Bedtime with Parker

We've added a new ritual to our bedtime routine. Now, along with brushing teeth, praying for all of our family and friends, bad guys, snacks and whatever else Parker can think of, we MUST find a special toy to lay at the top of his bed every night. Im not sure the purpose of this, but whatever it takes!

It cracks Ricky and I up every night to see what the "chosen" toy is! I decided to document this interesting stage in his life! (Pirate Gun... just incase)

(small bowling ball and Nerf gun....)


(I dont even know what that is)


(shovel.... this one really made me laugh)

(one yellow ball and 2 red)


Luke is now in a big boy bed in Parker's room. I cant believe how well he is doing!! I refused to buy another crib which left Luke with no choice but to move out so baby sister could have the crib! I will post pictures soon!

Baby's Shower

Ok, so it's been a while since I blogged. I am doing good to feed and bathe my kids on a regular basis these days... let alone keep my blog updated. I have a feeling it's not going to get any better either.
So much has happened in the last few weeks. I've gained (cough cough) amount of weight, Parker has increased his vocabulary by at least a thousand words (or so it seems) and some of my dearest friends threw me the most awesomEST shower! :) I thought I would share some of the photos with you.

~Nicki, Me and Jessica striking a pose~

Dont you just love the antlers sprouting out from the tops of our heads? Or how it looks like I am trying not to pee my pants ( I think I was actually!)

~ Mom #1 and Mom #2~

~ Thanks to Beth, even my toes matched the shower!!~

~Loved the cake!! It tasted even better than it looked! Thanks Jess!~

~Mom, are you my mother?~

~ Nicki, Me, Beth and Jess~
(wowzers, I look like a beach ball)

Thank you for all you did to help us celebrate our baby girl (who still has no name!!) Nicki, Jess and mom put alot of thought and planning into the evening and it really showed!!! Love you guys!