Our home away from home

Our a/c went out in our new house so....

For 2 whole nights, we got to camp out at the Homewood Suites.  We enjoyed their yummy breakfasts, swimming in their indoor pool and jumping on the bed!  The T/O golf tournament was in town the same week and we had a heck of a time trying to find a room in town.  Fortunately, the nice people at Homewood Suites had one room left (the Presidential Suite) and gave it to us a the regular room rate!  How we got so lucky I'll never know.  Maybe just called at the right time.  Either way, Hayden loved staying at the hotel and asks me weekly when we can go stay there again.  haha 

She's on the move!

Parker is all over the place!  She's walking more (unassisted) and pushing everything around the house.  Unfortunately for Hayden, this means she can make her way into his room and to his toys more easily now... haha  Oh, well, I think it's probably payback for all the times he's played with her toys up to now!

Preschool End of Year Celebration

Every year, Mrs. Connie (Hayden's preschool teacher) holds an End of the Year Celebration.  She recognizes each of the kids for the good things they've done/learned throughout the year and has a special graduation ceremony for the kids that are going to Kindergarten.  The kids love it and we love Mrs. Connie for doing it and loving our kids so much!

One more year and we'll be celebrating Hayden going to Kindergarten.... I can't believe it!

Hayden & Hunter patiently waiting to receive their certificates

Hayden got 2 certificates this year... he was so proud!

All of the kiddos with Mrs. Connie.  Congrats to Kelby, Jackson & Meagan!  They're headed to Kindergarten!

Rocking Chairs

My Aunt Danna Ruth paints each great niece and nephew a personalized rocking chair for their 1st birthday.  Parker really likes to sit in Hayden's so she was so excited to have her own for her birthday.  Her and Hayden love to sit in their chairs and watch cartoons.  I love these little rocking chairs (and these cute red-headed kids too!)

Parker turns ONE!

I cannot believe sweet Parker is one.  This year has flown by entirely too fast.  I think when it's your last baby, they should slow down a little bit! 

We had a splash party in our backyard to celebrate her big day (complete with inflatable water slide, slip n slide and baby pools & water table for the little ones).  Hayden got to invite alot of his friends and Parker even had some of her friends there too!  Everyone had a great time and the weather couldn't have been more perfect (warm but not too hot).  Parker really enjoyed her smash cake and had it all over her face by the time she was done.  She's such a blessed little girl to be surrounded by so many people who love her. 

Parker - what a sweet little girl you've turned into.  We're so lucky to be your parents.  Slow down though... we're not ready for you to grow up so quickly!

I just had to post this picture... love those little thighs!  Bathing beauty!

Mothers Day 2011

This picture was taken at Mrs. Connie's annual Mothers Day picnic.  She's so sweet to celebrate us Moms each year. 

I just love this picture.  How lucky am I to have such great kiddos!

Dam Run X (My 1st 5k!)

On May 7, I ran in my very 1st 5K race.  I've been running for a while now, but had never actually done a race.  Stephanie convinced us all to sign up and even talked us into buying matching Bondi Bands for our heads.  (-:  

Unfortunately, Stephanie cut her foot open the week of the race so she couldn't run with us.  However, it was VERY nice to have our own personal photographer at the race!  Thanks Steph!

I had a great time running with my girls!

The Fab Five

Looking fierce after the race... haha

Just had to get a picture with my fellow t-ball moms!  Go Rangers!