Catch up!

Ok, with the last few weeks left of school, blogging has been a little harder...so here comes the big catch up! I am not crazy...and do realize I am doing one post with a million different things...hang with me! First off...here are the "Parks Lillies" as our family has nicknamed them. They are blooming and have overtaken our front walkway. My Grandpa Parks first planted these almost 20 years ago when he was still with us. Since then, the original bulbs have multiplied and now are planted all over Texas in at least 5 of our family homes. We continue to have to split the bulbs (I need to split these...they are HUGE!) and love passing them on. I love the fact that it is a beautiful legacy and when it blooms I always smile knowing my Grandpa is watching over me. Love you Grandpa!
Next, we finally hung letters above Cade's crib! So far, this is the only "wall decor". It might stay that way as Charles likes to keep things simple. They look beautiful!

Also, here is what Cade has been up to! He has been a busy little man and moves constantly in Mom's belly...sometimes well into the night. I think we have an active one on our hands!

"By this week, your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (like a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day. She can blink her eyes, which now sport lashes. With her eyesight developing, she may be able to see the light that filters in through your womb. She's also developing billions of neurons in her brain and adding more body fat in preparation for life in the outside world." -www.babycenter.com

I also got the chance while Charles went on a "Boy's Fishing Trip" in the Gulf to visit my parents, sis, and niece Mackenzie last week. We had a blast and I love how her personality is really coming out! This picture says it all!

Keep hangin in there...few more updates! A few nights ago we were able to see some good friends of ours at dinner before they head to Canada for a few years (hopefully less). Their precious daughter Avery Grace is 9 weeks old, and we just fell in love with her. Here are some pics at dinner!

Another important even of the week was Sonic's "Free Float Night" on Wednesday!! How could I resist pickin up some friends and headin to Sonic? Well, unfortunately, one Sonic turned into 3 and by the time we were done...we each had enjoyed 3 small root beer floats...but they were free! LOVED it and can't wait till they do this again!