Happy belated Mother's Day to all the mommies that I didn't have a chance to greet yesterday! What a charge it is to be a mother. What a blessing it is to be chosen to be the vessel through which God brings new life. Being a mother is the absolute greatest joy of my life. It is also the hardest, most exhausting thing I have ever done. I try so hard to get this thing right and sometimes I feel like I do. There are other times, though, that I wonder if I know what in the world I'm doing! Ryan and Evan seem to love me anyway, though and that makes me happy.
I have to say that my fellas made me feel mighty special this past weekend. Friday was Parker family night out, which is always fun! My little fellas presented me with the sweetest card ever that they made at daycare. They were especially well behaved during dinner and ate like champs. My #1 fella was extra sweet and surprised me with a new iphone! Saturday was a busy day spent out and about running errands and relaxing at home. I only had one request for Sunday: please, please , please let's stay home for dinner! I wasn't up for the crowds Mother's Day brings and R & E are usually tired and hungry after service and not at all in the mood for waiting. The Peas and I came straight home and had an impromptu picnic in our family room! Our food of choice? McDonald's nuggets and fries, thank you very much! I take pride in feeding my kids healthy, homemade meals, but I am not above splurging on Mickey Ds every so often! After a long day in church we needed something quick and tasty, so we came home, got comfy, and I spread out a blanket so me and my little guys could have lunch together while we waited for Daddy P to join us. This was our time together. A few phone calls went unanswered for a short while, the iphone was put away, and I took that time to just be a mommy, uninterrupted, to my sons. Our morning had been hectic, I was a little (actually a lot) frazzled, and I needed that time to be reminded what Mother's Day is all about. It felt good to just be with my kids. I watched Evan discover the joy of dipping his fries into sweet and sour sauce, pried way too many french fries out of Ryan's over-stuffed hands, and was reminded that these are the moments that matter the most.
Daddy P came home and worked his magic on the grill. If my Sundays are long, my husband's are longer, and the fact that he made this special dinner for me even though I know he was tired did not go unnoticed. He's a good, good man. I think I'll keep him ;) In short, it was a great day. I'm so blessed to be Ryan and Evan's mommy!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
March for Babies 2011
What a great day to March for Babies! I am ecstatic to report that the walk was a success. We had a beautiful day ( it started off windy, though) and it was an honor to be able to our small part to help the March of Dimes conduct its research to help premature and sick babies. Better yet, hopefully premature births will become a thing of the past! Thanks to your support, Team 2Peas raised $755! We were thrilled and so grateful to not only meet, but to exceed our goal. Many thanks to you our family and friends. 
These two weren't thrilled to be wearing their hoods, but our starting point was at Jennings Beach and it was so windy. I was kinda worried that we would have to leave because I didn't want to get R & E sick again.
My sister came up for the walk and our friends Kristine and Quinton joined us for the walk.
Here is Team 2Peas minus the mama! Deacon Juleau was able to join us and we were glad to have him. Our team was small, but mighty. I think it's symbolic ;)
The walk was almost about to start and it was starting to warm up.
Oh the life of a babe! Don't those three look so comfortable relaxing in their strollers!?
This was the Ambassador Family. They were walking in memory of their daughter Brooke who was born too soon.
Finally the jackets could come off! Here's the back of our shirts. The shirts came out SO good!
Daddy P was speed racing! We had to actually trot to catch up with these three!
After the walk there was a star ceremony; these were our stars.
The Peas were glad to get out of the strollers and get to movin' so we headed for the beach after the walk. I don't particularly care for sand, but anything for the babies :)
This picture is totally unposed. We turned around and Evan was putting his star into the sand. The ceremony hadn't even started yet and my smart boy knew exactly what to do with his star! That's 'cause he's a star, you know.
Fallon and I were able to take a 2 second break to pose for a picture.
Be still my heart! One of my absolute favorite pictures of the day and of all time!
The Parkers!
So Evan didn't want to take this picture!
Finally the sun is out!
My little miracle man could strut his stuff as much as he pleased!
Evan didn't quite believe me when I kept telling him that this was not this wagon!
His strides are purposeful and sure. He knows exactly where he's going!
Yes, Baby you are a miracle.
Too much cuteness to take! Q wanted a hug before he left...
Second favorite picture of the day! Would you look at these two?!!
These two weren't thrilled to be wearing their hoods, but our starting point was at Jennings Beach and it was so windy. I was kinda worried that we would have to leave because I didn't want to get R & E sick again.
My sister came up for the walk and our friends Kristine and Quinton joined us for the walk.
Here is Team 2Peas minus the mama! Deacon Juleau was able to join us and we were glad to have him. Our team was small, but mighty. I think it's symbolic ;)
The walk was almost about to start and it was starting to warm up.
Oh the life of a babe! Don't those three look so comfortable relaxing in their strollers!?
This was the Ambassador Family. They were walking in memory of their daughter Brooke who was born too soon.
Finally the jackets could come off! Here's the back of our shirts. The shirts came out SO good!
Daddy P was speed racing! We had to actually trot to catch up with these three!
After the walk there was a star ceremony; these were our stars.
The Peas were glad to get out of the strollers and get to movin' so we headed for the beach after the walk. I don't particularly care for sand, but anything for the babies :)
This picture is totally unposed. We turned around and Evan was putting his star into the sand. The ceremony hadn't even started yet and my smart boy knew exactly what to do with his star! That's 'cause he's a star, you know.
