Connor's Pre-1st Spring Play

Connor with Mimi and Grandy

 

Me and the cutest owl ever

Braxton the ant, Rivers the cockroach, and Connor the owl

Wise Owl next to the sunflowers

Connor played the role of the wise old owl in the TCPS spring play, "Why Did God Make the Cockroach".  He did a great job memorizing all his lines.  I thought he was the cutest owl ever!  It was funny that he was chosen to be the owl, because the name Connor means "wise".

James's Special Beach Trip

Playing hard in the sand

Swimming with his fishing net

Sitting with Polly

Napping in the car on the way home

 Mimi and Grandy invited James to go to the beach with them.  He got some special time with his grandparents at his favorite place.  He played hard, swam hard, ate lots of cookies, and had the best time.  Mimi and Grandy said that he was such a good boy.  James is already talking about going back to the beach.

Easter 2017

 

Daraja Guests

My boys with Amos and Solomon

James, Sam, and Connor

Dinner time with our new friends

Hannah and James looking at Solomon's book

Our friend Chloe is serving as an intern this year with Daraja Children's Choir from Africa.  They are touring the United States before returning to Africa next month.  They made a stop at St. Luke United Methodist  this week. Our family was so blessed to host three boys from across the globe in our home.  Two boys were from Uganda, and one was from Kenya.  Our children loved meeting and loving on these children for a few days.  The Parrott boys all gave up their rooms, so our guests could have their beds.  Everyone slept in Hannah's room, and our guests and their intern, TJ, had the downstairs to themselves. We traded cultures, in a sense.  In Africa, family members sleep in the same room together, because their houses are much smaller. When our Daraja boys left today, we were all so sad. James wanted his friends to stay here forever. They taught us about their lives and homes, and they filled our home with joy and laughter. To God be the glory for his amazing creation and for his Word to reach others across the globe.

Will you be my Valentine?

For Valentine's Day, I gave the kids some small heart cakes for us to bake and ice together.  Connor's favorite dessert is strawberry cake, and last night, we made his cake.  James, Connor, and Hannah all had fun being my little chefs.  The cake was delicious, too!

Punta Cana Getaway

Room with a view

Will checking out the view from our balcony

Sunny and 85 degrees

The pier and gazebo

Dinner at La Yola

Hanging out after breakfast

Dance lessons in the gazebo

  

Dinner at the resort

Shrimp and lobster over fried rice

Steak, asparagus, and potatoes

The Littles with their souvenirs while Bigs were at school

Little Hannah-doll

Mommy and Hannah-doll

Mommy and Jamesey-love

     Will and I managed to plan a last minute trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for some much needed quality time.  Mimi and Grandy took care of our little ones for 4 nights so we could get away.  We flew nonstop from Atlanta on a full Southwest flight.  Will was lucky enough to find a seat in the cockpit.  We used Starwood points and stayed at the Westin Punta Cana Resort.  It was fabulous! Our view was absolutely amazing.  The resort was very calm and relaxing.  The food was delicious, too.  It was exactly what we needed in this crazy season of life with Will traveling again for work.  We brought the "Bigs" and the "Littles" t-shirts and necklaces as souvenirs.  Thanks, Mimi and Grandy!

Will's Lt. Colonel Pin-On

 

 

 

 

We all went down to Columbus for Will's pin-on ceremony.  Of course, we had to celebrate afterwards with lunch at Proffitt's Porch.