What we've been up to!

Well we are still working out some kinks with our new laptop and installing softwear to be able to have all of our videos and pictures accessable, so sorry it has been awhile since a post. I decided to pull just a few cute pics. from the past few weeks to show you what we've been up to.

We have definitely enjoyed the waterslides in Emerald Isle this summer. Parker even learned how to go down a few short ones by himself. We have a few videos of it so when I can get it uploaded I will share. He actually asks everytime he sees my camera if he can watch the waterslides. Too bad they are closed for the season.

Can you tell we've been in the water ALOT. It is one of the only ways I have been able to survive this summer heat. This is us at our gym pool. Parker loves for Wally to toss him up as high as he can. Man am I in trouble as he gets older.

Parker loved using his tools (Handy Manny of course) to help us put the crib in the nursery.

Parker as you can see has become quite the helper. He also loves his "construction worker hat". Put the two together and you get my little construction worker doing housework. I love this picture. He is so silly.

Parker was so worn out that he apparently woke up from his nap walked to his chair then as he climbed up I guess realized he wasn't quite done napping and well decided to finish his nap right there. I had heard him say something so I waited a minute and then went to check on him and this is how I found him. He slept like that another 45 minutes. Can you say uncomfortable?

Oh and last but certainly not least this fantastic little boy of mine is potty trained. Yes you read it right he is potty trained! I actually had no intention of this prior to baby's arrival but Parker showed some interest so I pursued with no pressure. Thank goodness for McQueen pull-ups and underwear because he was the driving force. We simply said "don't pee pee on McQueen, that's nasty" and he listened. He's been in underwear with no accidents for 2 weeks now. We still use pull-ups for nap and bedtime but wake time is all about the potty. We are so proud of him and praise him for his timing!

We're Back!!!

Well hello everyone. I'm sure you've been wondering where in the world we have been, and no Baby #2 didn't arrive early. Well we have been here, busy, but here. The problem is that since the first week of July our computer has been broken and out of commission. We thought we could get it running but well we were wrong. So this weekend we bought a new one (laptop this time) and we are back in business. Well we have had a BUSY July. Alot of things have happened in our family - all Great- so I figured I'd take our first post back as a catch you up to speed post. So, here we go!!!

1st - Aunt Bubba got engaged!!! She and her boyfriend Eric got engaged while visiting San Fransico and they are looking at a wedding next October (2010). We are soooooo excited for them both!

2nd - Parker turned 2!!!!

His birthday was on July 3rd and it was perfect because Wally was off that day because of the holiday. He got to go with us to gymnastics and then we all had a great day together playing and enjoying the weather outside - in the water of course. We celebrated his birthday with family and friends on the 5th. We of course had a construction theme as that is #1 in Parker's book these days. Anything with an excavator, front loader, dump truck, you name it and he is sold. We had the party outside and brought out the water gear again. It's too hot if you don't. The kids had fun on the water slide, in the sprinkler, trying out corn hole when the adults took a break and well pretty much just running around. It was a lot of fun and he got some great gifts. We had a lot of fun with all the family and all his friends that could come. I put a few pictures from the party below, of course there are tons more but I won't bore you with those.

As you all know, with the #2 comes "I do it myself". Well Parker enjoyed climbing the ladder by himself as much as he could but he wouldn't commit to getting to the top so he could slide down from the top. As you'll see below he loved the slide so what he would do is climb to the top, come back down and then want to be placed at the top of the slide to slide down. Good thing Daddy was there because mommy couldn't lift him like that as much as he wanted.

Lots of friends playing on the slide.

How funny that almost all the boys are over here and none of the girls are.

Guess the separation starts now.

Cooper and Parker playing with the big ball in the sprinkler. This was a lot of fun to kick around the yard and of course they found it even more fun to take through the sprinkler.

Getting ready for the singing and check out the cool excavator on top of that cake.

They are his favorite for in the tub now. He actually still talks about that cake. Isn't that cute.

The construction team!

Looking great in your hard hats boys!

Ok, and now for #3, bet you forgot we were counting!

#3 - Aunt Susie is PREGNANT!!!

She and Uncle Scott are expecting their first baby in January (1-27-10).

They had a really cute way of telling us. We all were at mom and dad's because they (Susie and Scott) were in town for the week after Parker's birthday. We made egg rolls - because mom has a fantastic recipe for them and then we ordered a few sides. After we were done we all got fortune cookies. We decided to read them 1 at a time to see how different they were (simply by chance). Well come to find out Susie and Scott had them specially made and they each made reference to a new arrival with special numbers being 1.27.10. Well you would think we would all get it right away but no. Guess doctorate degrees don't help with that. It took til the 4th person reading their message for us to catch on that something was going on. It was great. We absolutely can not wait for their new little one to arrive.

