Some pictures

My sick dude. This week was awful for him. He finally broke his fever, but then got this rash all over his stomach and back. We ate lunch outside to get a break on Thursday. This weather is just delightful. Delightful- I like that word.
The rug. Nana got Parker this horse/farm/ranch rug to play his cows and horses on. It is so much fun. Thanks Nana!
Sister likes it too!

Maybe sister likes it too much!Banana hair! She loves to play in hair when her hands are messy.
And with this nice weather...of course I will strip my son down, give him a homemade popsicle, place him in the front yard, make him wear a hat, and take a picture! I think this made the...'you know you are a redneck if' book!We were working in the yard today (of course) so these pictures are the before pictures. I just love these pictures of Parker. The reason for the pullup for those of you wondering---he has been having some bowel issues. This guy just can't get a break.

What a week!

First, I must say a VERY late happy birthday to Stacey. I love you! It was last Saturday! I think he understands the delay, but let me explain to everyone else.

Saturday, on his birthday, I scheduled 2 photoshoots with his permission. I was whipped, but not as much as him since he was home alone with 2 kiddos. One who couldn't control her bowels!!! Emaline was having her usual reaction to her antibiotic (so we thought) so Stacey called his mom to come rescue Parker from the poop. That night we went to dinner with his family at Charlestons in Fort Worth. Parker didn't look so good and wasn't his normal self at dinner, and Emaline, well she couldn't sit down because her bottom was a war zone.

Sunday, we prepared for church as usual, did I say usual? Emaline and Parker had a morning bath, which is not the norm in our house, but the nurse had us putting her in baking soda bath 4 times a day. She pooped in their bath, so off to the shower with both kids. Clean up mode is in full effect. We get that little doll all dressed for church in her pink and black number and are loading the car when we notice....poop running down her tights. So we quickly get that cleaned up-and headed off to church. That antibiotic is really doing a number on her little system we were thinking. That is until Stacey got ready to board a plane to Colorado for 4 days when he was hit with a MAJOR bug. Sunday night my sister came to sleep over so that I could still go workout in the early morning~ that didn't happen because guess who else got the bug??? that would be me! I even called Stacey at 2:00 am and guess what, he was up too! So, to all of you at church and dinner and who else we exposed Emaline too, we are sorry. We thought it was her usual reaction, which it probably was with a bug on top of it.

Monday morning rolled around and Parker dear only wanted to be held~ hold you, hold you. Thank goodness La La was still asleep on the couch, an extra set of arms really helped. Then I took Parker's temp...102.something. We started on the Motrin/Tylenol switch off and lots of fluid. He was so lethargic. I called the doctor and told the nurse what was going on the Parker (he had also been complaining about his back hurting and his drainage was green) and they made an appointment for us. I got myself together ( I was still not back to 100%) and woke up Lauren and told her that she needed to listen for Emaline, I was going to wake up Parker from his nap and go straight to the appointment. When I went in to wake him up...we was burning up! We have one of those forehead thermometers that you just run over the forehead, so I ran to get it. Parker's temp read 105.2! Now, I know he was asleep on the pillow and it was warm in his room, but a 105 got this mom to moving, even if she wasn't feeling good. Thank goodness we don't live far from the doctor. I started giving him cool liquids and turned the car airconditioner on FULL BLAST! It turned out that both tubes had come out of his ears, and he has an ear infection. A lymphnode was swollen ( you could see it sticking out of his neck) and he was wheezing on the right side. He failed the flu test, and the UTI screen (these were done at the beginning of dr. visit) , so they wanted us to go in for a chest x-ray to rule out pneumonia, but we would have to wait until Tuesday because the place we needed to go was now closed. Home we went, after I stopped by Sonic (his favorite place he tells me) for him an icecream. Now I must go photography 13 homeschooled seniors for their senior pictures. YIKES! My mom came over to help La with the kids. I could have rescheduled, but I thought that would be a nightmare getting so may different schedules to work. The shoot went okay, the kids were great, I just know it wasn't my best work by FAR!

