Reagan Elizabeth Graves

About Time!

2010-03-11T00:06:00.000-08:00

It's not that I haven't had things going on, it's just that Mom has been super busy. I am enjoying 1st grade and read on a 2nd grade level. This year I have recieved the Orion Elementary Kindness Award twice! I LOVED gymnastics and can't wait to go back. I love to help Mom "model" her boutique items and here is one of my recent pics.

Happy Birthday To Me!

2009-06-14T23:15:00.000-07:00

Things have been pretty crazy lately. We spent the better part of my birthday in Seward. I opened my gifts on Friday but had cake on Saturday. Usually Mom and Dad decorate my cake but this year was different. I wanted a Candy Land cake and Grandpa was just the person for the job. He made sure there was plenty of candy to go around. Sugar rush anyone?

Even though school ended almost a month ago, Mom is just getting around to posting pics. Here I am with my teacher Mrs. Johnstone.

This was our end of the year program complete with song and dance.

I can't forget my favorite buddy (who also happens to be my brother).

2009-04-16T23:21:00.000-07:00

Notice anything different? I am finally CAST FREE! It's so nice to be able to play with the other kids, do projects, oh... and take a real BATH! I am so happy to have my arm back.

2009-03-23T22:54:00.000-07:00

Today I had my cast removed. It was a little scary at first, but it was nice to see my arm again (even if it was only for a little while).

Once the cast was off, my arm was scrubbed down we headed to radiology for more X-rays.

More waiting...

It was pretty boring waiting for the cast to harden. I am glad to have the smaller cast and be able to bend my arm.

This time I went with a purple cast with a pink butterfly. Finally done, here is my second cast.

Another year, another injury

2009-03-11T21:03:00.000-07:00

Wednesday was a crazy day. I was at recess playing on the sledding hill when a girl slipped and fell on top of me. I went to the nurse who called my Mom. After talking to Mom I felt better, and didn't want to leave school. I came home and was still hurting a little bit. Mom decided it was time to go to the Emergency Room. Dad came home from work and took me to the hospital. After getting X-rays taken, the doctor gave us the news, I had a buckle fracture to my Radius. I was sent home with a temporary soft cast and sling. On Friday I went in to get a hard cast that goes past my elbow. In 2-3 weeks I will get a new cast that goes below the elbow. I have to wear that cast for another 2-3 weeks. At least I got to pick out the colors.

Learning More Every Day

2009-02-17T21:35:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how much I have learned in school the past few months. I am able to read a few books and count to 100. I draw beautiful pics (hopefully Mom will scan a few) not to mention my constantly increasing vocabulary. I was recently presented with a kindness award from my school and enjoyed lunch with my principal. It's hard to believe in 3 months I will have graduated kindergarten!

Summer just isn't coming fast enough. As soon as the snow leaves I want to go camping, fishing, hiking... you name it. I enjoy being a big sister to Gavin and can't wait for baby Addison to get here. Sometimes I can't understand why the doctor won't just let her come out right now.

2008 Christmas Program

2009-01-25T23:49:00.000-08:00

I know Mom is a little behind but these are pics from my school Christmas program. We sang several songs and enjoyed a yummy spaghetti dinner.

All I want for Christmas...

2008-12-19T09:50:00.000-08:00

Guess who made an appearance at Dad's work Christmas party? That's right, Santa. I made sure he knew I want a new Barbie for Christmas.

Even though the list of things I want changes every day, I can't wait for Christmas to come. We have a chain counting down the days and I love to rip off each of the links. Now hopefully I've been good enough all year for it to pay off.

2008-09-01T21:27:00.000-07:00

My first day of school started out harder than I expected. Mommy had to drag me out of bed earlier than I've been up in years. I expected Mommy to be sad(mostly she can't accept I am growing up), but Gavin wanted to go with me. We have always been together from the time he was born so this was difficult for both of us.

Once I was at school I was very excited. I couldn't wait to meet all the new kids showing up for class. At one point I forgot Mom and Dad were there. When Mom picked me up and wanted to know how my day went I had to tell her the most important part... I had chocolate milk for lunch. Mom NEVER buys chocolate milk and now I can have it whenever I want. So far this school thing seems like an okay deal.

Time for a trim

2008-07-03T00:22:00.000-07:00

My hair has grown quite long. Mom said when it reaches your behind, its time to get it cut.

I wanted to chop it off like Mommy's but Dad wouldn't allow it.

I held very still while 3 inches fell to the ground. This was a very fun experience and I can't wait to go back for a trim.

Adorable right?

Another year... another injury

2008-06-22T19:40:00.000-07:00

The Old Navy dressing room door and I had a little scuffle. If you think this looks bad, you should see the door. Sure it hurt, but I was very brave. After a minor melt down and TLC from Mom and Dad I was back to playing in no time. Maybe next time I will skip the flip flops.

Happy Birthday!

2008-06-16T21:11:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe I am already 5 years old. Where does the time go? I woke up to find a new bike and opened my other presents. Mom and Dad also gave me a Hannah Montana T-shirt, headbands and a note pad. I had asked for a "Barbie" cake for weeks and guess what, I got it! After breakfast we rode bikes to the park. We played so hard we could barely ride home. Great Grandma Graves sent me $5, and Grandma/pa Graves sent me $20 so we went shopping. I bought the Mariposa Barbie (can you tell I love Barbie?) and a Barbie movie. I am still waiting for my party with Gavin but all in all, it was a great birthday.

My Recital

2008-05-25T16:44:00.000-07:00

These are pictures from my last day of dance class, the dress rehersal and my recital. Even though I am sad for another season to end, I can't wait for school and all the new things to come.

Reagan says the "darndest" things!

2008-05-19T15:51:00.000-07:00

We were sitting patiently in the pew waiting for church to begin. Daddy drew a car on the magna-doodle and I was "adding" all the details he missed. I drew circles for headlights, doors, tread on the tires and a circle on the rear fender. When my dad asked what it was, I replied "the gas station hole stilly". We laughed so hard we nearly fell out of the pew. I am notorious for saying entertaining things and this was just another moment I flabbergasted my parents with what escaped my mouth.

Easter

2008-03-24T00:24:00.000-07:00

Easter is so fun. I love my new dress, the candy and pretty eggs. I told quite the story to mom and dad on the way to church. I thought I would share it with all of you. Last night when everyone was sleeping I saw the Easter Bunny. I petted his white tail and he gave me some candy. Happy Easter everyone!

MY LIFE SO FAR...

2008-02-25T23:29:00.000-08:00

As you can see I have grown quite a bit. I hope you enjoy these pictures of my first 4 years.

2008-02-25T23:19:00.000-08:00

Today was a hard day. I had to get my immunizations for kindergarten. I was very brave and only cried on the thrid poke. Daddy said I was so good we could get ice cream. I picked out a cotton-candy creation with gummi bears and sprinkles. I sure do love Cold Stone.