Biking and less than 2 weeks to go!

We have been enjoying the cooler weather in the evening while Parker bike rides around the neighborhood. He is getting to be quite the pro on his balance bike. I have a video attached for you all to watch. We are on the count down to met the next addition to the family. I am getting more excited each day and who wouldn't be excited to see their own feet again. The new baby's nursery is a simple design done by Budge and I a few weeks ago. Hope everyone enjoys the week ahead!

Mom and P.


The new baby's room

Back to work I go!!

This past week, Parker started his new school which he seems to be adjusting to along with me. It was such a blessing for the first two years of his life to have him go to school with me. Something I think I took for granted. I have to be thankful that he is in great hands and has his special friend Bryn going to school with him. His teachers are super nice and they have tons of activities going on. He comes home and can tell me what they do each day. As for me, I went back to my classroom this week to get prepared for the upcoming school year. I am feeling a little overwhelmed knowing that I am only 4 weeks away from this next baby. Still no name for those who are wondering. This second pregnancy has been such a different experience from the first. He moves all the time especially at night and we are just getting excited to meet him. Budge took Parker up to Fall River this weekend which has been nice for me to get somethings done. Thanks Budge you are such a wonderful dad and I have appreciated the me time as I will not have that again for a long while. Hope everyone enjoys their week.

Enjoying Lake Siskiyou!


Mount Shasta in the background. Beautiful lake!


Yummy watermelon!

5 More Weeks Until a Family of Four!

We have a fisherman on our hands!

First I would like to say that Parker has a cousin now. My sister had baby Riley on July 21st. We cannot wait to meet her!

Parker and I have been busy enjoying these last few weeks of summer and as mom and son. It is hard to imagine having another baby around, but people do it all the time. What is new with Parker? Well, he starts his new school on Monday and loves his backpack. He already can tell me what he is going to put in it. He is putting together sentences and remembers everything. We went to Sacramento with the Jones family minus the fathers. Grandma Linda was kind enough to watch the kiddos while Holly and I shopped. More like I looked since this belly is pretty big. We also got out of the heat and headed to Lake Almanor. I think we might head up to Shasta this weekend to enjoy the cooler temps. Next week it is back to the work schedule for me. Need to get ready for this long term sub. I do not have class kids until the 16th. Hope everyone is doing well.

Bryn and P at Fairytale Town in Sacramento. Really a great place to go!
Down the slide!

All ready for school! Thanks grandma Mady for the backpack!

What a messy child!
Good thing we could just go and run through the sprinklers!

On a side note we had to get rid of the red truck that Parker loves so much. With our family expanding, it just did not work out for us. We now have a Honda Pilot and love it.

So I will try and catch you up...

There is no excuse as to why I have not been blogging. Life has been crazy, but now that school is out I should be able to update you on the happenings in our household. Parker continues to amaze us each day. His vocabulary gets better and better each day, he is even putting together 2 or 3 word sentences.
We celebrated his 2nd birthday with family and a few friends. We chose a construction theme and Budge and I had this wild idea to make the cake from scratch. It turned out pretty well. I cannot believe that Parker is 2. Time really does fly.

The cake!
New sand and water table to play in.

Friends waiting for some dinner.

We have been busy this summer. First a trip to celebrate our dear friends Dave and Amanda get married in upstate New York. Parker was well taken care of by his grandmas.

Wishing you all the happiness in the world Dave and Amanda. We were so happy we could be there!

Tim so excited to show us Paul Revere's house and the Freedom Trail in Boston.
Of course, we had to go to Cheers!

We also took a trip to Lake Tahoe with the Jones family. It is so much fun to have another kid around to entertain Parker.

Dinner out with all the kiddos!

Waiting for a high five from the roller skater.
I want to go on the boat!
Boat time!
Beach time. Hey Dad can you help me get out of this?!

Finally, we headed up to Bend, Oregon to meet up with the wonderful Perry family. We had such a blast.

