Ahoy Matey! Captains Ryan and Evan Be 5!

What a day! After many months of planning it was finally time to celebrate our Peas with a pirate parrrrty. We had a great time and once again the weather was fabulous. There were, however, MANY bumps on the road to pull this party off. But you know what? Hallelujah any how. I was on cloud 9 the entire day because my boys were turning five! I was so happy to celebrate my miracle boys and nothing was going to steal my joy! Not even a flat tire on the way home with the cake!

Love the look on Evan's face when he first saw Jake!

See how much fun we had? Once again we had family, Cousin Betty, Auntie Angie, and Quan, come all the way from Michigan and Alabama to celebrate with us. Let's not forget about our friends, old and new, who joined us as well. Ryan and Evan felt so special and loved and that's what made this such an amazing party. I don't know how many home parties I have left in me, but each and every late night, burned finger, stressful moment, order problem, trip to the craft store, ruined shirt, flat tire, lopsided cake, forgotten birthday candle, missed picture (the drink station was SO super cute and I forgot to take a picture!) and fussy birthday boy was worth it. June 8, 2009 wasn't a happy day for us. There was too much fear since my Peas were born three months too soon. Now, I can truly say that we've reclaimed the day. June 8th will forever be a day of celebration and joy. Not only will we celebrate the lives of Ryan and Evan, our two miracle boys, but we will acknowledge how awesome and able our God is. He not only saved our babies, but he's kept them from any hurt, harm, or danger that prematurity could have caused. They are funny, smart, happy, and healthy big boys. Happy, Happy Birthday Ryan and Evan. You two are loved so much by so many. Here's to you.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband. Daddy P is a wonderful father to Ryan and Evan. We love him very much, and we are blessed to call him ours! 

Happening Now

Saturday morning Pokemon card negotiations are in full swing. 

When They Were Four

The Peas are back after a looooong hiatus! There has been so much happening that I don't know where to start. Let's start with Ryan and Evan's last photo shoot as four year olds. We've been having some beautiful weather recently, and it's put everyone in a great mood. The boys didn't even mind when I ran grabbed my camera and started shooting! They were all in when I told them they could climb the tree and jump out of the swing...boys I tell ya' :)

Dance-A-Thon

Ryan and Evan recently attended their very first dance! I had no intentions of going to this dance. The only thing I want to do after a long work week is come home, put on my pajamas, order a pizza, and settle in for Parker Family Movie Night! Well, R & E had other plans this particular Friday. As soon as I picked them up from school they begged me to bring them to the Dance-A-Thon. How could I say no to my Peas? It was so much fun! And get this...I could have dropped them off and come back to get them when the dance was over. It was tempting, but I'm not quite comfortable with that just yet. I stayed and talked to the other moms and had a blast! This is one thing that we love about the academy; they offer so many neat things for students to do. Of course I tried to take pictures and video to commemorate this occasion. Ryan was cutting the rug and when he spotted me with my phone he came over an put me in my place! Watch the wagging of the finger below to see what I mean. This child even told me, and I quote, "Mom, go sit down and don't bother me!" I was too shocked and tickled to be offended! Fun times :)