Here we come First Grade!!

Talk about emotional for this momma! I just can't believe he is going to be in the First Grade! They had their play and then got their little certificates. It is amazing how much Parker has learned this year! He really can read now, not just little words like he started 5k with! He can add, subtract and knows all kinds of things! He is just getting so big! I am going to cry the entire day of first grade I just know it!

Parker with his teacher Mrs. Field. She was so great!!

A Run Down of the Last Month

We have been busy this month as usual. It just was crazy with Laney's birthday, Easter, t-ball starting up and several school functions. We also went to our annual Crosstie Art and Jazz Fest here in town. Oh and throw in there Parker's broken wrist! T-ball started and we were worried that it was going to end t-ball that had not even gotten started yet when he broke his wrist but nope we were wrong! Parker is playing third base since he couldn't put a glove on with his cast but that is the only thing he can't do. First game and his second time to bat he hit a home run with cast and all!! Not to mention the several outs he has gotten at third and he throws that ball further than anyone on his team. Not accurately all the time but he gets it from third to first with no problem! He also got his cast off this week and first time up to bat with only a brace on he hit a home run with the bases loaded! So he drove in 4 runs! It was awesome. I can't tell you how excited he was too to be able to wear a glove this week! We had team pictures the day he got his cast off and instead of taking his picture with the bat, he wanted the glove! He has done so well too with outs. He even got 3 outs in one inning and I was such the proud Momma! I have a feeling we are going to be at the ball field a lot with this little boy! He just loves it!

I also chaperoned Parker' field trip to the Children's Museum. It was such a fun place, not sure why we had never been before! The kids had so much fun. I also have volunteered for several things lately, cooking and taking things places. I am wearing myself out though and this week had a few pains I had not been having so at my drs appointment this week she checked me and she said I was measuring big so we had an ultrasound. She scared me a bit when she said the baby's head was already down and right there and that she wanted to do this test that might predict labor within the next 2 weeks. I was thinking to myself...What! 2 weeks! You have got to be kidding! But thank goodness the test was negative! So I was anxious about that ultrasound but everything looked great and I just have to try and stay off my feet as much so that this baby will not come in May! Baby looked great and was 3 pounds 9 ounces! That sweet face too! I really think the baby favors Laney in ultrasound pictures but then again laney's pictures are more recent and fresher on my mind! It really has been fun not knowing what this baby is! I am so glad we did it this way although I will admit I am feeling a bit unprepared but it will be fine I know!

Parker up to bat

Parker right after his first homerun!

Parker and Laney my artists at Crosstie

Laney painting, it was so funny when she started to paint she painted her hand first to hand paint. The helpers were all students that help at her school and they said that is how they paint at school so she was just doing what she knows! Yes, notice we think she is for sure left handed!

Parker thinking real hard about his painting

Making his mask at Crosstie

Laney making hers. I think she just liked the glue

Parker the Fed Ex Pilot at the children's museum

Parker and a few classmates fishing!

In the little pretend Kroger. It was the cutest thing! Food looked real, the cash register worked and they just had fun!

Happy Birthday Laney!

Sorry this is a little late, we have been so busy it is crazy! I think I say that all the time but really with t-ball starting, Easter, Laney's birthday and all the end of the school year stuff we have been going! I wanted to share Laney's 2nd birthday pictures. She had a great birthday! We did a monkey girl theme because well she loves monkey and she is a monkey! Wonderful friends and family came to celebrate and she had a blast. We are so thankful for our precious sweet miracle Laney. You have brightened our lives more than we can describe! We love you Laney!

April 3, 2008 9:45 pm-Welcome to the world!

April 3, 2009 9:45 pm-Happy First Birthday!!

April 3, 2010 9:45 pm-Happy 2nd Birthday Laney!! Oh my how you have grown and added so much to our family! We love you!

After the party and so worn out! I have my blankie and thumb though so I am good!

