Then and Now

What a difference just under 1 year makes....

Sept 11, 2011

August 31, 2012

Birthday Boy

I'm not even going to try and wrap my brain around my baby boy being one.  

Miles started his birthday morning full of mischief....

Walked with Parker

Then wrestled him to the ground

Got his first pair of big boy shoes

Played cupcakes with his buddies

Got in some cake practice before his party

Got schooled by Lizzie on the shape stacker

Played with Puh

Attempted to get a cousin picture... yes, this was the best one...

Then Miles had to rest up for his big party.

Splash Day

Every Thursday is Splash Day at Parker's school.  All the kiddos bring their swimsuits, they turn on the sprinklers/hose, and the kids run around like maniacs for 30 minutes.  Parker loves it.  This was his last splash day of the year, and he asked if I would come splash with him.  I grabbed Miles from his room and headed outside.  

Miles said "No thank you" to sitting in the grass.

Parker took a quick break and sat for a picture.

Crazy Curl

Cushion Fort

All I wanted to do was take the liner off of Parker's anywhere chair and throw it in the wash.  Next thing I know... foam inserts, couch cushions, and blankets are all over the living room.  I seriously think the boys would have played in this for 4 days straight.

Busy Painters

Ken has been working really long hours this week, so I've got to keep myself (and the kids) busy or we will go insane.  One of our favorite ways to kill time?  Painting.  I recruited the kids to make decor for Miles's birthday next week.

Campfire Cones

I can thank the world of Pinterest for this recipe.  Take a sugar cone, fill with PB, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and bananas.  Heat over campfire.  (we didn't have a campfire, just popped in the oven)  Delicious!

Old School Legos

Parker found the stash of old Legos at Puh's house.  There is something awesome about the Legos from the 90's.  We found an entire collection of pirates and islanders that Jay and I had as kids.  It is so fun to see Parker play with something that I played with when I was younger. 

I think Ken threw the bigger fit when I told them it was time to clean up and go home.  

Sleepy Miles

I love pictures of my sleeping little boys.

State Fair 2012

We went 3 different days to the fair this year.  These pictures are a combo of the 3 days.  

7am balloon launch

Nannie and Lizzie at the Heartland Walk

Puh and Parker checking out the blacksmith.

It's the Showbiz performers!!

All of Parker's fair treasures from the day.

Best.Day.Ever

No children + Jess and Marie in shopping mode + hours of Once Upon a Child + Kilroys + cookie store = 

Best.Day.Ever

Ice Cream Buddies

You know your cousin loves you when they share their ice cream  :)

Super Cheese

First Autograph

Parker got a head start on birthday shopping for Miles.  My favorite part is the card he put on the top.  I have no idea what writing skills are supposed to be for a 3.5 year old... but I was pretty impressed!

"Let's Dance"

These little dudes seriously crack me up.

My Princess Castle

One of the perks of being the only girl in the house?  They build me "Princess Castles".  

Parker said this one had a TV, and video games, and we can eat dinner in the TV room.

This piece is made of diamond.

Super tower.