Happy Birthday, Little P!

Today is Parker's third birthday. I sit here and think, "How in the world do I have a 3 year old?" But, then I think back to the night he was born and that seems like decades ago. I haven't given a Parker update in a long time. So, here are his 3 year old favorites:

• He still sleeps a good 3-4 hours in the afternoon.
• He loves TV and videos. I love them too, because they work as bribes.
• Chicken nuggets, chicken nuggets, chicken nuggets
• His favorite songs are anything by Todd Fields.
• He can name and identify all of the planets, lower and uppercase letters, and about 20 musical instruments.
• He's learning to use the potty. He went twice today!!! Yay!!!
• He has to get out of the house everyday. He starts asking to get in the car if we haven't gone anywhere by 11am.
• He's still afraid of new shoes, unless they're crocs. Then he becomes obsessed.
• He likes to pick out his own shirts, but still can't put them on himself.
• He's obsessed with the villains in TV shows and videos. There's a song that says, "Hell could come against us". He now points and screams, "It's Hell!" to be funny. Not so funny in public.
• He also likes to act like he needs help when we are in parking decks. He starts screaming, "Hello? Is anybody there? Help! I need help!" You should see all the soccer moms run.
• He doesn't say, "I love you" quite as much, but when he does say it, I know he really means it.

We love our little boy!

More Party Pictures

Parker's Birthday Party

Parker had his 3 year old birthday party on Saturday. We had a blast! Here are some of my favorite pictures...

Airport Fun

Yesterday we went to the Dekalb Peachtree Airport. They have picnic tables and a playground right on the runway. It was great!! Parker especially loved watching the airplanes and all of the helicopters fly by. I guess several local news stations launch their helicopters from there as well. It was a lot of fun. We will definitely be going back. Here are some pics...

Backyard Fun

Ode to the baby pool. I love the baby pool. Instant fun in the backyard. I think I'll have one forever. (Unless we can someday get a real pool.) I have no problem putting on a swimsuit and getting a tan in a baby pool. We have 3 different baby pools. We didn't buy them all. But, we have them. It's amazing what joy 6 inches of water can bring.

Abigail's Party

We had all of our Atlanta family over yesterday to celebrate Abigail's birthday.

This is Abigail's new birthday outfit.



The cake:


This is Abigail and her cousin Tabitha playing with a new toy.

Abigail played with the cake more than she ate the cake.

Happy Birthday, Abigail!

Happy Birthday, little girl! Today is Abigail's birthday. I can't even believe how much light one little girl has brought into my life. I love the way she crinkles her nose when she smiles, the way she smiles every time I smile at her, the way she searches for my necklace whether I'm wearing one or not, the way her eyes light up when she looks in the mirror, the way she watches the dogs and her brother with a sense of wonder, the way she tries to sing along with music in the car, the way she talks to me like I fully understand every word she's saying, and the way she tucks her head under my chin when I rock her to sleep. I can't imagine my life without her. I love you, Abigail! Happy Birthday!

Abigail the day she was born:

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