Fallon and I were able to take a 2 second break to pose for a picture.
Be still my heart! One of my absolute favorite pictures of the day and of all time!
The Parkers!
So Evan didn't want to take this picture!
Finally the sun is out!
My little miracle man could strut his stuff as much as he pleased!
Evan didn't quite believe me when I kept telling him that this was not this wagon! 
His strides are purposeful and sure. He knows exactly where he's going!
Yes, Baby you are a miracle.
Too much cuteness to take! Q wanted a hug before he left...
Second favorite picture of the day! Would you look at these two?!!It was such a blessing to walk in honor of Ryan and Evan yesterday. My thoughts were on them as we walked, but also on those babies and families who we know and know of. I was thinking of them too. I was thinking of mamas and daddies who had to say goodbye too soon. My heart hurts for them. I was even thinking of our friends who have full term babies and babies who were not sick. I am grateful that they did not have our experience. But even though we started the journey to parenthood on such a rocky path I know that we are extremely blessed. Blessed beyond measure, in fact. My babies are here and they are strong, healthy, smart, happy, funny, sassy, handsome, and darling little boys. This will be a yearly tradition for our family. I will always give back to the March of Dimes in any way that I can. Here's to all babies being born healthy.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Resurrection Sunday 2011
After an entire week of rainy, gloomy weather we awakened to a bright and sunny day on Resurrection Sunday. I couldn't help but see the beauty of that.
Ryan and Evan received their Easter baskets before we left for church.
The Weebles were a hit. I chuckled as my big boy spread himself out so he could play with his new toy, Sunday's best notwithstanding. He didn't seem to mind and neither did I.
Evan chose to read one of his new books first.
He was serious about hearing the Easter Story, another one of his new books.
Save for the bib, my baby looks not so much like a baby anymore!
This year the boys' baskets included a copy of The Easter Story, a bilingual book of animals and colors, candy and other treats, washable markers, a Weeble, and aprons to wear while they play with ther water table. If it ever gets warm enough to play with their water table!
I think Evan enjoyed service!
Before service I had a chance to take a picture with my babiest boy.
And my oldest baby boy too!
And they both had a chance to take a picture with Grandaddy.
After service we went to one of our favorite restaurants in City Island. That was the closest we got to New York City this time around!
The Peas waited patiently for the meal and threw played with their Weebles for a bit. It think this was when Evan started feeling bad. Isn't that the saddest little face you've every seen?
Ryan and Evan received their Easter baskets before we left for church.
The Weebles were a hit. I chuckled as my big boy spread himself out so he could play with his new toy, Sunday's best notwithstanding. He didn't seem to mind and neither did I.
Evan chose to read one of his new books first.
He was serious about hearing the Easter Story, another one of his new books.
Save for the bib, my baby looks not so much like a baby anymore!
This year the boys' baskets included a copy of The Easter Story, a bilingual book of animals and colors, candy and other treats, washable markers, a Weeble, and aprons to wear while they play with ther water table. If it ever gets warm enough to play with their water table!
I think Evan enjoyed service!
Before service I had a chance to take a picture with my babiest boy.
And my oldest baby boy too!
And they both had a chance to take a picture with Grandaddy.
After service we went to one of our favorite restaurants in City Island. That was the closest we got to New York City this time around!
The Peas waited patiently for the meal and posted from Bloggeroid
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Update!
I hope all our readers had a blessed Resurrection Sunday! We surely did and I am uploading pictures as I type right now. My daddy is leaving tomorrow and I want to spend this evening with him, so I'll work on that post another time.
The Peas are doing well, but unfortunately Evan was diagnosed with a mild case of bronchitis yesterday. He's feeling much better today and was himself again. Everyone in our house was sick last week except me! Oh what fun was had by all!
Here's a quick MOD update:
Pay no attention to the ticker at the top of the blog. Team 2Peas has not only met our goal of $500, but we actually exceeded it! Thank you so much for supporting Team 2Peas and the March of Dimes. I will post more specific information about the walk in the next couple of days. The weather is supposed to hold for us on Saturday and I pray that it does, because I cannot take much more of this gloomy weather! We weren't able to actually walk last year because of the rain, so prayerfully this year will be different. I received the t-shirts today and they came out so well! I will get the shirts in the mail to our out-of-towners tomorrow. Hopefully you will be able to wear them on Saturday as you are still a part of Team 2Peas. Again, we thank you for your support.
The Peas are doing well, but unfortunately Evan was diagnosed with a mild case of bronchitis yesterday. He's feeling much better today and was himself again. Everyone in our house was sick last week except me! Oh what fun was had by all!
Here's a quick MOD update:
Pay no attention to the ticker at the top of the blog. Team 2Peas has not only met our goal of $500, but we actually exceeded it! Thank you so much for supporting Team 2Peas and the March of Dimes. I will post more specific information about the walk in the next couple of days. The weather is supposed to hold for us on Saturday and I pray that it does, because I cannot take much more of this gloomy weather! We weren't able to actually walk last year because of the rain, so prayerfully this year will be different. I received the t-shirts today and they came out so well! I will get the shirts in the mail to our out-of-towners tomorrow. Hopefully you will be able to wear them on Saturday as you are still a part of Team 2Peas. Again, we thank you for your support.
Monday, April 18, 2011
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