#reaganstrong

sleepover

The girls are excited for any opportunity they get to hang out with their cousin, Reagan. Since they don’t have school on Monday Reagan was able to sleepover on Sunday. B made tacos and they had ice cream and they stayed up way too late! They have so much fun together its difficult to get them to go to bed. 
I love the bond these three have together. They never squabble about anyone being left out, which can happen with an odd number. They usually agree on what to play and if they don’t they easily work it out. They are silly and kind and I adore them. 
Cheers! 
Aunt Jen sent a bottle of sparkling apple cider along with Reagan and the girls were toasting the night away. 

chemo

Reagan was back in the hospital this weekend for Chemo treatments. We got to see her the last day of her stay so she was quite ready to go home, but doing great. We were able to catch up with Jen while these little ladies played games. 
This is when I told them we had to go home: 
They quit being mad at me for a little bit and let me take a cute picture of them:

I love how close these girls are and how much they beg to see each other. No matter how long we stay it’s never long enough.

sleepover with reagan

We had special sleepover guest this holiday break – Reagan! The girls and I went down to pick her up and we stopped at the American Girl Doll Store. They had all received money for Christmas from their Grandfather so I gave them each a budget and they were able to pick out their own Christmas gift. 
We went home, had pizza, the girls climbed in their pjs and then it appeared an American Girl Doll store exploded in our living room. They had a grand time playing with their cousin. They absolutely loved having her at our house and I hope we can make it happen again very soon for them! 

spa day for reagan

We joined Reagan at her house for a fabulous spa day. She celebrated her birthday with friends and family. Aunt Jen put together a wonderful party for the girls. Reagan kept saying “this is the girliest party I’ve ever had”. It was so great to see her so happy and enjoying herself. 
Cheers to Reagan! 
Aunt Jen was on nails duty.

I was on hair duty. I did a LOT of braids. I promised Reagan a braid when her hair grows back in. 
Ryan was an awesome big brother and helped serve drinks for all the girls. 
Such a good sport. 
The party guests

Present time.
“This one is from you Aunt Kelly” Ha!
This makes my heart so freakin’ happy.
I caught her at just the right moment and what a shot of her and her monkey.

Cousins
A superwoman cake is very, very fitting
Love this family and how brave and strong they are together!

painting for reagan

We hosted a fundraiser for Reagan at our new studio and were so thankful for everyone who turned up to support her. 
At one point every single table in the studio was filled and I was a bit frazzled and a bit overwhelmed, but most importantly I was incredibly happy and humbled by the all the kindness and love in my life. New and old friends, from near and far, from school and former jobs, new and old classmates –  all of them dear to us – arrived to paint, meet Reagan and to support our family. 
How lucky we are to know such kindness, to feel so much love, to be the recipients of so much goodness. Thank you to everyone who came out that day!
I was able to snap just a few pictures before it got too busy. I didn’t get everyone, but I really appreciate everyone who was there. 
The smiles from these cousins is everything!


Reagan treatment update: She has started another four weeks of chemo. Her body is responding well. No spinal taps scheduled and she is able to eat some and rest. That girls kicks ass!

It sucks to see her in pain. I hate it. It makes me sick to my stomach and I have to fight back tears.

…And then Reagan, Annabelle and Gwyneth find their groove together. And they laugh. They laugh so hard together and they are always smiling. There is so much good when they are together. And they never want to leave each other. They always want a little more time to play. I am so grateful they have each other. They are good. They are really, really good and that makes my heart full.