The Williams Family

Summer Fun

2010-07-09T12:06:00.000-07:00

So somebody told me last week I was doing a terrible job at blogging! And yes I admitted to her that I am! Now that Parker is walking (trying to run), I spend most of my free time right behind him! He loves to explore but has not gotten brave enough to go up and down steps by himself (which I am totally thankful for), so I am usually one step behind so that I can hold his hand when he gets to a step! We have been so busy this summer! Parker has grown so much and has learned so many new things. He has 8 teeth now and his favorite words are: Mama, DaDa, Cookie, and Mo (which means More)!

We went to the beach the second week of June with my parents and sister! Parker absolutely loved the beach! He loved standing on the edge of the ocean and letting the waves crash into him!

On Father's Day, the Williams family gathered at Momimee's house so the great grandkids could play together! We attempted to get a group picture of them with Momimee! What a job that was!

Attempt #1

Attempt #2

At the end of June, Jeff's Great Uncle David (Momimee's Brother), and his son and daughter-in-law, came to visit! We took Parker to the airport in Baton Rouge to pick them up! We were so glad that Parker got to meet his Great Great Uncle!

My Mom, Dad, & Brooke came down to spend the 4th of July with us! On July 4th, my parents celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary! I am so lucky to have Godly parents who have have kept their commitment to each other for 30 years! On the 5th we had a cookout at our house and the Metz family came over and we played badmittion and volleyball! And yes I was quite sore the next day! But it was soo much fun!

As you can see we have had such a wonderful summer so far! And I promise to start doing better on my blogging! I leave you with one of my favorite moments! After a fun afternoon of playing outside, Parker decided he needed a snack! See below.......

This-n-That

2010-04-26T19:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry its been a while since I've blogged! Now that its warm outside, we spend most afternoons outside! Parker loves riding in his wagon or playing on his new swing set! He loves being outside! Here are a few pics from Easter and playing on his new swing set!

Easter Egg Hunt at Wesson Baptist Church

The Easter Bunny brought Parker a new Easter Train!

Our Family - Easter 2010

Nana & Parker hunting eggs at Mamaw's

I love this picture! He looks so grown! Kinda sad!

On Saturdays, Parker and I love to stay in our pajamas as long as possible!

Endless Adventures

2010-04-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

Parker got a new swing set! He loves to slide and swing!

Growing Up!

2010-03-28T12:50:00.000-07:00

Its so hard to believe that my little man is now one year old! What an amazing year it has been! Our lives have totally changed but it has been wonderful! Parker is loved by so many people, we had to have 2 birthday parties! We had a Train Theme Party at our house for Jeff's family and our friends in Louisiana and then he had a Sports Theme Party at his Nana & Papaw's house in Mississippi for my family! He got so many fun toys and lots of clothes!

March 2, 2009

March 2, 2010

(Excuse the Messy Hair - He had just woke up!)

Here are some pictures from the Train Party at our house!

All the signs were made by my sister, Brooke!

Parker & His friend Laurel Ann

See the excitement! haha

Michael, Brooke (Aunt BB), & Parker

We had a great time! I think the adults rode the train more than the kids!

Pics from the Mississippi Party to be posted later........

Big Helper!

2010-02-01T18:02:00.001-08:00

Parker is such a big helper these days!! Now that he can pull up on his own he can help us do alot around the house! For example, he helps his daddy load the dishwasher! See below.....

Parker's 1st Christmas!

2010-01-10T17:16:00.000-08:00

As a child, I remember how hard it was to go to sleep on Christmas Eve! I would lay in bed and listen closely to hear Santa in the living room. Then on Christmas morning, Brooke and I would wake up bright and early to see what Santa had brought. We waiting anxiously for Mom and Dad to get the video camera ready before we could run in there! I think I had that same excitement this year! I could not wait for Parker to see all his new toys! I ran into the living room and got my camcorder ready and then cued Jeff and Parker to come in there! Although Parker wasn't real sure what was going on and was a little overwhelmed, I enjoyed every minute of it! Jeff says next year we're giving him paper and boxes because thats all he really cared about!

Parker and his red wagon!

His own toy cell phone! Now he can stop chewing on ours!

