We have a sitter...

The little man can finally sit on his own pretty well! He's still a little wibble wobble but for the most part he's pretty stable. Just see for yourself!

Parker loves brother's new found accomplishment!

This really has nothing to do with sitting but Carter has started making this face today. He does it when he gets excited about something! It is so funny!

This is the only picture I got from my Dad's house. That cutie on the right is my step sister's little girl. Isn't she a doll!

Back in School

I started the first day of Parker's mommy school today. We did this last year using this program and although it was really helpful, the combination of being pregnant and then having a newborn didn't help me to stick with it like I should have. Aside from all of this Parker still managed to learn a few things ;) I'm going to list them here so at the end of this school year I can see how far he's come and all he's mastered!

• He knows all he's upper case letters by site and a few of the lower case
• He also knows the sounds a few of the letters make
• He can count to ten but doesn't know them by site yet
• He knows all of his basic shapes
• He knows all of his colors
• He knows several songs such as: Patty Cake, The Wheels on the Bus, and God is so Good
• Is saying his prayers at night and with a little prompting he can even think of a few things to pray about or thank God for on his own

This year I'm not planning on using any curriculum in particular. I've gone through the Hands on Homeschooling 2 year old guide and will focus on what he didn't get from last year as well as working on some things from the HOH 3 year old program. A friend told me about Tot School and I have found MANY ideas for projects and activities I want to do with Parker from this site. I'm also using many of the free printables from DLTK. I'm SOOOO excited about this year! I'll be posting some of the more exciting activities we do along with pictures!

And he's off...

While the boys were away Carter mastered the army crawl! He was moving a little when he left but now he can go from one side of the room to the other! I told Bobby I was going to call him my backwards boy because while he can crawl, he still can't sit up completely unsupported and while he does now have two top teeth they are not his two front teeth...they're his incisors! Bobby keeps saying he looks like he has fangs, haha! Here's a video of the little guy in action!

Mr. Fang!!!

Away too long!

I've been absent from our dear blog for far to long but we've had a very busy couple of weeks! Last week the boys went to stay with Bobby's parents for 5 days while Bobby and I stayed home (well I stayed home, Bobby had to work). I was a little apprehensive about being away from them for so long, but it was a wonderful and much needed break...thanks a ton Nana and Papa! While they were gone I was able to get some sewing done for the boys that I've been puting off for a while. I got several outfits done for them but not nearly as many as I would have liked. I also did a little shopping. Mobile has some great little boutiques and antique stores I've seen while driving here and there but I've never had the chance to go in. I didn't buy anything but it was REALLY nice just to be able to browse without worrying if a) someone is going to break something, b) someone needs to go potty or have a diaper changed, or c) have a complete meltdown and needs to be carried out of the store kicking and screaming. Bobby and I also were able to get in a game of golf one morning. I hadn't played in a REALLY long time and not that I was a pro before but my absence from the game we very apparent. We had a good time anyway! I can't wait for the days when it will be easier for us play more together.

We went to pick up the boys on the way to my Dad's where we stayed for the weekend. We had a great time visiting with them. Dad and Dixie live on a good bit of land and Parker had a blast exploring with Poppy and Grammy. We also went to the zoo and Parker LOVED seeing all the animals. Dixie's son and daughter came over one evening for dinner and the kiddos had a great time playing together! It made me wish even more that we lived closer!

There is a lot more I could say about our stay but no time. Also, we did take pictures of our visit just not with my camera so I'll try and get some and post them later.

Confession

Hi. My name is Hannah and I am a blog stalker. There, I've said it, it's out there and now I can begin the rehabbing process! Seriously though I LOVE reading blogs! I have quite a few that I keep up with like I know these people on a regular basis. So, since some of you may very well be blog stalkers like me I thought I'd share some of my favs.

Fly Through My Window I found this blog recently when looking for some cute sewing ideas. I truly feel like we could be good friends in real life. She's not only a awesome crafter but is also a woman of God. And for the icing on the cake, she's an AUBURN FAN!

Bring the Rain Oh, how I long to write like Angie! She is an amazing woman with a GREAT big love for Christ. Please take a few minutes to check out her blog and read about her precious girls!

Eastern Shore Moms This is a great blog for those living in the Eastern Shore area. She does a great job keeping residents of the gulf coast updated on deals and events in and around our area.

Bakerella All I can say is YUM!!!

My Charming Kids Although I'm not in complete agreement with some of Mckmamma's ways, she is a very interesting lady seeking Christ with a sweet baby named Stellan who is in need of much prayer. If nothing else please check out Stellan's story and flood heaven's gates with prayer's for this precious little boy!

Kate McRae My heart just breaks for this beautiful little girl and her God fearing family. Please be in prayer for them!

I'm embarrassed to say these are just a few from a very long list. Also, if any of you blog stalkers know any REALLY GOOD blogs feel free to share them with me because as you can tell I have nothing else better to do with my time than to read about complete strangers!

Week in Rewind

This is a little tardy but I've had some sewing to do this past week so blogging has had to be put on the back burner.

Well the first thing noteworthy to tell about is both boys will be going to stay with their nana (Bobby's mom) on Sat. for 5 days. We'll be meeting her in Greenville on Sat. afternoon and then we'll swing by and pick them up on Thur. on the way to my dad's. I would be completely lying if I said I'm not a little apprehensive about being away from them for that long but I know Bobby's mom will be great with them. I'm also very excited about all the things I have planned while they're away. Bobby and I are planning on playing golf either Sat. or Sun. and then we'll be going to Ruth's Chris Steak House to celebrate our 4th Anniversary. Bobby has to work during the weeks so I've decided I'm going to use that time to 1. clean the house from top to bottom, 2. catch up on some sewing for the boys, and 3. check out some of the local antique shops and boutique I've been wanting to go in but wouldn't dare take two children into for fear they would break something. I'm so excited!

Parker was in the bathroom about to go potty when I walked by and just so happened to peek in and see he still had his underwear on while sitting on the toilet. As I said something he also realized what he had done and started laughing saying "I not go pee-pee wit my unawear on, dat so silwee!" He thought it was so funny that now he'll do it on purpose and then come out of the bathroom to tell us what he had done. Oh the things he comes up with these days. I've really got to start writing them down so I don't forget them.

Carter is cutting yet another tooth. Still not one of the two front teeth though. I checked this morning and it doesn't look like those two front teeth are going to be coming through any time soon so I fear he's going to have a pretty funny smile for a while. Once they come through a little more I'll try and get a picture of his snaggle tooth grin for you all to see.

*Sorry about the no picture rewind but I don't really have any this week worthy of going on the blog. I'll try and get some for next week.

Wordless Wednesday