Fall Festival 2011

Fall Party 2011

Dan & Staci hosted another fabulous Fall Party this year and we were so lucky to attend. We thought we would be in Florida and miss the annual get together but we are so happy life had plans for us to be there. Each year we add another baby to the bunch; Ellie made her debut this year. We'll see whose family grows for 2012!

Sebastian saying "Cheese!"

Wonder what this group is plotting?

Staci & sweet Tilly

Anderson posing as he "sells stuff" from the table.

Steve getting into the campfire spirit.

Luke as Captain America & Abe as Luigi

Seriously...could this picture get any cuter?!?

This was the best group shot we could get. Sigh.

Dan, Coco & Abe trample through the grave yard.

No fear in these little ones!

Me & my babies - not the best picture but at least no one is crying.

Deck the Halls?

Can you believe in just a few short weeks we'll all be decking our halls and getting ready for the most wonderful season of all?!?! To help you get ready, Coco's preschool is selling live evergreen wreaths and garlands! To see what's available, click here: Sherwood Forest Farms. All orders will arrive within the first 2 weeks after Thanksgiving. E-mail me (kparr@bellsouth.net) if you have any questions or if you would like to place an order.

Random Sweetness

Just because our family blog wouldn't be complete without these precious pictures. I am one blessed momma.

All this random sweetness was captured at the CHS Homecoming Parade. This was one of those days I was so glad I lugged my camera bag with me. You just never know when a Kodak moment will strike.

A New Tradition

We started a new family tradition tonight: decorating our Candy Cottage! Grammy bought us one from Something Special and the kids were so excited to decorate it. The premise is a basic gingerbread house without having to bake the gingerbread. You just get to skip straight to the fun part: decorating! Halloween is the best candy holiday so it was a great one to start with. I'm already scheming on designs for our Thanksgiving house! Sebastian may have eaten as much candy as is on the house, Coco worked so hard at "tiling the roof," and Donald showcased his skills at spreading icing. It was a sticky and fun project but most of all, it was family time together. As the Mommy, that was my favorite part!

1st Field Trip

Coco's first school field trip was to the library. Like any doting mother, I went along to capture all the preschool Kodak moments. One day, me & my camera will no doubt embarrass her. But for now, she still loves to smile & say "Cheese!" So, until the day the eye rolls start, I'm going to keep snapping!

This is her sweet class trying their best smile in the sunshine.

The class girls pretty in pink!

Jansen & Coco

We got to hit the playground afterwards; I was thrilled to watch her play with her friends.

Levi & Coco

Her teacher laughingly tells me they have a on/off relationship.

This must have been an "on" day because she wanted her picture made with him.

Don't you know, it's cool to hold hands in preschool?!?

I suppose this is how runny noses & stomach viruses get passed and passed and passed around! But, it sure made for a cute picture.

Spoiled Rotten

Memaw has a family tradition of spoiling her grandbabies. Sebastian is no exception and enjoys her pampering. After dinner one night, he asked for a snack. So, she does what any great-grandmother would do...lifts him up on the counter, opens the cabinet doors and lets him go for it. I think he came down with a piece of candy, a cookie and a mini candy bar. Memaw and Sebastian share a special connection; before I have attributed to personality compatibility. Now, I'm thinking there could be some bribery going on!