4th of July and the Parker Family Vacation!

We were all able to get together and spend some time in Centralia except for Shannon and Sarah and they were missed terribly!

Clif, Parker and I arrived on the 4th around noon and everyone was waiting on us especially Coco and Papa. We immediately went swimming.

Below is a series of front flips starting with Clif!

Here is Michael!Here is Crosby!And I saved the best for last. I caught some video on my camera of Dad doing a front flip. It is kind of fuzzy but you still can feel it!


Dad's front flip! from Jessica Barnes and Vimeo.


Later that night went to see some fireworks. Parker loved them!

And the adults had fun too!

On Saturday we had a pig roast! It was tons of fun. Parker was mesmerized by the pig and didn't want to leave it's side....even though it was cooked!

It was a good time had by all! Below are just a few of my favorite pictures from the trip. Parker's signature poseParker loved holding Taylor! She didn't want to let him go. I think she is ready for her brother or sister to arrive.
Relaxing in the pool Until next time!

Parker got a new outfit from Uncle Shannon and Aunt Sarah! Isn't it adorable! Parker loved the ties on the shorts. Check her out!

Parker's new room!

Since we moved, Parker got a new big girl room. She got a new convertible crib, furniture and bedding and accessories! She loves it! All of her baby things have moved into the baby's room in preparation. Check out her new room!

This is a partial picture of the baby's room. I have some items to hang on the walls and new window hardware but this is it for the most part. I went with a cooler color of green on the walls compared to Parker's room in the old house.

After getting back from Evansville, Parker, Coco and Papa spent a nice quiet week by the pool!

Parker loves the water! She is a natural in the pool!

Parker and Lindsey hanging by the pool!

Aren't I a looker!

Papa and Parker reading on the sunporch!

Parker and Coco playing in the park! Come on Coco!

Every morning Coco & Parker read the paper and did the daily crossword

Parker and Papa having fun at the local Mexican restaurant

Parker goofing around with her new red-haired doll.
Papa and Parker taking a stroll on Father's day before her trip back home with Mom to see Dad!

Parker's week at Papa & Coco's house!
It started off with a bank with a visit to Evansville where Parker meet Joe (Jojo), Melody (Mimi) & Ashley Vessozo.
She had fun running aroung the hotel and Coco took her to the Children's Museum where she really had a ball.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COCO!!

Just a few birthday wishes from Mississippi

We hope you have a wonderful birthday visiting in Oak Harbor with Shannon, Sarah, Crosby & Lauren. Wish we could be there!

Our trip to Chattanooga to meet Taylor and visit Michael and Crissie!

We got in Friday evening and planned on taking Parker to the Tennessee Aquarium on Saturday. As you can see by the pictures below we all enjoyed ourselves!


Clif and Parker watching the tropical birds. She wasn't quite sure what to think of everything!








Parker chasing all the butterflies in the open butterfly room.


Parker watching the Penguins swim and jump out of the water.



Parker an I in the middle of a fish tank.


Parker isn't quite sure why there is a person in the tank with all the fish!


Parker just running around outside the aquarium right before heading to lunch. She never stops!

As you can see Parker, Clif and I had a wonderful day at the aquarium and then met Michael, Crissie and Taylor for lunch.




On Sunday we all just hung out at the house and Michael boiled crab legs and shrimp. Below are a few pictures of the day. As you can see, every time you ask Parker to say "cheese" she puts a hand on her cheek.



Parker just lounging on the deck.


Parker and Taylor playing around!


Parker is convinced that Taylor needs socks on top of his pajamas!

Parker's first pig tails....they didn't last very long but they sure were cute!

Not too much going on. I got to visit Taylor briefly last weekend in Starkville. We are heading to Chattanooga this weekend to visit Michael, Crissie, Taylor and Chuck. We are planning on taking Parker to the aquarium on Saturday so we will have lots of pictures to post next week. I'm also trying to figure out how to post video....that will probably take me longer. And those of y'all wanting to see the house, just be patient. I will have some in the near future! I hope everyone has a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! I'm posting below a cute picture of Parker and I at Easter that mom just sent to me.

We've been busy at the new house. Mother's Day weekend mom and dad came down and got straight to work in the backyard. Mom potted lots of plants for me and Dad and Clif put together Parker's swingset. Then we all decided to take a swim in the pool but don't expect to catch a picture of me in my swimsuit on this blog!

Although the pictures with the Easter Bunny are fun we do have more from some Easter eggs hunts that are great! We went to three different hunts and Parker had a ball. She really had it down by the last one.
The end of April was Greenwood's Annual River to the Rails festival and Parker had a great time. She and Grandpa Eddie strolled down the street with Penny during the Paws Parade. but I don't have any pictures of Penny!

She loved the petting zoo section and even got to feed the goats!

Next she gravitated towards the music and began dancing in the streets! Parker loves to dance!

She also got a balloon animal that soon popped.

Later that day we got a few pictures playing in the park. Parker will climb to the top all by herself and slide down the largest slide by herself.

But of course, we had to go home sometime and that really didn't go over well.

I hope to have some pictures of the new house posted soon. Just keep on checking back and make sure you check the link to Michael and Crissie's site. They always have new pictures of their precious addition -- Taylor!