... And I said YES!

On August 22nd, 2009, I woke up on a typical Saturday morning, never suspecting that by about noon that day I would be able to call Jody my fiance...

Jody had mentioned that morning that he had this weird dream about the famous cheese fries at Huey's Restaurant and how it had made him really crave an order. I played perfectly into his subtle plan without even knowing that he was trying to get me back to the place of our first date... "OK, sure we can go to the one in Collierville, because I need to return something to Kohl's across the street". Jody didn't even eat breakfast because he claimed he was really excited about Huey's for lunch, I should have picked up on this as odd, because Jody has never skipped breakfast on a Saturday morning since I have known him, hmmm....

Anyhow, Reagan, Jody, and I (Madison was with her grandparents for the weekend)headed to Huey's for an early Saturday lunch. After eating the cheese fries "of his dreams" Jody asked Reagan at the table if he would want to go to our "secret park" (it's a great secluded park in Germantown that the 4 of us discovered & is almost always empty). Reagan hears the word "park" and "yes" is his automated answer, as he LOVES any and all activities outside:)So even Reagan, without a clue, played perfectly into Jody's plan for the day.

(Alright, I promise I am getting to the part you want to read.... I am just enjoying re-living this beautiful day in my mind...)

So about 10 minutes or so after we were at the park, I walked over to the far west side while Reagan and Jody went to the opposite side, last time I looked over, Jody was squatted down next to Reagan and looked like they were about to talk to me through the playground "telephones"....

About 30 seconds later, I turn around and Jody startled me because he was now standing right next to me. He began to talk about his love for me and "us" and at very moment it hit me... which in turn made me turn on the waterworks! haha

He then got down on one knee and asked me to become his wife, and in a moment that every woman dreams of as a little girl mine had a very special and unique difference.... my son reached out his little hand which held a small red box and said "Here Mommy!"...

Summertime and Reagan is half way to 3!

Well with each passing day I see my baby Reagan, become more and more of a "young man". Just last week he met his new peditrician, Dr. Fesmire (If you pulled out this doctor's records from about 20 years ago, you would learn that he was also Mine and Jeffrey's doctor growing up too:)It was just a well child check-up and Reagan is a perfect healthy little boy. He is well above average at 37 inches for height compared to others 30 month olds and is average for weight at 29 pounds. He is speaking in full (and mostly clear) sentences and along with that he is already showing his good manners... although has been known to demand something and when I remind him to ask me nicely, sometimes all he will do is throw a "please" in there as in instead of "Gimme that cookie" he will come back with "PLEASE gimme that cookie". He really is a FUN FUN little boy. He loves the water. He is in the swimming pool on a weekly basis and believe it or not, will walk out on the diving board all by himself and JUMP OFF! Sometimes, I think he is truly fearless, and as his Mommy, this scare me to death!

This summer we have stayed busy busy!!! Starting with Memorial day weekend, Reagan, Madison, my mom, and I enjoyed spending time with long time friends, The Hill family, swimming and grilling outside. Also that weekend, Reagan and Madison were also able to enjoy a ski boat ride this summer when visting Grandy and Pop at their Piney Grove campsite. In June, Jody's folks ("Grandy & Pop") invited all for of us along for a trip to Florida for a few days and I was thrilled for Reagan to experience the beach and ocean for the first time:) Also in June we celebrated Jody's birthday with a delicious dinner at Rendezvous and FedEx corporate suite tickets to that night's Redbirds game with Jody's dad, step-mom and brothers. July showed up before we knew it and obviously, with the 4th of July came Fireworks, which actually did scare him with the loud noises at times, but he was a BIG fan of sparklers. On a final note, Jody and I celebrated our first year together with a great date night.

It has been quite a busy summer and it will be over before we know it, but until it we are enjoying every minute!

Take Care,
Jennifer & Reagan



HERE ARE SOME FUN SUMMER PICS:

So happy to be at the pool on Memorial Day weekend...



Later that weekend on the lake...



Celebrating Jody's birthday...



The four of us in Destin at sunset...



Before our date night to celebrate our first year together...



You can't celebrate July 4th without JUMBO sparklers...