Don't You Forget About Me

We have had some concerns about how Lily would react to having Jack in the house. But, she really couldn't love him more. She gives Jack at least 40 kisses a day and always wants to be near him. However, she hasn't let us forget that she is still around. From a half of bottle of sunscreen on her legs, to a toilet full of paper to re-arranging her clothing during her naps, she is Lily, hear her roar!

Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Caleb is officially done with preschool. Sadly, his school didn't have an official graduation this year. There is something about little kids in graduation hats. So, instead they had a class picnic. And we live in Kansas, so of course it was at a farm. Caleb, Lily and Rob had a great time. Great job, Caleb. We are proud of you!

Kiddie Stats

We had Jack's 2 week check-up and Lily's 18 month check-up this week. With the exception of Jack's yucky thrush, both are doing great! Jack is almost back to his birth weight and is 23 inches!! Yes, he has grown 2 inches in 2 weeks. That puts him in the 81% for weight and 99% for height. Lily is finally back on the charts for weight, in the 97% and still OFF the charts for height. I sure do grow them big...and very cute!

Happy Birthday, Rob!

As usual, I am a day late and a dollar short! But I wanted to tell my husband Happy Birthday....yesterday. :) Those of you who know Rob, know just how lucky I am to have him in my life. Our kids ADORE him. He is one of those Dad's that really get down and play with the kids and it is one of the things that I love about him. I am sorry that we had a pretty low-key day, but it was great to have him home. Happy Birthday, hon! I wonder where we will be on your next birthday!!

Jack Merrill Parry

Jack finally made his grand entrance! Born:
Monday, May 11th at 2:15 pm
Weighed 9 lbs 10 oz (thank heaven for C-sections!)
Was 21 inches long
Needless to say he was HUGE! I have big babies anyway, but he was a good pound larger than my other record holder.

Here the kids are loving Jack one last time before meeting him.

Getting to hold him for the first time.

After his first bath.

The three of us.

Daddy and Jack.

YOWZA!!

Caleb finally got his brother.

Lily adores Jack....sometimes too much.

Soooo sleepy.

Monkey toes! When he came out, the nurses kept saying he was all feet and hands. They were right!
We are so blessed to have Jack finally here. Everyone is in love with him and he certainly doesn't lack attention. We wish more of you were here to meet him.

My Baby Girl

I have thought alot over the last few months about how I don't get to have Lily as my baby for as long as I did my other kids. I feel bad about that. She is so fun and loving. I can't even imagine our family without her. I am excited that she will have a brother so near in age and hope that they are very close. But, I am savoring these last few days with her as my sweet baby.

I'm a Big Kid Now

I think I can speak for a lot of parents when I say "Hooray for 18 months"!!! Lily is now officially in Nursery at church. This was a much needed change for our family, especially with Baby Jack on his way. Lily was getting sooo hard to handle and lets face it, who would rather hang out with the parents than get to blow bubbles, sing silly songs and get to snack on Goldfish galore? She did great, by-the-way. Couldn't get rid of us fast enough...jeesh. So it begins.