No cavities!

Parker went to the dentist for the first time about six months ago but that was just an initial visit where they just looked at his teeth and counted them. This week he went to the dentist for his first official cleaning!
Before we went he had to take a dose of prophylactic antibiotics (because of his heart, we do not want an infection!). Teeth cleaning is a leading cause for heart infections in patients with heart defects or transplant material in their heart (like Parker's shunt). So, we want to take every precaution we can.

He was such a big boy when it came time to get his X-rays!

And he loved the frog chair!






The tech said we would see how he does and TRY to clean his teeth. Well, he did amazing! He just laid there and watched the cartoons playing on the tv mounted to the ceiling.






They cleaned, scraped, poked and flossed.






The dentist came in and poked some more with that scary dentist tool!! Parkers teeth look great and no cavities. The only issue is that his baby teeth have no spaces or gaps between them (most kids do, to leave room for permanent teeth). He showed me the X-ray and Parkers big teeth are huge and take up the space of two baby teeth! Those teeth are going to be crammed in there. Poor little guy got my height and my teeth!! It's bad when the dentist prepares u for braces when your child is 3 1/2!!





Overall it was a great visit, And parker LOVED the spongebob toothpaste in his goody bag!

Some catching up to do...

It has been a few weeks since I have posted, life has been more than crazy. My school is in full force and Dennis is busier than ever at work. We are just in a crazy season of life right now and it will all be worth it very very soon!

Last week Parker got a new helmet for his bike and we cant keep him off of it!

This past weekend, we went to stay in a cabin at Lake Catherine with Stephen and Sarah. We had reserved this cabin over a year ago and I couldnt believe it was already time to go. I spent some of the trip studying but it was nice to get away for a few days.

We thought we would see if the kids would sleep in the sofa bed together but that did not work out so well =)

They were a little too silly! Sydney slept in the sofa bed and Parker got the roll away (no rails!!). They both slept in the living room and did great! The first morning they slept until 9:45.

We spent some time at the swimming area and it had a beach! Parker LOVED building sand castles.

We went on some hikes, we went to the waterfall but it wasnt running. It was still beautiful though.

We buried our feet in the sand!

We went on A TON of boat rides!

Parker and Sydney had a blast with each other!

We celebrated Father's day at the lake also. Parker and Dennis had so much fun fishing. Parker has never been interested until this weekend. He LOVED it!!

Also, on Monday night I got to celebrate Father's Day with my dad. AND we celebreated his 50th birthday. I really do have the best dad! I could not imagine my life without him.

The past few weeks have been hard. I have neglected my friends and family...Im sorry everyone!! I have tried to spend as much of my free time as possible with Parker and Dennis but this summer is just crazy busy with school. I am so glad that I was able to go to the lake with Parker and Dennis. We definitely needed some quality time together.

Another fun weekend

We had another fun weekend at the lake but it was soooo hot!!




We did Parker's favorite activity, rode the boat.
We had to get in a few evening boat rides because of the heat. It was really ridiculous how hot it was.



Parker didnt care when we went on the boat. Besides, It was so much nicer to go at night. He could still count all the boats and ducks.

We also did some swimming. At the beginning of every summer Parker is terrified of the water. He got over it pretty quickly and was swimming all by himself and jumping in!



These chest/arm floaty things are AWESOME!
I grew up going to the lake and I am so glad we can spend time there and that Parker can grow up going to the lake as well.

When we got home we played fetch with Oliver for a while and while we were outside, Parker spotted a huge hot air balloon!

He was so excited, it got really close and we could even hear them blowing the hot air! We see this balloon all over the city but this is the first time it has been so close!

And then we continued playing with Oliver =)


parker is so proud when Oliver will fetch the ball for him.

Before bed, Parker wanted to have his picture taken! His hair is so funny! It is always so perfect before he goes to bed (because we have just washed and dryed it)

he says its "so pretty".

Now, we are all back to the work week. Parker started summer school this week and LOVES his teacher! It is the assistant from his old class and he adores her =) Im back in school as well! Im hoping to keep my school work and clinical hours within the week days so I can spend the weekends playing =)

Happy birthday Granny!

Last week we went out to eat to celebrate dennis moms birthday.

Parker LOVED the card he got her. It was a toy story card that that he picked out. It played "you've got a friend in me".


Granny and Parker had a blast!


Happy birthday granny!!

Memorial Day weekend 2011

Sunday we went to the lake with my family! Parker has always loved being out on the boat. This year was no exception. His favorite thing to do is counting all the boats out on the water (in English and in Spanish, of course!).

