The Ragnes Girls

The Holiday Season

2009-01-01T12:21:00.001-06:00

Allana performed with her TOT's group at Weatherford College and at TCU!

Our First Christmas Tree

2008-11-29T12:10:00.006-06:00

We had so much fun cutting it down, decorating it and Lucy even enjoyed cleaning up afterwards!

Thanksgiving at Hide-A-Way

2008-11-27T10:43:00.001-06:00

The family was all together... there was so much to be thankful for!

Slammers Volleyball

2008-10-26T23:31:00.003-05:00

Allana and the Slammers finished another great season with a winning record of 7-1 in regular season and they finished 3rd in the tournament. Great job girls and coaches!

The Big 40!

2008-10-15T23:43:00.000-05:00

Well, thanks to my friends and family I got lots of surprises for my 40th birthday. The weekend before, my dear sweet friend Lora planned a surprise weekend get away to Austin. Lora, Cindy, Monica and I drove to Austin and spent the weekend in leisure. We shopped, had pedicures and long leisurely dinners!

Then on the 15th, my family gave me cards and flowers and said they were taking me out to eat. They did. They took me to Railhead where a bunch of my friends (didn't know I had so many) were there to surprise me and help me celebrate. It was lots of fun!

And the weekend after, Reagan took me to dinner at the 9Steakhouse in Dallas. His reps were so very kind to bless us with a gift certificate for dinner there. It was very chic!

October 4, 2008 - Busy Day

2008-10-06T22:49:00.002-05:00

We had a volleyball game this morning, ran home, changed and went to Dallas to have lunch for Daisy's birthday.

Then we changed again and headed for Laura & Matt's Wedding! Lots of fun.....

BFF's - Nadine & Kailyn

2008-09-13T19:48:00.002-05:00

Laura's Bridal Shower

2008-09-13T19:09:00.002-05:00

My cousin Laura is getting married! We had a bridal shower for her today in Richardson at the Wildflour Cafe. It was a wonderful lunch and time to visit with family and friends. Look at all these girls....

Time for change...

2008-09-07T18:01:00.005-05:00

We decided it was time for a change. Nadine no longer wanted bunk beds in her room and Lucy wanted a "big girl" bed. We revamped and redecorated both.

Nadine's Before...

Nadine's after!

Lucy's Before....

Lucy's after!

Daisy's Visit

2008-09-05T09:15:00.003-05:00

Daisy came to visit and go to Grandparent's Lunch at Coder with the big girls. She brought a surprise with her! She has a new puppy, an 8 week old long haired dachshund named "Reba Faye"!

Lucy's First Day of School

2008-09-03T08:48:00.002-05:00

Lucy started school at Kidz Day Out today. She's in the YELLOW room..... very exciting. Her teachers are Mrs. Beth & Mrs. Tabitha.

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-02T08:33:00.003-05:00

It was an exciting Labor Day weekend at the Ragnes house. Allana and Nadine went to friends houses, so Lucy had our undivided attention!

We painted our nails....

And kept our neighbor John from sleeping too much!

And Lucy and Kaleo played and swam.......

Where's Lucy?

2008-08-30T16:33:00.000-05:00

In my bed (after putting her in her own bed several times)!

In my chair (when she was supposed to be napping upstairs!

OVERFLOW

2008-08-27T22:20:00.001-05:00

Allana finally hit the age for Wednesday night OVERFLOW at New River. I am volunteering during the Wednesday night services, so Allana and I are really growing in our walks and loving all our new friends! We worship with the youth group, play games, eat pizza and do a Bible Study! What more can you ask for on a Wednesday night!!!!!

First Day of School!

2008-08-25T15:09:00.001-05:00

The first day of school was awesome. Allana is in Mrs. Blair's 5th grade class and Nadine is in Mrs. Tyer's 2nd at Coder Elementary in Aledo. They both like their teachers and said they were excited about their classes.

