{Zoo Fun with our Friends}

We had the best time walking around the Zoo on a beautiful day! Cole, Jae and Kathryn joined us which made it even more enjoyable!

Parker (5), Cole (4), Jae (2), Hayes (2).  Aren't they just precious!

Hayes being silly!

We usually have to have a picture on every one of these animals!

All the kids checking out the buck laying 5 feet from the glass.  

"Look mom how big we are!"

Parker and Hayes

{SnOw DaYs}

We are on day 2 of being snowed in our house and we have had many fun activities to keep us busy!



We have played with some friends!

Painted, baked, colored, played, watched too much TV and tried to stay warm!

Zac and I have been busy painting out living room which has taken much longer than expected.



It a LOT of ladder work!

We also ventured out today to GG and Papaw's! The kids got all bundled up.




The kids have also been playing basketball in the house non-stop!



2 points!! Yay Hayes!

{Savannah + Bryce}

A few weeks ago my sweet, baby sister Savannah got married!! It was such a fun wedding week! Check out the beautiful pictures from Brittany Stover at brittanystover.blogspot.com. Congrats and I love you both!







Here are my cuties! Hayes was a ring bearer and Parker was a flower girl.

{Parker's Dance Day}

Parker attends dance every Monday. It's Kinderdance at First Baptist Church. This class is completely different than her class last year and although she didn't know a single friend going into it she has made many new friends and absolutely loves her class! It's a combination class of tap and ballet.

Last night was their parent watch night and I was throughly impressed that the kids did so well. The teacher used all the technical names for the moves which sounded like gibberish to Zac and I but the kids knew exactly what she was talking about and did the moves as she called them out.




We are so proud of all the practice and hard work Parker has put into dance.




Way to go, Parker!

{9 years of Bliss}

I can't believe that 9 years ago I was blessed with marrying the most amazing man in the world!  I thank God everyday that I was the lucky one who snagged him up.  I can't imagine my life without Zac in it!  He's my rock, encourager, he balances me when I need it most and has always been my strongest supporter!  Thanks for putting up with me Babe!  Can't wait for the next 9 years and seeing all that God has in store for us!

{Birthday Cake with the Family}

After our horse riding adventure, we had all of our grandparents and a few of our cousins over to help us celebrate with some cake!

The Birthday Girl!

Precious Smile!

I just thought this picture was so sweet with Parker looking at us.  She just looks so happy!

I'm 5!!

Mom and the birthday girl

Time for presents!

Marta and Caden

She got an American Girl doll and matching PJ's and a breakfast in bed playset.

Grandad, BG and Parker

GG, Parker and Papaw

Kisses instead of spanking

Cousins

Parker, you bring such joy and happiness to our lives!  I can't believe it was 5 years ago that you were born but I can't imagine spending a day without you!  I love how you are independent, strong, smart, sweet spirit, a servant, and a friend to everyone you meet! Thanks for making my day brighter and making my job of being a mom so fun and rewarding! Love you!!

{Parker Addison turns 5!}

A few days after Christmas, we have a birthday party for Parker.  It always sneaks up on me and is here in the chaos of Christmas so I was thrilled when this year Parker chose to invite one friend and go horseback riding! She is obsessed with all things to do with horses so the was the perfect birthday.  The weather could not have been better for the day!

Parker and her best friend Mabry enjoying a game of checkers while we waited for our horses.

Practicing their riding techniques before the ride.

Hayes was dressed the part all the way down to his boots!

Mabry and Parker have known each other since birth and spent much of their time together.  They love each other like sisters.

Daddy and Hayes on their horse Cookie.

Brooke and Mabry rode on a horse named Gus.  He really didn't like to move very fast.

On the trail

Parker posing with her horse Magic.  He was the leader of the pack!

Parker, Mabry and Hayes

Me, Brooke, Parker and Mabry.

 We had the best time! I loved the time that Parker and I were able to spend talking while on the horse.  We loved looking at all the "nature" but her favorite part was when the horse would trot.  She just giggled the entire time! What a great way to spend a birthday!!