I am orange...

These pics are from a few weeks ago but I wanted to take this opportunity to inform everyone that my son is officially orange. Mom took him over to visit his cousin, Anderson, while I was at work this weekend and she reported back to me that John Parker is orange. He is a HUGE fan of carrots, squash, sweet potatoes and garden vegetables (which are orange-based). I knew that these foods could cause a child to have an orangish tint but I was unaware how POTENT they were until we began inspecting JP's feet, hands, and nose. His nose is a lovely shade of orange. While he is cute right now, I sincerely hope he grows out of this...I would hate for him to come home from school telling me about how people are referencing oopaloompas...

SOME UPDATES

"Mom...help...Terrell put this ugly shirt on me and I can't get it off!"
TRICK OR TREAT
This is one excited chicken...
GiGi and me with my pumpkin. I didn't get to enjoy any candy cause mom and Terrell ate it all!

This was taken right before the crap hit the fan. John Parker pitched a HUMONGO fit right after we suited him up. He then proceeded to fall asleep and missed all of the fun. Poor thing wouldn't take a nap yesterday so he was a TAD BIT cranky for his first Halloween. Guess we'll cross our fingers that next year will be better. Enjoy. We will post more soon!

Terrell bought John Parker the Ole Miss shirt when he went to watch the Arkansas Razorbacks slaughter the Rebs. (Hate I missed that one...) Anyways...if anyone could make an ole miss shirt look cute I would hafta say it would be my son...ha ha Just pray he doesn't wanna wear one in 18 years...

GO BULLDOGS!!

"I'm related to these people??"
I guess men are just born with this instinct...just give him a remote and he's ready to go. (my little redneck baby...)
We had to change his shirt because he tee teed all over the camo one...I think he might have been aiming for me...
"He he he...I think Mississippi State might just pull this one off, Mom"
"Please stop taking my picture...I'm trying to watch the game..."

We are on cloud nine over here...Mississippi State just beat Auburn 19 to 14...at Auburn. John Parker didn't know what to think seeing us jumping and shouting. I think the look on his face said it all...We have been pretty busy over here in the last month getting adjusted to our new schedule. Sorry no blogging...working weekends and keeping him during the week keeps me rather busy...

John Parker had his 6 month check up/shots and got a clean bill of health. Here are his stats:

Head: 75-90 percentile (big brain, we're hoping...)

Weight: a whopping 18lbs 3oz

Height/length: 27 1/2 inches

After he received his shots he didn't cry, he grunted at the doctor. My mom went with us and she teared up (we have gotten a few laughs outta that one...) John Parker didn't cry at all and he handled it rather well the rest of the day. I think it's because he overheard the doctor say he didn't have to get any shots next visit!

We'll keep you guys updated (I promise!)

we're having a blogging marathon this weekend!!

I'm using this pacifier to cover up my double chin...

Hello ladies...
I love my LaLa!
Geez, people...how many of these things do we have???

This is a very RARE occurance around our house...John Parker with a "passy." He does not usually take them from ANYONE (especially me) but somehow his LaLa got him to "pose" with it! Please enjoy all these posts...I don't know how many more will follow...but I am working on it!

***DISCLAIMER: (from John Parker) MOM SAYS THIS IS MY FAVORITE OUTFIT BUT IF YOU REALLY WANNA KNOW THE TRUTH...IT IS HER FAVORTIE OUTFIT!! SHE PUTS ME IN IT ALL THE TIME CAUSE SHE SAYS IT IS EASY TO GET ON AND OFF AND COOL...I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHERE SHE GETS THAT CAUSE SHE IS NOT THE ONE WEARING IT...

much ado about...no blogging

Mom thinks I look like her in this pic...don't tell her...but I sure hope not... I fell asleep during my bath...I was tired...mom drags me EVERYWHERE and tries to wear me out, I think!
I get REALLY excited about mealtime!! (As if you can't tell by all of my fat rolls...) Mom says I look like the michelin man...whoever that is...
I know, I know...I look good...you don't hafta tell me...
Okay...enough with the camera...where's the food, Mom???


Alright...this is Leah (aka Mom) with some much anticipated updates. I have been kinda busy working (at St Dominic...which I love, by the way!) John Parker is growing SO FAST!! I was in Target the other day (sans John Parker since he HATES shopping) and I ran into Ms. Nancy. She teaches kindergarten in the Madison County School District (and has been teaching since I was in kindergarten...she started teaching when she was VERY YOUNG...) She informed me that I needed to update my blog because she wanted to see some new pics of the little guy! I had NO CLUE that John Parker and I had a fan base!! We will DEFINETLY hafta keep the updates coming to keep our fanbase happy!