Downtown Cindy Brown!

2008-08-21T23:46:00.004-05:00

My Sweet Sweet Friend Cindy turned 50 this summer! We surprised her with a party and she was in shock for a week!

Summer 2008.... It's almost over!

2008-08-21T23:01:00.007-05:00

Well, I guess I've been too busy to even blog, so here goes....

Allana went to Colorado to spend a few weeks with my sister and her family. This is the day I put Allana and Nikki on an airplane together... alone... without me! And she made it just fine! So I guess you can say she's really growing up!

Then my SWEET NADINE had to go and turn 7! Wow... time flies when your having fun!

And Lucy just had lots of fun in the sun with her BFF Kaleo.

NRF Preschool VBS & D6 Family Boot Camp

2008-06-23T22:07:00.001-05:00

Yee Haw!

2008-06-23T21:00:00.005-05:00

The kids had a blast at the Parker County Rodeo!

Nadine & Melanie... look out cowboys! Waylan's always with the ladies!
Lucy... nough said!
The Gang!

End of the Year Parties

2008-06-23T17:03:00.004-05:00

The end of the year parties at Stuard were fun in the sun. Our 4th Graders had Mission Splash. We made a "homemade" slip -n- slide, splash ball catch, Alka-Seltzer shoot out & water balloon toss. So much fun and very wet!

Dad even came for this one!

Nadine's 1st grade group had loads of fun too. They had obsticle courses, sponge passing, musical chairs and lots more!

Elvis T. at Mortypoloza!

2008-06-23T16:28:00.003-05:00

The girls and I went to a birthday party for our friends Morty and Jer'Leigh. Elvis T. Busboy and the Texas Blues Butchers played while my girls and Elvis' girls danced the night away!

BFF

2008-06-23T15:58:00.003-05:00

Lucy and Kaleo love to have "Princess Snacks" in the playroom. We make heart shaped pb & j sandwiches, strawberries and applesauce! Truly a meal fit for a Princess!

And after a long hard day with your BFF, there's nothing better than a nap with your favorite "calipiter"!

Oh the joy's of swinging.

2008-05-27T12:19:00.008-05:00

If you are three, or have ever been three, than you know the joys of swinging. You can get a whole new perspective on life in a swing. Lucy likes to look at the world upside down and tell me what she can see. She is even practicing some acrobatics on the bar these days.

But most importantly.... the biggest accomplishment in her life... next to walking, talking and potty training.... is SWINGING ALL BY HERSELF!!!!!

You will want to pause the music in the right column so you can hear her sweet voice!

Allana's 4th Grade Field Trip

2008-05-27T11:50:00.002-05:00

The fourth graders at Stuard went to the Deer Creek Ranch for some science fun. We learned about insects from an entomologist, about water and what's in it, and about the need to drink it! It was hot and we did a lot of walking, but it was very interesting.

An Ode to Dad

2008-05-27T10:15:00.006-05:00

To Daddy, Dad, or Reagan as some of us call him.... (there are other names, but not the time or place).....

With Fathers Day just around the corner, I wanted to give Reagan his own special blog. Okay, really, a friend sent me one of those "You might be a Texan if..." and it reminded me of him!

You might be a Texan if...

You build models of the Alamo with your kids.

If you wear a cut off Hooters shirt, camouflage shorts and hunting boots to work in the yard.

If you would stand on this ladder and cut off a tree branch.... because it interferes with the Dish Network signal... during a race!

If you use your four wheeler to pull the branch down away from the house... and have your 10 year old daughter driving!

If you have to stop and play with your heelers during the whole ordeal.

If when it's all said and done (and the race is over) you go to the neighbors and play a little yard ball. Add a hat and some tennis shoes and your dressed for a party!

I love ya honey!

Mineral Wells State Park

2008-05-19T12:14:00.006-05:00

Sunday afternoon was an adventurous outing. The Ragnes', Scott's and Comer's went to do some Rock Climbing. For those of you who know me.... that just doesn't sound like me does it?

