It's All Happening a the Zoo!

Today was Regan's first trip to the zoo! We went with Grandma Judy, Great Grandma Jean and Derek.

We saw Lorikeets at Lorikeet Landing

Here's Grandma and Derek checking out the little crocs

Regan was so interested in the zoo that she stayed awake the whole time! Right thru her nap time!

The Ocelot came over to check us out

A cute spider monkey in the Rainforest

We all had a great time, but it was really hot and humid out. Next time we go will be a cool day!

Week 20

Another weekend, another family picnic.

Sunday was Regan's first (the 52nd annual) Kinmartin Family Picnic. She seems to be getting much better with meeting new people because she did not get upset once! There were many many new people to meet, and lots of new babies!

Here's Tammy with Brock and Grandma holding Regan

The Bean was ready for her close-up

Kelly and Rehgyn, and Kelly and Regan!

Aunt Rita,Great Grandma, and Aunt Mary

Regan meeting her Great Great Aunt Ruthie (who is celebrating her 68 year marriage with Uncle Dick!)

"Who are you exactly?" - Regan meeting cousin Lisa

All this picnic business can sure wear a girl out!

In other news Regan has rolled over from her belly to her back twice this past week, and she seems to be almost able to go from back to belly. This week our noise making abilities went from beeps and burps to full on yelling. One night, Regan just decided that she new how to project her voice and started yelling! She seems to think this is great fun. Mom and Dad have other ideas.

Week 19

So this past weekend we went up to Canada to the beach house for Gannon's Graduation party. This was Regan's first time in a foreign country! When we crossed the Peace Bridge she passed that interrogation with flying colors.

At the party she was bombarded by all of the relatives wanting to see her/hold her... which was all a bit much for the tiny bean! So it took a little getting used to, but once she realized that Grandma was there too, and made fast friends with cousin Erin, all was good. She even managed to take a nap for about an hour in her Port-a-crib.

The Beach House

Regan fell asleep during dinner at the boat house

The Bean with Erin

First time with toes in the sand... not too sure what to think

Also today we went over to Great-Grandma Flo's for lunch. Regan was happy and played, smiled and talked the whole time. Also, instead of getting fussy and tired, she just fell asleep with her dolly in the couch! What a good Bean!

The evolution of speech

Regan is beginning to recognize that she has a voice. She likes to "talk" to us and have conversations. I have been trying to get her to say "mama" since the day she was born, to no avail.

At first Regan started out "coo-ing" like an owl. She also did this while she was falling asleep for her naps:

Then it turned into beeps and lip smacking, and laughing...

Now, if you listen closely, it's a mix between that guy from the Cantina in "Star Wars" and the Swedish Chef from the Muppets:

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I can only be lead to hope that "mama" is not far behind.

One Year Ago Today...

...we found out that we were pregnant!

It's so hard to believe it's been a whole year already. It truly seems like only yesterday we were telling the good news to family and friends. Now one year later, we have this:

It's amazing how things can change in just one year.

Also today we got a visit from Rachel and Giulianna! She is getting so big, and she can walk now, which means lots and lots of movement! She gets into everything! It gives us a look at what life will be like for us in another year.

Here is Giulianna sitting in Regan's chair:
The girls playing with the entertainer:
Auntie Rachel trying to please two at once. Think you're ready for another Rach?
Regan Jean is 18 weeks tomorrow!

4 Months!

As promised here are some pictures from our 4 month old photo shoot today:

Week 17 & 4 Month Dr. Visit

This week was Regan's First Kerl Family Picnic, on Saturday. It was held and Grandma and Grandpa Kerl's House and everyone had a great time. Mom and Dad were worried that Regan might be cranky and not take good naps while we were there, but we were wrong!

Here is a picture of Regan fast asleep in the pack n' play at Great Grandma's house. She took a two hour nap while we were there. She slept so well, that some of the relatives didn't even believe she was at the party at all!
All of Regan's older second cousins, and big cousin Derek decorated the "gutter sundae", which is a big plastic gutter filled with ice cream! Then you just fill it with whatever toppings you want. They all did a great job, and it was very yummy!
Regan was being her usual anti-social self. She's not to fond of other people holding her, or fussing over her. Somehow Great Aunt Barb managed a "conversation" with her, and even got a smile or two.
Or maybe she was smiling because Dad needed to change her...
The man in action:
Daddy also said that since Regan was so good this weekend, we could go to Carters for a shopping spree! To show her gratitude, Regan picked out this onesie:
This morning was Regan's 4 month Doctor's appointment. Here are her stats:

Height: 23 7/8 inches - 37%
Weight: 13# 2oz - 41%
Head Circ.: 16 inches - 41%

So she is really moving up in the growth curve. Everything checked out fine and she had to get 3 injections and one oral vaccine. Regan was not fooled by the nurses this time, and decided that she was so mad she was going to hold her breath. Needless to say she turned a shade of purple until I picked her up and the screaming commenced. Within a matter of minutes she was out in the car recovering with Grandma while Mom set up an appointment for the next "torture session".

We also got the go-ahead to start her on solid foods. She can have rice cereal, and stage one fruits and veggies. They said we didn't have to start her right away if she seems satisfied with the feedings that she is getting now. Mom and Dad have already decided that we will wait until she starts showing us she's ready. We anticipate it will be closer to 6 months when we start.

That's all for now, I will post a 4 month picture in 2 days!

16 Weeks!

This week Regan is 16 weeks old, and we have officially discovered our hands and what they are for. Hands are for chewing on, and smacking our turtle with! And boy does she love to hit and grab at the turtle and the rest of her toys.

Also this week, Regan has been drooling like a faucet. Everyone seems to think she's teething, but there is not a bump to be felt inside her little mouth. I think she just likes to see how many times per day mommy will change her outfit.

Here is a video of her playing with the snail, because she only has intrest in the stuff on her right side:

Regan also really likes to stand, she actually prefers it to sitting most of the time and will hold her legs stiff so you can't sit her down!

That's a good smile!- she loves her burp cloth

This video is a little dark because it was a rainy day today, but she was being extra cute. If you listen close you can hear her laugh. We just started laughing last week... not full blown giggles, but it's still really cute!

Next week will be Regan's official 4 month birthday. We are going to the doctors for her 4 month check up on Wednesday and I will post after that!

The Entertaining Entertainer

Let's see what this does...

Hey Mom, these things make noise!

This thing is pretty fun!

15 Weeks!

This week was another one full of changes and surprises for Regan. Just when we thought we had her schedule figured out, she goes and changes it on us! Now she is sleeping for 10 hours at night and taking longer naps during the day. She's also extended her eating pattern to only 5 times a day, which is much different then the 10 to 12 times a day when we first brought her home.

Also, Mom has figured out a solution to the dreaded "tummy time". While we try not to let her fixate on the TV too much during the day, it's a great tool of distraction while she is on her tummy:

Here we are learning about drums on Sesame Street....very interesting...
Now that she is more active and likes to look at new things, we do chores around the house while she is strapped in her Baby Bijorn. She likes to face forward, but she falls a little short of the head support.
Here she is clowing around with Grandma Gannon, we call this the "Sister Mary Regan" look:
This is what happens when you let Daddy give her a bottle and put her to bed... Dad fell asleep before Regan did...
For the 4th of July we decided to have our own small family picnic at Chestnut Ridge Park. We packed a lunch and took a walk around the park. Regan pretty much napped through the whole thing. Afterwards we went to visit with the Great-Grandmas.
Funny Face, playing with her toys this morning.