Tuesday: Stacey is feeling better in Colorado (YEAH), I am feeling better in Texas, but Parker isn't feeling better in his room. AND Emaline woke up in a bed of poop. This is continuing to happen even if I don't mention it. Parker is still having fever. We called in to preschool for a sub and to let them know Parker wouldn't be there. Ms. Jenny still kept Emaline for him, so that I could concentrate on Pman and take him for his xrays. I get all of Parker's meds ready for him to take...and he had a melt down. My child has ALWAYS taken medicine, rather well. Not today. I promised him everything. I even try to force it once, and he threw it back up. Nice. So, with passy in hand (I gave up) and fruit juice in the other I finally got him to take his medicine, 'just a little' as he would tell me. He did great at the xray place even if he did crawl into a chair while I was filling out paperwork and go to sleep :(. He was pretty emotional during the "picture taking" but was so brave I kept telling him. The fever continued, his back still hurt and occasionally his feet would too. The dr called and said no pneumonia, must be a viral thing. My mom came to stay the night so I could try to go work out in the morning.

Wednesday: I did go work out, and when I came home both kids were up! This is very unusual. Emaline had~ you guessed it~ pooped all over her bed, and Parker was up 'not feeling berry good' as he tells it. His fever is up again, around 102 now. We opted out of a playdate(ya think?) with friends and stayed home to nurse these kids back to health. Which hasn't happened yet, but DADDY CAME HOME! I was so happy to see him, even if I didn't look it. Remember I had been up since 4:40 am withOUT a nap since pretty girl Emaline didn't feel like an afternoon nap. Parker woke up from his afternoon nap still running fever. AND this is with the every 3 hour medicine dose. With Parker running fever, I called in anther day at preschool and went to bed early. However, Parker was up at 2:00am with fever.

Thursday: No fever this morning, YEAH! I am glad I called in a sub...Parker may now have the bug that me and Stacey had. That has yet to be confimed, but sure glad we aren't in preschool.

If you made it through that entire mess, you deserve to look at a few pictures:

My cousin Lyneil started a Tupperware business, so I offered to host a catalog party since she lives so far away! Look at all the good stuff I earned or got half price! What do i love the most...I think it will be the cake carriers, especially the cupcake option on the rectangle one. As you can see, I had to pull the Mickey Mouse popsicle things out of the freezer for the picture.

Does he look sick to you?

And...the queen of poop! I wish I would have kept track of how many times I changed her sheet or clothes! She has been in a great mood considering!

Just some stuff.

Some of Parker's comments I wanted to share. This guy has been cracking me up.

'Mommy, can you come play playdo with me, I've been asking you like 4 times!'

' Mommy, you are a good cooker!'

After Parker fell at preschool this week, 'Mommy, I broke myself!'

'Mommy, you don't have to say no'

This next one needs a little story. A few weekends ago, Stacey took Parker to the ranch to do some COW stuff. Stuff being shots and inserting these things I THINK are called seeders that have tubes that come out their behind so they can be removed at a later date. They are inserted up the....well, you get it. FIL does this stuff to make the cows all go into heat at the same time I believe. Parker was in on the whole process.
Monday at the doctors office, I got right in Parker's face, nose to nose, to tell him that he was going to get a shot. He didn't blink before he asked me, 'like the cows?'
M: Yes like the cows.
P: Am I going to have the blue thing?
M: No babe. Just a shot in the leg.
P: (silence)
M:Can you be brave and TOUGH like those cows?
P: yes Mommy.

I want you to know, he just grunted during shot time! No tears. I called my FIL as we left the dr.'s office to let him know JUST how educational he had been down at the ranch.

