Derby 2012- I'll Have Another

The Annual Kentucky Derby Party was a blast yet again this year.  I love seeing what everyone wears and how they get more and more creative with their outfits/hats.  This year we decided to "pool" our bets with the Nagles to up our chances of winning.  Each of us picked 2 horses so we had a chance of 8 horses coming in first for the big win.  We lucked out and picked the winner, "I'll Have Another" but so many other people picked him too that we didn't win big- but it was fun never the less.  The Andersons and Alexanders never disappoint.  This year there was a snowcone truck, DJ, live-band, caterer and of course the famous ice luge.  This year's derby fell on my birthday and Patrick led the group in a Happy Birthday which was very sweet- a fun way to celebrate!

 I'll Have Another...Big Winner!

 The Dappper Derby Boys

 Hot Mamas

 Me & Ali

 Bright & beautiful

3 Months...time just rolls on by!

Time flies when you're having fun.  I can't believe how quickly time is passing and that Ashton is already 3 months old!  Wow!!!  He is such a sweet little guy and starting to sleep 5-6 hours at night!  It amazes me how much Parker and Ashton not only look alike but how similar they are in the way they grow and develop.  I just read Parker's baby book and it looks like the two of them are spot on in what they were both doing at 3 months.  Eating every 3-4 hrs during the day, 4 oz bottles and then sleeping for 5-6 hrs/night.  They both smiled right about the same time, starting cooing/"talking" and even the fact that they both still like to be swaddles.  So fun to compare!

Happy Birthday Parker!

Where oh where does the time go???  I can't believe that Parker has already turned 3.  It seems like yesterday we were heading to St. Francis to have him and now he is running, jumping, talking and being a great big brother.  He continues to be so full of life- constantly keeping us on his toes.  he seems too smart for his own good sometimes and has definitely gotten our "number!"  He is a masterful little negotiator and already figured out when to go to Daddy for something and when to go to Mommy.  We just have to smile at his innocence sometimes and try to laugh through the tough times too.

This year for Parker's birthday we decided to try to keep his party "small..." as you can tell from the pictures it ended up being a lot more entailed than I had planned but he had a great time with his best buddies Woody and Buzz Lightyear.  It was a fun theme and very easy to incorporate intop the day since Toy Story stuff is everywhere.  Parker had a blast opening presents ( of course) and was thankfully very gracious, saying thank you after opening each one.  When it came time for cake he wasn't quite sure what to think of all the attention as people sang happy birthday.  So cute!

Happy Birthday to the little man who tiptoed into our lives three short years ago and stole our hearts.  We love you and are so proud of the Big Brother you've become.

With his buddies

 His awesome cake

 I come in peace!

 Toy Story birthday banner

 I got you!

 Patrick & John

 Corn hole time

 Travis & Ali

 Birthday Boy

 He LOVED his cake this year

 Bounce House fun

 His new scooter & red cupcake face to match

My Silly Boys!

As life continues to get more and more hectic as I headed back to work on Monday I find myself relying on my cell phone to snap pictures of the boys...thank goodness it takes good pictures. Here are a few recent shots I captured of the parker being silly in his new glasses and Ashton being the little ham that he is! I can't wait to watch these two grow up together. I know our lives will be stressful and trying at times but the love they both radiate more than makes up for the tough times!