Reunited!

After Parker's Thanksgiving feast at school, we rushed home to host a play date. Our buddies Anna, Lily and Shiloh who moved to Texas were back in the Carolina's visiting family so we stole them away for a few hours of fun! Brandi, Logan, Landon, Amber and Zury also joined us. The weather was BEAUTIFUL so we spent a good portion of it in the sunshine, playing on the swing set. It was SO wonderful watching these 4 play again!

When the Alls family moved to Texas, Shiloh wasn't walking yet. I couldn't believe how grown up and beautiful she's become!

Landon is also now a walker... and sand monster!

Avie hogged the swing, as usual!

This photo was taken in August of 2011 when they were SO tiny!!!

From youngest to oldest: Landon, Shiloh, Marshall, Jonah and Avery. Avery looks like a GIANT. She's 3 months older than the youngest (Landon) who was only about 2 weeks old in this picture.

Parker, Zury, Logan and Lily enjoyed twirling around on the tire swing. 

It was as if they had never been apart! I love these sweet kids and wish we got to see each other more frequently!

Sullivan's Island

I am SUPER DUPER sleepy so this will be quick but I wanted to upload some pictures from our mini beach vacay! My friend, Anna and I took Parker, Lily and Avery to Sullivan's Island on Tuesday and Wednesday. We spent the night at my children's godparent's (Dean and Tabitha's) house and then got up the next morning and headed to the beach! It didn't take much arm twisting to get Tabitha to watch Avery for me so I could focus on Parker for a bit!

Ready for the waves!

Taking his ducks for a swim

Look! I exist! I finally remembered to jump in a picture!

We found a tide pool so Parker's mallard duckie didn't get swept away

I L-O-V-E these pictures of Parker and Lily holding hands!

Parker wore these glasses the whole time we were at the beach. I thought it was precious!

Smitten! If they go married, would these not be the cutest pictures for their wedding DVD!

Fall Photoshoot

Today I attempted a fall photoshoot with Parker. It was not quite as successful as I was hoping. First, it's winter... not fall. It looks like fall... but don't be fooled... it was probably child abuse that I didn't have Parker in a hat and parka. (sorry buddy!) Second, he was WAY more interested in playing on the swing set but that was just not the look I was going for. Third, I stepped in dog poop in my nice black flats. Bummer. I guess that's what I get for just doing the pics in the backyard instead of some nice photo-worthy site.

That was all kinda negative... hold tight for the exciting part of my day.

Here are the best of the shots I got. Regardless... he's so stinkin' cute they could be blurry and dark and they'd still be adorable!

Parker and I had the pleasure of playing with Miss Lily today so she got in on the photoshoot too. Unlike Parker, she was well behaved and I got lots of good ones of her! Here's my favorite of her.

How cute is she? OMG I want one. WAIT... I'm getting one! AHHH..... are you catching on?
We're having a GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!! We found out this week and I'm seriously through the moon! My mind is racing with all things pink that it literally hurts. Today I made a trip (alone!) to Hobby Lobby and managed to only spend $30 which I believe is a record. I purchased material to cover her car seat. No, she cannot have a normal Chicco. It must be boutique looking and lovely. Just because I can. It's going to be A-DOR-ABLE! I also got infant headbands and a bow making instructional manual. If you know me well enough, you know my little girl WILL wear a bow EVERYDAY. Maybe even to bed.... and if she refuses to.... I will hot glue it to her head. Well not really but this is a battle I WILL choose and I WILL win. Period.

Lastly, I jammed out to some Christmas music today in the car. LOVED it! I'm ready. Bring on the holidays... the weather sure has caught the hint! BRR!