January

Just a few pictures of life around here as we prepare for another Parker.

I love when D gets up from his nap, he's such a snuggler! (Yes, pacis are for babies, and for now he's mine)

Here D is rocking his baby and singing a song

One of our snow days. D looks like a character from Charles Dickens.

Brr!

Davis' room prep, more later on this.

Replacing a window.

Wow!

Well, I think all 4 of you who read this blog already know this but just in case, we're having a girl! We are so surprised, totally thought we were having a boy! So, there you have it. We are so blessed and God is good.

Oh and Davis knew all along. Smart kid.

Christmas!

We had a great Christmas, was so nice to be with Emily's family and relax (mostly).

Snuggling with Daddy

Papa and the grands

Making gingerbread boys...

...eating the results

Watching cowboy movies with Papa

Wrestling with Papa

Reading with Mimi

Annual devilled egg tradition, thanks Ty and Chris!

Our tree!!

Some Christmas package time

New backpack

Off to Mimi and Papa's in christmas backpack and new hat (custom made by Aunt Emily)

Ah, the gnome (complete with matching hat by Emily)

Fun present time....

And a Christmas complete with snow!!!!

Christmas Prep

Davis had his big Christmas singing and party at school last week. He was more interested in the girl behind him and her singing and signing than following the teacher. Not bad for a 2 year old though.

I have been spotted by him in this pic but after a quick visit he returns to the group and sings a bit.

Having some snack time

Sitting with Daddy

Singing jingle bells with Mimi and the other kids

A quick family photo, it makes me laugh b/c he's doing his squinty eyes.

November

Way behind, so quick update.

Ty and his new grill, yumm!!

D the indian at his Thanksgiving feast.

His wares

Yummy fruit loop necklace.

Thanksgiving at the beach. Starts with a waffle of course!

Reading by cousin Angel and cousin Isobel

Lap time with Papa

Ready for Christmas

Tree hugging

Hugs!

And last but not least, sushi... the pilgrims brought it I'm sure!

Beach

We went to the beach to see Ty's parents and some fam. I LOVE the beach in October, so perfect. We had a great time.

We got to check out the new Bears at the Beach store, it moved to Watercolor. It's a great place and D loved getting a sneak peek at Thomas.

Beautiful weather on Saturday.

Davis and Aunt Katie doing some good coloring...

D and Pappy at Modica.

A little cloudier on Sunday, but still beautiful.

Davis was "purchasing" his muffin from Charlie @ Modica.

D and Hanner getting some playing-on-green time at Seaside. Uncle Clint (or Quick as D called him) in the background.

Daddy's Bday and such

Davis is playing with his new-to-him vintage block set (thank you Hanner) and loves to build "big big towas" (towers). His face cracks me up in this pic. (Yes that's a paci, don't judge).

Ty and D having a little wrestling time. I don't get involved, I think too much about the dirt that will result.

Here D looks all grown up an old (and a little like a girl...)

Ty's birthday was the 18th. D made a card for him with lots of stickers.

Blowing out the candles on the banana cake (thanks Mimi) and yes there are 2 pieces misssing, again, don't judge!

Lastly, D's preschool class had a visit from the fire department, he LOVED it. He enjoyed his coloring book and stickers. Here he's trying to assemble his paper fire truck. Also displaying his googley-eyed pumpkin artwork. It will be in the Louvre next week.