Well, here I am climbing! And notice that I trusted Reagan to hold the other end of my rope.

Lucy and Kaleo had fun climbing with Mr. Brad while Allana and Nadine free climbed with the help of Mr. Juan.

We finished our day with a swim at the Scott's house and an excellent meal cooked by Juan.

What a wonderful day!

Mud!

2008-05-19T12:01:00.008-05:00

Lucy and the puppies love to play in the mud. Allana got to clean them up! The are so much fun..... and so much work.

Mothers Day Weekend

2008-05-12T08:05:00.006-05:00

We spent the weekend playing at home... we have dogs now, so we can't leave! The girls got adventurous with the warm weather on Saturday and found our blow up pool and slip-n-slide. Lots of fun!

Then on Sunday, I was served a gourmet breakfast before church. The kids played with the puppies and the neighbors all day. Nadine is so proud, she has been playing basketball with Daddy and has made several baskets! Yea Nadine!

Then we went to the Scott's house for Mothers Day dinner and fun! We played volleyball and had a wonderful cookout with 5 families. We are so blessed with great friends and neighbors! My girls were even brave enough to jump in the very cold swimming pool.

Volleyball continued into the night... nice serve Cindy!

Suzanne helped Lucy finish off the home made whip cream... by hand!

And finally, Indy and Scarlet had all the fun they could stand. They found Lucy's stroller and went to sleep. Aren't they sweet!

I had a wonderful Mothers Day. I am very, very blessed. I have a wonderful husband who loves me at my best and worst. I have gracious, loving, forgiving children who love me when I'm the best mom or the tired and grumpy mom. And now I have two sweet dogs who love me because I feed them, play with them and pick up after them. I have parents, sisters and family that I can lean on in times of need or laugh with in times of joy. I have friends that will laugh with me, cry with me, pray with me and pray for me! What more could a girl ask for?

Ecclesiastes 4:10:
¹⁰ If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!

I am blessed with many who will pick me up when I fall down! My love to you all!

The Dentist

2008-05-09T01:05:00.004-05:00

Nadine and Lucy went to the dentist this week. I had pulled one of Nadine's teeth already this week, but they said she still has 5 that are loose. She's going to be on the oatmeal and pudding diet soon!Lucy finally let them look in her mouth. She sat in my lap for the first ten minutes or so, but after Nadine got a tooth brush and a prize.... well, that was a different story!

Yes, she has a bed.

2008-05-09T00:56:00.003-05:00

Nadine and I are not sure why, but the last two days we have found Lucy sleeping in the strangest places. First we found her on the stairs...

then on the floor in the laundry room! I guess she truly can nap anywhere.

Our newest addition...

2008-05-09T00:48:00.004-05:00

So I finally did it. Yes, you've all heard me say "I don't want dogs, I have kids" or "I'm not scooping while I'm still changing diapers. Well, Lucy is diaper free. She has been for a few weeks now, but after 4 nights of sleeping in big girl panties it was official.

They can't say I don't keep my promises! Meet Indy (Indigo) and Scarlet. The newest members of the Ragnes Family.... yes, they are both GIRLS!

8 Months Later

2008-05-08T23:39:00.002-05:00

Ok, I started to do this in September of 2007.... and here I am. I think I've felt the pressure from all my high tech girl friends who are blogging away and leaving me behind. So, I'm going to give this thing a shot.

I think I'll skip the past 8 months and start fresh!

Lazy Saturday

2007-09-01T14:27:00.000-05:00

Allana, Lucy and I went for our walk this morning. Reagan and Nadine slept in. I think they finally graced us with their presence around 10:00 am. Reagan came in from San Antonio last night and was so tired. He said he wants to do nothing all weekend. FINE WITH ME!

The girls on the other hand I'm sure will find a way to con us into doing something.