Christmas this year was not only about the gifts, but getting to spend time with family members! Parker got to see lots of family members that we don't see very often! Two weeks before Christmas, our friends Randy, Melissa, Aaron, & Mallory, from St. Francisville, came to our house for supper and gift exchange.

The Sunday before Christmas we met Mrs. Nancy's brothers and nephew in Alexandria for lunch. We enjoyed visiting with them. While we were at the Alexandria mall, we took Parker to see Santa Clause. He didn't cry, but he didn't smile either! haha

Jeff, Uncle Roger, Trey, Uncle Tye, Lee, Lisa, Nay-Nay, Papa Ray

Parker also had a Christmas Party at Mamaw Rose's house (daycare)!

Parker opening his gift from Reeve's!

I know I talk alot about Mamaw Rose. She keeps Parker everyday at her house.

On Christmas Eve, we had supper and Nay-Nay & Papa Ray's house and exchanged gifts with them and Aunt Le-Le and Uncle Joel.

Nay-Nay opening Parker's tonka truck!

On Christmas Day, we traveled to Mississippi to stay with my family for a few days! He got lots of toys and clothes from his Nana, Papaw, & Aunt Brooke! He got a tent with a tunnel. Here is a picture of Parker crawling through the tunnel and his Aunt Brooke trying to follow him. As you can see, she got stuck! hahaha

For lunch we went to the King Family Christmas!

Grandcharlie, Jeff, Me, Parker, Nana, Aunt Brooke, Nanny, Papaw

Nanny & Grancharlie gave him a Leap Frog Muscial Table

Notice that he he standing up holding onto the box (His newest trick)

Then on Saturday night, we went to the Sasser Family Christmas!

The Sasser Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren with Mamaw

4 Generations - Parker couldn't stop looking at Mamaw

The Sunday after Christmas we came back to Ethel for the Williams family Christmas! Even more toys!! As you can probably tell, our house is now a mini ToysRUs!

Parker and his cousins Abby & Emily

Parker and his cousin Tyler. "Hey Tyler, whats these things on your head!"

As you can see we had a wonderful Christmas! Our house is full of lots of new toys and most of them make lots of noise! haha But we love every minute of it! Its hard to believe we will be having Parker's 1st Birthday Party soon! My little baby is growing up! He loves to clap his hands and every now and then I can get a Ma Ma out of him! Can't wait to see what 2010 brings........

Snow in Ethel

2009-12-07T19:46:00.000-08:00

On Friday, December 4, Parker got to experience something new! SNOW!!! The snow started to fall on Friday night and when we woke up on Saturday morning, there was snow everywhere! We bundled Parker up and took him outside. He had no idea what was going on but I was so happy for him to experience it! He most likely will not remember the snow, but atleast we have pictures!! I want Parker to be able to experience everything! Most of the time I am more excited than he is, but thats ok too! When he's older he can look back on all the pictures of the things he saw and did, and hopefully he'll know how much we love him and want him to experience all of these new things!

PS: Parker now has two teeth! After that first one broke the skin, they seem to be popping up everywhere!!

Thanksgiving & First Tooth

2009-12-07T19:34:00.000-08:00

Jeff and I were both very thankful this Thanksgiving!!! I think holidays become even more special when you have a child to share them with! Parker's Nana, Papaw, & Aunt Brooke came a stayed for a few days!! Parker loved having them here because he always had somebody to play with.

Parker, Daddy, Mommy, BB, Nana, Papaw

Parker can crawl now..... backwards!!! He scoots around the house backwards. The best part is when he backs under the couch and then realizes he can't get out!

The Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 29, Parker got his first tooth!! I finally was able to get a pic of the small white tooth breaking through the skin on the bottom.

Our Little Chicken Biddy!

2009-11-04T06:10:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween!! Parker's Nay-Nay (Mrs. Nancy) bought him a little chicken costume last year and gave it to us this year right before halloween! The ladies at my dad's bank said he looked like a little chicken biddy! On Friday, Oct 30, the Silliman Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st graders came by my office trick or treating! I dressed Parker in his outfit and brought him to my office! Isabella (my boss's granddaughter) came by the office in her Snow White Costume!