Oh yeah...I passed boards (which means that I am now a REGISTERED NURSE or "real nurse" as I prefer to call myself!) Will keep the pics coming...I promise!!!

a few pics from the beach

I was not really fond of this particular hat but Mom said it helped block out the sun. I caught a few ladies looking my direction...so I guess it really was not too bad!
Checking out the hot babes at the pool...
There are no words to express how cool I really am!!
Here's a full body shot for all the ladies...I included my "six-pack" and all...
Chicks Dig Me...ust in case you guys didn't know...I thought I would put it on my shirt...thanks to my Mom's crazy friend, Maggie for purchasing my onesie for me! I was supposed to share a birthday with her but I decided that I wanted my OWN day! We're close enough to celebrate together though!!


Here are some more pics of the little guy. These are just a few from the beach. He is taking a nap right now so that's why I am able to post! I'll put more up when I get the opportunity! Enjoy!

HERE YA GO HAILEY...

Here I am right after my bath...I LOVE to eat my hands
Yes ladies...I AM naked under here!!
I'm not really sure what these things on my feet are but mom says I gotta get used to them...
Me and my Dandy (he's my great grandfather!!)


***Just a little disclaimer...NO WE ARE NOT OLE MISS FANS...contrary to what these pics might lead you to believe!! We are AVID Mississippi State fans...I put this outfit on him to match his little shoes...thank you-LEAH (aka MOM)***

John Parker is growing up so fast! I have been taking pics of him but I am finding it difficult to maintain a blog and raise a kid and work...I am loving the new job at St. D! I am still working weekdays but within the next month or so I will be working weekend nights...this will hopefully bring in a little more money (so she can spend it on me!!-John Parker) I got a text message the other day from my Hailey (my college roomate) that was PLEADING for an update...here it is!! I am also happy to report that John Parker now has an Aunt! Mark and Amanda got married at the beach on July 16th (that's where we've been as well!) I will post some pics from the wedding and the beach as soon as I get another chance!!

I'M A BIG BOY NOW!!

"What did you guys say this thing was for??"
"EATING?? ALL RIGHT!!! Where's the grub?"

"What is this??"

"HELP ME!! Please call the center for child abuse...this stuff is AWFUL!!!"

"Seriously...I don't care how many times you shove it back in my mouth...I'm not gonna eat it!!"

"HELP!!!"

"Okay...I've had enough of this..."

"You think this is FUNNY??"

"Now this is what I'm talking about...bring on the childhood obesity!!!"

For those of you wondering, John Parker had his first taste of "big boy" food today. As you can tell by the lovely faces, he did NOT really know what to think about his "green beans." (I say that because they did not resemble green beans in any way!) He went to the doctor for his 4 month check-up and second round of shots. John Parker handled the shots really well...he shot me a glance that broke my heart...but I stayed strong (this time) and didn't cry! He even laughed and smiled at the doctor after his shots...don't know what that was about...guess he was practicing his flirting skills... He is now 26 1/2 inches long, 14lbs 15oz, and his big gourd head is 44cm!! I just KNOW he's gonna be the next Einstein with that big ole watermelon head!!

But seriously...if anyone has any suggestions as to the "best-tasting" baby food (that's an oxymoron cause apparently they all taste like crap...) please feel free to let me know. I wanted to introduce veggies first so he would have to give them a chance...I hear all babies like fruits. Let me know what is best!!

Some BRAND NEW pics...

I couldn't figure out which one to put on here so I just put them all!! We finally caught some smiles on camera!!



John Parker apparently has had enough!!

Uncle Mark changed my diaper and he said it wasn't easy to do when I was moving around...he couldn't even put my clothes back on me!
These are my new PJs from the Gap. Mom bought them for me...I'm not real sure I want my picture taken in them...
Mom found this outfit at Gymboree. I think she really likes that store cause she got a coupon there and plans on going back REAL soon...
Hey...we actually caught a smile on camera!!
My Papa got this little number for me...Mom must really like it alot cause she puts me in it ALL THE TIME!!

Well I figured I needed to post some new pics since my college roomate, Hailey, told my mother at church that I was being lax on my blogging lately. We have been kinda busy around here lately in preparation for Mark and Amanda's wedding and for my new job(which starts on July 9th!) We have been snapping pics, though. So I hope everyone enjoys! It is CRAZY RAINING outside right now and we are all SO HAPPY!! Hope this is enough for ya, Hailey!!