The view from the amazing house!
Parker and Olivia on the "misimo" or motorcycle.
Enjoying some Baby Einstein with Olivia!
Swing time!
Miss you already Andrea. You are such a wonderful mother!

We are finished with traveling for the most part until the holidays come around. Baby #2 is due to arrive on September 4. Wow what a different experience it is being pregnant with the second. You have absolutely no time while chasing around a toddler. We are constantly on the go with swim lessons, play dates, story time, trying to potty train and tumbling at the gym. It is so hard to believe that the summer is almost finished. 2 more weeks with my little man and then it is back to work for me no matter how huge I am

I have been the worst blogger lately. Now that spring break is here, I decided I should probably update. Life has been on the go with a toddler, expecting another one, work and all that comes in between that. We had a great Easter yesterday with the whole grandparent clan, despite the rainy weather. Parker had a great time dying Easter eggs, looking for plastic eggs and all of his gifts from the Easter bunny.
As for other things, we made a trip to Tahoe in the middle of March which was absolutely gorgeous. It took us a good nine hours to get there but P loved looking at the big rig trucks parked next to us. What entertainment for a little guy. Parker made snowmen and threw snowballs.
Not much else new, we find out on April 15th if we are having a boy or a girl. I think boy but who knows. I have been feeling great and am excited to be at the half way point in the pregnancy. Hope everyone has a great week. Enjoy some recent pics.

Proud of his Easter eggs!

Playing with his trucks on Easter morning!

And soon we will be a family of four!

Some of you might have heard our latest news that we are expecting another little one on September 4th. We are very excited! Parker broke the news to the family and the school by wearing this shirt that says "I have a secret..." and on the back it says "I am going to be a big brother." Everyone loved it.
As for this weekend, Aunt Kim flew up from San Diego. Parker enjoyed seeing her. Next weekend we are headed up to the snow in Tahoe. Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Just a random one from today while mowing the lawn with dad. He asked for the sunglasses.

Hawaii 2010

We just got back from a wonderful week in Hawaii with my family. Parker was such a trooper on all the flights. He loved playing in the sand and we enjoyed the warm weather. Enjoy the pictures! WARNING: Long post!

All ready to go with his blanket and sippy cup.

Thanks Uncle Chris for letting us borrow your iTouch. Parker enjoyed watching the "choo-choo" on it.

Had a great time in the Honolulu airport watching the planes and playing with all the other kids!

Why don't my parents give me this guava stuff more often??

AHH! Arrival in Kauai. Jeans off, new diaper and my shades on!

Looking out at the ocean!

I'm ready! Let's go down to the pool!


We were ready to go down also.

We wake up the next morning to a beautiful day. We spent the day at the beach at the hotel building sandcastles, playing in the ocean and soaking up the rays!






About to take a nap on the lounge chair!

The next day we headed to a kid friendly beach called Lydgate Beach.

Playing with his trucks in the sand.




Sand boogie boarding!

Napping on the beach!

On Wednesday, my dad and Budge went scuba diving. The girls decided to go for a walk along with the golf course.


Overlooking where the Ritz Carlton is supposed to go.

Being funny!

On dad's paddle board.

That night we even got to go on a date and enjoy the sunset. Parker was in good hands with the rest of the family.

On Thursday, it was a bit chilly but we decided to head out to a beach for a few rays and boogie boarding.

Once again playing with the sand toys.

Lunchtime at Duane's ono burgers!

Yummy milkshake! Another drink he has no idea why his parents do not let him drink it all the time.

To end the trip we went whale watching. I should say Parker and Budge did while got a little sea sick. Oh well.


This local was playing music and Parker loved it.





The whole family. Happy birthday Pam! Hope you enjoyed the week!

Before leaving we did a little shopping and what did Parker find but a white truck with a surf board on it. That is all he wanted.


Heading home! Can't wait to go back again sometime soon!