Birthday Party and more

Parker now has SIX teeth! Four on top and two on bottom. It is so funny how much it changes his smile. He is also clapping now. It is actually amazing because all I have to do is say "clap your hands" and he does it without even seeing me do it first. He is giving high fives (although I am sure it is not on purpose) and babbling up a storm. He was sick (very runny nose) for about 2 weeks but it is finally dried up. He was miserable. Hopefully he stays well for our trip to Destin in two weeks. I can't wait to see Parker at the beach and put his feet in the sand.

On Rylee's actual Birthay I took pink cupcakes with pink icing and sprinkles up to school for her class party. Her teacher is so nice and sends me pictures of her all the time.

That night we just stayed at home and had fajitas with family. She got a new Barbie Jeep from Nonnie, Pop Pop, Kay Kay and Unc. She LOVES it! It even has a REAL radio in it. She also got a really amazing baby doll she named "Ella Bella" from Grandma Susan and a Leapster with games from mom and dad.

I had to post this pic of Parker. He is all over the place and now is starting to try and climb things. I remember Rylee doing this same exact thing on this table in our entry way.

Rylee's 4th Birthday party went off without a hitch. We had a BIG turn out but I think everyone had a good time. I know Rylee did! We had 2 bouncy houses, cotton candy party favors, Hannah Montana cake and LOTS of presents :) I am so appriciative to all the friends we have for coming to celebrate and getting Rylee such amazing gifts. One of her favorites is the Hannah Montana guitar and microphone that Granna & Pop Pop got for her. She literally will watch the movie or listen to the CD and play and sign along with it. It is ADORABLE. I had to video record it incase she is on American Idol or something one day and we will have that tape to show everyone how talented she was at age 4! ha ha

Friday Rylee had her 4 year doctor check up. She weighs 36lbs and is 39 inches tall. She actually let them check her height this year unlike last year where she pitched a holly fit! I felt so horrible for her because she had to get FIVE vaccines :( :( :( It was horrible. She was so brave but once the first prick hit her leg all bets were off. I had to hold her down. Her legs were sore for two days and she has little bruises on the injection sites. We were also told that she needs to go see the dentist now that she is 4. Good luck with that!!!!

I am signing her up for dance and gymnastics this summer because she won't have school again until September. Her last day is next week!! I am also signing her up for vacation bible school. I can't believe she is old enough to go to VBS! I have so many memories of going when I was younger. We will start private swim lessons at Nonnie and Pop Pops pool in June. Hopefully that will all be enough to keep her busy and not BORED all summer. ;)

Happy 4th Birthday Rylee!

I CAN NOT believe my sweet little angel is turning 4 already. I can totally remember her kicking the crap out of me when I was pregnant with her. I remember being in the hospital when she was first born and being freaked out by the thought of trying to change her diaper and her clothes. I remember her first bath, her first tooth, her first bite of babyfood, her first steps. It all seems so long ago but at the same time like it was just yesterday. She is so aware of her birthday this year. When we ask when her birthday is she says "April twenty second". She has a birthday wish list about a mile long. Adam and I are both really excited about her actual birthday this year. I am making her pink cupcakes with pink icing and rainbow sprinkles (at her request). I will take some up to her school that day and we will have some that night so she can blow out her candles. We got her a Leapster with a Tinkerbell game and a Hannah Montana CD.

She is SO into dresses these days. That is all she wants to wear. I tried to put shorts on her the other day and she cried. WOW. Not sure how that happened.

Rylee has also been my laundry helper lately. She can help me put clohtes into the dryer as well as try to fold them. When did she learn how to fold clothes???? I guess she really is watching and LISTENING all the time :) I love her so much

more everyday.

Rylee's school has something called "Donuts for Dads". It is a day that the dads take their kids to school and have donuts with them in their classroom. I think this is so sweet. She wanted a pink donut with sprinkles but settled for a glazed ;)

She loves her brother so much. I was telling Adam that it is so different having a baby now that there is an older sibling. When Rylee was a baby she didn't have anyone other than us to entertain her. Parker can see Rylee walk into a room and instantly start smiling. It is really cool to experience the whole sibling thing. I love that they have eachother.

At school this month Rylee has had a chance to meet a fireman, a policeman and his dog and poison control. I was actually very surprised by this picture her teacher sent me! I can't believe she actually climbed out of her shell to hold the hose!!!

Oh and it is officially.... Parker found his pee pee :)

Parker is sick right now with a horrible cold. He is also getting THREE top teeth and has a double ear infection. UG. Poor baby. He has actually been in pretty good spirts but isn't sleeping well at night. I HATE the nasal asperator. I have to hold him down with my legs and arms just to try to get the snot out of his nose. :( I am sure he hates it more than I do. The only thing you can do at this age is saline drops which he JUST LOVES let me tell you. uggggg

My mom took the kids to church a few Sunday's ago and Parker's nursery teacher said "We have a new name for your grandson....... Mr. Adventure". HA HA HA. SO true SO true. He is all over the place and into everything. What a sweet little man he is!!!

Rylee's phrase of the week is "of course". Me -"Rylee can you put your cup in the sink" Rylee - "of course". So cute.

Funny Rylee quote... Me -"Sometimes Parker is just going to get your toys". Rylee -"And sometimes you are going to have to move him".