Fun in the SUN

We were amazed with the weather yesterday-sunny but surprisingly cool. Brian and Mimi ran to Target to pick up this baby pool so B would have something to play in. The water was FREEZING but both Brian and Blaklely toughed it out!

 I for one have loved all the extra time with Uncle Brian-pretty sure Blakely has loved it just as much! =)

 Zizi was one happy pup playing in the yard with her best friend Cali and an extra large water bowl.

 Mimi sure does know how to spoil this little one! She loved the rubber ducks!!!

 Look at that smile!

 She shared her little pool for a while with Zizi but eventually started pushing her out saying 'no no out!' Bratty but funny!

 Typical Saturday in Alabama-Daddy pushing around the John Deer to give it a good wash.

 Mimi playing with her favorite person!

 LOVE YOU SWEET GIRL!

 This is after many attempts to keep the dogs from jumping in the big pool-dogs won as usual!

 Blakely for one got a kick out of it though! She loves her pups!

 Cali kept putting her entire head under water. It was hilarious!

 There's that face we see so much!

 Here we have Momma Nikky loving on some Parker. I know I mentioned it before in his 2 month post but I cannot say enough how thankful I am to have a SLEEPING baby! It is sooooo nice to have him napping throughout the day and SLEEPING AT NIGHT! This one here (Nikky) is such a baby whisperer. She got him so relaxed on Friday that he wet her entire shirt while he was sleeping!

 We love you Nikky!

I am so thankful for this amazing family!

The ZOO

Tuesday we all headed to the zoo! This was Blakely's first adventure as a two year old. Tear...

 For the first time we made it to the sea lion show. Blakely loved it!

 She kept saying 'sea lion' all day after getting to see them! I think she has a new favorite animal!

 Then we stopped by the kangaroos.

 Off to the giraffes! I can't wait for the new giraffe exhibit.

 Love these two!

 Mimi being silly

 Such a fun day!

After the zoo we headed to Newks for lunch. I love and respect this family so much I can't even put it into words.

A Flood...

That rain I mentioned earlier...Well, it turned into a flood.

Just one week ago we lost one of the most amazing men I have ever known. Clint's Daddy went to be with the Lord. I have never felt such gut wrenching pain as this loss has produced. To see someone you love more than anyone on this earth face something so horrific and devastating-words could never describe what has been running through my veins these past 168 hours...

I learned a couple of things this week. Gran wasn't just an amazing father and husband; no-he changed lives. If at the end of my life I am half of the selfless, giving, and Godly person he was...well I will have lived a rich rich life. I heard stories of over 30 people he specifically helped get jobs (including me). I heard stories of anonymously sending amazing gifts to many different people, stories of turning on lights and heaters for co-workers so there office would be nice and warm when they arrived and stories of giving, giving and more giving...

I'll make this short and sweet as it is too difficult to talk about. I have my own memories. SO many wonderful memories that I will forever hold close to my heart. In the 7 years I've been with Clint, Gran treated me as his daughter from day one. The world lost an amazing man and Heaven gained one HUGE asset!

 Loving on his horses!

 With his two boys...

 Grandpa & Gran

Napping with Cali

 When Blakely was born

 Father's Day 2010

 In the hospital when Parker was born

I love you Gran!

2 Months Old

This big guy turned 2 months Saturday!

He is truly growing like a weed! We are currently eating every 3 hours, 4 oz each feeding except our night feeding which is 6 oz.

Consistently sleeping 6 hours at night! We just moved him into his crib last week. He has been sleeping by my side in his bassinet. Naps are becoming more common for this little guy. He usually wakes up around 5 and will nap shortly after this feeding for around an hour. In fact he is napping for around an hour after every feeding and awake for around 1.5 hours. When he is awake, he is really awake! Those eyes are huge starring at everything around him. He is extremely observant.

He is not a fan of tummy time anymore. He fusses and fusses until you pick him up.
He absolutely does not like to be hungry...I mean who does? But I'm telling you hunger to him is 'the end of the world'
He loves his paci! We had to swap 3 times until I found a match for him-the winner? Mam (it's a brand for those who don't know)
He loves baths for the most part.  This one sweats so much so his baths are much more often than Blakely's were at this age.

Parker's weight and length is equivalent to Blakely's at 6 MONTHS! 6 Months-OMG!
16 Pounds, 4.5 oz & 25" long!!! Weight is >95th % and Length is 95%

He has really started cooing and gurgling. We see a really happy smile often too! SO happy to announce that colic seems to officially be GONE! Praise God!

Blakely loves her little brother. Here she is about to give him a GIANT hug.

And here we are putting his paci back in his mouth. Always trying to help!

Dear Parker,
I love you so much! Being away from you this week has been so hard for me. You bring me so much joy, even when you constantly cry. You are just so sweet, lovable, and cuddly. God has blessed me beyond words with you and your beautiful sister. I will forever praise him for the two of you. What a precious and priceless gift.