They are going to make Wonderful parents!!!!!

#4 - Mommy and baby are doing well. This picture is of me and baby at 32 weeks. Everything is going great. I'm now at the MD every 2 weeks and soon to be weekly - YIKES. We are getting close. This baby is a mover too and is all over the place while they are trying to get a heart beat. Parker was always like that too. I guess are kids get it honest, knowing us.

My mom and sisters also through a shower for me while Susie was still in town. It was wonderful. I got some much needed things to help with #2. We had fantastic food and played a few great games. Thank you girls for such a wonderful time!!!

5th - Aunt Kerry and Uncle Nick moved to Jacksonville, FL. We are so sad they are gone and Parker really misses his pool buddy (Kerry) and racquetball buddy (Nick). They will be there for ~3 years. Nick is going to begin law school there and it is a 3 year program. Aunt Kerry found a new job and will be teaching 1st grade at a local elementary school. Truley a blessing giving these times. We hope to visit some while they are there, but we expect them to come back no matter how great Fl. is. (You 2 hear that?)

And last but CERTAINLY not least the 6th thing that has happened in our family is that Aunt Bubba graduated with her doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapel Hill. We are so proud of her. She is working now at Dunn Physical Therapy in Raleigh where she has been for the last year while completing her doctorate. She primarily works with kids and dancers.

What a perfect job for her.

So there you have it. That all happened in July for us. Crazy to think about what can happen in a month. Can't wait to see what comes next.

Well we are truely a blessed family and thank God everyday for that. We wouldn't be where we are as a family without him that is for sure.

Good Bye Crib!

Hello Big Boy Bed!!!

Well we did it! The crib came down on Friday and we set up a "big boy" twin bed for Parker. We had to put the mattress on the box spring so that the outlets were covered vs just on the floor. He looks so tiny in this bed now. I grabbed some truck sheets to aid in the success of the transition and so far it has worked like a charm. He has not gotten out once and is sleeping through the night still just fine. We actually woke up to him this morning talking (through the monitor) saying "dump truck, dump truck right there, 'nother dump truck..." It was precious. Oh and when we layed him in his bed his animals (rabbit, lab puppy and of course George) were in different spots on the bed. We found it quite sweet that once he actually crashed he had gathered them all together beside him to sleep. He is such a funny and fantastic kid.

Here we are!!!

Here's a snap of me at 24 1/2 weeks

and here's our sweet baby!!! I just love these pictures. It's so cool to actually see their little faces. This sweet baby in the picture is actually using the placenta as a pillow. Sorry the clarity isn't that great. I had to take a picture of it with my camera in order to load it.

The verdict is in!!!

Well, you guys are all right. It is Macauley Culkin. We have had numerous people say that to us beginning at 2 months of age. We have agreed but the picture in the poll that was taken at Davis' birthday party sealed the deal. That picture to us captures the Macauley look and lips like no other has. If we only had his money too.

Baby #2 update!

Well we've had our 20 week appointment and everything is looking good. We have quite a mover again too (surprise, surprise). Our ultrasound was really sweet. Our sweet little baby kept it's hands clapsed together up by it's face and then at one point managed to get a few fingers in it's mouth. What got us all tickled was the baby moved and got one finger hooked on the side of it's mouth and then for a minute or so kept trying to figure out how to get them back in or out. Eventually there was sucess. It is so amazing how at 20 1/2 weeks so much already goes on esp. problem solving. I am in awe everytime I experience pregnancy and see how these little miracles grow and develop. Oh and yes you must wait again to find out what we are having. We have decided not to find out again. The surprise is just too fun to pass up again and we truely are fine with either another boy or a little girl. Our baby was trying to help you all out though. This little one kept spreading it's legs wide open so she had to turn the monitor for some measurements so we didn't see. Gotta love it!

Fun in the Sun

We've really been enjoying this nice and warm weather we've been having. Last week and memorial weekend we pretty much lived outside or at the beach. I had found this $5 sprinkler earlier this year that I thought Parker would like. We have 2 or 3 others but this one seemed fun to run through. We brought it out last week and well Parker had a ball with it. Such a simple sprinkler too. The beach was gorgeous and Parker was definitely on the move. He pretty much bounced between playing in the sand, looking for rocks (not sea shells unless quite big) to toss in his bucket of water to get the splash, and splashing and jumping (with a little help) in the waves. It sure lead to great naps in the afternoon. This family was definitely made to live near the beach.

Yum that water is good and cold

Come on in, this is FUN!!!

Please play soccer with me

Taking a break for a little snack at the beach

Playing a little football with Uncle Nick (and daddy).
Mommy and Aunt Kerry got to actually sit and enjoy chatting during the boys playing football. That was quite nice :)