Parker Family

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Will Babbling

Will has started really babbling and smiling! It is very exciting. I caught a bit of his babbling on video. Enjoy!

Here is smiles, cooing, & a sneeze!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Quick March Update

Hello Everyone! I'm trying to keep you all as updated as possible. Here are some new photo's:

Will has found his thumb!

While sucking his thumb is super cute, I don't let him do it for too long. Instead if he wants to suck for a longer period of time I pop in the pacifier...it is easier to take away a pacifier than it is a thumb when it is time!

He is still doing a fair amount of sleeping. Here he is with his little foot sticking out of the side of the crib.

Will is all spread out, comfortable, and sound asleep!

The cutest little boy I have ever seen in a night gown.

So Justin and I have given in a little and allowed Will to sleep in our bed (just for an hour or so before we all get up for the day).... can you find Will?

There he is! We love his arms!

Mom and Will cuddling on the couch watching Ellen!

Besides mom's double chin...super cute.

Mom and Dad can't give this little guy enough kisses!

I have also added some photo's under the "Will Week by Week" section, so you can see how he is growing. On Wednesday of this week we had a "photo shoot" with an aspiring photography student. I'm hoping to get the photos from that in the next few weeks. So stay tuned for those pictures!

Mom starts to go back to work next week (March 5th) so I'm not sure if I will be able to update as much. Hopefully Dad will take lots of pictures so we can share updates.

I'm anxious about going back to work so I ask for prayers and warm thoughts. I'm still pretty tired, so I'm hoping my body adjusts to my new sleep schedule soon or I'm going to be falling asleep during the work day! I'm also really sad about not being with Will all the time. I wish I could be a stay at home Mom and a full-time Hall Director!

Happy March Everyone!

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Will is One Month

Will has survived his parents for a whole month! Here are some new shots of what I think is the cutest little man I have ever laid eyes on.

Family Photo! You are getting your announcements in the mail very soon. Be on the look out.

We purchased will an activity gym and he absolutely loves it!

He loves to look at all the sea creatures!

Dad giving Will his very first bottle. Mommy has been working hard to have milk for Will when she goes back to work. The bottle is going well!

Will getting a bath...all parts are covered :)

Will has started to coo...while you can't hear him, here are some shots of his happy babbling time.

Here is a little smile.

Here is a great smile!

The last few days Will hasn't really wanted us to put him down, so in order to get somethings done around the house we have pulled out our carrying packs. Justin likes the Ergo (I like the Mobi).

Fast asleep in his Daddy's arms.

There is our update for now!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Will Sleeping

Will sleeps a lot and so it is the easiest time to take pictures. He has some pretty funny poses...

Sleeping in the bouncer...not sure what this pose is all about?

Will isn't sleeping here but I love this outfit! He received this onesie from the Hospital. It says "I was born at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie."

This is Will's classic sleeping position~

Justin thinks it looks like horns on his head.

Will sporting the Chief's blanket- Go Kansas City Chiefs!!!

Love this one...He must be thinking deep deep thoughts.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Everything Will

Will is growing so fast! He had his 2 week check up and received a clean bill of health! He weights 8lbs 6oz (1lb and 1 oz gain from birth). We are all doing great! Will has been out and about a bit by going to visit people at Mom & Dad's work, running errands at Walmart, going to church, and going to Bible Study. Mom is nervous about germs but Will is staying healthy. Mom has been enjoying her Maternity Leave and isn't sure how she will go back to work since all I want to do is be at home with William. Dad has been working, running errands, making dinners, giving Mom nap time during the day and so much more!!! Will loves having Mom and Dad home together.

That is about all for now! Here are some more pictures:

Will after a meal...this is his favorite sleeping position, arms up by his head.

Complete contentment!

Will met his cousin Dan!

Dan and Aunt Rochon came for a visit.

Mom and Will just cuddling after nursing.

Will sound asleep in his crib! He is a great night sleeper...gives Mom around 4 hours of sleep at a time during most nights. Mom appreciates the sleep!

Dad and Will at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems- Menomonie Family Birth Suites where William was born. We went to visit some of the nurses after our 2 week doctors appointment.

Dad and Will. My friend Kelly brought over some super cute newborn outfits. Most of the clothes that I had were a little too big for Will. He will grow into them soon I have no doubt but in the mean time we have cute outfits like this one. Thanks Kelly for letting us borrow these super cute clothes!

Tummy Time! Will didn't mind it and was doing a great job as scooting and trying to hold his head up! We will keep practicing...soon he will be holding his head up on his own!

Lots of cheers and encouragement from Mom and Dad

He is in his Snuggle Me from Danielle! This is an amazing contraption that has so many uses!

Dad put together the Automatic Bouncer Will got from my friend Liz & Family! He loves it so much that he falls asleep:} This allows Mom and Dad to get a few things done around the house!