This week completed my first official week of BOOTCAMP! Yes, I did it. 5:30 -6:30 am!!!!! I am proud of myself. Today we ran a timed mile. I did better than I expected. I won't share my time, because I don't want to hear all of YOUR times. I thought I would never WORKOUT again after highschool and that one semester of college athletics. NEVER! But, I ate those words this week after I realized I must do something to get rid of this weight. I do feel good, SORE, but good, TIRED, but good. I am even trying to eat better so that the results will be where I want them.
Have a good weekend.

Birthday Sharing...

Parker and his cousin Cole share the SAME birthday just 6 years apart. They also share it with Aunt Bern, Stacey's great aunt. These pictures are from the Ranch Party yesterday. THANK goodness the wind calmed down so that we could be outside.

Parker's gift from Honey and Buddy is on the right. It has an automatic DUMP! Emaline's gift is on the left. A little scooter thing. The problem with the scooter thing is that there is a place for these cute little animals to sit right on the front bumper. It sure is hard to scoot while reaching for a pig!

This is my favorite. My cowboy. Each year, Honey and Buddy, my IL's buy the boys matching cowboy gear, as you could tell in the first picture.This was the entertainment. A tractor ride in Buddy's new toy!
The cake.

Emaline slept most of the day away. And today I found out why...ear infection. Here we go again... It has been, however, a while since our last visit to the doctor, at least 2 weeks!

There once was a blue eyed girl...who liked corn!

BOwling with Parker

We took Parker bowling for his birthday. It was his first time to bowl. We had to waste some time...

We had to wait a while for a lane. Forgive me for this picture. WE took Stacey's little camera into the bowling alley, and I am not use to it! I can't fix this picture! I have tried! BUT I LOVE IT! Even with red eyes!
Wondering how this works???OUR FAVORITE IS THE BELOW PICTURE! I have to admit, I wasn't be very PATIENT with Stacey during out bowling adventure. He would walk up to help Parker and then he wouldn't get out of the way quick enough for me to take the picture!! Sorry honey. I was able to capture this one! LOVE IT! It was how he ended every roll.

Watching Parker get so excited about bowling was so fun. Getting there wasn't fun at all. He had a major melt down that Emaline got to go to Honey's house and he was stuck with just good ole' mom and dad. Once we showed him what to do, he was a champ. Parker's ball rolled at an average of 1.16mph. That is what the screen showed us. So it was the longest bowling game in history. Good thinking of Stacey to only buy 1/2 hour of bowling! SHEWW! We also got put to a really nice family. They cheered him on! They were on our right. The guy on our left, a different story. He was bowling in a league, I know because it gave his team number on his screen. I felt bad for him, especially when Parker decided he wanted to bowl on his lane during that guys approach! He was very nice about it, but I felt so bad. We didn't follow lane rules that I learned at ACU in my bowling class. We just couldn't hold back a 3 year old on his birthday when it was his turn, it was his turn. I thought it was so cool that when it was his turn, the bumper things came up automatically.

*Please don't judge these pictures....they are what I got with a camera that wasn't mine(a point and shoot), and lighting that changed a few different times!

Happy Birthday Parkerman

Oh man. I can't believe it has really been 3 years. It just seems like yesterday that you were placed into my arms...even if it was for just a few minutes. I won't relive that night on my blog this year. I am still trying to forget most of it. You came into this world very calmly on your part, just surprising all of us with your size! Those doctors and nurses were so shocked when you arrived at 9lbs 12oz. What a blessing you have been! This past year has been so much fun watching you be a big brother and transitioning from an only child to having to share everything!!! Especially your mommy and daddy, and your cows and horses. I have loved seeing you grow in size and spiritually as we discover God's word together. I love it when you ask me to tell you a story. Example, you wanting to hear about the first man or discuss the fruits of the spirit. The other day, I almost fell over laughing when you told me that that you fell and broke yourself. Broke yourself. Still puts a smile on my face. You love to read books, play with playdough, paint, cook, play with your horses and cows, DANCE, and play with your spiderman computer. Your favorite shows are Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, American Idol, Handy Manny (my favorite), The Doodlebops, Dancing with the Stars, and Diego. Your favorite foods are macaroni, chickfila (I realize this is not a food, but when asked what you want to eat, this is your response), yogurt, FRUIT, butter with jelly with peanut butter (the way you say it), and chips and cheese (queso). I love how you ask me to lay with you after you and daddy have your special time. I will always cherish that time. It amazes me that you know highways and street names and what stores are on each. I never want to forget how you tell me that I don't have to say NO when you ask me a question. I love when you kiss me on your own and tell me you love me. It makes my heart melt. You are a good friend, even a reminder to me sometimes of how quick you are to forgive. I could go on and on, and might in the next few days but for tonight I must stop by telling you just how proud I am of my Parker Gregg. See you later crocodile...after while aligator!

