Reagan loves to people watch so she had a ton of fun seeing everyone decked out in their Red and White cheering on the home team :)

We celebrated Father's Day a little late due to Reagan's first illness :(  She came down with a stomach bug that had her very under the weather and cranky.  So we waited a week to celebrate Father's Day with Daddy & Grandpop!

After just a few minutes in the sandbox, she decided it was time to finally see what it tastes like... not a good idea!  However, that led to a rinsing in the sink in which she thought the water coming out of the faucet was so cool and kept sticking her head under.  

6.18.11 - "Who me?"

Reagan Rewind... 6 Months Old (May)

Reagan helped her Daddy & Grandpop celebrate their birthdays by helping blow out the candles!

My first Mother's Day was a beautiful day!  Spent visiting with all of the women who make our lives so wonderful.  Unfortunately, I don't have pictures of our visits with my Mom (Mom-Mom to Reagan) or Mary Ann (Grandmom to Reagan).

Reagan wishing her Grammy & Great-Grandmom a Happy Mother's Day

Such a fun way to end our day :)

Sitting up like a big girl!

5.22.11 - Roxie wasn't sure what this kid was up to now

Memorial Day weekend brought dips in the pool and trips to the beach!

Roxie wasn't sure why Reagan was allowed in what used to be Roxie's pool yet she wasn't.

Just the girls :)

5.29.11 - Big Girl in the Shopping Cart

5.29.11 - BBQ at Grandpop & Grandmom's, even Mom-Mom was there!

5.30.11 - Playing in the baby pool with Daddy!

Reagan Rewind... 5 Months Old (April)

April...5 Months

4.2.11 - Reagan started eating homemade veggies... first dish?  Organic Carrots

4.15.11 - First Overnight Stay away from Mommy & Daddy (while we were in Captiva)...
stayed with Roxie at Grandmom & Grandpops :)

4.22.11 - First Rollover (in crib)

4.28.11 - Reagan turned into a floor rolling fool, loving her new found freedom!

4.30.11 - First Ride in a Buggy... loved it so much we bought one for our house!

It's been quite a while... we're back

Hi all!  Unfortunately, it's been some time since I posted any updates on our website.  The past few months have been very busy in the Peddle household. 

I went back to work in late March, and decided that a part-time schedule was right for me and our family, so I work just three days a week.  Thankfully we have amazing women in our lives that have so generously offered to help take care of Reagan while I'm at work.  We are forever grateful to my mom (Paula), Ryan's mom (June), and Mary Ann :)  You guys are all amazing!

Ryan had previously studied for and passed the LSAT in late 2010, and had to make a final decision on where to attend law school for the Fall of 2011.  After much debate and acceptances everywhere he applied, he decided Rutgers Camden would be the best fit as a full-time working employee at the Navy Yard and father/husband.  Come fall, he'll be spending most of his nights on campus attending classes.  

Reagan is the one who has had the most change over the past few months.  It's insanely amazing how much a baby changes and how quickly it all occurs.  We both continue to say how lucky we are to have her, and we can't imagine a day without her.  She is truly a blessing and makes everyone around her smile ear to ear.  

New post to come with all of her new tricks :)

Easter Bunny

Reagan's First Easter! 

After many attempts at the perfect smile, we finally got a picture we both loved of Reagan with the Easter Bunny!  Too bad at the last minute, she kicked off one of her shoes.