Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Behind Again...

Ok, Ok. I have been getting a bunch of grief from friends and family for being so behind on the ol' blog-ola. Here I sit at the beach on vacation trying to find the motivation for blogging. I have lost my blog-mojo. Now that I have an iPhone I take most of my pics with it and they are pretty random events. Nothing too exciting. But, since I started this blog for my kids to remember all the memories we are having so much fun making, I will try to get a few posts done. Here is my "phone dump" from the last few weeks. We have been busy as usual and are gearing up for a fun summer! 
 The Neighborhood Gang
 Harrison leaves me little notes all over the place. When I had the throw up bug he made me this for next to my bed. 
 Harrison at his kindergarten orientation
  I really like the fact that Winston does not even try to hide the fact that he sneaks on the couch anymore. Grrr. 
 Perfect Sunday evening scenario
 Snuggling in bed
 My sweet Banana Slugger
 Joe has been traveling a ton. The kids love to watch a show in our bed when he is gone. I am happy to oblige bc then I can clean up and collapse when they go to bed!
 I was desperate for a pedicure and Harrison left school early for a sore throat. I took him and his ice cream with me...he pushed the buttons on the massage chair about 493.5 times. 
 "Mama, you like my hair?"
 Is it normal for a car to look like this? I.Need.A.Desk
 Harrison has jumped head first into the playdate scene. Conner and HLP skateboarding (they traded shoes)
Poor Winnie. Lills made him a nice scarf. Bless his heart.
Apparently Harrison thought Winston felt like going for a jog. Who knows how long he was like this before I found him. 

Mother's Day

 Harrison made me this plaque for mother's day. I love that Lillian and I have eyelashes and that we are all holding hands


I am one lucky Mama. This was a wonderful Mother's Day. Despite the craziness with our house disaster, Joe and the kids treated me like royalty. A New York bagel, church, the Freeman twins' dedication. a nap with Lillian, Joe made chicken picatta, a few goodies, lots of cards and love. I feel beyond grateful. 

Strawberry Ice Box Pie

 I made this pie a few weeks ago after Lillian picked a ton of strawberries. 
 I also tried out meatloaf cupcakes. I wish I had taken an after pic. I piped mashed potatoes on top to look like icing. Big hit at the Parke household. 

Strawberry Patch Field Trip

 Harrison with his fellow Gingerbread Kids
 Lillian literally ate at least 40 strawberries right off the plant
 Harrison with his teachers Ms.Joy and Ms. Sherry. Man I love them! 
The class made me this canvas for being a room mom. All the kids drew themselves and then wrote their names on the back frame. I cannot wait to hang this up. It makes me smile every time I see it. 

Princess

 Lillian headed to Izzy's princess party. Cinderella has nothin' on this chick
She was thoughtful enough to make Daddy a crown at the party :) 

Crazy Hair Day



Harrison and Lillian had crazy hair day at school a few weeks ago. They each had their own hair "vision"

Afternoon Fun

 Lillian with her new umbrella
 What kid does not like to play in water?
The kids played for 2 hours with the hose and their umbrellas. Summer is coming!