Thanks brother for the bubble mower!

sliding in my new tutu and shades!

I know I am cute!

Ha ha Laney you look funny Elizabeth says!

The little kids loved the trampoline too!

And bubbles of course they love bubbles!

Threw in a monkey egg hunt since it was Easter Weekend!

Had to warm up to the bouncy but I loved it!

Daddy helping me blow out the candles!

My cake that matched my dress! Monkeys I love and notice the banana splits we served to add to the monkey theme! They were a hit!

Our 2 year old little Monkey!

Daddy and his monkey!

First Lost Tooth, First Broken Bone....Fun times!

So this week has been interesting. I get a call from school saying Parker fell off the monkey bars and they don't think his wrist is broken but he would not stop crying and saying it hurt if I would come up there and look at it and see if I could get him to be himself again. I get there and Mrs. Field says this just is not like him, I don't think it is broken but wanted to call you. I look at his wrist, not bruised or swollen. He even moves it ok up and down and wiggles his fingers but says it hurts bad when he twists it and is in obvious pain. So I asked him if he wanted to go take a picture of his bone to see if it was broken and he said yes. He must hurt wanting to go to the dr. We go in and I tell the nurse when we pass by her why we are there and she takes him back to get x-rayed. Our NP walked in and said I hate to tell ya this but it is broken! I couldn't believe it! I thought broken bones made you all swollen and black/blue! We were so happy to hear that the Ortho from a nearby town that is really good was going to be in the clinic that afternoon. So we went home and came back later that afternoon. He looked at the x-ray and in 2 seconds said yes it is broken! Called a buckle fracture. He is in a short cast so he can still do about anything. We thought this was the end of t-ball but NOPE! Parker is such an athlete he can still hit the ball great and just uses his cast as a glove! LOL!! No stopping him! Bathtime is a pain but we are managing! Also tonight he lost his first tooth! This week is full of firsts!

Parker lost his first tooth...pulled it himself! 4/2/2010!


It was tiny..can hardly see it!

Showing off his first broken bone...Wrist on 3/30/2010

Zoo Trip!

Last week during Spring Break, I had a drs appointment and decided to meet Millie and her 2 kids and take them to the zoo. Laney had never been and she loved it. She loves the monkeys and will tell ya what they say. She also liked the lions and tigers and roars! Then she just said we saw animals. Millie and I both have 2 kids pretty much the same age and it works out that the 2 boys are 7 months or so apart and the 2 girls are 4 months or so apart! Now she just needs to work on that 3rd so this new baby will have a friend too...LOL...ha ha Millie!

Parker cracks me up with his posing.

They were giving each other a hug!

All 4 cute little kids. Laney and Elizabeth were banging their feet and thinking it was fun!

Aww...now that is sweet!

All 4 sweet children and I use the term sweet very loosely with my 2 at least! Ha ha!

The boys being so helpful with their sisters...yeah...and thinking how fast can we push them until our mommas chase us down!

Laney out looking at her favorite thing...the monkeys!

Taking a lunch break and reading a book.

Laney loves the monkeys...loves them.

Connor and Parker up close to the monkey!

Parker being his Silly self. I told them they looked like a couple posing...lol!

Ok, Momma ready to see the animals!

Diva!

Tonight she had to wear her Princess PJs and insisted on wearing these shoes to bed...Do you see? Yes, she is a little mess and turning into such the Diva! Truly a girl for sure!

To Grandmother's House We Go!

This past Friday night, Jason suggested Parker call his Mimi. Well it ended with Parker going to go spend the night with her. When she got there Parker had his bag packed. It was so funny, he packed his ENTIRE underwear and sock drawer along with a few clothes. Laney of course wanted to go to "Mimi's House" as she says so Parker packed her a bag and they both went! They had a great time and Mom and Dad enjoyed a nice quiet night and Saturday morning! We are so lucky to have our Mimi live so close! Wonder if she ever will take all 3 kids? LOL!!