Stationery card

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Wonder of Wonders Christmas Card

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Parker in glasses?

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Parker came out of his Grandpa's bedroom wearing these.  I think they make him look extra smart.

Happy Halloween!

Sunday, October 31, 2010

We had a great Halloween (celebrated on Saturday). Brooks' brother Brent and his family came over for dinner and then we were off trick or treating.  It was a wet one, but after about 6 houses the rain subsided and we had a nice evening of trick or treating in our little neighborhood.  I think our neighborhood is the coolest place to trick or treat (and live).  Not only did Parker come home with 5 full size candy bars (I always thought that was cool when I was a kid), but one neighbor gave us donuts and hot chocolate and another donuts and hot cider and invited us to come back for a halloween snack, and it was a halloween dinner (our second of the night).  Parker was a Blue Crayon and Hannah was a pumpkin.  Hannah was offered candy a few times, but we politely turned it down since she is still working on pureed fruits and veggies, she was a trooper and smiled the whole time.  Parker had fun with his cousins, Cameron, Chase and Ethan and did really good at saying Trick or Treat and Thank You.  We had a great time!  Enjoy some pictures from the night:

We're Back

Friday, October 22, 2010

It's getting close to a year since I last posted.  I guess having a second child is my only excuse.  I am still up to date on my scrap-booking, loving the digital options.  Hopefully I can do this more often, right now my goal is once a month, but hopefully I will do even better.  So here is a quick update.  Our sweet Hannah just started crawling a few weeks ago and now she is pulling herself up to standing, wow.  She also just got her first tooth.  Parker is a wonderful big brother and really starting to talk.  He tells us "thank you" all the time.  He loves to ride his tricycle and went around our neighborhood twice the other day.

Holiday in California

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

My parents and some of my siblings took our families to Disney Land this year. Some spent the entire time there while a few of us got city passes and also went to Universal Studios , Sea World and San Diego Zoo as well as spending three days in Disney Land. This was Parker’s first trip to Southern California. It was a little rainy and cold but that resulted in shorter lines.

Parker loved Mr. Toads Wild Ride because he got to drive the car, we went on that one twice. He wasn’t a big fan of Pirates of the Carribean and the slides. He fell asleep in It’s a Small World both times. He really liked the Christmas parade and the fireworks and during the fireworks kept signing “more more”. Parker most enjoyed Toon Town and going through the character houses and even got to meet Mickey Mouse, where he promptly screamed in terror, as was the case with all characters he met.

At the San Diego Zoo , Parker got to pet sheep and goats and would bark at them like a dog, he does that with any animal he sees not just dogs. He wasn’t shy about petting the animals either. He also really liked looking in all the aquariums at Sea World. We really did have a wonderful time. Thanks Mom and Dad for putting it together.

Christmas Tree Hunt

The Saturday after Thanksgiving we stopped near Joes Valley on the way home and cut down our very own Christmas Tree. We were deciding between three and this is the one we finally chose.