The kitchen sink...

Everyday it amazes me the things that Parker finds interesting enough to want to play with - the broom and dust pan, the attachments to the vacuum, flashlights, the list goes on and on (toys, what toys?? I dont even know why we waste our money on toys)...But his latest fascination is the kitchen sink...He will play for hours with the water, cups and occasionally, the dish soap! Notice the big red bucket in the sink, yeah, he toted that in from the garage..The sink is the first thing he runs to in the morning and the last thing he wants to play with at night. It's too funny but not helping the water bill at all! Can't wait to see what next month's bill is...I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful weather!

July 4th - more zoo pics

Happy 4th!

With the weather being as nice as it has been in K-ville, 83 was the high yesterday, we decide to take Parker to the zoo. P started out in the stroller but as soon as we got to the first exhibit, he wanted out and then it was 90 to nothing! He was off like a shot and basically ran for the next hour. But he did stop to enjoy a few of the animals, the pigs were by far his favorite as was the slide on the playground! He also like the petting zoo and the elephants. We would love to take him to see the fireworks tonight but they don't start until 9:30! Way past Parker's bedtime, oh well, I guess there is always next year! Happy 4th!!

Summer is finally here!

Summertime is finally here in Knoxville and Parker loves it! I think one of his favorite things to do is to run around in his diaper (or sometimes less!) on the back porch! He's got a pretty good set up back there - a water table, rock table, slide and small bubble machine! And with all of this activity going on, he still has time to make a few phone calls! Kids!

And of course, he loves spending time at the neighborhood pool, making friends of course!

Knoxville snow days (cont)....

Knoxville snow days...

Well we didn't get quite as much snow this weekend as the west side of TN did, we only got a few hard flurries. It was mainly just rainy, cold and dreary. I think everyone in Knoxville is ready for spring! While we have been so cooped up, Parker has found ways to keep himself entertained! Reading books, hanging out on the stairs (which is quite dangerous and I hate him doing) helping sweep the kitchen floor and wearing his sunglasses around the house. Oh, he has also discovered how to take his shirt and his pj's on and off by himself so he loves running around naked! We are hoping and praying the forecast for this week stays warmer and dry. Let's hope the weekend weather girl, Julia Johnson on channel 10 is correct in her prediction!

Blog back up and running....

Happy 2009 everyone! (Yes, I know I am a little late but I guess it's better to be late than never, right??) Well after a three month break from blogging, I am really going to try and rededicate myself to it. My friend Leigh had to remind me that I have a blog and it's been months since I have posted! Leigh, thanks for the reminder! So I guess we will just do quick updates on everyone in the family! Parker has definitely been keeping us on our toes lately, just when you think you have baby-proofed all that you can, your child grows another inch or two and discovers that he can pull open the drawers in the kitchen. And not only can he pull them open, he can reach in and grab stuff out of them! That sent us into a quick panic; moving meat thermometers, blades to the Cuisinart and kabob sticks (is that what they are called?) to higher ground! He has also discovered Smokey's food and water bowls. He loves to sneak into the kitchen, run over to them and then dump them out! And then once you have busted him, he runs to get a kitchen towel to wipe up the mess. It's pretty funny but a huge mess! And not to mention, it ticks Smokey off pretty badly! He is talking more and more everyday, sputtering out things like, "See ya!" or "Bye John!" (when our friend John Harris leaves the house) he can also say "Hey" with a pretty thick Southern accent! He is still going to mother's day out two days a week and loving it! I can't believe he will be 18 months on Saturday, where in the world has the time gone by?? Where is my baby??

Robert and I are also doing well! Robert has been very busy with work, which is a true blessing! People in his field are being laid off all the time! I guess in these tight economic times, people need their Dollar Generals! So if there is one near you, I highly suggest shopping there! As for me, I am still working for the Keegan part time. Three days at home and two at the office. This has really worked out well for me and we all hope it continues as long as it can.

I will try to update the blog at least once a week, however if you see I haven't updated in awhile, let me know! It's hard to get anything done on the computer when all your little one wants to do when he sees you working on it is bang on the keys and try to crash the hard drive! (Don't laugh, he crashed the first hard drive I had on this laptop!)

Have a good week everyone!!!