Christmas Pictures

This past weekend, we took the kids to a Garden Club here in Paris. Our goal was to try to get a great picture for Christmas cards. Raegan had on a sweet red velvet dress with a white sweater. White tights and black shoes finished off her precious look. Brody had on a Christmas plaid shirt with khaki pants and brown shoes. He looked so handsome. The actual picture-taking event was fun, but of course, stressful at times. I get so stressed out when I'm trying to get "the perfect picture." These days, it is so hard to get a good one, when Raegan is constantly on the move. Brody was really well-behaved and smiled and posed wherever we told him. It just got hairy because Raegan was constantly moving, so we had to have Brody move around next to her. Haha, if only someone were there to get video of the whole thing!

But, after about 45 minutes, we managed to get a few cute pictures. Our children are so gorgeous, it would be hard not to! We achieved our goal and the Christmas cards are set to be delivered this week. I thought I'd share a few of our favorite pictures.

Staying Busy

We are keeping pretty busy here at the West house. Brody has 2 days of school this week before Thanksgiving Break. He is really enjoying school, and his teacher has nothing but good things to say about him. Yay! Raegan is becoming quite the sassy, independent little girl. She is learning lots from her older brother (yes, both good and bad).

Brody had a busy weekend. On Friday night, he went with his cousin Aerial to Chuck E Cheese. My brother and sister-in-law met us there and spent the night with both kids. We picked up Brody late that night. He wanted to spend the night, but his habit lately has been to wake up at 3am wanting to come home! So, we decided he isn't ready to try the spend-the-night thing for awhile. 3am wake up calls and driving in to Lexington is for the birds!

Saturday, Brody had a playdate with his little friend Asher. They met at swim lessons this summer, and then were in soccer together this fall. They get along really well, and this is our 2nd time getting them together to play. I'm glad he's making friends here and getting a social life.

Sunday, we took the kids to a garden club here in Paris for pictures. I dressed them in their Christmas clothes, and brought the camera. With Raegan, it's no telling what kind of pictures you will get. It's hard to take a picture of a constant moving target, and then get Brody in the same picture smiling and ready. But, I managed to get a couple of nice ones, after MANY not-so-nice ones!

We're looking forward to spending time with both of our families this Thanksgiving. We will be at my parents' house for dinner in the early day, and come back to Paris for the West's Thanksgiving dinner. Too much food will be eaten, I'm sure. I will have to run longer/harder this week. Although today, I'm not feeling so well. I really need to head to the Y to get my running in....I just don't feel up to it. My stomach is grumbling and groaning. I hope my kids don't get this yucky stomach bug.....

Happy Thanksgiving!

True Beauty

I just had to share this picture of my little girl. I think she is just so beautiful! Love you Angel Bug!!

Raegan's 15 month old stats:

24 pounds 60th percentile

31.75 inches 75th percentile

She's growing just perfectly!

Happy Halloween!