Schoooooooool's Out for Summer!!!

Hello Blogland!

I know, I know... it's been a while! Well schoooooool's out for summer and I have a little more time on my hands. I have enjoyed being home this past week with my little man! He is just so much fun these days. I love that he is so independent and can do so much by himself. He says "My do it, mommy!! My do it!!!"

My goal is to post pictures of our summer activities each week. So here goes...

June 5: Farm Days at the Crooks' Farm

We enjoyed Farm Day at the Crooks' Farm. We fed the chickens and goats. Then took a little hike to a beautiful waterfall. We even got to see and pet 2 snakes. Parker enjoyed riding the John Deere tractor and just simply being outside. We ended the day with a ride on the horsie! What an amazing day with our Foothills family.

June 6: Pool Day with Friends

Parker LOVE, LOVE, LOVES the water! He is doing a great job "fwimming"! Parker has NO fear of the water. He even jumps off the diving board.

June 9: Pool Day

I have a feeling we are going to be at the pool ALOT this summer! When Parker wakes up in the morning I always ask him what he wants to do. And his response is always the same, "Go fwimmning at Aunt Jody's house!"

June 11: Lake Day with Friends
We spent the day on the lake with great friends! We enjoyed playing at the waterfall, swimming at the "beach", and tubing! Oh what fun!

Easter 2011

Fun with Cousins!

In July Mom and I made a trip to Charlotte to visit my Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins. We had fun swimming, shopping, and seeing all of their cool animals. We were able to get pictures with Megan and Matt, but Alex is in that teenage mode and doesn't stay home long enough to get a pic and if he did he was sleeping. Oh to live the life of a teenager again! While we were there we were able to meet Miss Juliana Moon. Her Daddy and Daron were roomates at Clemson. She is absolutely beautiful!!!

Father's Day

We celebrated Father's Day a bit different this year. Instead of our normal lunch or dinner, we decided to do breakfast at Jody and Phillip's house. My parents gave Jody a nice waffle iron for Christmas, so we had waffles with real maple syrup, bacon (the "real" kind, not the microwave fake bacon), and coffee and orange juice. It was a great way to spend Father's Day!

Happy Fall Ya'll

A few weeks ago my Aunt Lisa came for a visit. While she was here, she and my mom planted fall flowers in all of my planters on my front porch. Here is our front porch decorated for fall. Thanks Ladies!!! It looks beeee-U-ti-ful!



Last weekend we set out to the little Pumpkin Patch that is down from our house with friends. Parker picked out a lil' pumpkin with his friend Nolan. He also enjoyed posing for pictures with all of the pumpkins.



Here are Parker's five and six week pictures. It is getting harder and harder to find time to blog with a newborn. He doesn't sleep as long as he did those first few weeks!

Two Years Ago...

I walked down the aisle to marry my best friend! Happy Anniversary, Daron! You are such a wonderful husband and father!!! I love you!



We're off to celebrate here!

Baby Shower hosted by Family!

Next up, a baby shower hosted by my Aunt Lisa, Cousin Megan, and Mom. The shower was absolutely PERFECT! These ladies worked so hard to make sure no detail was left out! The theme of this shower was lime green, turquoise blue, and orange polka dots.



The invitation!






The table decorations.



The AMAZING cake that my aunt made! That's right, she made it!!



How cute is this baby buggy made from a watermelon?!?



The favors...bath salts!



The diaper game that Megan and I made!



The amazing ladies who made it all happen! My mom and Aunt Lisa!


My incredible cousin Megan who helped with the shower!



Just a few of the wonderful ladies whom I am blessed to call family!

Thank you ladies for making this day so meaningful for me. I can't wait for Parker to meet all of you. He is going to be spoiled for sure!!

Fun with Family!

Last Friday, Daron's older brother and his family came by for a visit on their way back home to Michigan. It was so great to see them and get to spend some time with them. We enjoyed lunch together, LadderBall in the backyard, and chatting on the screened in porch! We love you guys!



Morgan, Uncle Daron, David, Amy, Kyle, and Levi





Playing LadderBall in the backyard.


Morgan and her Dad, David!


Daron and his big brother!

4th of July Celebration

This year Daron and I hosted once again our annual 4th of July Celebration. We had so much fun with friends and family (over 50 people showed up). The fireworks were amazing and we had GREAT seats (our front yard)! Here are some pics from the night:


Don't we look festive in our Red, White, and Blue!?!


Alicia and Christy with Baby Zuri!


Playing Cornhole!


Waiting on the Fireworks!


Crafts with the Kiddos!


Mom and Avyn!


Hanging out on the Patio!


Watching the fireworks with Baby Zuri!