Parker is baptized!!

 First off I have to apologize this has taken me so long to blog about. My computer died that has all my photos on it.(amongst other things)  I had a back up, but getting them from that online back up has been a PAIN. It is taking FOREVER!!! I have lots more to blog about too. My thought was slowly but surely I will get all my stuff from my dead computer.And then my favorite geek squad, AKA Jeff) came along and made the day. He figured it all out for me and I finally have all my stuff back and I am LOVING my new computer.

Parker was baptized at the end of May. He was so excited for the day and was so ready. I am so proud of him and his choice to be baptized. The primary came over and chatted with us and made sure everything was in line for the big day and they gave him a book about baptism. He read that thing from cover to cover. There was a section for the parents and I had to practically steal it from him so that I could read it!!

I was feeling sick that day, really that whole weekend. Jeff's mom and his brother and wife came to be with Parker on his special day and I was so sick. I laid in bed for a few days.Jeff even took a day off of work. Thanks so much!!  I felt bad about not really interacting with the family. Thanks goes out to them for helping with the kids and having to deal with me and my sick self. Saturday night I thought I was feeling a little better and then I slept that night and I swear it all came back. I felt horrible that next day. I only got a few photos. I really wanted to get more. The one that I really wanted I didn't get, probably because I was not thinking clearly. Oh well. It still happened and everything went well.

Are you up for the Lego challenge?

Parker told me months and months ago that he wanted to have a Lego Birthday Party. With a lot of planning the party was a success. (Thank you Pinterest!!)

Parker was so excited for his friends to come over. (And so was I, I was happy to be having the party here and stop having Lego party stuff around the house. Plus I was really excited about how everything did turn out) . For the invite we gave everyone these really cute necklaces.

 

Decorating for the event was the funnest part. Check out the little lego men below for the banner, aren't they so cute??

 

Each boy was given a little pack of legos, star wars, Parker's choice. They all loved putting these together. They took me forever to find. 

 

Love the big Lego door.

 

For the games we did a few. The first one was they had to use a straw and pick up the Lego's by sicking and holding them on the bottom of the straw. They all thought that was fun.

 

And then we played Lego Bingo. Thanks again to Pinterest. I just printed this up and laminated it and it was that simple. They all loved this one. We played 3 times.

 

They also loved the Pinata. It was hard to get into, but they thought it was cool that it was the shape of a Lego.

 

Parker wanted a Lego head for his "cake." He loved the way ti turned out. He got to eat the big head and everyone else got to eat Legos. I loved making these, so simple and they turned out so cute!! I cannot find my picture of the Lego Cookies..oh man I know that I took one. I probably did it with my cell phone. And it got deleted or something. Oh well!!

 

 

Here is a picture of all the kids....I survived 8 8 year olds and they all had so much fun!! Thanks to everyone for coming. Parker was given a ton of Legos and he loved them all.  I still can't believe that my baby is 8. Happy Birthday Parker.

Happy Birthday Parker!!

I cannot believe that my little guy is 8. Wow!! He was lucky enough to be able to go to scouts for the first time on his birthday!! He was so excited. He had a party a few days later and so we didn't do much for the day of his birthday.  This boy carries around his legos every where we go and so I found these cute bags for him. Now I don't have to carry them around and find his masterpieces in pieces at the bottom of my bag. He is just a fun kid!! He is a stubborn guy but we deal with that!! He is a very determined kid and when he knows what he wants, he will do everything in his power to get it. He takes care of his sisters and is a great big brother (most of the time). We are so happy to have him as part of our family!!

San Antonio Day 2

Parker learned about the Alamo when they learned about Texas History and so we decided it would be fun for him to see it. It was a nice morning and not very crowded. It was fun to read about the history and see the beautiful grounds. The gardens were gorgeous!! 

Here is my little Addison she wanted her picture with EVERYTHING.  I swear I have 50 pictures of just here. She was too funny!!!

After seeing the Alamo went over to the River walk. What a fun place!! I would love to go back with just Jeff. We had the double stroller and were a wide load coming through. We took the kids on the boat tour. That was the highlight for them. They loved that. After the boat ride we took them to the Rainforest Cafe. Kind of fun. Every time a storm came through Addison would get so worried. Once we told her it would be fine she settled down. It sure was funny. Kate loved the huge fish tanks. And the older kids LOVED their balloons. I had no idea that they charged for them until after and the girl said it would be $10.  I just about died. But they were so in love with them. What was I to do?? I do have to admit they were the best balloon animals I have ever seen. Parker's even had a rattle.

After lunch we headed back to the hotel and rested for a few hours. Then that evening we headed back to Sea World. They had late shows and were open until 9 pm. The kids were bummed that we got their too late to feed the dolphins. Definitely the #1 thing they want to do next time. They did get to pet one though and they thought that was pretty cool. We also let them play in the Bay of Play, which is just a big splash pad, they both loved that!

 
That day we did all the water rides. They had this one called Journey to Atlantis. Addison said she wanted to go on it and so I took the older kids and Jeff hung with Kate. Addison was practically running up to the ride and then it was our turn. She FREAKED out. But I made her go anyway, am I a mean mom?? She was so scared. It really is not that scary, it just goes up high and then you get wet. She only cried for an hour after. But now she talks about going again.  Not sure what is going on there.

We ended the day with a Shamu Rocks Show and it was a great show to end the day with!! Lots of fun!!!