Kiddos are So Cute!

{Even with the drool all over his chin he is still the sweetest little guy and so cute!}

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On Sunday we went over to my sister and brother-in-law's house to celebrate our nephew Drayson's baptism. Parks and Drays are so funny together and so sweet to each other too. Check out our sweet kiddos givin' some love!!!

I am so thankful to have such an amazing family and that Parker has great cousins! Caleb and Drayson are so wonderful and Parker has a blast playing with them. It melts my heart to see them all playing together...especially Parker and Drayson. On Sunday we dropped Parks off in the nursery and went to service...Drayson is usually in there with him, but because he was getting baptized he wasn't in there yet. This was the only time that Parker cried when left at the nursery. He stopped right away, but still it was a little heartbreaking. The wonderful ladies in there said that as soon as Drayson was dropped off in there Parker dropped what he was doing and ran over to him with a huge smile. It was so nice to know that they love each other so much...even at such a young age! (Then they push each other down and wrestle two seconds later just to prove it!!!) Ahhhh...boys!!!

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Here are just a couple of other pictures of the goof-balls together. The day after Christmas they were playing the piano together at Great Gpa Bill and Great Gma Janet's house!

Big Decisions and Full Bellies...I mean Hearts!

OUR BIG DECISION:

We recently made a huge family decision and Travis has decided to join the Air Force. He has always wanted to join the Military, but until now it just wasn't the right time. We had hopes of Travis being able to find a job with one of the Law Enforcement agencies around here. Since the economy is a big pile of poo...that just wasn't in the cards for us. It seems like everyone around here is on a hiring freeze and Travis has been going crazy being "stay-at-home-Daddy!" It was great for him to be able to have the time to spend with Parker and for them to form such a strong bond...but if you know Trav...you know that he is the type of person that has to be "doing something" more than just feeling trapped indoors. At first I was concerned and was only bringing up what I saw as the negatives. We kept discussing it and I started to run out of reasons that Travis shouldn't join! This gives our family a chance to live in places we wouldn't have normally been able to and to see different parts of the country and the world. We are very excited for this next chapter in our lives and appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we embark on this journey. I am so proud of my husband!

PLAYING HOCKEY IN THE SNOW:

The boys really enjoyed the snow! Aren't they so cute in their snow pants and winter gear!

PARKER'S FAVORITE NEW FACE:

This is the face that Parker makes when he is smiling for the camera. It is too funny!

CHRISTMAS EVE:

We spent Christmas Eve with the McCue side of the family at my Uncle Carl & Aunt Lauri's house. It was so much fun and it was great to see everyone. The food was amazing too. Parker had so much fun playing outside and looking through the screen on the window. As soon as we made him come inside he was trying to escape again!

THE UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER:

My apologies to those of you out there who actually have a "holiday sweater" that you wear every year. Travis thought that he was so funny and mostly wore this sweater to irritate me. It worked!!! It was so ugly and he even found a women's turtleneck with snowflakes on it to make it that much better...and by better I mean worse! I finally got him to agree to not wear it on Christmas Day ( he had already worn it several times )!

CHRISTMAS DAY:

Parker was ready to go... he looks a little peeved in this picture though. Check out his Christmas Jammies though!

We got him a recliner for Christmas. It has a cup holder and everything! He loves it and sits in it every time he sees it.

Parks spent the majority of the morning and early afternoon standing on a box and looking out the window to watch Papa and Daddy check on the prime rib cooking on the grill.

My beautiful mother:

My looking fabulous while preggo sister:

My cousin Ashley (you can't tell in this picture, but she literally makes me look mini-sized):

Parks trying to put the goggles on his head:

THE MIXING BOWL HAT:

Now that the holidays are coming to a close our hearts and bellies are full! We are so lucky to have amazing families and friends to spend the holiday season with!

Our Trip to Petco...& my "Mommy Hearing"

The other day Travis, Parker and I were taking Deacon and Gus to Petco to get groomed. By groomed I mean: bathed, brushed, nails clipped, etc...ALL NOT DONE BY US! It was well worth it to not have to clean dog hair out of the drain, smell wet dog for a couple hours, or get clawed by Deacon when he squirms while getting his nails clipped. While we were there we wandered around with Parks for a while to let him check out the animals. There was a tank with turtles in it down on the bottom shelf. It was at the perfect level for Parker to see right in. After I told him they were turtles...and I swear he said it. Travis told me that I have "Mommy Hearing" and I hear what I want to hear. But even Trav said that he was saying "tuh-tuh." He was even pointing at the tank. Ahh...my baby the genius! Ha ha! I was too busy trying to get a video of him talking to the turtles and didn't get any pictures of that...but I did get some funny pictures of Parker tuned into the fish swimming around.

Parker found Caleb's helmet in the living room and felt the need to put it on.

This was too hilarious!!! Parker was literally squealing laughing. He loves his Papa and his Daddy and they can make him laugh so hard.

cousins...leaves...and trees

what more could 3 little boys ask for?

Drayson was all about looking through the "dog hole" in the fence. Parker joined right on in! Usually all you can see is my parent's dog's nose sticking through.

Parker loves playing with his cousins. He thinks that Caleb is a riot. It doesn't matter what he is doing...Parker follows him around with a big smile on his face! Thanks Caleb for being such a great "big cousin."