Children make me smile....

God must have known what he was doing when he created children, 2 year olds especially!

Isn't it amazing how those small and innocent little beings work?

Parker is such a fun little person to be around! I don't think more than a few minutes goes by without someone giggling around here. Chad and I are constantly laughing at our "end of the day review" when we can report all of those moments back to one another ... I don't think there has been a single day of parenting that I don't have something I am anxious to tell him about our son.

Lately, I have had lots of 2 year old moments that are too good not to share with everyone...

Here are a few:

Parker is very intrigued with babies, the nativity story and of course - Santa Claus... he is now determined that the little baby we are reading about is either "baby Santa" or growing in mommy's belly!

A friend was here visiting and Parker was telling her about the baby in mommy's tummy. He started yelling at me to "Open IT!!" He was determined to get the baby out!

Potty training 101: Do not go to your new neighbor's house without a diaper or without 110% supervision... your child WILL find a corner to poop in and then squish it with his cute little toes into the carpet!

Poison control: Parker refused to nap, so instead he broke into his fish tank and decided to drink a bright blue bottle of "Ick Gaurd" (used to kill fungus that grows on fish!!) He then came out of his room riding a stuffed dog and saying "look mommy!".... when I turned around he was blue like a Smurf and grinning ear to ear! Luckily, it wasn't toxic!

Some of my favorites occur in the morning when he comes stumbling with his tired eyes into our bedroom, crawls into "Daddy's spot" and asks for "more kisses mommy!" "more kisses mommy!"

And at the end of the day, when Chad gets home, he lights up, yells to me "Daddy's HOME!" and then walks up to Chad for a hug and asks "Work today daddy?" :)

Well, we were blessed with a very cute little puppy for a few days.

Unfortunately, "Charlie" had Parvovirus and the illness was too much for the little guy.

It was a rough few days trying to nurse him back to health but we are glad the suffering and worst of the situation is over.

Pictures and updates...

Now that we are feeling very settled, I guess it's time to update and add some pictures!

We are feeling very comfortable in the house, it's really starting to feel like our home! Parker is sleeping better than ever in his "big boy" bed and loves being able to run around. We are preparing for Christmas, we have Christmas lights on the house and a real tree - decorated! and it even has a few wrapped gifts underneath. (We are just waiting to see how long they last before Parker or the new puppy start opening them!) We recently enjoyed dinner with Santa at our Church/Parker's school. Parker agreed to sitting on Santa's lap for the first time this year! And yes, I did say new puppy. We've lost our minds and added another member to the family! He is a very cute little (no name) fluff ball.... Parker is enjoying chasing him around. It is our family Christmas present and we figured it was best to jump start the potty training before the real little brother gets here in 8 1/2 weeks!!

8 1/2 weeks you say? Yep!! I am 31 weeks pregnant with our little Colton. I am still enjoying this pregnancy. It has been extremely comfortable and without any complications to date. I enjoy frequent reminders of him growing away in my belly with kicks and wiggles that are hard to ignore. Continue to pray for our baby and his upcoming arrival, we are praying for a healthy, happy, easy going little guy! I am also asking that you pray for an easy transition for all of us - from a family of three to four.

Chad and I are also doing great, we are really enjoying being able to spend so much time together lately. It is so fun to do little projects around the house together. Hunting season has been a little interrupted with the move, holidays, babies, pregnant wife and toddler but I have to say I don't think he's missed it too much! We've been keeping him pretty busy! ;)

Dinner with Santa!

Great Grandpa Lesikar came to visit, still fun at age 82!

I love sleeping in my new bed!

Look mom!! Our yard is full of MUD!

Here he is!! Soo cute!! (anyone have a name suggestion?)

Mimi and Pipi came to show off their new car

Our Christmas tree!

My best friend from HS, Morgan, is due 2 weeks after me. Mason and Colton are going to be good huntin' buddies!