Party. Harlen had his 2nd birthday party on Saturday. For those of you (aka...extended family) who don't know who Harlen is, let me take a minute to tell you about him. Harlen is my best friend's little boy, and he is only 6 weeks younger than Parker. We live about 5 minutes away from each other and it is awesome! Harlen's mommy and I met freshman year in high school and have best friends ever since. I remember the day we became friends like it was yesterday. We were in the same technology class freshman year and I knew she was friends with a boy I liked (Chase), so I did what every girl would do and introduced myself to her and asked her about her "cute friend". Although Chase and I didn't last, I'm so grateful for that high school crush.... because of it, I have found "a lifer" in a best friend. A lifer is what I'd like to call Christine. A best friend for LIFE. Fast forward about 15 years and we are as close as ever. I talk to her multiple times a week and get together with her at least monthly. We were so lucky to even be pregnant together. Perfect situation. Now, let me tell you a little about Harlen. He is obsessed with sports, communicates like no other 2 year old I know, can throw a mean football, can kick a soccer ball like no other, but what I love most about him is his sweetness. I've never seen the kid throw a tantrum. Well maybe once when Christine wouldn't let him put on his pajamas, but other than that... never seen one. Christine swears he does, but I don't believe it :). I've never seen him shove or push or pinch (all things I've sadly seen my own son do). Harlen is just Harlen. Sweet and perfect. Love him so much. So, it was so fun to celebrate him on Saturday. Our other best friends (and "lifers"), Molly and Sarah were there too, which made it extra special. Sarah lives in Savannah and has a little boy, Grayson, who is 6 months younger than Parker and Harlen, so it was really fun to get see him with boys this time (now that they're older and can actually interact). They are growing up so fast.
Harlen & Parker's first time meeting
Grayson & Parker's first time meeting....
All 3 boys together for the first time...
Parker & Harlen at 1 year old and Grayson at 6 months
L.O.V.E
Oh goodness, please excuse my awful singing voice on this video. Yikes! Don't worry, I will not be signing up for American Idol anytime soon. Too funny & cute not to post though! Making memories!
We ended up staying over after the party for some dinner. So cute!
Paint. Ok, so Parker and I went out to get Harlen a soccer ball and some finger paint for his birthday present. Ever since, Parker has been begging to paint, and will scream at me "paint,paint,paint" ever since we bought Harlen some paint. He does a lot of painting at school, so I know he knows what it is and what it means. I know he loves so much, but it really is a huge pain in the a** for me. However, what my baby wants my baby gets, so I went out and bought him some damn paint! Ha!
Park. I had the day off on Monday. Thank you Presidents. So after our morning of painting, my brother wanted to meet us at the park. How sweet for my brother to want to spend his day off of work with his sweet little nephew! So off to the park we went to meet Uncle Adam. We had a great time, and the sandbox was Parker's favorite (me - not so much).
Ahhhh, this post just made my day! I remember the day that we met like it was yesterday, as well. You were one of the "cool" kids and Chase and I were the loners in the class because we knew nobody at Pope (since our middle school got split up and only a few of our friends came to Pope, instead of Walton). Since that day, you have been nothing but a best friend to me and I cherish our friendship tremendously. From high school breakups, college roommates, weddings, our first (and hopefully 2nd pregnancies together) to raising our boys to be best friends like their mommy’s. I love you girl!
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