One car, two boys, three bags, and four families

Yesterday we packed our bags and headed to Charleston to visit as many friends as we could in a day. We pulled out of the drive way at 7:35am, made a breakfast stop, one pit stop, and arrived in Charleston at 10:00am.

Our first stop was to drop Brian off at his friend's house (Bryan Davis). Then the boys and I were off to The Read's. In February 1999, Jane hired me to babysit her two boys (5 and 18 mos.) two mornings a week. The relationship grew over the years and we became family. In May 2001, I moved in with The Read's. I lived with them until February 2002 - during which time Jane was pregnant with Virginia, I was in graduate school and Brian and I were planning our wedding. It was a crazy time but I loved it! Jane sang at our wedding and both of the boys were attendants. The Read's are a very special part of my life and I will always treasure the memories I have of my time with them. I am glad we got to visit with them for a while yesterday.

Jane, Virginia, and Lucas

Alexander, Jane, Lucas, Virginia, and Heyward

Ethan, Alicia, Alexander, Lucas, Jane, Virginia, and Heyward

The next stop was at Kelly's house. We had lunch and the boys napped at her place while we had a chance to catch up. Lucas slept on the couch while Ethan picked "his room" and some stuffed animals and crashed hard.

Kelly and Lucas

After nap, we went back to pick up Brian at The Davis'. Their daughter Megan is 5 days older than Ethan. They are expecting their 2nd child (a boy!) in July. Brian and Bryan worked together when we lived in Charleston.

Megan practicing being a big sister

The Davis' with Lucas

Our last stop of the day was dinner and playtime with our friends The Davey's. Stephanie and I went to college together and have been friends ever since. Steph was 8+ months pregnant with her first child at my wedding. Now that's a friend!!

Alicia, Sean (Steph's youngest), Steph, and Lucas

Steph and Lucas

Noah, Owen, and Ethan having an absolute blast!

ALL THE BOYS!!

(Lucas, Owen, Sean, Noah, and Ethan)

We had so much fun visiting with all our friends. Hopefully we will get to make another trip to see them soon. It had been a year since we had seen some of them! We left Charleston at 8:15 and pulled in the driveway at 10:00. It was a long day, but well worth it!

May 2009

So far May has been a crazy month. Lucas is growing like a weed, I have gone back to work (from home for now), and we made our first trip to G'ville/S'burg since Lucas was born. We went to the upstate to celebrate my mom's birthday on Friday, May 8, Isaac's baby dedication, and Mother's day.

Mom, Val, and I went to the movies for mom's birthday...KID FREE!! It was great. We spent Saturday with Brian's family and Ethan had a blast playing with his cousins. Sunday was a very special day. Not only was it Mother's Day (my baby sister's first) but it was also Isaac's dedication. It was great to see Val and Neal stand before the church with Isaac in their arms. I am so glad we were able to be there.


Below is a collection of random pictures from the last several weeks including Mother's day weekend.


Lucas is growing up!

Granpa and Lucas

Isaac, Pepaw, Neal, and Lucas

Ethan, Brian, and Lucas

Pepaw, Lucas, and Ethan

"My boys"


Cousin Caleb and Lucas


Ethan and cousin Tyler

Climbing trees at Granpa and Granma's

Easter Picture

Last weekend at church we had a professional photographer there taking family pictures for free! We were able to download the pictures to use as we wanted...very cool. Here is the best one!

Family Picture

We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend celebrating our risen Lord! Here are 2 family pictures we took over the weekend. They actually are not too bad.

Ethan's Art Wall

Ethan received some Bathtub Crayons yesterday for a "big brother" present. Of course, he wanted to use them at bathtime. He got in the bathtub at 6:00 and I had to make him get out at 7:15 pm. He created a masterpiece on my bathtub tile:-)

If you look closely, he colored each tile a different color!

Ethan says, "This is a humpback whale."

Lucas - 3 Weeks Old

I cannot believe that Lucas is 3 weeks old today! Time has gone by fast. Here are some pictures from the last week. Enjoy!

More pics of my boys

Here are some more pictures of the boys! We are all doing well. Lucas is eating and sleeping and allowing me to have some naps too! Ethan is doing a good job as a new big brother. Of course there are good days and not so good days, but overall we are all still getting along:-)

This is Lucas' favorite way to sleep (curled in a ball on his side).

All my boys!

Ethan is a very proud big brother!

Big Brother Ethan

Ethan loves being the big brother and is doing a good job!

Introducing Lucas Andersen Parsons

Born March 13 at 7:21pm

7 lbs. 3 oz.

19 inches long

Lucas' arrival

We have scheduled to be induced next Thursday, March 19! We will keep everyone updated on his arrival.

Family, Friends, and Diapers

We made a trip to the upstate this weekend to visit family, friends, and attend a baby shower for Lucas hosted by Valerie and Kelly. Thank you my dear sister and friend for throwing the shower!

Val, me, and Kelly at the shower

Dreama and Me

Carol, Emma, me, Lindsay, Amy
(my wonderful in-laws and niece)

Leigh, Kendall, me, Carly and Davis

Lucas' loot

Ethan, me, and Isaac

Ethan got to meet his newest cousin for the first time this weekend.

Ethan and Isaac playing with toys

Ethan and daddy being silly

Lovin' on daddy

It was great to visit with friends and see their little ones! Thank you to everyone who came to the shower and for stocking us up on diapers and wipes. We really appreciate it. We will let everyone know when Lucas is here...3 weeks and counting!