Brother and Sister Descriptive printables

*Update - do NOT make signs when you are preoccupied with 2 kids! Otherwise you misspell words and don't notice until everyone points it out! But don't worry, I've fixed my spelling of "rowdy" on … [Continue reading...]

Mom of 2

Having baby #2 is so much less stressful than #1. I felt like I knew what to expect. I wasn't going to bring a baby home and sit there with the "what now" look on my face! What we … [Continue reading...]

Welcome Gracie

Baby Girl Barker has arrived!She is so amazing and perfect in every single way. We are so happy to have her as part of our family. It already seems like she's been here forever and we couldn't imagine … [Continue reading...]

Personalized necklace from GroopDealz

What better way to celebrate the birth of Baby Girl Barker than to buy a beautiful personalized necklace with each family member's names on it?I am ecstatic to get this necklace and wear it … [Continue reading...]

Can you believe it?

Can you believe that the day is almost here?Tomorrow morning I will be getting up bright and early to go bring this little one into the world.We are so excited to have her as part of our family, but … [Continue reading...]

Cow Appreciation Day

Tomorrow is the day!!! Everyone clear your schedules so you are available tomorrow to get your FREE combo meal from Chick-fil-A!! All you have to do is dress like a cow and you get a FREE combo meal … [Continue reading...]

Happy 4th of July Weekend

Is anyone else ecstatic about this weekend? This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE part of the year!! BBQ's, Parades, Carnivals, Popsicles, Cotton Candy, Fireworks, Shaved Ice, Watermellon....I could go on and … [Continue reading...]

Great deals

There's two fabulous deals I thought I would quickly share with you.First, the $20 Gift Certificate for just $10 Groupon is back!! Hurry and grab it. And if you got it last time, you can get it again! … [Continue reading...]

Strawberry Days —- HERE WE COME!

I am so excited for today!!! William and I are making the treck back home (where I grew up) to attend Strawberry Days!!! I grew up attending this every year.The carnival, parade, concerts, rodeo, … [Continue reading...]

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The last little while has finally seemed like Summer. We are loving it at the Barker House!!! Unfortunately we have been having so much fun, that the blog got neglected! Don't you worry, I … [Continue reading...]