Finally I've found some time to get the blog updated so below are some pictures from Taylor's 1st Birthday. We all had a wonderful time seeing family and friends. Crosby, Lauren and Crosby II were able to make it up from Gulfport too.

THE BIRTHDAY BOY!

Bennett can't wait for his first birthday. He loved the party.

Bennett, Parker and Taylor in his new wagon Bennett and Parker like riding in the wagon together Parker and Coco play with Taylor's new toysCoco and Crosby IIParker and her uncle Michael having fun blowing bubblesBennett...the party animal

Parker, Coco and I went to the Memphis Zoo last week while she was in town. Parker loves all kinds of animals and had never been so we thought it was about time. Pardon Parker's bangs as we try to grow them out.

Below, Parker and Coc are ready to get going and see all the animals.

At the Panda exhibit Parker saw the Budda and wanted to touch his belly.
We didn't get to see the bears as they were asleep (every animal was napping) but Parker got to pet one. I'm not sure if she new the difference or not.
Too funny not to post. Can you believe that I was holding her up?

Parker playing in puddles

Here is a video of Parker playing in the puddles.

I hope that everyone had a wonderful a wonderful Mother's Day. We had a wonderful time. We all went to the country club for brunch and then went home to swim and play in the backyard. Later that day Coca came in for a visit on her way back from the coast after visiting with Crosby, Lauren and Crosby II.
Bennett loves to play on the walk behind airplane but as you can see his feet don't quite touch the floor but he loves to ride on it anyway.
Sleeping beauty

Just a few random photos...at least they are recent.

Bennett is below with his cousin Mary Olivia who turned one the same week as Taylor. Her older brother is Ethan who is six weeks younger than Parker.

Bennett had a wonderful time at the party and is teething if you can't tell.

Parker is taking an increased interest in Bennett's daily activities. From eating to bathing, Parker wants to be involved. She is a fantastic big sister and wonderful little helper. Below she is feeding Bennett his lunch.
Most of it made it to his mouth (although it is hard to tell) and anything that hit the floor was goobled up by Penny!
Bennett loves to play in his and Parker's kitchen. Maybe he will be a chef! Really I just think that he likes to see how loud he can bang the pots and pans together.

Here are some new pictures like I promised!

Parker and her friend Anna walking down the street at Greenwood's River to the Rails festival. Parker was leading her to the petting zoo down the street.

Our friends Thomas and Amanda Gibson have moved from Greenwood to Dallas and we miss them very much. Below is a picture of their daughter Merritt playing with Parker before they left. Hopefully we will be able to get out to Dallas to visit them and some of our other friends we miss so much.

Parker got a tricycle and she loves to ride it up and down the street. It has a little bucket on the back and she loves to fill it up with things she finds along the way.
One rainy weekend there was a brief break in the rain so Parker and I went out to play in the puddles. She hit every one that she saw and ended up in a puddle up to her knees at the end of the street. Funny thing is that her rain boots keep water in not out.

Below is a cute picture of Parker and her cousin Ethan when they feel asleep after a long afternoon of running around and playing.

And after they woke up. Parker isn't so happy because she didn't take a nap earlier that day and Ethan did. Also she wakes up like her dad...not so pleasant to be around before coffee and ESPN.