Super Bowl Sunday

Craig received a call yesterday afternoon from his friend Mikey inviting him to the Super Bowl! Mikey was offered 2 tickets last minute from his father in law who is the head of security for ESPN. I told Craig of course, GO. I mean what a great experience right!! They left yesterday afternoon and drove 8-9 hours to Dallas. They are staying with Mikey's in laws in a suite and get to go to a Fan Fare event today which was also included! They are going to be like two little boys in a toy store!  I just received a text from Craig saying he is at ESPN brunch about to watch Tim Tebow, Cam Newton and Matt Cassell speak on the stage...how cool!
So I am at home with baby Reese and Charlie. My mom came over to help me out while Craig is in Dallas! Go Packers!

Reese had her 1 week Appt. on Thursday and is doing awesome! She actually gained weight. She weighs 8lb now and is 20" long. Her little features are so tiny and she just seems so petite and femine. She is breastfeeding wonderfully and is sleeping pretty good. She is very laid back and such a little angel!!
Charlie is a JOY and very loving to his new little sis, he is a bit rough at times showing us where baby Reese's eyes, nose, ears and toes are and shaking her bouncy seat!

Baby Reese in her swing.

sleeping beauty.

Daddy and Reese fell asleep together- so precious

Sharing her brother's newborn gown.

Our Monkey!

So happy Dada is home from work, ready to play!

Pretty Girl.
her hands are always stretched near her head

Sweet Monogram gown from Mame'.

Charlie Tucking baby in.

Big Brother and Baby Reese

Charlie is now realizing that this new baby is for real! I think he wants her back in mommy's belly...ha. Really, he is adjusting great and says "Baby Reese" and gives her kisses. We are back at home now and mommy and baby are doing well. Reese is an angel!

Is this for real? Is she coming home with us?

"Baby Reese is so pretty."

Givin Lovin.

I'm Here World watch out!

Head full of dark hair just like her brother.

Baby Lily Reese and Charlie.

Daddy and Baby.

In Love.

IT'S A GIRL...

IT'S A GIRL!

After waiting 40 long weeks (Kristin's weeks were longer than mine), we welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the Kingrea family. At 11:24 AM today, Lily "Reese" Kingrea was born. She weighed in at 7lbs 13oz, measured 19.5 inches long, and is beautiful. Kristin did very well today for labor and delivery, and I was astonished at her strength and ability in the midst of pain. The miracle of a baby's development and birth makes me a truly blessed man, and I thank God for all of the gifts that have graced our lives. Charlie was introduced to his baby sister this afternoon around 4:00 PM, and it was special to have our whole family together with the addition of Reese for the first time. Thanks for all of the love and support, and please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Below are some pictures of our beautiful new baby girl.
-Craig

Beautiful Lily Reese

Before Delivery.

Mama and Baby Reese.

Proud Parents!

Proud Papa!

Precious baby Reese...

Welcome to the world baby sis!



Our Family!



Good night for now...thanks for all the love and support. Reese looks forward to meeting y'all!

Getting Ready for Baby

" Mama, Baby!" Charlie loves touching my belly and saying baby. We are trying to get him ready although not sure he really knows what he is in store for!!

 Kisses to mama's belly!

38 weeks and 5 days...I was feeling terrible with discomfort and contractions a few days ago but now I'm feeling good and counting down!

That's what they say...the waters get rough and then there is a calm before the storm..haha.. We'll soon see...

 Keep us in your prayers!

xo- kingrea's

Poor Angel

Charlie has RSV. He started running fever on Wednesday night and I took him into the doc on Thursday afternoon after I received a call at work from my mother in law saying that it spiked up again. I took him in and he started throwing up; they took a swab of his nose, throat and looked in his ears (all while he was screaming with fever), they gave him Motrin suppository, pricked his finger and diagnosed our baby with RSV! The nurse and doc were awesome and wanted to keep us there to make sure Charlie didn't need to go to ER or anything. I was so nervous... this was the first big sick scare for us. Charlie was just so sad and pitiful and wanted to just cuddle on me. On top of this, I was also sick all week (but started feeling better Saturday thank God) Charlie is doing much better, finally liking his nebulizer treatments...and we are all trying to stay well before baby comes any day now!! Keep us in your prayers for a healthy and happy baby!!

wordless wednesday



"good morning mama"- charlie woke up wanting his rain boots on.
have a happy day!



Merry Christmas & HAPPY 2011!

Christmas was wonderful! Charlie was too cute and very animated as always, he opened his presents saying "OH WOW". We had lots of family time and relaxation with both the Zetzmann's and Dugger's and enjoyed every minute of it.

For New Year's Aunt Molly hung out with Charlie (since Uncle Clay was out of town) and we went to a nice dinner and then relaxed on the sofa (we are so wild!!)-but it was the best way to ring in the new year with my husband ever!
Now we are just busy preparing for baby and I am getting uncomfortable and ready (I'm 37 weeks) We are very anxious to meet your little baby-boy OR girl ???- and we know Charlie will be such a great big brother. He sees all the baby stuff around him and my growing belly and is constantly saying "Baby". He is such a love.

Hope you all Have a Healthy and Happy 2011!
May your ups outweigh your downs.
May your smiles outweigh your frowns.
May you always feel as young as you are today.
May your faith and joy in life prosper in every way.
May the words that you write and the things you say in 2011,
grant you love and peace from Our Father in Heaven!

Christmas Morning- Cheese... Charlie with his elf "Ha't" and  Dumbo.

"OH WOW"

Handsome Boy wearing his "booots"- (he is obsessed with boots)!

Charlie's new plasma car from Mame' and Pops

New Shirt from Aunt Molly

Loving his Elephant

Precious Monkey- HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Beginning to Feel A Lot like Christmas!

I am off today..yay!! And All next week! I am very excited for some down time and look forward to time with friends, family, Craig, Charlie! Also looking forward to some Christmas baking and cooking!
Today we are going to my good friend Kathleen's house. She is having our high school friends over with hubbies and babies for brunch, it will be great to see everyone!

A few weekends ago Craig's dad (Derby/Grandaddy), Bonna (BonBon) and Margy came in town to celebrate Christmas (since we will not be able to drive up to Alexandria where they will be hosting the Kingrea Christmas, it was sweet of them to come here). We had a fun time! They gave Charlie a very cool Schwinn bike that he loves!! Every morning he runs up to it and says "oh wow" gets on it and rings the bike bell.

Grandaddy also gave charlie a recordable Christmas book- Twas the night before Christmas and we read it every night.

Cool Uncle Tommy gave Charlie this cool hat! Charlie loves saying "Hat"

Oh Wow- ho ho!

Loving on his dancing Santa

Shaking his booty with Santa

Night Night Santa

 We also did the Mott Christmas last week at my Aunt Linda and Uncle Wade's house (my mom's side of the family). SO fun! We played dirty Santa with the ladies while the men watched football. Charlie loved playing with his cousins (my cousin's kids). Charlie also got his hair chopped off, i was so sad! It was his 4th haircut and Craig really wanted it shorter and I gave in- don't ask me why- now Charlie looks so old!!

Beautiful Mame' and Charlie with his big boy haircut and cute Christmas outfit

Our excited lil boy! Saying "Hot Hot Hot" to the fireplace

Our lil family

How Funny! Macie pushing Sir Charlie in the doll stroller.

Now Cousin Blake's turn.

Mott Ladies and my huge belly in the way

And had to post this! Hilarious! Aunt Molly and Uncle Clay before our Ugly Sweater party at the Barkerdings house! Molly can't look ugly if she tried- she even looks cute in an ugly sweater outfit. how funny that they used this for their christmas card.