Happy Birthday Parker!!!

Yesterday Parker turned the big 3 0!!! I really can't believe my husband is 30! Good thing I'm still so young. =) Just kidding honey! We had a laid back birthday this year seeing as we have no friends or family out here. Parker came home from work to a decorated house, yummy dinner, and Baskin Robbins ice cream cake. We were going to watch the new Transformers movie once the boys went down but we ended up being too tired so hopefully we can watch it tonight. Thanks to all those who called/texted him to make his day special. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BABE AND AM SO LUCKY TO BE YOUR WIFE!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

The boys each made daddy a card and inside they told me all the reasons why they love their daddy. My favorite one of Josh's was, "he wipes my bum" and my favorite one of Jackson's was, "he lets me pull off his belt." Hahaha...Grandma Morrill sent the boys a little Halloween package that they opened during daddy's party. They got books, sticker books, candy, pumpkin carving kit, and Tyce got new Halloween jammies! They were very excited. Thanks mom!Parker loves me for making him stand there while I take this picture. =)Tyceroo was chilling on the floor during most of the party...Smiling when he hears his daddy's voice...Everybody making funny faces at dinner...Don't worry, Jackson blew out the candles before Josh or Parker could even think about it, haha...

Pumpkin Carving Time...

Saturday we headed out to Cox Farms to get the boys a pumpkin! They had lots of fun stuff to do for the kids and we were all excited BUT, of course, it downpoured rain as soon as we got there. So we hurried and picked out pumpkins and came home to carve them. Jackson, of course, had his heart set on the biggest (and most expensive) pumpkin and daddy, being the push over that he is, let him have it. Luckily Josh had his heart set on the $2 tiny one! So we got a huge one for Jackson and a medium and tiny one for Josh.

Jack's big ol pumpkin and Josh's tiny one....Getting ready to cut open the pumpkin...Here is Jackson saying, "YOU pull the yucky seeds out not me!"He finally gave in and got his hands dirty...Josh was proud of his dirty hands...Jackson's final product, all day he had said he wanted TRIANGLE eyes AND a TRIANGLE nose...Every night they remind us to go out and light their jack-o-lanterns, they LOVE them!Josh's final product...he insisted on OVAL eyes, nose, and mouth...

They are so excited for trick or treating this year, they'll be so cute and I can't wait to take them. I got their pumpkins out and they've been practicing trick or treating. Jackson goes on one side of a door in the house and Josh goes on the other and knocks and says TRICK OR TREAT. Then Jackson opens the door and pretends to give him candy and Josh says, THANK YOU! Then they go to the next door in the house, haha. It cracks me up.

I'm also looking forward to next weekend because my DEAR DEAR friend Becky and her family are coming from Pittsburg to visit! YAY! I better rest up because Becky and I could, and will, talk all night!!!

Also, tomorrow is Parker's birthday! He's turning the big 3 0 !!! I can't believe it! More to come...

Week With My Parents!!!

My parents flew into town Wednesday and stayed through Sunday, not long enough, but better than nothing! =) It was so fun having them here and the boys just loved them!


Here they are closing their eyes waiting for their surprise from Grandma and Grandpa Barraclough...They got Candyland and Memory! They love to play games!Here's Tyceroo in his bouncer...We took them to the playplace at the mall, my dad watched them while my mom and I shoe shopped, thanks dad!!! Thursday night my parents babysat while Parker and I went out! Here they are playing memory on the table and eating popcorn...Daddy and Tyce smiling at eachother...Saturday we got tickets to do the Capitol tour, here they are looking EVER so excited...Here is the top of the Temple of Freedom, the dome you see from the outside...Parker and I in front of the statue...Cute guys...Joshy sitting in Tyce's car seat...Here is the top of the Library of Congress....The twins and I at the Library of Congress, they were bored to death....Grandpa and the twins...Tycee LOVES his grandma...Cute guy...Smiley guy...Right before they had to leave for the airport... =(
Thanks mom and dad for coming! Now I've got to begin the countdown till they come next...5 weeks!!!

Gotta Love Columbus Day!

Happy Columbus Day everyone! Haha, the only reason I'm celebrating it is because Parker gets the day off! Yay! It's been fun having him home today. He did all the night feedings and got up early with the twins, letting me sleep in!!! Then we packed up a picnic and went to the park. The boys and Parker played on the toys while I cuddled Tyce (it was in the 50's today! Brrr!) then we all went for a walk on this really pretty trail through the gorgeous trees. One thing I do NOT miss about Utah is the brown, I am loving the green out here. The leaves are changing color and it's just beautiful! Then we all came home and cranked up the Cocomotion and made some yummy hot chocolate! Parker has really taken over this weekend letting me rest and it was been wonderful and MUCH NEEDED. One thing I love about Parker is that he never makes me feel lazy. He understands that I have not been feeling well and have not been getting enough sleep and so he steps in and sacrifices his own time and sleep for me. Gosh, I'm a lucky girl aren't I? Thanks sweetie!!!! =)

He looks a little tired huh? This is only the second tub daddy has given Tyce! Needless to say, he loved it!

Fun at the Fire Station...

On Saturday Parker took the twins to an open house at the Firestation by our house. I was home sick with Tyce but it sounds like they had TONS of fun! They were in heaven because the whole fire truck, ambulance, and ladder truck were open for them to just roam around in and play! They had lots of fun "driving" the fire truck and I think they make adorable firemen!!!
Tyce has been LOVING his bumbo seat today, he looks like such a big boy in it! I know it sounds so cliche, but I really cannot believe how fast he is growing up! I love his smiles and he just ADORES his daddy. Anytime he hears Parker's voice he gets a big ol grin on his face. Looks like we have yet ANOTHER daddy's boy in the family!!! Our "HOW MANY DAYS UNTIL GRANDMA AND GRANDPA BARRACLOUGH COME" chain is getting shorter and shorter! In three days I'll be picking them up from the airport!!! YAY!!!

Cutie Pies...

I've had QUITE the day today and cannot remember the last time I've been this mad at the twins. In about three hours they have dumped every toy in the house on the floor, dumped six boxes of raisins on the floor, and got into my makeup bag-smearing mascara and liquid foundation ALL OVER my carpet, walls, doors, mirror, and chaise lounge. I am beyond mad and I don't know what to do SO I decided to do a post on how cute they are and how much I love them. Maybe it will help. Ok, maybe not. But, regardless, here are some pics...
Ok so I put a lot more pics of Tyce on there because HE has been an angel lately!!! Ah somebody please help me, I can't handle these crazy punks!!!