The Halpin Family

Sunday, July 15, 2012

4th of July Fun!

We had a very mellow 4th of July this year as it fell on a Wednesday and we were getting ready to head to CA the next day. After a few hours at the pool (it was HOT!) we headed over to the Nagles for a yummy dinner. It gets dark so late so we weren't able to stick around for fireworks but fun was still had by all!

Touch a Truck

Every year the City of Greenville hosts the coolest event! I have been waiting each year for Parker to be old enough and this year he finally was. The event is called Touch a Truck. They bring out all of the city's big equipment/trucks...the trolley, fire trucks, tractors, trash trucks, police cars, parking Smart Car and many more. Parker had a great time pushing EVERY button, ringing every bell and making every siren wail. He is such a boy! Ashton even enjoyed his trip downtown and was all smiles with Daddy!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Ashton- growing and Oh So Sweet!

I just love this little face. Ashton is such a happy little guy- He's smiling and cooing away non stop these days. I can't believe how much quicker he seems to be growing up than Parker did! I am trying hard to hold on to every last memory, smile and quiet moment we have together! I captured some of these photos last weekend while we were at my mom and dad's. I really wanted some more pictures of his adorable hair before it all falls out!

The Captain

We headed to the lake for Memorial Day weekend and enjoyed some awesome weather, time with friends & family and of course boating on the lake. At some point "Papa" found this old hat of Uncle Drew's and gave it to Parker to wear- He LOVED it and kept calling himself the Captain all weekend long. I love this free spirit- although sometimes he makes me want to pull my hair out most of time I just can't get enough of him! Another really funny moment this weekend came when Parker leaned back on my parent's front porch and put his arms behind his head and said, "Mama...I'm just Chillin' Like a Villian!" Too funny!

Sunday, May 20, 2012

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.