Parker's Baptism

Parker Samuel Kurtz was FINALLY baptized on Sunday, May 27th at our church, St. Thomas More Catholic Church. This was a long time coming! With all that Parker has been through, it was so wonderful to celebrate him. It was a beautiful service and a wonderful time to celebrate with our family! 

On the way to the church! Brooks is ready!!

St. Thomas More Catholic Church. I think our church is so beautiful.

Parker and Daddy.

Reading with Mema

Love that sweet smile!

How precious.. Parker being baptized. 

I wish you could see his face here. He gave a big smile as he was baptized... a moment I want to remember forever. 

                                            

                                        Parker is now a member of the church!

Parker with the Kurtz side of the family.... Uncle Christian, Maw Maw, Aunt Kourtney, and Uncle Jeffrey.

                                                 

                                              Sweet Godparents who love him DEARLY.. Uncle Christian and Aunt Lexi.

                                                    

                                                                    GRANDMOTHERS!!!!

                                                            

                                                                             Mary Beth loves to pose!

Pretty Anna Grace!

My handsome big boy!!

  

Big Boy and Mema looking at the fountain. 

Time to celebrate at our home!

Happy Baptism Day, Parker! 

Our FAMILY!

Yum, yum, yum!!

We used this same sign for Brooks. Love passing things down with these boys!

Parker's verse. "Fearfully & Wonderfully Made!"

A fresh strawberry cake from Ambrosia Bakery for my precious strawberry-blonde boy!

Parker!

I seriously think Brooks had four of these cookies!

Mema loves her babies. 

Maw Maw does too!

My SWEET baby!!

My friends at The Nest made him a beautiful outfit for his special day! 

Love this sweetie pie! 

Beautiful boy!

Eight Months Old and Life With My Toddler Boy!!

Another month has come and gone... I feel like I just posted the last blog! Parker continues to be the toughest little baby we know! He narrowly escaped a hospitalization this month. We had things to do.. no time for the hospital! We are trying to document and record all of Parker's episodes in hopes to learn more about this strange little syndrome he has. He can get sick so suddenly and then it goes away just as quickly. Right now, there seems to be no rhyme or rhythm. We'll do our best! I know I say it all the time, but this baby is SO SWEET!!! He gives us these precious, scrunched-nose smiles that show those little baby teeth. That smile melts our hearts! We do not like him to feel bad! He also has two top teeth now! ALSO, he is pulling to stand. This boy is so quick with everything... I feel like he will be walking in no time!

Brooks is now 23 months old. Our giggly first born will be two next month!! It is amazing to watch life in the eyes of a toddler. At 23 months, Brooks has no more paci (VERY big accomplishment), always insists on eating with utensils, has a growing vocabulary (today he said, "I'm crazy!"), is learning to dress himself, and continues to be a joy to everyone! Seriously, that boy has the best sense of humor!

At the church fair. Brooks had SO MUCH FUN!

He had the sweetest smiles riding the fair rides. I want to remember those moments forever. He loved it!

Uncle Christian taking Brooks for a wagon ride at AG and MB's birthday party!

Uncle Jeff spending some time with Parker at the party. This was the first time he'd seen him since we got back. Parker had changed so much!

Holding the boy that made me a Mommy on Mother's Day! This baby boy is my best little friend. He is so happy and giggly. I love spending my days with him. 

Both my baby boys on Mother's Day!! 

Sweet Parker hanging out with Uncle Christian!

Brooks enjoys helping Daddy with the gardening!

My little bookworm loves to read. I love to squeeze those chunky legs!

Both brothers can stand and play at the train table! 

The Kurtz boys!

New way to grocery shop! Brooks is big enough to sit in the big part of the cart!

This sweet girl loves these baby boys! 

Happy 8 Months Old, Parker Samuel!! We love you more than you can imagine!!

A Diagnosis for Parker

Parker has been diagnosed with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Just wanted to share this great article with you all of you. Even though it seems like we have been searching a LONG time for a diagnosis, Parker is so young to have this identified. I can't imagine waiting as long as this mom did. It will be interesting to learn his patterns and triggers. But if you know Parker well, you know nothing will stop our little go-getter!! He is an AMAZING baby. And gotta be tough to hang with Brooks!

http://weezyschannel.hubpages.com/hub/Cyclic-Vomiting-Syndrome-In-Young-Children-

Seven Months Old and Life With My Toddler Boy!!!

Oh my gosh.. we've had a BUSY month back. Just the way I like it!! I swear I get so much more done when I'm busy than when I'm not. We've all enjoyed being back home together and getting back into our daily routine. The boys are both doing amazing. We are enjoying watching them grow. Where to begin..... seriously, we've been busy!

Parker continues to do GREAT! The biggest news is he is CRAWLING! Yes, crawling.. all OVER our house. This baby is everywhere!! He also loves to stand and play, although not pulling to stand just yet. Daddy Chad already had to lower the crib because he will have standing mastered very soon. Parker now has two little teeth. I think baby teeth are so adorable! He makes the cutest smiles at us and shows off those little teeth. He also says, "ma ma mama." :)

Guess who else FINALLY says "mama?" Yep, BIG BOY finally says "mama!" Brooks is such a stinker! He said "Parker" before he would say "mama." Brooks' newest thing is to make animal sounds. He likes to tell us what sounds his favorite animals make. His favorite sounds are tigers and puppies.  Brooks is at such a neat age. It is so fun watching him grow and seeing/hearing all the new things he is learning. Hard to believe he will be 2 in only two short months. Oh, it passes too quickly! Brooks has also become a very busy climber. He climbs on everything. Always keeping me on my toes!

Beach babies!

Look at this cutie pie!! Enjoying a nice beach day with Daddy!

This is one cool toddler!

Sweet Anabelle's reaction of her family coming home!

Baby on the move!

First time sitting in a grocery cart. Look at those cute teeth!

Enjoying MB's birthday party! I love this handsome boy!

Parker had fun too!

Brooks just helping with some yard work. 

Look at this humpty dumpty!! Can you believe he was ever under weight??? I LOVE baby rolls! 

BROTHERS! So special to watch them grow. :)

7 Months Old!

Taking a stroll with Mommy. We LOVE our double stroller!! Thanks Aunt Kim and Uncle Jeff!

Parker standing and playing. 

Parker was scared of Ana when we first got home. As you can see, he now loves her.  :)

Fun, silly, sweet, handsome baby boys!