Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Just Missing You....

I came across some pictures today in my Walgreens account of Gramps and Parker. 
I cried.
I decided that I would print the pictures out and put them in a photo album for Parker. 
I cried.
Tonight I was going through pictures on the blog of Gramps and Parker and ran across this one:

It was taken July 21, 2011. 
Just a tad over a year ago.  My.  My. 
If you had told me then the way things would be now, I wonder what I could have done differently to savor these precious moments we now have as memories. 
Just to see your wave one more time, your walk, your hat with the Nobama button on it. 
A good "HEY" would be nice too. 
I hope and pray that Parker never forgets his buddy.
It makes me so sad that Cooper will never know his Gramps.
I find comfort in the fact that Cooper will know Gramps someday. 

It's not fair. I don't understand why.  Why did he have to leave this earth so soon? 
Why are we having to cope with this sadness that we've never felt before? 
I have found myself asking that A LOT this year. 
It's not fair. 
I quickly remind myself that God's plan is way better than my plan-
even in difficult things like this- He really does know best. 
May I never forget that.  Never.  Ever.


Gramps,
We're all missing you.  Bad.  So bad. 
People tell me that you're not missing us, but I have myself convinced that you are waiting on us all to join you in heaven so you can show us around. 
I've wanted to call you a million and one times-
needed your advice or to share a funny story with you.
You were one of a kind, Gramps. 
My hero. 
I know you know that. 
I love you;
More than you know. 
 Februay 18, 2011

March 10, 2011
 August 30, 2010

 August 31, 2010

 October 17, 2010



Story Family Christmas 2010

Best Friends

Parker & Braylon 

Moogers

Do you know what a Mooger is?
I don't.
Parker does.
Last night Cooper was in the bath and I was sitting there watching Cooper. Parker came in dressed like this and said he was fighting Moogers:


A few minutes later he shut me and Cooper in the bathroom while he fought the Moogers.  I opened the bathroom door and he came running over and said very serious and matter of fact like,
"Mom.  What are you doing?  I'm fighting off the Moogers. You need to get back in there." 
Love his imagination. 
I'm still working on finding out where Moogers came from and more information.
Stay tuned.

It's summer time in Texas... so we're inside!

Meet Transformer Parker


 Cooper couldn't quite figure out the flash on my phone camera.
Parker and I would have him smiling then the flash would go off and he would look confused.
So funny.

Monday, July 30, 2012

This is how you know that dinner is yummy...



9 Month Check Up

We're only 19 days late taking Coop to the doctor for his 9 month check up. 
He didn't have any shots, but they did check him for anemia, which he is fine.
He weighs 20 lb 14 oz (48 percentile) and 2 feet 4 in (21 percentile).  His head is in the 65 percentile!  He has an Aggie Brain. :) 
It's so funny to us because Parker was always long and linkey- the complete opposite of Cooper. 
It's so hard to believe he's already almost 10 months old.  This year has flown by.  Time to start planning his big first birthday party!

Friday, July 27, 2012

Hmmm...

 "Hmm... this is interesting.  How does it work?  Wow.  What can I do with this?  Hmm.... I wonder if these people would notice if I slipped out?"

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Meet the newest Batman!!


Check out his newest costume.... isn't it so cute?  It's his Halloween costume, but he got it early.  Our good friend, Tracy *Braylon's Mom* made it for him.  Didn't she do a phenomenal job? 


Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Sunday Funday


 Parker has been saving his allowance money for Hulk Hands. 
We finally went today to purchase them. 
He is sooooooooo excited.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Sunday, July 15, 2012

A Wonderful Weekend

 Pop & Granny came to visit us this weekend and see our new house.  
We all really enjoyed their visit.
Love them. 







 Ashley and her family were on the way home from Houston and stopped by to see us.  
It was great seeing them and of course getting to love on Korbin! 


 Isn't he cute?  
 Cooper wanted the toy on Korbin's car seat soooooooo bad!  
 Cooper loves hanging upside down. LOVES, LOVES, LOVES it.  
Korbin isn't so sure of Cooper's excitement.  


Buddies.