Then on Saturday we went to Mississippi to visit with Nana, Papaw, & BB. We took Parker to the Wesson Baptist Church for the fall festival. He even got to see his friend Jaycee! We left the church and went to visit Parker's great-grandparents in Brookhaven! He enjoyed visiting with Nanny & Grandcharlie!

1st Generation, 4th Generation, 2nd Generation

He loved eating that banana!

He wants to crawl so badly! Right now he can turn around in a circle and scoot backwards!!

Everybody but Jeff, he was taking the picture!!

Happy Fall Ya'll!

2009-11-03T13:50:00.000-08:00

I want Parker to experience everything!!! So, I had been googling the internet looking for a pumpkin patch close by! I happen to find an ad in the local newspaper for a pumpkin patch and hay ride! So my mom, dad, & sister came down on a Sunday afternoon and we took Parker to the pumpkin patch in St. Francisville! We got to feed some ducks and goats and then Mr. Dan took us on a hay ride to feed cows. Mr. Dan put Parker on a cow so Mommy could take a picture! We got to go out in the field of pumpkins and take pictures and pick pumpkins! Jeff and I picked a big pumpkin and Parker got a baby pumpkin! We had so much fun!!!

Photo Shoot

2009-10-27T13:30:00.000-07:00

Every now and then we have a little time to have a photo shoot! Here are a few pics that I took one night after Parker's bath! GEAUX TIGERS!

Homecoming

2009-09-30T10:10:00.000-07:00

On Friday, September 25, Parker and I went to my alma mater, Wesson High School's Homecoming! Jeff had to stay home because of work. My sister, Brooke, was the High School Football Maid in the Homecoming Court! It's so hard to believe that 7 years ago I was a senior and the High School Football Maid as well! I got to see a lot of my friends from high school and my extended family as well! Brooke looked so gorgeous on that field, and yes, Dad, you looked pretty handsome yourself! haha You've probably heard that old saying, "Kill two birds with one stone"! Well, Parker and I killed three birds with one stone! We went to the football game and got to see Brooke in the homecoming court, then we watched her cheer during the first half of the game, and then at half time she twirled a flag with the band! Parker had a lot of fun at the football game. We sat with my dad in the Press Box where it was cool!

This was before Parker pulled the petals off Dad's flower!

It's hard to see, but Brooke is one of the flag girls with her cheerleading suit on!

On Saturday and Sunday, Parker and I enjoyed hanging out with Nana, Papaw, & BB (Brooke). We took Parker strolling around their neighborhood! He absolutley loves being outside! Then on Sunday afternoon, we returned back to Ethel! Parker really missed his daddy and I think his daddy really missed him too!

Parker's first cracker!

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, we went to the Outdoor Banquet at Zachary Baptist Church. Our store, F.S. Williams Country Store had a booth. Parker enjoyed playing with his cousin Abby. Not real sure what was going on with his hair in this picture!

Parker can now sit up on his own for short periods of time! Last week after his bath, we put him in his old bathtub and had a photoshoot!

Busy Busy

2009-09-15T11:03:00.000-07:00

Wow, its been a while since I've blogged! We have had so much going on that when we get a break, we take a nap! Which isn't as often as we'd like! But we wouldn't trade anything in the world for our life with Parker! He is such a blessing!

On August 23, we had the Williams Family Reunion! We were so proud to introduce the family from Texas & Mississippi to Parker!

The Alberta Williams Family (A few of us)

Raymond Douglas Williams, Jeffrey Douglas Williams, Parker Douglas Williams

For Labor Day Weekend, my parents and my sister came for the weekend. Dad and Jeff went Dove Hunting, while Mom and I did some much needed house work! I love when my mom comes, she helps me so much! Parker loves when his Nana, Papaw, & BB come to visit! One afternoon, we were all sitting in the living room and Parker was in his jumperoo. He had played so hard with his Papaw that day, he was so exausted. We sat for about 10 minutes watching him fall asleep in the jumperoo and then would wake up jumping again! He did this over and over! We all laughed so hard!

On September 12, Jeff and I went with my sister-in-law Lisa & brother-in-law Joel to the LSU vs. Vandy game, while Parker stayed with his Nay Nay & Papa Ray! Even though it rained almost the entire time we were there, we had a great time! GEAUX TIGERS!