Parker's new blog

Yes, my almost 3 year old has his very own blog!!!
He received the Fisher Price digital camera for his birthday from some friends, and so he wanted his own blog! How could I resist!!!!
www.parkerscamera.blogspot.com

Happy Early Birthday Dude!

I must say that I really dropped the ball this year when it came to Parker's birthday!!! I didn't even send out invites!!! REALLY! It snuck up on me. I now realize that before Emaline's birthday, I must have Parker decide on a theme (and hope it doesn't change) so that I can order and arrange everything at the same time. This year was hard for him to decide what kind of party to have. We went up and down the aisle at PartyCity...then he decided he wanted a Ms. Jenny party! Have you heard of this? Well, I called Ms. Jenny and asked her exactly what was suppose to happen at a Ms. Jenny party and she wasn't real sure either. This theme went on for a couple of weeks. In the meantine, Parker went to the Rodeo (which he refers to as Radio) and carried around the program for days. One day I asked him...what about a Radio party...he agreed! YIPPEE! We can have it in our backyard and have lots of fun. Who knew it would be below freezing! So we had to move the party indoors! It worked out well though.

Have you ever seen a corndog used as a dancing prop? DO you like his shirt? My brother made it. Emaline and I had matching ones too! SO COOL! Parker didn't want to wear his boots or cowboys shirt. All he could talk about was wearing the shirt that Uncle Wyatt made.

We celebrated Parker's birthday at preschool on Thursday. When I went into his classroom...he was the only one asleep! THat's my boy. He decorated the cookies all by himself! I thought sugar and little balls would be everywhere~not so! He did such a good job and was so proud of them.

Of course I get this picture!

You know...I haven't

fallen in a long time. That was my thought just a few weeks ago. Don't know why I was thinking this. I am aware that I am a clumbsy person. I am NOT very coordinated (not sure how I played all those sports). I guess just watching Emaline and Parker CRASH on a regular basis was reminding me that the last time I busted it was when we were living with my inlaws while our house was being built and I was cruising down the stairs, and well, landed on my face. Thank goodness they were not home!!! You probably have figured out where this is going.

Yes, I fell.

Where and how, well, let me just tell you. On Tuesday, MIL had picked up Parker from Preschool, so it was just me and Emaline. We were going to meet the ILs for dinner to get the ALMOST birthday boy. I decided I would start the car and unload the car from preschool festivities (Valentine's day party) before Emaline woke up. As I was crossing the back of my car with mail in my hand...I stepped carelessly on the lip of the garage/driveway wearing my rocketdog clogs. My ankle flipped me right out into my drive way. I landed on all fours. Yes, you can laugh. I could have rolled right down into the street. I didn't drop the mail though! SCORE! My saving grace was it was COLD and NO ONE was at the park across the street. No witnesses. I did smash up my hand, my knees and ripped my jeans :(. My whole body has hurt for the past few days. It kind of feels like I have been working out, but I haven't :)! I called Stacey and told him what happened and told him NOT to tell his parents. In fact, I have only told a few trusted souls until now. I was too embarrassed. AND now, I shall post an entire blog about it. Funny how that works.

