Mother's Day 2009

This Mother's Day was doubly special as we had Avery's baby dedication the same day.  Parker and Jared gave me a wonderful basket filled with my favorite things before we headed to church for the baby dedication (notice my new necklace). Parker enjoyed saying "Happy Mother's Day" to anyone that looked like a mother.  

Avery seemed to enjoy being in the spotlight. She was full of smile for Pastor Kim Hall, the wonderful man that married us.  Parker loved that Avery's picture was on the jumbo-tron.  He REALLY wanted the microphone and loved that he was making people laugh.  I know we promised to raise Avery in a Christian home, but other than that, I can't recall what was being said because Parker was being such a ham.

He obviously did not get the memo that today was about Avery and Mommy.

Avery did look like a little princess.  And before you ask... this dress was from Sam's Club, that's right.  The $16.00 find of the century.  She looked just beautiful.

Birthday Party at the Zoo

Parker had a blast at his third birthday party at the Dallas Zoo.  He played with cute girls, got to ride in a wagon, got to pet a snake and so much more!  We are way behind on postings so here's few pics of the day.  I promise to try to get caught up soon!

He's growing up so fast.  So far I am thinking the three's are going to be much more tumultuous than the two's. We have had much more defiance and  testing of boundaries lately.  He is funnier than ever but with that sense of humor comes some not so funny opinions as well.  We are taking it one day at a time :)