Toe Puppets

The other day I decided that in the unlikely event that Makenna decides to come before my scheduled c-section I should have a few basic things ready for her. So, I pulled out the infant car seat to give it a good wash. The next thing I know, Parker is lounging in it, perhaps remembering that this used to be his not to long ago. It was nuts how huge he looked in it when it used to look so big compared to him! He really has grown up.








We went to a birthday party for my step-sister's husband last Sunday and Parker had a great time. He even got some neat little finger puppets. While he thought it was cool to put them on your fingers, it wasn't long before he figured out that they fit on your toes too! That, of course, was much more fun!

Parker loves dirt!

We went out last night to see the progress they've made on our house so far. They are working fast and our house is now competely sheet rocked and most of the exterior is up! It has been fun to see it come together and we can only hope that they continue at the same pace (unlikely, but we can think positive, right!) So, as we were walking out, we ran into a new neighbor of ours and we had a little chat with him. While we were talking, Parker decided that he was going to check out the dirt. Now usually he's a little weary of getting his feet dirty, but not last night. He was running around in it and throwing it. He was in a little boys heaven! By the time we left, he was covered in dirt and happy as could be! Here are some pictures I took (some of them, he is actually throwing dirt at me!) Hmmm, maybe we need a sandbox for this kid?















PS-I didn't get any of our house. I don't know what I was thinking?!

Parker turned 2!

Well, we have been busy here in Barnes' household latley! Last weekend I was off to San Fransisco with my aunts, cousin, sister, and grandma for their annual girl's weekend. I had a great time with everyone and even did a little walking around town. I'm so glad I got to go and see just how fun and silly my aunts can be when they all get together! I'm already looking forward to next year's trip! Parker and Andrew had some good bonding time and both seemed like they really enjoyed it being just the two of them. Here is a pic of a few of us on the trip. I think they all look so beautiful in it!






I got back just a few days before Parker's 2nd birthday! It's hard to image that he's already 2 years old. It's so fun to watch him grow up, but hard to see that he's not my little baby anymore. The party was wonderful! We had so many family members come to wish him a happy birthday! I don't think that we could ask for a more loving and supportive extended family! He got A LOT of gifts! Parker pretty much just wanted to play with everything he opened right after he opened it and so we had to coax him to open each present. As you can see from the pictures, we had a Thomas the Tank Engine theme (one of his favorite characters). I think his favorite thing that night was just running around with his cousins! We couldn't even get him to slow down for some of his cake and ice cream! I'm so grateful to have a healthy, happy, smart, cute as can be little boy! I'm so lucky to be his mom and everyday with him brings new joys! Looking back at all we went through to have him and what he's meant to our family, he really is a miracle! Happy Birthday my little man!