Just the facts Mam

I have been wanting to post about little things, so here goes:

Parker has nicknamed Emaline..Emilini! But, you have to have permission by Parker to call her this and it has to be on a certain day that he feels like allowing you call her this.

My mom got Parker this lion THING that sings and dances. Guess what song it dances to: CAN'T TOUCH THIS! Now we have a dance show anytime we want.
Disclaimer: I actually found it and bought this toy for him and called my mom and told her she reimburse me later.

I just love Paula Deen. I got her cookbook for Christmas! She makes me laugh.

Parker's birthday is coming up, and I totally forgot to make the invites! Yep. Silly mommy.

I don't like my garage right now. You see, The boys went to the ranch yesterday and took the dogs. This morning when I went to put a dirty diaper in the garage I realized one of the dogs got SICK in the garage during the night. (We let the dogs sleep in the garage when it gets cold). We have been too busy today to REALLY clean it up. Did I say I don't like my garage right now. I will try to tackle that job in the morning.

I will tackle the job because Stacey doesn't feel good. He is exhausted, plus has either allergy or sinus problems. I feel so bad for him.

If you make Emaline cry too hard she throws up. :)

Parker now tells me---Mommy, you don't have to say NO!

I have lots to do this week.

General Hospital has been SOOO good the past few weeks. My truly only TV addiction right now, except American Idol. The GH crew all ordered shirts...just wait until we wear them! We are SOOO taking pictures. Did you know there is Fantasy Soaps! Like Fantasy Football. No kidding. Check it out at ABC.com. Now, I haven't joined, yet!

I really need to clean out my closet (Husband would AMEN that). I have shoes in boxes that don't fit anymore. My feet grew when I had my babies. I have clothes that don't fit, and probably won't ever fit in there. I may be passing some clothes and shoes your way...

Crayola Bath Dotz are the coolest. My kids can't use bubble bath due to their eczema and a friend gave us those things and it doesn't break them out! So fun.

Satan is attacking people around me...and I don't like it. I am not sitting back and allowing it. I am praying like crazy! For babies, for friends, for marriages.

Jenise! I miss you too! I have clicked so many times trying to find your blog through your comments. I thought about you the other day, your cell phone number from....7 years ago is still in my phone. I thought about calling it and just seeing if it was still yours! But I chickened out! Email me so we can catch up! paigepearsonphotography@gmail.com

I am tired and must go to bed now, not before I send some prayers!

The picture proof

Here is the proof. Now, don't look too close, you will see that I couldn't find my BLACK trouser socks and wore brown thinking: who will ever see these inside my boots! Well, everyone did now. Rachel, it was a Western theme party at a place in Grapevine for Trane Dealers.

The big 3-1

Yes, I passed into the THIRTIES over the weekend. 31 came and went, and OH I did celebrate. I really stepped out of my comfort zone and did something I have never done~ I rode a mechanical bull. Yes. Me. It was fun. I pulled 2 muscles. Don't laugh, at least until I tell you how I did it! I pulled the first muscle just climbing on the thing and the other trying to stay on as I was slipping off the side! seriously! How boring is that!? We have pictures, but they are on Stacey's camera so I don't have them to show you. How convenient! I had a great birthday! The celebrations started on Friday and didn't end until Monday night. Thank you to ALL who celebrated with me!
These are some pictures from today. Emaline has a new word~ she says shoe! That's my girl. Her vocabulary also consists of Dog, momma, and daddy. She also has a word for Parker or brother, but only me and Stacey can decipher that one. She got sunburned today at the park! The weather was so beautiful I didn't even think about it.

SEE DADDY!

When we left preschool today it was sleeting. By the time I had a surprise birthday celebration:), it was SNOWING! It is coming down in sheets. The temperature is 35, but it is beginning to stick in the grass. This picture was taken about 45 minutes ago, and outside is really getting blanketed. (if that is a word). We called to tell daddy, but it wasn't snowing at his office, so these pictures are for him, and if we have another snow play date outside, I will post more pictures. It is SOOO pretty!