Sunday, May 19, 2013

This is the day that the Lord has made...

Let us rejoice and be glad in it! What a joyful day we had on Saturday. So many little (BIG) miracles to celebrate. 


We were excited to go to Lucy's birthday in the park! 


What fun to see so many people we love in one place...celebrating together!




 And you just can't look at this birthday girl without smiling!



And as if that wasn't enough sweetness, these treats were pretty good too!


Parker was getting to know a new friend...


Lots of great times at this Carousel!


Just a little while later, we got right back to celebrating with Anna and Andrew.



We can't wait to meet this little miracle...and see this Mom and Dad enjoying her! 


We all had an exciting time...even a fun (and cold) dip in the pool for Parker.









We love you already Baby O!


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

9 Years!


It's hard to believe we've been married 9 years! How is that even possible when surely we've just turned 25? When I look at this picture I'm struck by how it seems that not much and a whole lot has changed at the same time. It's quite possible this could be us now (plus a few gray hairs) having a good time and enjoying each other's company...But there are two very important little people that weren't there.... just our miracles waiting to happen.  Parker and Tinley often ask us why they weren't at our wedding....we've tried to explain:) God has blessed us so richly in our 9 years of doing life together. We have so much to be thankful for.  



Here are some more pictures from our recent wedding adventures...So fun to be able to celebrate ALL together this time;)







Sunday, May 12, 2013

An EventFULL weekend

If we're going to celebrate, might as well make it last all weekend! We headed home for a full weekend of events...

Matthew and Meagan had a beach party shower where they looked right at home with the decor. 



Tinley and Parker had been at Christopher's pirate birthday party and were still in full excitement and gear upon arriving to this next party. Every beach needs some pirates!


This is how you get your moneys worth on playground equipment!


Having some fun with games for the bride and groom to be!


His tools and her tools..let's see who uses them more!


And today- Mother's Day is no small event. I get to be a mother and we have mothers and grandmothers and friends who are mothers, and lots of other people who mother us all along in many ways. It is truly a group effort to share and enjoy in the blessing of motherhood.

This morning I got some sweet poems and projects that Parker had worked on from me at school. I got Tinley's last week...Here are some things I learned from these

How old is your Mom?- According to Tinley- 2, According to Parker- 53 (point for Tinley;)
How much does your Mom weigh? - According to Tinley- Big
Parker's said, My mom is as pretty as a Princess (Point for Parker;)
What do you like to do with your Mom the most? Parker says snuggle (I will remind him of this one day when he's embarrassed by me- I have it in writing)
Where does your Mom like to go? - According to Tinley- Target (I do love to snuggle and go to Target- I'd say they know me well.)
*And my favorite* 
What was your Mom like before kids? Bored - Enough said!


Pictures with Ganny!



Picnic time!


Play time!



Annual wiffle ball game...



And how I spent all weekend with my Mom and did not get a picture with her- I just don't know. So in honor of how I hope she feels today, here is a picture of her at the beach relaxing yet taking care of 4 children (plus me). Mom's are pretty amazing!!


Sunday, May 5, 2013

Firsts...

Each week with kids (or anybody really) is filled with firsts...lasts...and lots of in between. Some are long awaited (first time on potty), some are dreaded (first time outs?), some are very special (first time they say I love you), and most just carve out moments on our journey. This week we had several firsts around here. Some desired. Some not so much. But all well noted:)


Our first (hopefully last) time that we look like this awaiting stitches. I do apologize Parker for taking this picture. It captures how I was feeling too...


So happy Dad got there to show off his matching stitches on his chin...Whew (we didn't want two people falling on the floor from our family)


Brave boy done and ready to go. He has fashioned lots of cool band aids this week.


Our first "muffins for Mom" at the preschool.


 First time with matching shoes? Maybe.


Saturday we went to our first real "Garden Tea Party" at our church. Luckily they brought the Garden inside. These girls were happy with their little treats.


Look familiar?  Here we are again.



So nice to include our little ladies in this event.



Wonderful to have lots of special ladies around our church to love and care for Tinley....it takes a village!


Another first (I know this is hard to believe)...during our tea party, Tinley and I participated in a fashion show sponsored by Kohl's. We got to go pick our outfits (to borrow) and accessorize and everything. Hopefully our fashion modeling was better than our pictures. Not many that worked for both of us and I think I look like I have a crick in my neck from trying to bend down towards her as she looks off in the distance. A little awkward;)


But my girl can work the camera on her own. These were fashions for a "summer party"...would be nice to have some weather to match!



These models look like the real thing!


Luckily we made it to Parker's game just in time...where these two had spent too long apart apparently.



First "game ball!" This is the first team we've been on that has done a game ball for someone doing well during the game. Parker was very proud!


We were also lucky to have some visitors this weekend. Lindsay had a soccer tournament this weekend and she and Candi and their friend stayed with us. This is not our first dress up party, but we were glad to get everyone to participate!


And finally Tinley's first play. We were very excited to be going to see Pinkalicious together at the Children's Theatre! She picked out all her favorite Pinkalicious things to wear!


Yes...another rainy day...but inside we went this time!


My silly girl!


It made it much more fun to go with Tiffany and Sadie!


It was pinkarrific!



And after seeing dancing pink cupcakes...was there any way we weren't going to be finding one afterwords...Hopefully we don't wake up pink tomorrow!