On Sunday night we got out on the boat at night to go see the fireworks. It was so neat to be out on the water in the dark. Parker was pretty tired because it was way past his bedtime.

This is my Papa and Parker.

He absolutely loved the fireworks. He saying "those are so pretty" and "that one is so beautiful"! He is at such a fun age, this summer is going to be so much fun =)

This weekend marked a little milestone for Parker. Whenever we go anywhere, Parker still sleeps in a pack n play because there arent bed rails everywhere we go. Well, we decided to let Parker try to sleep in bed without rails at the lake house. It was a twin matress on the floor but it was still a bed with no rails =) He could have still fallen off but he did awesome! He still didnt get out until we came to get him. He just sat and played in the bed when he woke up and wouldnt get out.

We didnt really get in the lake this trip, it was still a little chilly but we spent a lot of time out on the boat and swimming in the pool.

Across from our the lake house is an island. We took the boat over there and let Oliver play, fetch and swim. And Parker threw rocks in the water the entire time.

Oliver had the best time in the water! Im glad he likes the water because that is how he is going to stay cool this summer! Its going to be hot!! It is already 95 degrees in May!!

This was an amazing first weekend of summer and we are all looking forward to more =)

Happy Memorial Day!!

Crawfish 2011

Happy Memorial Day weekend!!
Saturday we had our annual crawfish broil at our house. We cooked, ate and played all day long. It was sooo hot but we had a blast!! Tank tops, shorts, bathing suits and ponytails were the attire for the day.

We got out the bounce house but added to water to the ball pit and this was the highlight of the day for the kids!! Mallory was the first to arrive! Parker absoluely adores her =)

The kids had a blast all day, this makes the parents very happy =)

There was also a slip n slide! Our backyard will never look the same =) But it was so worth it!!

It was such a fun day hanging out with all my friends. We had people stopping by all day (from about 9am-8pm). I was exhausted by the end of the day but had the best time! I am so glad the weather cooperated.

My sweet, handsome husband! Happy Memorial Day to Dennis, he is my hero =)

My very best friends! Thanks for all the help girls!

I think about 60 lbs of crawfish were eaten in one day!

Randomness

Parker got some new goggles for the lake/pool!! At first he wasnt too sure about them but, as you can see, he thought they were hilarious!

A funny little story....
Yesterday we went to Children's hospital to get Parker's blood drawn to check his Coumadin levels. When we were walking into the building there was a school bus parked beside the sidewalk. Parker was beyond excited. Apparently he has never been this close to a school bus in real life (FYI, Parker is OBSESSED with school buses, he screams in the car whenever we see one and he has a small army of school bus figurines at home). He turned around gasping for air and asked if I would take his picture with the school bus!! (he must know I would want to blog about this amazing school bus!!). He wouldnt even look at the camera because he was so into looking at the awesome school bus. He told me he was "so excited!" and that school bus was "really cool".


BTW: his Coumadin level was perfectly therapeutic. We dont have to change his dose and we go back in a month (who would have thought this would be so easy)!

I also wanted to document that Parker is getting some freckles (like his mommy). They are only on his nose and it is the cutest thing I think I have ever seen =)



Its hard to see in the picture but they are right on the bridge of his nose (which is the cutest nose ever!). He really is getting so big and is such a little man.

Anyways, this post is kinda all over the place but that's how our life is right now!!
We are so excited about Memorial Day weekend!! It's going to be a fun filled weekend filled with family, friends and lots of crawfish!!

Graduation

Last night Parker's school had their graduation. He goes to a Montessori school and he graduated last night from the Toddler class to the Primary class. How is he old enough to graduate?

This is Parker and his amazing teacher, Mrs. Lynzee. We LOVE her and we are so sad that she wont be Parker's teacher anymore=( He wont be going there much longer anyways, but we are still sad.
Parker's class sang three songs.."You are my sunshine", "Im a little tea pot" and "Rum Sum Sum". I have heard these songs over and over again the last few weeks. He knew every word and every motion.

One of Parker's best friends at school, Carson....

He was so proud of his diploma!

After his graduation we went home and he played fetch with Oliver.

and Granny (Dennis' mom) came over to play with Parker!

I am so proud of Parker! This year has been crazy! He has learned so much in school this year. He missed about 2 months for his surgery but went back and never missed a beat! What an amazing kid! I honestly didnt think he would go back to school before the end of the school year but he has been back for almost a month! He will be in a summer program and then he starts K-3 in August...I cant even talk about that yet :)

Congrats Parker!! We are so proud of you !!