Just a little late...

I need to download all the pictures from our camera and phones, but until then I thought I'd post a small update.  Parker turned 3 on April 22nd and he sure loved his birthday! We had a small party in our backyard with lots of family and a few friends.  His favorite part was his dalmation bounce house, which he still talks about getting for his next party :)  His party had a firefighter theme and his nursery leader was kind enough to come to the party and show off his fireman gear. Parker was in awe.  His favorite present was a toolbox filled with tools so he can help his dad around the house.  He takes it everywhere with him and always tells me he has to go to work.  Here are a few pictures from the party.

Parker is such a fun boy and is definitely not a baby anymore.  He loves his big boy bed, is learning to go potty in the toilet and he talks non-stop, saying some of the funniest things.  One of my favorites is when I'll ask him to do something for me and he'll say "Absolutely mom!"  He loves to play with his cousins, pretend to be a fireman or a worker, watch Word World and Calliou, and play with his trains and cars.  His imagination is so funny, and he is such a loving little boy.  He is very excited for his baby brother to get here, and I know he will be a great helper.

Baby brother should be making his debut in just a few weeks.  We have been busy getting his room set-up and trying to wrap our heads around the fact that we will soon be a family of 4.  We are a little nervous for the change, but also very, very excited to meet this sweet little guy.  We had some family pictures taken in May, and I can't believe that soon our family will have one more member.



When I look at these pictures, I can't help but be grateful for the blessing of my family.  I sure am lucky to have them in my life!