Parker's New Toy

2009-08-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

Parker loves being in his walker. He really could care less to get on his hand and knees and crawl! So we bought him the Fisher-Price Jumperoo. He absolutely loves it! The jumperoo plays music and makes noises when he jumps. He will sit and jump forever!!

On Sunday, Parker was sitting in the jumperoo and I was sitting on the couch watching tv and I noticed he had stopped jumping. He was facing away from me and the monkey head rest hid his face. When I got up to check on him, he had fallen asleep! He jumped himself to sleep. It was the cutest thing! After I took plenty of pictures, I got him out and put him to bed!

Sunday afternoon, Parker and I decided to make cupcakes. He sat in his bumbo seat on the counter while I frosted the cupcakes. He kept throwing his toy into the icing. I think he was trying to tell me that he wanted some! Oh how I wish I could have dunked his finger into the icing for him to lick! One day!!!

Out & About

2009-08-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

Now that Parker is a little older we are able to get out more and take him places! Friday night, we went to Sammy's in Central for our friend, Beau Schlatre's birthday! Parker got to play with his friend, Laurel Ann. Most of the time, they just stared at each other!

Then on Saturday afternoon, we took Parker to the Pennington Center Balloon Festival in Baton Rouge with our friends Randy & Melissa. He loved watching the hot air balloons light up! We took him to the kids area where he got a glowing necklace and a balloon animal. The three of us even got in a hot air balloon basket for a family photo! And no there was not a balloon tied to it! At the end of the night we watched 5 military men jump out of an airplane and parachute down! We took a baby feeder(a big pacifier with a mesh net) filled with cold apple chunks for him to chew on! Parker's cousin, Abby, was there too! He enjoyed playing with her! We will definitely take him back next year!!

Daddy & Parker

Jeff, Parker, Randy, & Melissa

Our little family!

Abby & Parker

Birthday Weekend!

2009-08-03T13:26:00.000-07:00

Thursday, July 30, was my 24th birthday! On Thursday, we went to eat Sammy's in Zachary with Mr. Ray & Mrs. Nancy (Papa Ray & Nay Nay) and some friends of ours, Meghan & Joe Schiro (Aunt Mae Mae & Uncle Joe). We had such a good time!! Rachel, Beau, & Laurel Ann didn't get to come, we missed ya'll!!! (pics to come later)

Then on Friday night, we went to Randy & Melissa's house for supper! Parker enjoyed playing with Mallory and Aaron. He had so much fun that he spit up on Aaron! We all thought it was hilarious!!

Parker, Melissa, & Mallory

Aaron & Parker

We left Saturday and headed north to Wesson! Parker was so excited to see his Nana, Papaw, & Aunt BB. And they were excited to see him! They had bought him so many things while on their vacation in Tennessee. His Papaw bought him a fishing hat. It is so cute! Aunt Sheila, Uncle Stan, Russ & Matt came by Saturday night to visit and play with Parker. On Sunday after church we went to the Knight's house and had a fish fry and we took Parker in the swimming pool for the first time! He wasn't too sure at first what was going on then he got used to it and loved it! Swimming wore him out! I put him in his car seat to go home and by the time I walked around to the other side of the car he was sound asleep.

Parker & Papaw

Before we headed back to Ethel, we stopped by to see Parker's Great Grandparents (Charlie & Lucy King). Parker and Nanny played together! Nanny put him in a small rocker that GrandCharlie made when I was a little girl!

What a wonderful birthday I had! Jeff and I are truly blessed to have Parker in our lives!!

Our baby's growing up!

2009-07-29T13:30:00.000-07:00

Everyday Parker amazes Jeff and me with something new that he can do! We have started putting him in his walker! His legs are constantly moving, so every now and then his feet grab the floor and move the walker! His face lights up with excitement when that happens! The walker is still a little big for him, but he doesn't care! He loves the freedom!!

We have also started apples! He loves them! I was worried that he wouldn't like eating with a spoon, but he ate that apples so fast I was trying to scrape the bowl for more! I make his baby food once or twice a week and freeze it! He likes apples by themselves or mixed with oatmeal! Next week is pears!!

