Playing catch up

Can my calendar be correct? Is March 2012 almost halfway over?! I came to the realization last night that it's been about two months since I've written anything longer than a tweet. And while that is indicative of the fast-paced schedule we've been speeding along so far this year, it's also indicative that Team Park has taken some time to step away and just enjoy life. Not a lot of pictures, not a lot of "oh, we have to capture this moment somehow," just enjoying our time together.

But, I would be remiss if I didn't bring this blog up-to-date! Plus, we've had some fun things going on here lately.

So, our little firecracker is now almost 14 months old. That reality is still sinking in! On Levi's actual first birthday weekend, illness hit the Park household. We rang in The Big One Year from bed, all three of us. Yuck. We did manage to make our little dude some birthday pancakes, which he loved, but I was so glad we hadn't scheduled anything big that weekend.

Fortunately, the photo below was snapped the weekend prior to his actual birthday, when we celebrated with both sets of grandparents, and Levi's fun aunts and uncle. Family came in from near and far, and that was a great way to celebrate. The birthday boy had his first taste of sweets in the form of a homemade carrot cupcake, and he thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

Our routine has changed a bit, as I have a job! A friend of a friend needed someone to watch her little boy a few days each week, and that someone became me. It's taken some adjustment on everyone's part, but it's been good for both kiddos (and for me!), as they are only two weeks apart in age. I kind of feel like I have twins right now!

So far this year, we've gone to the zoo, welcomed a new baby born to some of our favorite people (with two more babies coming in the next six weeks!), built and destroyed towers, read lots of books, and had lots of playdates. And, someone learned the art of removing his pants!

I completed another graduate class, and Gib surprised me with a fun weekend getaway, where we got to relax, eat some amazing breakfasts (our favorite!) and experience some of our favorite worship leaders.

Already, 2012 has been a fun year for our family!