Auf Wiedersehen, Deutschland!

Sorry it has taken me this long to post another update! The past few weeks have gone by way too fast for us!

We started our journey back to the states on April 13th after weeks full of movers, car shipments, rental cars, hotel stays, and many "to do" lists...

We read all the online advice columns, googled with the best of them, and prepared ourselves with tips and tricks for "traveling with an infant"...what a waste of time. Parker did absolutely fantastic on our entire journey back to Florida! He was such a well behaved little boy, we could not have asked for anything better! And guess who was the first to greet us with open arms and teary eyes...

Grandpa!

My Mom and family friends (Teri and Dwight) were able to meet us at the airport as well, and even after 12 hours of flying, Parker was a good sport and loved the snuggles!

Overall, we had a great experience and even some funny adventures returning back home. Cooper even made the long voyage without any major catastrophes! The Miller family is officially on U.S. soil!!

Parker is 2 Months Old!

Another month has passed, and Parker seems to change by the minute! He has hit a few milestones in the past month, had some visitors, and even some interesting adventures!

In the past month, Parker...

...celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day!

...met his Auntie Barb and Auntie Meg (they came all the way to Germany just to meet him!)

...started to laugh and coo.

...went on his first brewery tour in Plzen, Czech Republic.

...went on his second brewery tour in Nuremberg, Germany.

...learned to sit up in his Bumbo chair.

...'s favorite toy is still his glow seahorse.

...can fall asleep on his own now!

...got his first passport.

...discovered his hands and likes to try to eat them.

..."yells" when he has the hiccups :)

...still hates tummy time.

Parker in Pictures

I have had a few requests for "MORE PICTURES!" So here are a few of my favorites...Enjoy!

1 Day

4 Days

1 Week

1.5 Weeks

2 Weeks

3 Weeks

4 Weeks
 

5 Weeks

Michael and Parker

”Fathers, like mothers, are not born. Men grow into fathers – and fathering is a very important stage in their development.”

I was going through some of the photos we have taken of Parker since he was born and I noted that some of my favorites had a unifying theme : Michael. So I wanted to take the time to share some of them with you. Each and every time I see him interact with Parker, my heart melts and I fall in love with both of them just a little bit more. So here is a just a glimpse into my true happiness...

Love at first sight

Day 1

Thank you for capturing this moment.

Spending time with Dad

Rocking with Dad

Daddy's little man!

Parker is 1 Month Old!

It is hard to believe it has already been a month since we welcomed Parker into our family! Over the past four weeks there have been tears or joy, frustration, and complete exhaustion...but we wouldn't trade one single moment for anything in this entire world!

Parker continues to amaze us and grow by the minute! We have already traded in his newborn clothes...and 0-3 month...Yes, he is wearing 3 month onesies already...

In the past month, Parker...
...took his first bath.
...had his first doctor's appointment.
...held his own bottle!
...went to Poland.
...learned to hold his head up when laying on his belly.
...'s favorite toy is his glow seahorse from Auntie Mandy (in the picture with him)
...is starting to get on a feeding and sleeping schedule (and Mommy and Daddy are SO excited!)
...got his first passport photo taken :)

Splish, Splash!

When most newborns are introduced to the bath for the first time, it is not a pleasant experience for them or those trying to bathe the slippery, wiggly little baby. However, this is what happened when we introduced Parker to the bath for the first time...

...he LOVES bathtime!!

He even fell asleep a few nights later!

Our first few weeks with Parker

The first few days were pretty surreal and overwhelming. I caught myself just staring at him thinking "is he real?"..."is he really mine?"...

The morning after he was born in the hospital

Day 2 of the outside world and it is exhausting being a baby!

Parker was born early Wednesday morning and I was able to come home Friday afternoon! As we bundled little Parker up and strapped him into his carseat, Michael and I just kind of smiled at each other as if to silently say "here goes nothing!" As we ventured home, we were eagerly greeted at the front door by Nana (Michael's Mom), Mimi (my Mom) and of course, Cooper! The photo below answers the question of "How did Cooper react to Parker?"...he hasn't left his side since this photo was taken!

...and now...the many faces of Parker...

As the days fly by and the nights (sometimes) drag on, I fall in love with this little man more and more every single day. We look forward to officially introducing each and every one of you to our son, but until then, we will do our best to virtually update you!

All our love,
The Millers :)