I have started laying a towel across my lap while I'm giving him a bath! He kicks all the water out onto the floor and I have to fill his bath tub back up! Parker got his 2nd hair cut on Monday, July 27! His hair grows so fast!!

2nd Hair Cut

Parker's Trick

His Daddy had just gotten home from work and was walking through the door! He was so excited to see his daddy!!

The Boys! And yes, they match! I try to match their clothes as often as I can! Cheesy, huh!

New Tricks!

2009-07-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

Every week Parker does something new! His first new trick was putting his lips together and blowing causing spit to go everywhere, then he started laughing out loud! His most recent is that he can pull his feet towards his head while laying down and grab his feet. I think its so funny! On Saturday, July 11, Nana & Papaw came to visit for a little while! Parker and Papaw played all afternoon! Then he had to show them how he can spit everywhere! His Nana brought him an outfit that says "Life is good when you have a Nana like mine!" Parkers two teeth still have not broke through yet! Until then, he is enjoying chewing on anything he can get his hands on!

Parker, Papaw, & Daddy playing

Parker spitting

"Life is good when you've got a Nana like mine!"

As I was going through pictures on my computer, I found this picture of when we told Mom & Dad that we were pregnant! I absolutley love the stunned look on their faces! I had bought little onesies and had them monogramed. They said: "Nana loves me", "Papaw loves me" & "Aunt Brooke loves me". We told them on July 3, 2008, the day before Mom & Dad's anniversary. They thought they were opening their anniversary gift, but little did they know what they were getting! Dad figured it out first, then Mom realized what the onesie said and started screaming! What a wonderful memory!

July 4th & 4 month Check Up

2009-07-08T06:52:00.000-07:00

For the 4th of July we went to Covington, LA with Jeff's family for a weekend get-a-way! Parker wore his July 4th outfit that his Nana (my mom) gave him! He looked so grown up!

We also went to visit our cousins, Daniel & Jessica Williams, in Mandeville. We are so excited that their baby, boy or girl?? its a suprise, is supposed to arrive on July 16th! Parker can't wait for his new cousin to arrive!

On Monday, July 6, Parker went for his 4 month checkup! Dr. Pat says he's cutting two teeth! He weighed 14lbs 6ounces and was 25inches long! She said he is a very strong baby! He's eating oatmeal two times a day and next week we'll start giving him oatmeal three times a day! When he turns 5 months old we're going to start food! My plan is to make his baby food! So we'll see how that goes!

First try at Oatmeal

2009-06-30T13:06:00.000-07:00

On Friday, June 26, we tried giving Parker oatmeal! He liked the taste of it (anything taste better than the formula he takes), but wasn't too sure about the spoon going into his mouth! So now we put it in his bottle and he is much happier and is sleeping alot better as well! It seems like yesterday we were coming home from the hospital and now we're starting food! My baby is growing up into a little boy!

Parker's Baptism & Baby Dedication

2009-06-24T10:01:00.000-07:00

On June 14, Parker was baptised at Clinton United Methodist Church! The Williams family came and also the King family. We had a wonderful lunch prepared by my mother-in-law at my house!

Don't you just love his facial expression!

Then, on June 21 (Jeff's 1st Fathers Day), we participated in the Baby Dediciation at my old church, Wesson Baptist Church. The Sasser family joined us for this occasion. Parker thought it was very funny when Bro. Ronnie got to him. After the service, my Mom and Mamaw had prepared a great lunch at her house. For Fathers Day, we gave Jeff a large fryer and my Dad got a mouse pad with Parkers picture on it.

Future Michael Phelps

2009-06-11T13:40:00.001-07:00

Parker absolutely loves the water! He loves to take a bath at night and splash around in the water! He is constantly kicking his feet! We used to put his bath tub on top of his bathroom sink, but now we have to put it in the bath tub because he kicks all the water out and was making such a mess! My sister-in-law, Lisa, says he is the future Michael Phelps! Wouldn't that be great, he could take care of us! Sunday, we went and bought him a blow up pool and some Little Swimmers diapers. We filled the pool up with warm water and put it under the carport. Jeff helped him to sit in the water and he kicked that water everywhere! Jeff and I were so excited to watch him enjoy the water, you can only imagine how excited we'll be when we see him swim in the big pool for the first time! No one could have ever prepared us for how wonderful parenthood would be!

