MY PARENTS ARE OFFICIAL...I YEAR!
Mom and dad celebrated their 1 year anniversary this weekend. Grandma Malone came over to my house and played so mom and dad could go out to dinner. This is only the 2nd time mom and dad have been gone. I felt free! Grandma takes good care of me and teaches me new games too. Did you see my mom's hair? I have to really work at grabbing it these days. She donated 16 inches to Locks of Love and is left with a new due. I recognized her voice right away, but it took me a minute to realize mom was mom with that hair. I am the greatest gift to them. They tell me that everyday!
Mom, dad and me on their 1 year anniversary!
Sunday, February 26, 2006
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I'M THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD...
At least my parents think so. Mom had to take most of my toys to Ms. Desiree's house...that means I have all new toys at home. Here is part of my new weight set. It just happens to rattle. I am doing really well at grabbing things and trying to hold on tight.
I try to do a few reps each day to keep up my muscular physique.
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HERE DUCKY, DUCKY...
Just like mom and dad I love nature. We go to the duck pond as often as we can. Mom and dad save bread for the ducks and they follow us all around the pond. I like to listen to the fountain and all the quacking. It makes me smile and giggle a bit too. I focus hard on all the trees and squint my eyes when the sun is too bright. I love to feel the wind and I am instantly calm outdoors. We are going to miss these trips when mom goes back to work...she will have to take me on the weekend.
Reagan loves the outdoors.
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WHAT MOM?...
Reagan is playing hard these days and wearing himself out with all his exercises. You can see the improvement in him lifting his head. He prefers to play on his back, but we are encouraging him to spend more time on his belly.
Reagan takes a long look around our living room.
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Friday, February 17, 2006
3 MONTHS OLD AND LOOKIN' GOOD...
Mom says I look like a little Oxford Boy. She is already preping me for Harvard or Yale. As long as I can take my jungle friends with me I think I can manage. I am 15.04 pounds and 24.98 inches long. I'm a big boy with a big heart and lots of smiles. 3 months has gone by so fast and mom will soon be on her way back to work. It will take a lot of adjusting for all of us...esp. mom. I keep telling her that we will spend lots of time together this summer. We are already planning Gymboree trips and swimming adventures with Julia. Big boys get to do lots of fun things! 
Reagan Gentry is 3 months old.
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MUSHY STUFF...
I haven't figured girls out yet. I know I have my mom wrapped around my little finger, but as for Julia I'm not so sure. We sure make a cute couple though. Our mom's paired us up for our 3 month pictures on Valentine's Day. Neither one of us was smiling.
Mr. Man and Little Miss on their first Valentine's Day
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ALL YA NEED IS LOVE, LOVE...
Happy Valentine's Day. Here I am with the love of my life...my mama. Grandpa Malone sent me my first Valentine gift...new clothes and some x's and o's. 
Reagan is all lovey on his first Valentine's Day.
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CAN I HAVE A BITE?...
These days everything goes in my mouth. I have decided that fabric and skin taste good. Maybe it is the textures. Mom laughs because I always have my hands in my mouth. I try to chew on her shirt and mine too. This is my new favorite toy. It is a 24 inch long caterpillar and each section feel differnt. Talk about alot of tasting. The purple legs are not my favorite. I prefer the black and white crinkle portion. This toy makes a great head rest and an enjoyable snack.
Reagan explores his caterpillar with his mouth.
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WHAT A WORKOUT!...
I was all smiles as I played on my mat. I worked up an appetite. I am eating 5-6 ounces every 3-4 hours these days. I am growing like a weed. I am even trying to help mom feed me. I try to hold the bottle. I am enjoying my oatmeal and now I am even trying a little rice. I can't wait to eat real food. I' m sure I will love fruit and peanut butter sandwiches. Mom says that is what she ate when I was in her belly.

