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Saturday, September 12, 2009

One Week Old



Parker is ONE week old today! I can't believe it! His first week has been incredible. He is doing a great job eating and is already on a great schedule. He wakes up every 4 hours to eat at night, so Mommy and Daddy are getting some sleep.


We have enjoyed our first week together with our little man. He already loves reading books and bouncing in his bouncy seat.


He is working on mastering thumb sucking. Once he gets it in his mouth he goes to town.




Parker loves to cuddle up with Mommy and Daddy!




Parker's first outing was to Uncle Phillip and Aunt Jody's house. We ventured out to eat supper with them and watch the Clemson/GA Tech game. Parker was dressed in his orange and cheered on the Tigers!



Parker also had his first playdate this week. His friend Nolan who is 6 weeks old came over to play. Nolan slept in the bouncy seat and Parker screamed! Every time Nolan was asleep Parker was awake. When Parker was awake Nolan would sleep. Before long these two will be playing and having loads of fun together.


Parker also had his first bath at home this week. He loves to take a bath!


Dr. Ryan came over to give Parker his first adjustment. Parker laid on Daddy's chest while Dr. Ryan adjusted him. He thought he was just beautiful and said he was a very healthy baby boy.

We are so fortunate to have such an awesome family who has taken such good care of us this week! Thank you to everyone who has come to clean, bring us a meal, or just sit with Parker so Mommy and Daddy can nap!






ONE WEEK OLD!
God has blessed us with such a calm and loving baby boy. We consider ourselves so blessed!!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Parker Allen



Parker Allen
Born September 5, 2009
at 1:32 pm
7lbs 15oz
21 inches

Absolutely perfect!
We are BLESSED and doing better than we deserve!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Letter to a New Momma

As I was reading through my list of favorite blogs tonight, I stumbled upon this post from a fellow blogger. It felt as if her words were written especially for me!!! Read her letter to a new momma here. Check out her fabulous blog where she shares simple, inexpensive ways to decorate your home:








We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby Parker! Hopefully he will make his appearance this week! Stay tuned...

Monday, August 24, 2009

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!!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Baby Shower hosted by Friends!

This post is a little late, but I wanted to share some of the awesome baby showers that were given to us!

First up, my friends Alicia and Christy hosted a beautiful baby shower with a zebra striped and polka dot theme. Even though it was in July, it was a gorgeous day. It almost felt like fall outside. We enjoyed our yummy "shower" food out on the deck overlooking a picture perfect view. Thank you ladies for such a wonderful shower!! Daron and I are so blessed to have such great friends!


The adorable invitations that Christy designed! So cute and creative!!!


Cute Cake! Don't you just love the cake display! I love the little poem too!


Candle favors!


The delicious food!


The wonderful hostesses, Christy and Alicia!


My awesome mommy!!!


"Auntie" Ashlee made it up for the shower!


Thank you ladies for a great shower!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

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!