Ellison's Birthday Party

Last weekend we were invited to Ellison's 2nd birthday party!  I can't believe that all of Parker's friends are turning two!!   That means in a few short months my baby will be 2!!  WOW!! 

We had a nice time at the Elmo themed party--especially Parker!!  Every Elmo balloon, decoration and toy had to be inspected and held!! :)  Thanks again Ellison for the invite--we love you very much!!



 Watching Ellison open his gifts while having a snack

 Love Nicole's expression in this picture--Matthew must have said something smart! ;)

 Ellison checking out the gift Parker gave him--a t-ball set!!

 The adorable Elmo bday cake that Matthew and Nicole MADE!!  Way to go guys!

 Birthday boy waiting patiently to blow out his candle

 Parker decided he wanted a cupcake...

 Parker telling Ellison happy birthday.....

 and giving hugs!!:)

Best Buddies

LOVE this picture!!!

Lake Weekend

Our first trip to the lake for the summer was a couple of weekends ago and it was so nice to be there!  We all did some spring cleaning, and Bruce and I washed/cleaned out the boat for the summer.  Parker really loved riding in the boat this year--mainly because his lifejacket fit a little better! :)  It was also Mother's Day weekend, and of course--no pictures with Mommy!  Oh well...it was a nice and relaxing weekend!

Riding in the boat with GiGi

Bruce driving the boat

I love this picture---hair blowing back, hands spread wide and Parker is saying "Wwwhheeee"   :) 

Big boy driving the boat!

Papa Carl getting some golf practice in!!  :)

My sweet little Munchkin!!  :)

Fun Pics!

Just cause....too cute!! :)

Parker's First Swim Lessons

Bruce and I decided to sign Parker up for some swim lessons at the YMCA this month for 4 lessons.  It's more of an introduction to the water and for the parents to have some vocabulary/ideas to use with the kids.  Both of us wanted Parker to have a healthy fear of the water since we are around water all summer, and he loves being in any kind of water (bath tubs, the dog's water bowl, puddles, lakes, pools, etc!)  :)  Its been alot of fun and Parker seems to love it!!  He talks about it all week long!  We actually are about to go to our 3rd lesson soon, so it's been a quick month, but fun!! :)  Enjoy the future Michael Phelps! :)

 "Look Mommy, I'm in the water!"

 Learning how to 'swim' (kick and move his arms) to get the ball

"All done!"  :)

Twin's Birthday Party

It's hard to believe that Luke and Madison turned 2 already!! Wasn't just yesterday that Parker was joining them crawling around on the floor?!?!  Man, time really does fly by.  This year was so different from last year's party, mainly because all of the 'little' kids aren't so little anymore and they were all over the place playing with all of the fun toys!  Thanks Luke and Madison for inviting us to your party--we had a great time and Parker is so lucky to have such wonderful friends like you!  We love ya'll very much! :)

 Parker jumping in the bouncy house

 Too funny!  Zeke climbing out of the slide tower  :)

 James having some fun

 Love this picture of Bruce and Zeke

 And of course we had to get some swinging time in....

 Madison doesn't want to wait to play with her medical kit that Parker gave her! :)

 Parker decided he wanted to check out some of the gifts too! :)

 Birthday Boy Luke tearing into his gifts

 Parker wanted to help...hehe

 Madison was helping sing Happy Birthday to her! Too cute

 Luke's turn

 Waiting to eat some of their birthday cake

 ....and so was Parker :)

 Parker got to enjoy a cupcake--well, more of the icing if you scroll down...:)

 Sweet little Miss Campbell

Parker wanting to play with the big boys--so Jonathan is showing him how it's done

 

Now it's his turn...

 Ellison joining in on the fun

 Hannah showing Campbell how to drive  :)

And he dunks....with a little help from Daddy :)