Finally... the 1st Day of School!

Well, today is the first day of school for my kids. Here is Kaylie, our Junior in High School! I can't hardly believe that. When I met Bryce, Kaylie was still in Elementary School. Wow, time flies. This past week has been nuts for us. First, there is always hussle and bussle when it is time to get back into a school routine... clothes to be bought, school registration lines to wait in, and new bedtimes to enforce. But, on top of all that, we moved Landon in to our house this past week. Thats right, for those who do not know yet, Landon is now a permanent at our house. Why? I don't know if I can answer that... but I did know it was coming. He started showing the same patterns as Kaylie, before she came to live with us. He wanted to come to our house more often, stay longer, that sort of thing. I know that the kid's mom must be having a difficult time right now, but I can't deny the fact that our home is the best place for them. And, my husband could not be happier. For the first time in about 6 years, he has all those he loves under the same roof. I am sure we will experience some growing pains, but I am happy to deal with those, to see my hubby so happy. Not to mention that Parker could not be more excited that his brother, which he idolizes, is here full time. So, here we go, wish us luck, because in the next few weeks, we are going from a household of 4 to one of 6. :) Oh, by the way, there is no pic of Landon, because he actually could not attend school today... due to the "short notice" his schedule will not be ready until tomorrow. Lucky kid!

Ultrasound Pics of Brylee

So, I am a cheater... I want to first know what I am having, before my medical ultrasound tells me, and second, I want to know what my baby looks like before they are born. So, here is Brylee. These were taken about two weeks ago. I think she is already a cutie, and unlike Parker, who looks just like his Dad, she is all me! :) She already has attitude though. It took 3 trips to Fetal Fotos to obtain these pictures. Talk about frustration.... But, in the end it was worth it. She even decided to smile for one of them.

Brylee's Nursery.. finally we are done!

Well, it took me long enough, but minus some pictures, Brylee's nursery is complete. For those who know me, I could never have done pink, and frills. So, instead, its red, black, green, and I compromised and had to go with flowers. After all, she is a little girl... :)

Ok, so here is her closet... if you ever saw Parker's before he was born, he had triple the amount of clothes. I have slowed down a lot...

Guess who is Two...

I can not believe how fast the time has gone. My baby, and yes he is my baby until the next one gets here, is now 2! We spent the day spending time with Parker, and then had family and a few of his friends over that night. Despite my pleaing, he was set on a Wall-e Party. So, since it was his day, Wall-e it was.

A picture of his cake!

Riding the carousel at the Zoo. Parker loves Penguins!

Look at that haul! And, I was so self disciplined this year. Really, I was! This is courtesy of Grandmas, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends, who love and spoil him way to much!

American Idol... Live!

Yes... we went, and we loved it! In all honesty, this is the first year that Bryce and I followed Idol. I think it had something to do with me being in my first trimester... and not in the mood for anything, except sitting in the recliner watching t.v. :) And of course, it did not hurt that we had a local on the show, which was a favorite to win it all. Yes, we are "Archie" fans. In fact, Kaylie is convinced that he is her future husband. I would not mind, our grandkids would be adorable. :) Ok, back on the subject... this was a great concert. I would love to go again. They all did a fabulous job. Now, it may be my bias, or the home crowd, but David Archuleta rocked that night. He was better then David Cook by far...
Posing with the Pop Tarts Sign!

Michael... I am still baffled that you can not hear his accent in his singing. It is so prominent when he speaks.

Carly... She Rocks!

My future son-in-law, and you have to admit... he is so adorable!

This is for you Kel! I tried to pass along your message... but about a million other women are offering the same thing! :)

We Did It!

Ok, so I am so proud of this milestone in parenting... Parker has officially moved from his crib into a " Big Boy Bed." Despite all the horror stories that you hear, he actually made this transition easily. Bryce and I could not believe it. Parker has a new "Cars Room." I swore I never would allow my kids to have character bedrooms... but I also said my kid would never have a runny nose in public... how quickly you learn when you actually become a parent. :) This is what he wanted, and so here it is. He loves it! Playing on his Cars Bed...

All tucked in for the night.

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July to you all! I hope that it was a good one. Our family had a very relaxing 4th. We spent the weekend at my Grandparent's Cabin. Which Parker loves! Kaylie and Landon were with their mom, so it was just the three of us this holiday. Parker had a great time. It is so fun to live his excitement and enthusiasm!

Parker and his cousin Aubrey. He is always trying to hug and tackle her. At least for the picture, she is not crying...

Poppers... you know the little white things you have to smash to the ground to get a small "pop" out. Well, my kid digs them. Especially when he gets the "pop" noise. We all had to cheer. Most of the time he could not throw them hard enough to make the noise.

Oh, aren't we cute... yes, I am getting big! Trust me, I am the first one to know! :)

Parker and I doing Sparklers! He loved them too! I even let him hold his own! What a responsible Mom and Pediatric Nurse thing to do...