Hilton Head Island- June 2011

In June we took a part business/part pleasure mini-vacation to beautiful Hilton Head Island. I had a conference to attend for work and figured it would be a great excuse to take Parker on his first official trip to the beach. It was tough getting into a suit each day while Daddy and Parker "suited" up in a different type of suit to hit the waves. We did manage to find some time to enjoy relaxing as a family and Parker LOVED chasing the waves and birds. I see many family vacations here in our future and hope we can have good friends from the other "coast" join us one year for some fun in the sun!

My Little "Ham"- One of my favorite shots ever!

We tried and tried and this was the best family shot we could get.

I just love this shot- the innocence and wonder and he visits with his new "friend."

The beautiful light house on Hilton Head Island

Checking out the water and all of the boats

This is fun Mama!

Beach fun!

I could get used to this view- whydid we ever leave the beach again?

Hanging on the balcony

The boys enjoying the sunset

So much fun!

We didn't even have time to change him into his bathing suit- he just ran right in and there was no getting him out- oh to be young again!

I love my little man!

Family

I am happiest when the family is all together- enjoying our first Farmer's Market of the season!

Daddy Day Care!

This is what happens when you leave Daddy home with sick Parker on a rainy day. I give him MAJOR props for his creativity!!! And yes, that is a bounce house in our LIVING ROOM!

Run for the Roses 2011

For the past three years our goood friends the Andersons & Alexanders host a huge Kentucky Derby Bash. This year as the year's past they did not disaapoint with all of their special touches and awesome planning. Every year the hats and outfits get better and better!

The Derby Girls

Patrick & Ken- Buds!

Ange & Tammi

The ice sculpture- a staple each year!

Heading out- Ryan, Carrie, Travis, me & Patrick

Travis & the ladies

I'm so carefree!

What I love most about this age is how carefree Parker is (most of the time!) Here are some pictures we took recently of Parker enjoying life his OWN WAY! Enjoy!

Cooling off downtown Greenville during Artisphere!

Look Mama- I look good in heels!

So proud of himself!

So proud of his garden!

Cheese Mama!

Loving the outfit he came up with-

He's learning this picture posing thing-too cute!

Happy Birthday to our Little Bug!

I'm a little bit behind in posting...trying to catch up each night!

Last month, our sweet little boy turned two. I can't believe how quickly time has passed and how much our lives have changed since we brought our tiny little bundle of joy home. I never in a million years could have imagined how blessed our lives were about to become and how full of love our life is now that we are a family. Parker is such a sweet, caring, fun, outgoing, full of life little guy. How did we get so lucky?

To celebrate this big milestone we threw a Bug themed party. Parker was the life of the party and really enjoyed his new Buzz Lightyear Quad and bounce house. He even learned how to sing Happy Birthday to himself. He is full of constant energy and just seems to love life!! Happy Birthday to our Little Bug- Mommy & Daddy love you!

Kicking Back in his new bounce house!

Parker and his buddy Matthew...bouncin'

Ahhhh...a bug...eeek!

Parker and his buddy Uncle Drew being silly

The boys in my life- all is good!

The Birthday Boy!

Watch me go!

Such a Sweetheart!

He blew out the candle on the first try! All the practice paid off!

Goin' at it!

Look at me go!

Dirt & worms- kids dessert

The cake was adorable!

Bugs galore!

More bugs!

My parent's new digs...not too shabby!

Its done!! For the last year my parents have been building their dream home located at the Reserve on Lake Keowee. Finally they moved in and we got our first official visit on Easter weekend. How relaxing it was to wake up to watch the sunrise over the lake and to watch Parker explore EVERY inch of their new getaway. We had a great time and just loved being in their amazing home. As you can see my Mom didn't waste any time getting everything un-packed and into its proper place. We are so excited to have this beautiful place to visit. What a lucky family we are! Thank you Mama and Papa- we can't wait to make many more beautiful memories!


The Great Gathering Room!

The Grand Entrance

The view from above

Now this is what I call relaxing- Sunrise on the lake

All lit up

So beautiful!

Dusk approaches