Mr. RGT enjoying his daily events...food and play makes a happy baby.
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I LOVE WINTER!...
The groundhog saw his shadow and now I get 8 more weeks of winter. That is great for me. I get to wear all my warm Pj's and snuggle into cozy laps and warm blankets. I was beginning to think I would outgrow my jammies before I saw cold weather again. These days I am wearing 6-9 month clothes. I have a long lean body and gigantic feetsies. I have my mama's face, my daddy's body and a gummy smile that will melt any heart. You should hear me talk. My little raspy voice keeps mom and dad laughing. 
Hello winter! Hello snuggly, warm PJ's.
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I SEE FISH!...
If you give me fish, I can be happy anywhere...even waiting for an Upper GI. I actually liked the taste of barium;or at least I drank it. I guzzled it down like it was no big deal. I didn't like the baby bottle they gave me though. Mom had to put it in one of my own. I am a trooper. I'm not so sure about the clowns on this gown though. They are not so cute and this gown feels like burlap.
Reagan Gentry at Texas Children's Hopital on January 23rd.
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Friday, February 10, 2006
WHAT A WEEK!...
This week has held many exciting milestones. First, my Grandma Malone and I shared the same birthday. I turned 12 weeks old and she...is aging gracefully. We had a great Mexican dinner with the family to celebrate. Grandma got to wear a silly hat. It was too big for me.
I've traveled a bit this week too. I got to go to the grocery store. I loved the lights. The sounds were pretty neat too. So, I added to them by crying a bit. I was ready to get home.
The bottle you see in the picture is a special mix. I am now getting a teaspoon of oatmeal with my formula. I think it tastes great! Mom and Dad think it smells funny. It will probably enhance my curves...Mom calls them muscles.
My eyes are changing color again. They are getting lighter. They still have a blue gray look to them, but when Mom stares deep into my eyes she sees green. We do a lot of looking at eachother.
I am right on track with my hand eye coordination too. I reached for and held onto my new toy this week. Mom was so excited. She had been reading that I should be able to do that soon. I am also giggling in my sleep. Mom thinks this is histarical! It sounds like a big boy laugh...she keeps trying to get me to do it while I am awake. Mostly I just smile gummy smiles. My parents love those gums...wait till I get teeth...they will really be excited then.
Reagan gets his first taste of big boy food--oatmeal.
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Thursday, February 02, 2006
ANYONE HUNGRY?...
Mom fed me before we ever left the house, but the rest of my family was still hungry. We all got together to share in some family time and good food. Grandma had exclusive rights for the evening. I curled up in her lap. She had to eat one handed. I laughed at Uncle Jeff and thought Uncle Scott was pretty too. Aunt Courtney had to man my diaper bag...I needed several things during dinner. Mom and Dad were able to enjoy a good meal and giggle as I made funny faces. They talked about me all night...I guess that is what all new parents do. I am happy to be on the road and able to share in more family experiences and fun with friends. I will need to start off slow, but freedom is a good feeling.
Reagan eats out with the family for the first time.
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I'M SO EXCITED...
I am 11 weeks old and I have finally earned my freedom. I was ready to go as soon as I saw my carseat. I've been at home for long enough...I had my family waiting on me and I was ready for the meet and greet.
Reagan smiles on his first day of freedom.
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Monday, January 30, 2006
FROM DUCKS TO DINOS...
My Mom and Dad know how important it is for me to hear and interact with music. They have me listening to all kinds of nursery rhyme variations and rhythm based songs. And, it just so happens that I have the funniest parents around. From ducks to dinos, my mom can make a song out of anything. And my dad...he gives me the moves. I think I like dancing. It always makes me smile. My favorite song is called Flies. It is a song all about how a frog eats his flies...fly a la mode sounds good. I like dancing to Swab the Deck. My arms move just right to that one as we "swab the deck clean."

I'm ready to sing and dance on my quilted mat.
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MIRROR, MIRROR...
Who's the cutest boy of all? Reagan Gentry. Reagan is trying out his new toys. His ten week birthday brought him a new buzzing bug and an interactive mirror. Reagan has discovered his hands and has them in his mouth or holding onto things (like my shirt) most of the time. The doctor says his gums might be preping for teeth. WOW! It is hard to imagine the tooth phase right now. We are still enjoying the giggles...I'm not ready to trade them for tears. 
The #1 Slugger is ready to play.
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HOOK UM HORNS...
My mom and dad were both Lumberjacks at SFASU, but I come from a long line of Longhorns. My Grandpa Taylor thought it was important that I get into the team spirit early. He doesn't want to see me in maroon.
Here I am in my new Bumbo seat. I am still working on holding my head up independently, but I am doing pretty good here. In the next picture you can see that I have had enough. Dad had to stop the pictures.

Reagan looks great in orange...and maroon.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME...
Look who came to my party! All my jungle pals. I am 10 weeks old today. My Aunt Melissa came to play with me. We had fun and laughed outloud together while mommy ran to the store. She had to get me some new interactive toys. I have so much fun playing. She has to keep me interested. Friends and gifts...it was a great birthday.
Reagan Gentry is 10 weeks old.
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OUT FOR A JOG...
Okay, we were just posing in our jogging suits, but soon we will be on the run. Reagan has 1 more week at home and then we will be on our way, exploring all that we have missed. Reagan wasn't so sure about the bright sunlight. He closed his eyes and squinted while we were outdoors. We can't wait to see everyone soon...
Mommy and me
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LOOK WHAT I CAN DO...
Reagan is working hard each day. He is using his gross motor skills to bat at objects and is focusing more on objects. He loves to look at himself in the mirror. He just smiles at himself. We all smile at him too--he is a handsome little man. Reagan has also started to laugh. He laughed at his mama for the first time on Tuesday. She was singing silly songs. He is entertaining himself and us with lots of talking as well. Reagan is holding his head up as part of his work out in this picture. It is not his favorite thing to do. He would rather be on his back looking at the world around him.
Reagan is holding up his handsome head.
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