Name that band!

Most every evening, while I take my bath, Alex entertains Parker by playing the guitar. Usually Parker is content with dancing around our bedroom singing and clapping his hands. However, recently Parker has wanted to try things himself. He will pat his chest with both little hands and say "me, Me, Me". I could not resist taking these pictures.


He was musical even before he was born. I often told my mom that I was having a Pentecostal baby, since he danced to the music at church. Now, when you lay him in his bed to sleep....only at nap time.... he sings himself to sleep. He sings all the time. While cleaning up, Parker sings the "clean up, clean up, everywhere". Yes, he leaves out some words, but he has the idea....clean everywhere. And if you say the name Jesus, then you MUST sing "Jesus loves Parker". My mom started singing the "Jesus loves me" using his name when he was a newbie.

This weekend was outrageously busy, but wonderful. I finally have my husband back! The outage is over and the weekends are mine!!!! This past Friday is the first Friday Alex has had off since August. We took advantage of the nice weather, and I took advantage of Alex... We went shopping. Alex and I got a lot of our Christmas shopping done. Parker and Alex were wonderful! Parker refused to take a nap, but he maintained his usual upbeat attitude. And even though Alex reminded me constantly that this was perfect "golf weather", he enjoyed himself too. I of course had a blast! On Sat. we went to Walmart and got Parker's big "HOHO" his John Deere Tractor. It is currently hiding out in the shop. We also went to church, Sat. night for Alex to practice his music for Sunday's fellowship service. Parker and I were going to stay home...until Parker saw the guitar and his daddy leaving. So we tagged along. Parker enjoyed playing with Bro. Don's little boy Jarrod. Jarrod is in first grade. He is one of the most gentle and smart little boys I know. He very sweetly taught Parker how to shimmy under the pews without hitting his head. I know church is not where children should play, but as my sister and I remember, it makes for great fun.

Now, I must finish all the projects that I have going on... I of course have made a list so that like Santa everything is checked twice and ready for Christmas.

Mom, I cannot wait to see your house!