Parker's Happy Birthday

I can't believe my baby boy is 6! He is growing up way too fast. He loves Lego's, so I decided to throw him a Lego Party. He got to pick 6 friends to invite and I found some games they could play. The cake was pretty hard to make, so don't look too close. I was frosting it as the boys were showing up. The cutest little girls ever.They first played for a bit. Then we had a contest to see you could build the tallest tower in under three minutes.The tallest tower winners.
They also played pin the dot on the lego.



Then they had a lego hunt in the backyard.




We also had another B-Day party for Parker and Uncle Nate. It was good company and yummy cake (which I did not make, but it was well worth the money).

Teeth & Bedrooms

A few weeks ago while brushing Parker's teeth we got a big surprise. His permanent tooth was coming in behind his baby tooth. So we took him to the dentist and he had all four bottom teeth pulled. To make more space for the new teeth coming in. He was brave and didn't even cry or whimper. I just can't believe were already to this phase in his life. He did get a little spoiled with a jamba juice, how to train your dragon movie, and some money from the tooth fairy. I also took on a few projects. One was I switched the kiddos rooms around. Tandi had the bigger room before and now that we are having a boy it made sense to switch the rooms. So in two days and with the help of my sis we got them done.

Pumpkin Patch and Fire Station

Tandi is loving her one on one time she gets from mom now that Parker is in school all day. I'm glad we get to have this time before baby brother comes. We went to a Pumpkin patch twice this year. One for Tandi's preschool field trip and then another with cousins.

Tandi's fellow preschool classmates, plus some additions. This is when we went with cousins. It was a lot warmer on this day.

The preschool went on another field trip to the Fire Station. Parker was able to come because he didn't have school that day. Which was great cause I think he enjoyed it more than Tandi did.
I thought this was so cute. They got to put on mini Fire Fighter clothes. Tandi had hers on for only a few seconds. That gave me no time to take a picture of her.

First Day Of School

Okay so as a long as I have been a Mother this is the one day I have been dreading since the day this boy was born. For one it means that he is growing up and also that he will no longer be in my watchful care all the time. I no longer know what he is doing through out the day. What he may be picking up from other kids. I have to say it is hard. The first day this kid was not scared one bit. He was ready! I just needed to let him go. I cried of course but was so happy to see that big smile when he came home after school. Even though he was put on the wrong bus because of my mistake with filling out forms. But he finally got let off at the right stop where I was waiting. He wasn't even scared and was excited to ride the bus again. I'm glad that's all worked out cause I almost had a heart attack when he didn't come off that bus.

Now Tandi got to start preschool. I'm doing a little joy school group with 5 other moms. I think this will be good for her. She was clingy the first day and even cried. But the second day she insisted on walking herself to the door. My little girl is growing up too!! 25 Weeks
This pregnancy is going pretty fast. I'm almost through my second trimester.

Bear Lake

We went on our annual family trip to Bear Lake this last weekend. Spent one day at the beach, ate some good food and the ladies had a good time playing Wacky 6. I forever will love Bear Lake!

Matchy match!
The Merril Clan. 10 adults, 8 kids, and 3 on the way.We are all due within a month of eachother. Not planned but glad these babies are all coming close together.
Around the campfire

Odds and Ends

Last week I cut Tandi's hair. I love her hair! My kids Love Ice Cream!
Tandi and Piper playing dress up.

Island Park

The first week in August we went to Island Park and stayed in Heath's Grandpa's cabin with his family. We had a great time this year and did a lot of fun things. We went boating, to the playmill in West Yellowstone, floated the river, and just had a good time hanging out. Unfortunately I wasn't very good about taking pictures so this is all you get. I should be getting more pictures from Heath's family. So I might post more later.