Pumpkin Patch

What a great weekend! Budge and I got to have two date nights while Grandma Linda and Aunt Kim watched the boys. On Friday, Budge was hosting the Telluride Film Festival in town which was awesome. Saturday we headed to a local winery in Cottonwood for our first annual save the music fundraiser for my school. What a great event. Cannot wait for next year! As far as family things, we took Parker to the Coleman Fish hatchery for the return of the salmon festival. He loved watching the huge salmon try to jump out. On Sunday, we headed out to the pumpkin patch. Parker was more interested in the wheelbarrow than looking for a pumpkin. Maybe next year:) The only other news is that I start work one week from today. 6 weeks flies by. Hope everyone enjoys the week a head.

Looking at the fish

Driving the tractor!



He loved the wheelbarrow!


Trying to pick up this huge pumpkin. What a character!

Wanted to ride in the wheelbarrow after he found the first pumpkin!
Brothers
Me and the boys. So hard to get a toddler to take a picture.

One more try and no success. Oh well!

Budge and the boys. Once again Parker decides no to look at the camera.

Colton and mom!
Our family portrait attempt!
Train ride of course!
Play yard with a wheelbarrow. Might be a good Christmas present.

My life story now. Feeding a 5 week old and watching Parker run around like a crazy man. Won't ask for anything else.

One Month Old!

I have been lacking on my blogging. Lots of things have been happening around here that I have hardly anytime to look at the computer. Recently, my grandfather, otherwise known as "Poppy" passed away. He is in a better place now and lived a wonderful 87 years. He was able to meet his great grandchildren, travel the world with my grammie and was actively hiking and playing tennis until the end of July. Luckily, he did not have to suffer long. He will be missed! I will post some pictures on another blogging day.

On a happier note, Colton is a growing machine. He is already a month old and is starting to track moving things. He watches his older brother and Parker loves to show him things along with helping him stop crying. I feel very blessed to have these two wonderful sons. Now only if I can get Colton to sleep longer than three hours before I head back to work:) Won't that be nice. Parker has been spending oodles of time with Budge since I have been gone. Such a great dad. Fishing seems to be the only thing Parker wants to do these days. Here are some photos. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend.

Quite the handy man!

Fishing in Great Grammie's fountain. No luck!

Fishing in Clover Creek pond. Caught it with his own cast.

Ready to fish Lake Almanor! Goofy picture!

Nap time with the tackle box.
Playing with Colton in his big boy bed!
I will take more pictures of Colton. He is a cutie!

2 week update

It is funny the things you forget about baby stage. I forgot how much they sleep and how hard it is to wake them up. I forgot about the lack of neck muscles and the amount of diapers they go through. I forgot that you really are stuck inside since you want them to get used to things. Granted this last one is hard for me as I have to pick up Parker from school and keep this house up and going.
This week Colton became more alert and stayed awake longer which is helpful to get him on a schedule before I head back to work in a few weeks. We gave him his first bath and Parker cannot wait for him to hop in the giant tub with him one day. We hung around this weekend even though I am itching to still get out of town:) Budge's uncle had a 60th birthday dinner which both boys did great at. On Sunday, we went walking on the river trail to stay cool, since it is still 100 degrees here, and watched the boats on the river. Here are some photos and Colton's stats are 9 pounds, 5 ounces, 21 and 3/4 inches long. He is a growing boy! Enjoy your week!

Already wants Halloween to be here!

Eating the banana!

Qiao with Colton. Great to see you!

Helping Great Uncle Bill open his presents!

First bathtime!

First bottle given by big brother!

One week flies by!

Colton is a week old as of yesterday. I really cannot believe how fast that first week has come and gone. Overall, he is has been a great baby. Sleeping for four hours at a time at night, doing great in his car seat and putting up with his older brother touching him all the time. As for Parker, he wakes up asking about his baby brother Colton and shakes the rattles for him. Parker is busy wanting to make things, help out in the yard and playing legos.
We had to head down to Sacramento this weekend for our first family outing. Parker held his brother's hand most of the way. Thanks Grandma Linda and Frank for letting us crash at your place.
We would like to thank all the grandparents for their support and help as we transition into a family of four. Here are some pictures to enjoy.

Haven't taken care of the garden!


Playing in the fountains!
Riding the train!
Hanging out with great grandma!

Proud Dad!

Welcome to the world Colton James!

So here is the story of baby number two. On Saturday night, I started to have contractions at home and was sort of thinking I was going into false labor as I had the previous nights. Did not think anything of it until I started actually timing them and they were coming every 3 to 4 minutes. Woke Budge up from his deep sleep and told him it is time to go, got to the hospital and within an hour baby Colton entered the world. To my amazement, this one I did without any drugs. Not only was he a pound smaller than Parker, he came out with a good set of lungs and tons of hair. Budge was able to cut the cord this time around and by one in the morning on Sunday, September 12 we became a family of four. We had a room with an incredible view of Mount Shasta and the city lights. Parker came to visit us at the hospital. He is taking a great liking to his baby brother and was spoiled by all the present the baby gave him. When he first saw me he said "Mom, have another baby?" I replied, "No our friends and family will have more babies bud!" It has been such a help having grandparents around to take care of Parker and it is so nice to be home now. I hope everyone has a delightful week. I will update as I can.

Look awful, but have to put this picture in.

My two sons!

Parker and his new brother!

Proud Dad!
Just resting

Waiting to be discharged.