Catching Up - Parker's Birthday

The day was not smooth so we didn't have time to do all that we wanted to do in memory of our little boy, Parker. We would have a 6 year old in the house! It is crazy to think how different our lives would be.

1. We would have three kids crammed into our little condo.
2. We would have three kids in our mini van along with Lori's two kids (who we take care of on Tues and Thurs)... our van would be completely full! To have that empty spot in the mini van reminds me of how much I wish I could have him sitting there and yet I hold him close in my heart.
3. I would be taking him to kindergarten every morning and helping him with homework.
4. ... so many things.

I miss you Parker!!!!

So, back to the day... my parents had something come up and had to go somewhere so I had Lori's children from about 10am - 2pm. That was fine and I was glad to help but it did make it VERY difficult to get Parker's cake done (which we had to rush to a certain degree) and also we didn't get to the cemetary, which made us sad. But we had a good time thinking of him and we hope Parker loves his cake! We wish we had more time to do a better job (as I am a perfectionist in many ways) but alas... we did the best we could.

Happy Birthday Parker!!!!!!!!!

We made a race car cake for Parker with the #6 on it. Rodger taught Tyler to say "Start your engines. Lets go racing boys". It is awesome. We were going to attempt fondant but ran out of time to try something new.

Mom, Dad, Tyler, and Lincoln with Parker's cake. Thanks for coming on short notice Mom and Dad. We love you!

The family! We miss you Parker!!!

Catching Up - My Birthday

The day of my birthday was not a great day. Rodger took a double shift and we planned on celebrating my birthday the following week when he would have a few days off in a row. Everything went wrong on my birthday and in the end I cried as I was so worn out from the kids being pills. I even asked Tyler why he was misbehaving so much and especially on my birthday. He broke down crying and said "I don't know" and I cried and we both just cried. It was a long and horrible day. Looking back I laugh at it all. I think we do that a lot. But man... what a LONG day that was. I then pretended Monday or Wednesday would be my birthday depending on which day turned out the best. Monday was awesome so I took that day as my birthday :D.

Rodger made me a cake and I love him for making it for me, especially when he had the kids to balance while doing it. I have had to do that and it is definitely not as relaxing to make a cake in those circumstances. I love you Rodger!

Happy Birthday to me (oh and my twin, Lori; my brother in law, Leonard; sister in law, Cindy; and nephew, Sean). We have a lot of people with October 17th as their birthday!!!!