My Sweet Boys

Lee woke up Sunday morning and fed Parker and put him back in bed with us. And this is how I found them. Parker loves to snuggle up close to Lee, and it always puts him right to sleep.

Just Some Fun Pictures

Parker's first Converse!!

I know this outfit is a little redneck, but it was $1. And there's a story behind it. When the doctor told us he was going to induce me to have Parker on the 27 of December (my due date was January 8), I was so excited because all of our family was still going to be in town after Christmas and was out of school. (We have 3 teachers and one student just in our immediate family!) Lee, on the other hand, was excited that we'd be able to claim Parker on our taxes...and he told everyone! I was so embarassed!!

Parker is loving his rattles. So we put them on every limb!

Parker's First Shots

Parker had his first set of shots today. It was so sad!! He actually did ok and has been sleeping a lot since we got home. Let's just hope that keeps up through the night.

We've had a little bit of sickness going around here. Lee was really sick last week before we got home from Houston. Well, I came down with it yesterday. Lee's sweet parents drove down this morning to take care of Parker for the day so I could go to the doctor and rest some before taking Parker to the doctor. We were so glad Lee didn't have to miss class. I don't know how we could have made it without them...I'd still be so sick with no medicine! Everything else was great at the doctor. He's looking like a healthy little boy so far. We are so thankful!

First Dates and Funny Faces!!

Parker went on his first date tonight with Ally Mattern. We had a great time with Ally and Alicia at Beagle Bagel.

This is Parker's new outfit from Clayton. It's the cutest thing, and I've been waiting for him to be big enough to wear it. Thanks, Clayton!

We just tried this out today. Don't worry, I don't leave him there by himself. He's holding his head up really good, so we work on it for a little bit every day.

Parker's First Trip to Houston

Parker and I just returned from our fun trip to Houston. Lee and I had originally planned to drive out for the weekend to see Lia in her school musical, but I ended up hitching a ride with my aunt and going a week early...just me and Parker. He was such a great traveler and was really good while we were there. My parents were so great and kept Parker almost every night in their room...I almost got a little too spoiled! We had a good time hanging out at their house and being a part of Lia's every day life. Lee, Alyssa and Sam flew out for the weekend and flew back home Sunday. My mom and I drove back yesterday with Parker and got in late last night, and she's leaving tomorrow. I'm so sad I'm so far away from all of them. Of course, Parker and I were glad to come back home to our own house and be with Lee, but I'm going to miss my mom and dad and Lia so much. It's so much harder to come back home after I've been there for a while because we start to fall into an old routine and it makes me miss them being close so bad. Maybe soon!! Here are some fun pictures from our trip.

My cousin Eldon sat in the back with Parker on the way to Houston to watch him. He was such a great babysitter...until he got too tired!

My dad (PeePaw) was so sweet. He loved holding Parker and even stayed home by himself a few times with him so my mom and I could run around town!

Lia was such a natural with Parker and held him every chance she got. She was a great babysitter and a huge help...especially when he was fussy. He loves to hear Aunt Lia sing!

We had our first play date with Kelly and Dylan Mingoia. Dylan was born 1 week and 1 day before Parker. I think it's crazy how much they look alike. We had a great time and can't wait to see them again.

Parker started holding his head up for the first time. He loved to sit in this chair and stare out the windows.

We went to see Lia's school musical, Bye Bye Birdie. Lia choreographed the whole thing, and it was amazing! I got to see it 3 times while I was there - a little obsessed. We were so, so proud of her.

Parker had his first play group. Some of the girls in my mom's Sunday school class started this group that meets every Friday. It was so fun to talk with other moms and ask questions and share our concerns about raising these sweet babies. I'm so sad I can't be there every week.

Parker wore his first Polo outfit today to look just like his dad. He looks so grown up. When we left, it was WAY too big for him and now it fits. He's growing way too fast!!