Reagan is Allergic to Peanuts!

We found out for sure today. It was the scariest thing I think I've ever been through. I was crying on the way to the ER because I didn't know what was going to happen.

Of course, the worse that happened was Reagan's two hours of screaming. We got there and the doctor decided to give her an shot of epinephrine and some prednisone (not sure how to spell that one.)

I'm trying hard not to be mad at my doctor, because this is actually the 2nd reaction she has had. When that happened, she had been acting kind of sick anyway, so we took her to the doctor's office. My (very smart) nanny said she thought she might have an allergy because she had given her peanut butter and jelly for lunch and that was when she noticed the rash. So, at the doctor's office, he said Reagan had a virus and it would go away. I said, so she doesn't have a peanut allergy? He said, I don't think so.

Today, because my daughter didn't have a peanut allergy, I gave her a pbj sandwich. Rash. Clicky breathing. I say, well, I'm going dress shopping with Julie (man, she's going to look amazing, no matter what she picks!) so since it cleared up itself last time she'll probably be fine. I'll just keep an eye on her.

The rash did go away. Here she is playing at the dress store (look closely, you can see her tooth!).


Then, 2 hours after her sandwich, she was tomato red, and SWOLLEN... I got out of there, and got her home and in the bath, hoping that would help. No. Her feet and hands started turning bluish... Jim came home with the benadryl, I said, get in the car, we're going to the hospital.

I'm just glad she's ok!!

That was quick!

It's amazing how quickly "later tonight" can turn into 11 days. Sorry about that!

Since we have been so busy the last week and a half, here's a photo blog about what we've been up to.

First, as promised, the VERY special birthday present Reagan received the day before her birthday was a hand-knitted dress from her Auntie Carol. It's so pretty--and Carol, if you're reading, as you can see, is not too small at all. If anything, she has a little room to grow!



Second, our long-time friend, Andy got married last weekend in Buena Vista. Congratulations to him and his new wife, Pam! Here's a picture of us with the happy couple.



Third... drumroll please...



The ring you see here is on Julie's finger!!! That's right! Mikey (cough) finally (cough) proposed to Julie. They're busy planning a wedding! I was lucky enough to be there for the proposal, because Mikey thought Julie might like to have pictures of the event. I kidnapped her from her apartment parking lot, came up with a cheesy line about wanting to get Starbucks (lie) because I was on that side of town (lie) dropping off some friend's belongings (lie). Then I told her that since it was such a nice day outside that I thought it'd be fun to go for a drive through Garden of the Gods (lie). When we got there, Mikey was waiting for her. He took her through a little stroll through the park and presented her with a beautiful solitaire diamond ring. The diamond will soon be mounted into the BEAUTIFUL, "real" ring Mikey and Julie picked out together. Congratulations to them!!! We love you both, and are very happy for you!!



Reagan loves the Hug-A-Bear (it's official name) that her Auntie Diane got for her when she was still in her Mama's tummy.



I gave Reagan a mohawk in the bath the other night.


And finally, today we had a track meet and Reagan and Jim came to visit me while I coached.

Happy Birthday to Reagan!

Today is the day. Precicely 1 year and 30 minutes ago, Reagan Renee Lamb was born!

I will be posting pictures tonight of a very special gift she got in the mail from California...but more about that later.

Guess what. Yesterday, I came home from work, and Katie, our nanny, informed me that Reagan had a tooth!!!!

So yes annonymous comment poster. I got my wish. :)

I know, I said last one for awhile...

But then today we went to the park to watch Jim play flag football. I forgot my camera but it was an exciting day so I took pictures with the cell-phone instead. Love technology!

First, upon arrival at the park, Mikey locked his keys in his car. Already running late, I convinced him to head over with the team and Julie and I would take care of it. Luckily, he had his window cracked, so there was a chance.

I started looking around Jim's car to see what could be used, and saw that we still had fishing stuff. I handed the tackle box over to Julie who managed to find a quad-hook and a fish-stringer (I'm not sure what the technical term is, but it's the thing you stick through the gills of the fish to line them up...). Needless to say, it took Julie about 2 minutes and she had the keys in hand. She's the hero of the day!

We brought some of Reagan's new toys to the park and she contently played on a blanket for the entirety of the football game; about an hour.



She was very proud of her dad at the end!!

Reagan's Birthday, Mostly in Pictures

Yesterday was Reagan's first birthday party. I'm grateful that her actual birthday isn't until Tuesday because it was VERY bittersweet for me. It's a little bit reassuring to know that I still have 2 more days until she's ACTUALLY 1.

We had lunch and cake, with a Hawaiian-esque theme.
Jim cooked burgers and brats on the grill, I made potato salad. Of course, cake and cupcakes for dessert. I also had some fresh strawberries out, and Debbie, if you're reading, you'd be proud of me: I made my own whipped cream. I suppose I don't hate doing it so much now that I know what's involved in the process.

We had some late-comers; our friends Brad and Kim from Fort Collins came to visit in the afternoon and brought their 3 kids. Reagan got SUCH a kick out of them.

A picture is worth 1,000 words, or so they say, so, here was our day.

3 Generations of Ladies

First Taste of Cupcake

Mom, Reagan and Dad

Stuffing Her Face as Scout Looks on With Slight Jealousy

"Mom, this is an excellent cupcake."

"Excuse me, I'm trying to play with My Leslie here, do you mind?"

"This Frog bag says, 'Ribbit'."

"Sure, Erin. You can play with my Cookie Monster and his surfboard. But be careful please, it's from my Grandma Debbie and Grandpa Bill."

"Erin, take it from me. Birthday parties are SO MUCH FUN! You'll see, only 6 more months!"

Thanks to everyone who made it! Back to work for me tomorrow, so this may be the last blog for awhile. :(