Toys... everywhere!

There are toys all over my house. We have turned the living room into the toy room so the toys have one spot they are supposed to be. I realized today that the reason the toys are carted around the house is because my dear 3-year-old boy just wants to be near me, so naturally the cars and balls need to come to. And suddenly I don't mind having to clean up toys in my laundry room, office, and kitchen because someday (too soon, I'm sure) he'll grow up and stop wanting Mom so nearby.

Busy Boy

Our mornings are usually very low-key, but these pictures were all taken before nap time! We loved spending time with our friends visiting from the east coast. 

Austin Lately

My 2 year old went to the fridge, opened it up (this happens frequently, I can't tell you how many times a day I tell him to shut the fridge) found the carton of almond milk (I keep it on hand for when we run out of regular 2%) and just helped himself right to it. He opened it up and tipped it back like it was no big deal! He did not learn that from me, Parker.

He's also been known to grab the yogurt, applesauce or cottage cheese as he so desires.

Silly kid.

Do they make locks for refrigerators?

FYI-the picture below is from a separate occasion.  

Sunday afternoon while Parker is gone

This Sunday afternoon we:

1. Ate tomato basil soup for lunch.
2. Austin napped while I browsed pinterest and changed up my chalkboard.  (It's read "congratulations Parker" since his graduation in April)
3.  Austin discovered there are buttons on the TV to turn it on. I guess hiding the remote won't suffice anymore.
4. Austin posed for the camera.
5. I got in on the selfie action.
6. We wrote letters.

Yesterday

Yesterday was... interesting. Our Saturday began with Parker preparing for his trip to Toronto, Canada. He was wrapping a few things up with work and his calling and, of course, packing his bags. I was getting myself ready for the day, looking after Austin and helping Parker pack. We left our house at 11:45. Parker wanted to stop by Gram's and say hello/goodbye to Gram and Nancy before going to the airport to catch his 1:45 pm flight. As we got on the road, Parker mentioned he needed to make a quick stop at the bank and Walmart (he NEEDED floss. He is serious about his dental hygiene. :) I commented as we were entering the Walmart parking lot that I was worried he was pushing his luck and wasn't giving himself enough time. He assured me there was NO WAY he would miss his flight.

He took those words back when we got rear ended (by an uninsured driver!) pulling out of the parking lot. We were all fine, but our bumper, trunk, and tail light are not. After waiting for the police to arrive and filling out the necessary paperwork we were finally back on the road at 12:45, very concerned that Parker's flight would be leaving in an hour, and we were still a half hour away from the airport.

Well, he made the flight. Barely. Miraculously!

As I was laying in bed that night trying to fall asleep, I kept thinking about my day. It was certainly a rough start. However, we were all safe and sound. Parker made his flight. No one was injured in the accident. Our car is still drive-able. The guy who hit us was apologetic and agreed it was his responsibility to pay for the damages. Austin and I had a lovely afternoon with Gram and Nancy (who also treated us to dinner). I was able to have a nice chat with my mom, and my cougars beat Texas in an exciting upset.

I felt so blessed! Because I am. :)

Side note- There's nothing like having Parker gone for a night to make my imagination run wild with scary what-if scenarios. Why do I do that to myself!? Please tell me I'm not the only person who does this.

Father's Day

We had a fun father's day. We went to church as usual. Afterward we came home for lunch and Austin napped. Once Austin woke up we all went to visit Grandma Hilton in her new assisted living home. She seems to like it there and be in better health. Yay! We took Grandma with us to Pioneer Park in Provo and let Austin play at the splash pad there. We enjoyed being together as a family, and Austin seemed to enjoy the water. He was a bit timid, and wanted to have Mom or Dad close by at first. After the park we took Grandma home, stopped by our house just to change and get our food to take to James and Cindy's for dinner. He had a wonderful time with them, as usual. Anna and Drew stayed an extra day (they were visiting this weekend for a wedding) so we got to see them again too. They sure know how to be the super fun aunt and uncle. :) We were late getting home and Parker and I chatted with our dad's that evening. Austin and I gave Parker the movie "Skyfall" and a few pair of dress socks for work. I think he was just as excited about the socks as he was about the movie. He has been in desperate need of them. We had a great father's day and loved celebrating the great men in our lives. Parker and I are blessed to have great fathers and grandfathers. Most of all I'm grateful to Parker for being such a super dad! I knew he would be a fantastic father when I married him, but he honestly has exceeded my expectations. Austin adores his daddy!

Anna and I were eating root beer floats in honor of our Daddy, who is a root beer float connoisseur. :)