Parker is FIVE!

My sweet boy is FIVE!

I can't believe it!  He is growing up so fast! I could not be more proud of him.  He is the sweetest, smartest, most thoughtful 5 year old I know.  SO much happened during his fourth year of life.  Most importantly, he asked Jesus to come into his heart.  He asked me a while back about Jesus living in your heart, but I thought there was no way he could comprehend it, so I blew it off.  

On August 8, 2013, he asked me about again saying, "Mommy, I asked you a long time ago about asking Jesus to come into my heart."  Ummmm... ooops.  So when Britt came home, we sat down with him and did our best to explain the importance, meaning, etc.   So thankful for Godly parents to consult.  It's a hard thing explaining heaven and hell to a four year old.  After we talked about it, he decided to say a prayer and ask Jesus into his heart.  I could not hold back my tears.  What a precious thing it is to hear your child ask Jesus into his heart.  

In other news, he has lost 6 teeth!  He lost the first one on April 30, and they have been falling out ever since.  He lost #6 right before he started 4k.  He told me this morning that another one was loose, but I haven't had a chance to check.  

1st tooth

The 2nd tooth was pretty dramatic.  He swallowed it.

We took a walk outside and he calmed down.

We wrote a note to the tooth fairy so she would know what happened ;) 

I think this is the 3rd tooth.

Tooth #4!

#5! 

and #6!

He started 4k in August and he LOVES it!  He has made several little buddies.  His very best friend is Winn.  He talks about him all the time!

This is from his birthday party at school.  So cute :)

A few of Parker's favorite things are, BASEBALL, drawing pictures, and running.  Some times he will ask me if he can go outside and run.  He LOVES the Braves.  He pretends to be Freddie Freeman :)  We have watched SO MUCH baseball this year!  It's been fun to watch Parker develop a love for the game, and to have something to do with Britt, but I am SO glad baseball season is over!  Since the Braves didn't make it to the world series, he cheered for the Red Sox to win.  Except for the day that Shane Victorino was hurt and couldn't play, he decided he wanted to Cardinals to win.  This also came the day after the Red Sox lost...  Fair weather fan in the making??? He gets it from his daddy :)

Here are some pictures from his actual birthday, and his party.  My baby is growing up so fast!  I am so proud of him!

23 Weeks

I am 23 weeks along in this pregnancy! Time is flying! 

Feeling good so far!  We made it through the ultra-sound without finding out what the gender is! Hopefully I can make it through the next one. So far, it doesn't bother me too much not knowing. Harry still says its a sister and Parker WANTS a brother. Over half way there! 

Fun in the Kitchen

One day last week, I decided to let the boys help me in the kitchen.  We were going to make fruit pizza and french bread pizza.  Both recipe's are easy and child friendly.  We had lots of fun!  The fruit pizza never made it past the sugar cookie stage.  We will have to try again next time ;)

Harrison ate more cheese than he put on the pizza :)

Having so much fun!

Caught ya Harry!

Harrison's philosophy to most things: If I smile, I won't get in trouble!

The finished product.  I sauteed some peppers, onions, and mushrooms for Britt's half :)

I love having little helper's in the kitchen!

Having a blast!

Harry and I have had a busy week! We met our friends Amy and Sam at the Ag Museum Tuesday 

Harry and Sam got in a quick game of bottle cap checkers. ;) I feel like this pic is a flash into the future. Little old men. :) 

Wednesday we met our friends Tiffany and Karis at CFA. Sadly, I didn't get a picture, but we had a blast!  Parker stayed for lunch bunch Wednesday, so Harry and I ran a bunch of errands before we had to pick Park up. 

I had some helpers in the kitchen Wednesday afternoon. We made a sugar cookie crust for fruit pizza and French bread pizza. The cookie ended up being eaten before we had a chance to make it into fruit oizza! ;)  The French bread pizza was really yummy! 

Thursday, I had my 23 week check-up. Everything looked great! Dr. Brantley had a hard time getting a steady heartbeat because this baby is sooo active!  I met up Kk and Harrison after my appt and we headed over to Aunt Jennie's apartment. We picked Parker up and Kk treated us to lunch a mcalister's! 

Today, Harrison and I met my friend Larrian and her family at the children's museum. We weren't able to spend much time with them, or get a picture, but it was good to see her and meet her latest addition!  Harry had a blast exploring without Parker telling him where to go and what to do! 

After we picked up Parker, we went to Marshall's so Parker could buy a tanker truck he spied yesterday. He used his  money from the tooth fairy. He was sooo excited! 

Parker had the best first week of school. He is absolutely loving it!  He has already made a little buddy. He said he still misses his old school, but I am so thankful he is loving his new school!  

I took this picture in the car after I picked him up today. 

Contrary to what it looks like he had the biggest smile on his face when he got in the car. He decided to be difficult/funny and not smile for me...boys. ;)