Easter Bunny and Grandparents!

Aaron's folks flew in for a week long visit which started over Easter weekend.  They couldn't have picked a better week to be here, weather wise, as it was beautiful, warm and full of sunshine!

First we went next door to our awesome neighbor's house for an egg hunt... 

Jackson, Parker and Ryleigh

While us girls (plus Asher!) were doing this...Aaron and Al were- you guessed it- fishing!

Once they returned from their morning of fishing we dyed Easter eggs...

...while Asher napped on Grandma Mary Lou

 Al and Aaron preparing fish for smoking!

The next day was Easter!  A basket was hidden...Parker had a good time trying to find it.  Anything which involves "presents", she is all about.

It was beautiful outside, there was no way we were going to eat indoors- so we set up outside!

Annie's folks were also in town from North Dakota, so we spent the day/evening together!

 

It was "too hot" for Aaron and Al in the sun, so they opted to eat in the shade.

 I'm sure I was saying something extremely intelligent. 

 After dinner we hid some more eggs for Parker to find...

It wouldn't be a trip to Eugene if we didn't hit up Sweet Cheeks!

It was a great week that went really fast!  I'm already working on my list of "to-do" projects for the next visit.

The last night we ended with Parker's favorite thing..."popcorn movie night".

Quiet Time??

Parker has decided to stop taking a nap during the day at home.  Which is fine with us because she goes to bed in seconds (normally) when she doesn't nap.  However, my definition and Parker's definition of "Quiet Time" seems to differ quite a bit.  

I started documenting her outfit changes after she came out in the 3rd one...so this is #3.  She came out saying "it fits", meaning she took it from the far right side of her closet which is for bigger clothes...I knew it was going to get interesting.

#4

#5...I found her over by Whitey.  When I asked her what she was doing/wearing she said she needed a dress on to take Whitey to the hospital for his appointment. 

#6...body art.  She put purple flower stamps all over her torso.  She "needed to do this" was her reasoning.

I finally walked her back to her room only to find that a tornado had ripped through!  We are going to have to work on what "Quiet Time" really means...clearly.

She's Got an Eye...

Parker loves to play with my iPhone and listen to music, watch videos, play games and look at pictures. I always check it out after she has had it awhile and see what she was up to. Today this is what I found...life through the eyes of an almost-three year old.

Her beloved Arial "Princess Barbie"

"Puddles" in her stroller.

This one sort of freaks me out.

And this one really does!

Tree Time is Spring Time!

We had a large tree removed from the front yard awhile back and have been waiting to go get a couple apple trees to replace it.  Last weekend, it was time!

Parker was the foreman on the project.

...in typical 3 year old fashion "I can water the tree all by myself!"

Then it was off to the backyard to climb.

It's just a flesh wound!  This is what happens when you think you can turn the garden rock wall into a balance beam.

All was right in the world once we walked down for some ice cream!

*Side note:  You may have noticed that Parker has on three different outfits on through out this post (which was approximately a two hour span).  That is because this girl is obsessed with changing clothes.  Which is the reason I feel I am constantly doing laundry!

Bath Time is a Whole New Event.

Really I don't need to say much, the pictures speak for themselves. But besides gymnastics, Parker is obsessed with swimming. So this is how bath time looks at our house these days!

A swimsuit is always involved...and now the goggles have been added in.

Along Came Nana Sue...

My mom came out to stay with us for 10 whole days a week ago for some grand-baby love.  Needless to say there were many trips to Target and it wouldn't be a visit from my mom without a big project in the works!  This time around she re-painted all the cabinets in our kitchen...something I have wanted to do for YEARS but (standard) have just never found the time to do it.  Now I know why!  It took her pretty much the entire trip for her to complete it, but we couldn't be happier with the results!

BEFORE 

(this is an old pic taken before we even had the back splash up...)

 AFTER!!

Nana Sue giving Parker a lesson in sewing.

 

 Story time!

 The trip wouldn't be complete without a run up to Sweet Cheeks!

 Some tummy time...

Asher Ace!!

He's here!!  Arriving 9 days early, Asher Ace made his enterance into the world this past Saturday morning.  Weighing in at 7lb8oz and 19" long...he's the sweetest, easiest going baby ever.

This was the scene outside the hospital when Asher was born!

Parker meeting Asher for the first time...all she wanted to do was hold his hand!  It only lasted for about 5 minutes though, then she wanted to go play with her princesses.  Typical 2 1/2 year old! 

Parker took this picture of Aaron, I love it.  I just think he looks so happy holding baby boy :-)

Having our last meal in the hospital...Parker got such a kick out of "eating in bed"!

Swaddle time!  Let's blow this joint!

The pictures do not do this justice...but when we arrived home we walked in to a house decked out with balloons, streamers and party favors!!  Our amazing friends Bill and Annie broke in and went to town...making a great "Welcome Home" moment!  Parker LOOOOOOVED it!!

We are seriously so happy with our new little guy...can't wait for everyone to meet him!