The Great Pumpkin Patch

We went to The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur yesterday with our good friends, the White's. This is the second year we have done this and I'm sure we have started a tradition! The pumpkin patch is wonderful! A definite must-do this time of year :) We all had a great time!!

This picture cracks me up :) I wished I would've been able to get a picture of Drake looking through the holes the wrong way...it was way too cute!

Can you spy 4 adorable faces you know?

The 4 amigos in front of a HUGE pumpkin! As you can see Parker was a little preoccupied during this picture. Dawn and I could not stop laughing about this. Since the pumpkin patch is located in Arthur..we saw numerous horse and buggies going by. Parker is telling us that he sees one while trying to smile for the picture at the same time...priceless!!!!

Our cute little pumpkin that's not so little anymore :(

The boys helping load up the pumpkins to take home.

Monkeys, Elephants, and Seals..Oh My!!

A couple weeks ago we decided to head to the St. Louis Zoo. We decided to wait and tell Parker that morning that we were going. When we woke up we told him the news and boy was he excited :) It was such a nice day...the weather was perfect and it was not very crowded!

We tried to get Parker to sit by the boa constrictor but he passed...however, Drake is not old enough to be able to pass..haha!!

This is one of two pictures we tried to get of the boys together. Parker stood and posed for the picture while Drake insisted on taking off!

Parker was more than happy to pose in front of the monkeys!

Drake really enjoyed strolling through the zoo :)

Parker standing in front of the seal exhibit.

Attempt of picture #2 with the boys :)

At the end of the trip we asked Parker what animals were his favorite...his response...monkeys, elephants, and seals. We had a wonderful time at the zoo...as usual!!

One year ago today...

One year ago today our second son, Drake, was born. I truly can't believe it has already been one year since he was born. Time sure flies by!! Drake is such a joy to be around! He is always smiling and laughing...and making the funniest facial expressions! God has truly blessed us with 2 wonderful boys!!

Drake 4 days old

Drake the birthday boy!!

We wish you a very happy 1st birthday!! We can't wait to celebrate tomorrow!

We love you bunches,

Daddy, Mommy, & Parker

Happy Easter...a little late :)

I know...I know...It has been forever since I have updated the blog. I wanted to let you all see a picture of the boys in their Easter outfits. I thought it was such a great picture of them :)

Happy 21st Birthday Blake!

We came across this picture the other night...I thought it was too funny! I don't think Parker or Maddie wanted anything to do with this picture!!

We hope you have a great day....we love you!!

A little bit of everything....

This past Saturday night Adam and I had another date night (which usually doesn't happen that often). We were supposed to go out to dinner with another couple (a guy Adam works with & his wife)...however she ended up being on call. We already had a babysitter for the night (Nana & Papa)...so we took advantage of it and went to eat at Red Lobster!! It was Lobster Fest...which Adam loved :) Parker got to spend the night with Nana & Papa...where fun was had by all!

This morning as I was getting ready...Drake was in his playpen and Parker was watching cartoons. As I was drying my hair, Parker came to the bathroom and told me.."Mommy! Drake fell asleep in his playpen!". I came out to the living room and captured this picture....

This picture was from a couple weeks ago but I thought it was a cute picture....my little laundry helpers! They wanted a "ride" in the laundry basket after starting a load of towels :)

11 months old!

Today Drake is 11 months old! At this time last year I remember thinking there is no possible way I will go another month before having this baby...well I did! He is really close to walking all by himself. In the past week, he has started taking steps!! He also really loves getting into everything...as you can see from the picture. We have a cabinet in our hallway where we keep "all the extras". He loves getting in there and throwing everything onto the floor. The other night I caught him red-handed :)



Drake tends to be a Mommy's boy! If I am around and he sees me, he usually wants me. Adam took this picture the other night when I went into the bathroom to get ready for bed. Needless to say....Drake was a little upset....however it didn't last long because Daddy was right there to save the day :)