Social Butterfly

Thanksgiving is spent at Jeremy's dad's house, and, as usual, there was enough food for 40 people (only 10 of us this year!). Parker had a bite or two of everything he could eat. I thought he might fall asleep in his high chair, but this party animal lasted all night long! He enjoyed playing with his cousin Alison, even if she wasn't too happy to share! 

Now that he is walking around, Parker is really enjoying the play place at the mall and being around other kids. It was in the high 40's so we went for a walk at Independence Grove. At the park, he just wanted to follow the big kids around! I know where we will be all summer long!

Our Handsome Little Guy

This past week was pretty tough for the family as we lost my grandma Monday night. It was very unexpected and so very sudden. She had a surgery scheduled and got sick a week after. Strange enough, she gave out birthday cards before surgery and had said she had a bad feeling about it. I have to be comforted by the fact that she went ahead with the surgery anyway, as though she had come to accept whatever was to come next. I am also comforted by her calling my grandpa to say good night on her last night with us-it was the only time she called home despite being in the hospital for a week.

Parker was quite the gentleman in his formal wear, and I know he brought a few smiles during this time of sorrow.

Parker's very first fortune cookie: "I am always doing that which I cannot do in order that I may learn how to do it." We thought it was very fitting!

Nine Month Portraits

Halloween

It's been quite awhile since we had a cold & rainy day for trick or treating. Last time I can remember it rained was when my cousin Christina & I hand made our butterfly costumes. By the time we were done walking the neighborhood, our monarch colored wings were drenched& the colors bled & faded-we were now moths!

Missy & I had plans to trick or treat through my mom's neighborhood, but with the rain (and Nana at the hospital with Great-Grandma), we decided against it! Instead, Parker & I passed out candy at home. He was so excited to see kids coming up to the door. He crawled behind me & was standing up in the doorway as I handed out candy. The he would stand at the door watching the kids walk away. Then we would go back to playing, but any sound he heard, he would immediately look to the door! He also enjoys candy (well the wrappers actually). He would taste one candy wrapper, drop it back in the bowl & grab another!