SleEEp and CHrisTMAs

Yay! Another night that Parker slept through the night! I told Joe- if we aren't careful- this may become a habit for Parker : ) That would be nice! Also, it was a little frustrating as our TV died last night- I guess we can't complain too much- it had been my parents for a while and then we have had it for the last 5 1/2 years- the TV is probably about 17 years old? We had it fixed about 4 years back and hadn't planned on it lasting this long, but still- bad timing. We have gone from watching TV on a 42" screen to a little 19"- good thing I know where my glasses are : )

I LOVE Christmas- it is ABSOLUTELY my FAVORITE time of the year- however I do feel bad overlooking Thanksgiving- I wish Thanksgiving was earlier so then I could enjoy the Christmas spirit, etc for longer without feeling guilty about Thanksgiving. I do wait to decorate my house until the day after Thanksgiving, and that is pretty hard. I have put off changing my blog background because of this reason, but there are so many cute backgrounds, if I don't change soon, I may not be able to use them all... Oh the dilemma!! : )

LittLe sLeEpER

Yesterday, Parker was my little sleeper- too bad I wasn't feeling particularly well to fully enjoy it, but it was great nonetheless. Parker has not ever been a good sleeper, he always wakes up a few times during the night, so eventually he will end up in bed with us. The need for sleep will win in the end. So anyway, I can count on one hand the times that Parker has slept through the night, but yesterday after we got home from church Parker napped for about 3 1/2 hours in his crib without waking up. CRAZY!!! And then he went to bed about 9, and slept in his own bed until about 7:15 this morning. First thing I said to Joe was- I don't freaking believe it- Parker slept through the WHOLE night! Anyway, this was HUGE for us, I don't know that I will happen again for another few months- but it sure would be nice : )

BirTHdaY PaRTy

So, we had my birthday party yesterday- I am officially 25 years old and I don't think I look it, or feel it. My family and some of Joe's family came over for a party and we had a lot of fun. Parker was walking EVERYWHERE, every day he keeps getting better and better- and the crawling is less and less. Anyway, I got some super cute shirts, a new hair straightener, the Sonic Scrubber (Joe said I can't put cleaning stuff on my list anymore- but who doesn't want a Sonic Scrubber?!?- I love to clean, and I debated asking for this last year : ) some blinds for the kitchen windows, and Joe got me the most awesomest diaper bag, and Parker got me the most awesomest wallet to go with the diaper bag. See~

It is SOOO cute- and the perfect size. I had another bag- that went across my back, but with all the snacks, drinks, books, toys, diapers, wipes, my stuff, and everything else I had to carry- it just wasn't working. So Joe has been looking for one for awhile and he picked the PERFECT one.

I cleaned the house most of the day- not that it was dirty, but I always like to clean before people come over, I wash walls, mop, organize cupboards, etc. I love that super clean feeling... Anyway, once Joe got home, he got all the party food ready and Joe's sis decorated, so it looked festive. We had a fun time, and good food. I love my family- they are the greatest!

My LiTTle CLiMBer

Parker LOVES to climb~ chairs, couches, tub, toys, anything he can possibly climb on- he does. This is what I found after putting his little cousin to sleep- and if you notice the cupboard in the corner, he climbed onto that too.

HaLLowEEn

So Excited!

I really enjoy Paramore- and I am very excited for the new Twilight movie to come out. Originally I wasn't too excited with who they picked for Edward, but he has definitely been growing on me. I guess I realized that there isn't anyone that they could pick that would be perfect for Edward, cause I can't really explain what I picture him like... Oh well. Enjoy!

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

A CoLlAge

FaMILy PiCTurEs

About 2 weeks ago we went up the canyon to get pictures taken. We got some of just Parker, us as a family, Joe and Parker and 1 of Joe and I. Parker was so distracted by everything around him that he wasn't smiling in most of the pictures. He wasn't unhappy, he just was too busy looking at everything else. So, here are a few of the pictures, and there are some new ones on the side. I think that they turned out so cute- I especially love the one of Joe and Parker on the side.

NeW CouSIn

So, today Joe's brother and his wife had a little baby girl which makes 4 girls and 1 boy on Joe's side of the family. We went to visit her today and it is amazing how tiny they start off as. Interestingly enough, she is even a little bigger than Parker was when he was born (he was the smallest of all of the grandkids) As I was holding the little babe, Parker was sort of ok, but he got bored pretty quickly, so we didn't stay for too long. It really makes you wish they could stay small for a little longer. It hasn't been that long ago that Parker was that tiny- I think I have already forgotten that he was that small...SAD... He is still the greatest, and we have so much fun, it is just that he is growing up and I just wish I could capture the moments a little better.

WaLKinG

So, on Saturday Parker was able to stand all by himself from a sitting position without using something to help pull him up. He is now able to do it more and it is crazy how different it is. Instead of him crawling towards me, he now is walking towards me. It is fun, but still bittersweet at the same time, it just is a reminder how fast they grow up.