M.I.A.

Okay, I know--'where have we been?!?!' is the question everyone has been asking. Well, we have definitely been busy! Parker unfortunately has been diagnosed with GERD (reflux) and we have been trying different medications in order to hopefully stop the pain and projectile spit up. This will be a huge improvement in his mood, eat and sleep patterns and make us all better! :) We have been on 2 road trips: Parker's first one was to my Grandpa Robertson's house in Lake Wylie to meet his Great-Grandpa and his aunt, uncle and my cousin. The second trip was to Florence to meet more of my family. Bruce's aunt and cousin came by to meet Parker one afternoon and we've also had our dear friends Jonathan and Natalie Clayton and their twins, Luke and Madison (Parker's best buddies) bring us dinner one night. We've had our first church outing (he did GREAT) and have been enjoying the summer. Needless to say, it hasn't slowed down yet! Here are a ton of pics---hope that makes up for the slackness! :)



FYI: Look for another post soon about Parker's first trip to Clemson and the lake! :)

Parker enjoying his activity mat

I love how Madison is giving Parker a look-'would you stop that crying' :)

Best buddies


My Grandpa Robertson--a very proud Great-Grandpa

My cousin Ginny

My Aunt Mary

My Dad enjoying some grandson time

4 generations all together--how special for my 90 year old Grandpa

Parker's first trip to church--isn't his outfit adorable? Thanks YaYa and Mrs. Lil

Lunch at Papa Carl's and Mama Jo's

Bruce's cousin Whitney and his Aunt Patsy

Whitney brought Parker this cute diaper bag and sleeper from her company--check it out here

How precious!

YaYa giving Parker a bottle

My cousin's daughter Bailee loving on Parker

My aunt Nelle

Mrs. Lil--my mom's best friend

My cousin Alicia

Me-Mama

Papa helping Parker fall asleep

My brother Derrick--Uncle D

Another precious outfit for church provided by Gigi

Lots of "First's"

So the last couple of days have been busy with lots of "first's" for Parker! Hard to believe that he is almost 1 month old!! Time has really flown by! Parker is now sleeping in his room in his crib, has had his first bottle, bath, trip to the park and gotten his first piece of 'snail mail'! What a big boy! He is still Mr. Popular with lots of visitors and enjoyed every minute of it! I celebrated my 29th birthday as a new mommy on Saturday and had a great time with my mom(who came up to visit) and a cook-out at Bruce's parents! My wonderful husband got me a Coach bag and now I am ready to go out in style! :)

I do have a prayer request: most of you know that my step-dad has cancer and is currently going thru another round of chemo, but this time the drugs are much stronger. If you could keep him in your prayers, I know that he/we would appreciate it. You can check out his blog http://www.jamiegrimsley.com to keep updated. Thanks so much and enjoy the pictures!

First time sleeping in his crib

Parker's first piece of mail!

Gigi

Tim and Yoona home from South Korea

Our good friends Bert and James

Sleeping in his bassinet

Nursery with the fun orange chair :)

Parker's first bottle!

Ashlyn came to visit from California

First time out to the park

First bath



So tired after his big day of firsts!