Lots of 1st!

2009-06-01T10:14:00.001-07:00

On Wednesday, May 27, Parker had his first haircut!!! I try to hold off as long as possible but I just couldn't wait any longer! The poor baby had hair past his ears and down his neck!! And with it being so hot outside, I'm sure all that hair didn't help! So when I had an appointment with Melissa for my hair, I asked her to go ahead and give Parker one too! Nay Nay (my mother-in-law) filmed it for us! Parker now looks like a little boy instead of a baby! It is soo precious!

Parker's 1st Hair Cut

Parker sleeping on the bed one morning waiting to go to Mamaw Roses!

Then on Saturday, May 30, Parker had his 1st play date with his friend Laurel Ann Schlatre! Parker, Mommy, Laurel, & her mommy, Rachel, met at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge for lunch and strolling around the mall! We had so much fun!

Parker & Laurel

Mommy, Parker, Laurel, & Mrs. Rachel

"What you doing over there Parker?"

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-06-01T09:47:00.000-07:00

For Memorial Day weekend, we went to Mississippi to visit! On Saturday night, I was in a Abby & Carlos Garcia's wedding! Then On Sunday, Nana, Papaw, Mommy, Daddy, Parker, BB (Brooke) & Steven went to the Bass Pro Shop in Jackson! Parker loved riding in his stroller and looking at the fish in the tank!

Abby & Carlos's Wedding!

Daddy & Parker in front of the deer!

The Williams Family at the Bass Pro Shop

Two Peas in a Pod

2009-05-19T13:53:00.000-07:00

After I pick up Parker from Ms. Rose's, we occassionally go by the store to visit everybody! Abby (Parker's Cousin) loves when Parker comes! She always wants him to go with her to the back of the store and she pulls out two boxes that have the old time drip coffee pots in them. She pulls out one for Parker to sit on, and one for her to sit on! Yesterday, she decided to pull out the bean bag and put it in the center of the front counter! She sat on one side and motioned for Parker to sit on the other. So for about 30 minutes, they layed on the bean bag! Before we know it, Parker will be running around the store, and Abby will be showing him where everything is!

Don't you just love how they both have their arms crossed!

Abby loved pointing out Parker to everybody!

Hope everyone has a good one, until next post.....

Mother's Day

2009-05-18T13:40:00.000-07:00

What a special Mother's Day this year, because it was my first Mother's Day! Jeff and Parker gave me a gift certificate for a massage and a new charm for my Pandora bracelet! We went to church in Clinton and Parker was so good and made it through the whole service! After that we ate lunch at Mrs. Nancy & Mr. Ray's house with Momimee, Mama J & Papa J Hood (Judy and Jerry Hood).

Parker loves reading books and listening to music!! He has also started smiling and laughing alot more! He is growing so much! Its so hard to believe that he is 11 weeks old today!! We are having his Baptism on June 14 at Clinton United Methodist Church, everyone is invited!! And then on Fathers Day, June 21, we will be at Wesson Baptist Church for Baby Dedication!

6 Weeks Old and Easter

2009-04-14T13:14:00.000-07:00

Its so hard to believe that Parker is already 6 weeks old! He went two weekends ago to our church, Clinton Methodist, for the Easter egg hunt! He and Jeff found 4 easter eggs! We also took him to the Mall of Louisiana to see the Easter bunny! He slept through the entire picture taking process! The bunny was so big and Parker is so little that all you can see in the picture is his black hair! But I figured next year he'll be one year old and may scream at the sight of the Easter bunny so I better go ahead and get a picture this year!

Parker's first time in church was on Easter Sunday at my hometown church, Wesson Baptist! He looked so cute in his Easter outfit! He almost made it through the entire service but he got a little fussy at the end! We were so proud of him!

I started back to work this week! It was very hard leaving my little one but I knew he was in good hands at Ms. Rose's. I hated to go back to work but I am glad that we will be getting into a routine! Parker has made several new friends at "Mamaw" Roses! Before we know it, he will be running around playing with them!