Thursday, January 31, 2013

Busy, Busy and Busy


I can't believe our little man will be 4 weeks old already this Sunday.  Time at home has sure flown by, but it has been great!  We've been busy doing a lot of things, but it doesn't feel that way.  We celebrated Heath's birthday by going out to eat and then having some cake at home.  Heath joined Goals in Motion (9 week fitness challenge) 4 weeks ago and has been doing well with changing his eating habits, which has gotten me to join in with the "clean eating"...which comes at a perfect time to help with losing the baby weight!  He has also been working out 5 days a week and is seeing some good results and feeling better!  I'm so proud of him!!!
Kade has been busy with basketball, although his last 2 games have been cancelled due to the bad weather and bitter cold, which really bummed him out.  He took a break from basketball for a couple years but is back at it and really enjoying it and playing well too (according to dad since I haven't been able to make it to a game).
Alexandria continues to amaze us everyday with her vocabulary and clear speech.  She is gaining more independence everyday and insists on doing things herself.  If you do something for her, she will repeat what you just did for her by herself.  She is warming up to Parker more and more, however tonight I was holding him while putting her to bed and she said to me plain as day, "I don't like Parker."  Then proceeded to say, "I like Devon...mommy, daddy, and Kade."  Of course Devon came first on her list!  I know one day they will be the best of buds!  I recently took Alexandria to get her first haircut...if you'd even call it that.  I only let them cut the ends off just to help her hair be more healthy.  She was such a big girl and even sat in the chair by herself.  Now if she would only let me do her hair!!
Parker continues to grow like a weed.  He was 10 lbs. 1 oz. at his 2 week appt. He is a very good baby, which makes being home even more of a joy!  He got to meet Great Grandma and Wendy last weekend.  I took the kids up there and they were thrilled to see them.  Alexandria and Wendy had fun playing together while Great Grandma cuddled with Parker.
Enjoy all the pics!!  

Sis has warmed up.
Al is ready to go.
The best birthday gift I could have ever gotten!!!!
A rare moment, eyes open.
Sis getting ready for a spin in the new ride.
Kade's back to the hoops.
I labeled Bug so you can find him in that pile.
Amber stopped by and got put to work.
Amber brought Parker the coolest blanket in the world!!!
Who me?
Slug Bug.
More visitors.
Sis got her first hair cut.
Mom said she sat like a pro.
This is the take the picture already pose.

G.G. got to meet Parker......
and get some love from Sis.
Aunt Wendy had fun playing games w/ Sis.

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Parker Alexander-James Main

Our "not so little" man entered this world on Sunday Jan. 6th, 2013 at 1:01pm.  He was 12 days early.  He weighed 8lbs. 12 oz. and was 20.5 in. long.  So far he is a great baby!  He only cries if he is hungry, cold, or needs to burp.  Big sis is still getting used to him.  Each day she likes him a little more.  We still have instances where she says "my mommy" or "my daddy".  She likes to help and is very curious about everything that I do with him.  She likes to help hold the bottle and get the diaper supplies out.  Heath was able to take 1 1/2 weeks off to stay home, which has been great!
Parker's birthday is very special to us as it is also my Grandpa Winter's birthday...he would've been 103 on Jan. 6th.  Parker also shares one of his middle names (James) with Heath's Grandpa James Dougan who passed away this summer.  We've had people ask about "why the 2 middle names?"  It was a compromise on Heath and my part.  I wanted his name to be Parker James, but Heath wanted all of his children to have Alexander in it, which I totally understood.  So, since I got to pick the first name, we went with both middle names.  Yes, this kid will have a hard time learning his long name, but it's special and how often will he have to write it anyways??
Enjoy all the pics!!


Mommy & Parker looking good after the big dance.
God has blessed me again!!!!!
Bug & Little P.
Big lug, little slug.

Parker & his big Sis.
G.G. Winter.
The first meeting. Sis was very tired and didn't know what to think.
This one makes me tear up. I have been blessed with beautiful children. Each very different but all with big hearts. 
Hoping Sis will love little bro as much as big bro.
Thought we were going to have to call security on this Grandparent. (Kidnapping threats-multiple).
G. Hendricks.

Getting printed.

First bath.
First outfit + a sweet hat.
Watched this baby snatching Aunty close too.

Going home outfit.
Definition of tired.
Cheese.
Saddled up for my ride home.
Howdy.
Bug just wants to hold him and feed him. He is my Love Bug.
Minnie Me getting into the action. She has to help or there is trouble.

Sis wanted to wear little P's bib.