The Beach 2011

The end of May we took our trip to the beach and had a blast as always! Just a great vacation with our newest beach bum. He was so easy going as always. He loved just hanging out on the beach and the pool of course. Laney she wouldn't go in the water again this year but she played on the beach and loved the pool. Parker well he as usual met a best friend and had the best time playing on the beach! We had pictures made while we were there. We lucked up and a girl I went to high school with who takes pictures was there the same week! They turned out great! Laney had a meltdown on the beach so not many of her on the beach but she got some great ones!

Oh my sweetness!

Gosh he has grown so! My big man!

Love this!

My heart!

Laney was screaming so this makes me laugh!

Oh I love it! She loves her daddy!

My precious!

Parker of course meets a best friend their! They were best pals all week and his parents loved Parker! They want to meet next year!

She is such a Daddy's girl!

Playing in the sand with Daddy!

Chase's first time on the beach he loved it!

Parker having fun in Chase's swimming pool!

I Will Catch Up!

Ok, it has been way way too long but life with a first grader, 3 yearold and 10 month old is so busy! There is always homework to be done, a practice to go to, a game to be played, food to be fixed, clean up to be done and on and on and on! I will try to post more but in the last few months here is a run down:

Parker: He is finishing first grade and is smart smart smart! His still has behavior issues like talking in class but his averages all year have not been below a 92! He is playing baseball and doing great! Jason is coaching and their team 7-0! Parker has hit a home run, made outs and great plays and lots of base hits and RBIs! He is such a sensitive and caring child. He gets upset when he hears about bad things happening and wants to help anyone. He never meets a stranger and has a great personality. I can't believe my baby boy will be 8 this year. Wow has time flown! He is still my sunshine!

Laney: What can I say about her! She is a mess! Truly a girl! She turned 3 in April and loves princesses, Repunzel especially (I can recite the entire movie), cooking and cleaning with Momma but most of all playing with her brothers and following Parker! She is so funny. She has started shortening words like Mimi she calls Mims.... Parker she will say Park Park and for Chase she calls him Babe. It is so funny. She is asking "Ka Why?" ALL THE TIME! Her little trigger finger had surgery April 4th and it is all better! She is still for sure a left hander! I have said girls are harder than boys and I still say yes they are because of the whining and hard to please nature but wouldnt trade our Laney bug for anything!


Chase: 10 months I just can't believe. He is such a joy and good baby as long as he sees you or is in public people watching. He is so happy and loves watching his sister and brother. He started crawling at 7 months and pulling up and walking on furniture at 9 months. He still has NO teeth but that does not stop the boy from eating anything and everything! He loves loves bananas, yogurt and ice cream! He has started drinking whole milk during the day. On Sunday he tried to stand up without holding on to anything! He got halfway up and sat back down! He says Momma, Dada and Bye bye. Parker swears he says brother too. LOL! Chase is such a sweet surprise and so happy I have gotten to stay at home with him although it is hard to do business stuff with him I am so fortunate and glad I have gotten to stay home with this sweet boy!

Parker at bat!
Chase on his first
Easter

Our Princess Laney on her 3rd birthday

Mothers Day 2011...Lord thank you for these precious children!

And a post I posted on Facebook for Mothers Day I will share

Parker Bryant 2003 My precious first born who made and taught me to how to be a Mommy

Grace Elizabeth 2006 My angel born sleeping who taught me what a blessing being a Mommy truly is

Laney Grace 2008 My precious baby girl who taught me anything is possible through God

Joseph Chase 2010 My sweet baby boy that taught me that God can give us the best surprises when we least expect them

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5 Months

Hard to believe Chase is 5 months old. He is the sweetest little thing. I still look at him in amazement that he is ours. 4 years ago if you would have told me we would be blessed with not one but two babies in the next 4 years I would not have believed it. This little guy has my heart thats for sure. So what is he up to? Well I started cereal about a month ago and he HATED it! Swithed to oatmeal and still hated it! I had to trick him to eat with a bottle in my hand of applejuice! Finally one day I heated it up and he liked it! So he doesn't like his food cold or room temp! Ha! So far, he has only had oatmeal and applesauce but now that he actually will eat and not scream, green beans will be in his future soon! LOL! At 4 months he weighed 15 pounds and 4 ounces and was 24.5 inches long. He also has found his feet and tries to eat his toes as much as possible, rolls over, can use his hands and grab things and of course puts whatever it is in his mouth. He still wakes once a night to eat. At 7 pm he fusses if he has not had his bath. So funny too he moans himself to sleep sometimes. He laughs outload and it is so cute. He goes everywhere with me usually and everywhere we go, people say how good he is and happy. I always say, well he is number 3 he has to be! LOL! I wish too I had a dollar for everytime I go somewhere with the kids (I usually have at least 2 of them if not all of them with me) Bless your heart or you have your hands full. It is so funny! This baby though is a sweetheart! We love our Baby Chase! That is what all Laney's classmates call him and us too!

Wedding, Wedding and more Wedding!

What has consumed us for the last 2 months? Wedding activities for my sister! We were so excited for her but she has a lot off friends which means lots of parties! We had a couples party atmy house the first of October. About 80 people came. It was lots of fun! I also helped with a regular afternoon shower. Then The Bacherlorette party. She has the most fun group of friends and she is a fun person so I knew her party would be something. I pumped lots of milk so I could leave Chase for the weekend and go to New Orleans.It was so much fun! We even had tshirts made! Then there was the bridesmaids luncheon, then rehersal and then the wedding. It was ton of fun too!There even was a party bus for guests after the wedding! Celeste and Chris always taking care of their friends!

This was the late night crew at the party at my house! We laughed cause it was only 11:30 and back in college we were just getting started! LOL!

Christening

To say we have been busy is an understatement! We are Methodist (Well I am, Jason did join the church with me but he is still very southern baptist!) anyway we had Laney and Chase Christened. I thought since Jason's Mom would be here for Parker's birthday we did it then on October 24th. It was a special day giving our 2 little miracles and blessings to the Lord and celebrating our first born's 7th birthday! Plus all our family was there to celebrate!Sweet baby in his christening gown
Precious and very hard to get a picture

Chase's turn

Laney's turn

Us making our promise of dedication

11 Boys

Ever since last birthday, Parker has been saying he wanted a sleepover birthday. I said ok and tried to talk him into only inviting a few but he couldn't just pick a couple so we invited all 15 boys in both his classes and only 4 did not come! The first time all of them came in our house they were wired to say the least and I thought to myself "Oh my, what have I done! It's only 7:30 pm!" Jason gave me a look like if I could I would strangle you! LOL! But have no fear, I had a few activities planned that involved going back outside and lots of running around to wear them out! The boys had so much fun. We had a scavenger hunt, played chase, pop each other's balloon, shaved, had nachos and popcorn and watched movies. Most boys were sleeping by 1 or 2 but the last couple stayed up for a while. Finally at 4 am I made Parker and one other boy lay in his bed with no tv and they went to sleep! Those 2 just can not have the tv on! The boys had so much fun but I don't think we will do that anytime real soon again or Jason might string me up by my toes! LOL!

A few of them "shaving" They LOVED this!

The boys dancing...last 3 awake at about 2 am

These two there are just no words! LOL funny thing is I went to elementary through high school with his Mom!

The boys playing pool

Whatever this card game thing is...keeps the boys occupied!

Watching movies and having nachos and popcorn

Having birthday cake!

Scavenger hunt for their prize....Flashlights!

A few of The boys playing