Halloween 2012

Halloween was so much fun this year. Both of the kids were really into it.

 I loved making Kaylee's costume :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2012



MOPS

WooHoo!!!! I think I have finally caught up... Even though I missed the whole summer. LOL! This is one thing I can cross off my long list of "things to do".

 Anyways I joined a group called MOPS (Mothers of Preschooler) and am really loving it. I decided to join for a couple of reason...

1. To get Parker away from me and with kids his age

 2. To get some "me" time now that I am not at Duke's for the winter

3. To meet some new woman

Well this has really been a great thing for me and Parker. This is my 5th week and Parker finally no longer needs his paci and mimi the whole 2 hours I'm gone. He only cries for a minute which is major progress. I am also learning a lot about how to be a better person, mom, wife and friend. I am so thankful I get to do this for myself. As a Mom I feel like it is always so hard to find a balance. I know this program is not for everyone but I'm glad I joined. :)  

Parker 20 Months

 Our Parkey Boy is no longer a baby he is officially a BOY... :( I'm not so sure how I feel about this. I really want him to stop growing up so fast. He has changed SO much in the past 2 months now that he is walking/running. He is talking a lot more and becoming a dare devil. The rougher the better with him that is for sure. All of the bruises on his body show for it. The forehead seems to always have a couple. LOL! He is also super sweet and cuddles with me sometimes still. He LOVES his family and follows us everywhere. I adore his personally most of the time. He has become a great sleeper, he loves music and dancing, coloring, doing whatever his sister is doing, cars, soccer, throwing things. His laugh is contagious... We love him so much.  

Pumpkin Patch 2012

 My new favorite picture of our kids. Parker looks so old :(

 With the Keus' girls

Our family

I LOVE the holidays so much. I feel like it makes us do fun things as a family. Jeremy and I both really like taking the kids to the pumpkin patch every year. I look at these pictures and cannot believe how old our kids are getting.

Field Trip

Kaylee's class went on a field trip to Tanaka Farms. I love this place and so did the kids. I'm so thankful I was able to go with her :)

Orange Sprinkles

Kaylee is playing AYSO soccer this year for the first time with her cousin Hanna. She seems to really like it. I'm not so sure that this is her sport but I am happy she is having fun trying. We have had a lot of fun watching the girls play.

Weddings

The past 6 months have been filled with a lot of wedding fun. My youngest brother Kurty and Kelsey got married in August. In October my sister in law Janelle got married to Alex. I had a lot of fun helping the brides plan the weddings and really enjoyed all the fun festivities (bridal showers, bachelorette parties, dress fittings, etc.) Congratulations to both couples it was an honor to stand by your side. Definitely something I will cherish forever. I am SO happy you found your life partners. LOVE YOU ALL!

Mr. and Mrs. Hurley

August 18th

Redlands, CA

Mr. and Mrs. Guerrero

October 13th

Rosarito, MX

Children of the World

At Kaylee's school they celebrate "Children of the World" rather than Halloween. It is super fun for the kids they all dress up and walk in a parade. My mom and I got crafty and made Kaylee's costume. Although it was not very unique there were 2 other little Indian girls in her class. As you can see Parker loved it too. I love his WET shirt in the picture he is such a boy. Always a mess. :)

First Day

Kaylee's 1st Day of the pre-k program at her preschool. (I know super late but I promised myself I would get caught up this month) Kaylee and I both love her new teacher. Kaylee is learning so much already this year I'm very impressed with her writing skills and creativity. I sure hope Kaylee continues to love school.

REALLY EXCITED!

Mrs. Wadsworth

Parks 18 months

Our sweet boy is now 18 months. I have been horrible about updating my blog but this is my form of a baby book so I need to be sure to at least update the kids stats. Parker is now FINALLY walking he started really walking about 1 week before he turned 18 months. Talk about waiting till the last minute :) He is a curious, happy, verbal, loving, crazy and full of smiles. We are lucky to have him in our family.

18 Months Stats:

 23 lbs. 12 ounces (40%)

31.5 inches (25%)

Head is stil way off the charts :)

Nuevo Vallarta

We got to join my parents in Mexico for a little family vacation. This was Parker's 1st time on an airplane and both of the kids first visit out of the US. We all had a really great time. We enjoyed yummy food, great pools, the beach, sun and created some great memories. THANK YOU to my parents for letting us join you :)

Plane ride... Parker was a crazy animal :)

Kaylee had her own pool on our patio

The resort had so many great activites for  kids.

The last night we got a date night.

The beautiful view from our room. I cannot wait to go back to the Grand Luxxe it was amazing :)

15 Months

Mr. Parker was 15 months old yesterday!

He is such a sweet, adorable, loud, funny, happy and feisty little boy.

We love him SO much :)

Mother's Day Tea

Kaylee invited me to her class for a Mother's day tea. I had a great time. I have to say this is something I have always looked forward to. For years I've heard my friends tell me about going to their kids schools for Mother's day fun... and for some reason I've always thought it was so sweet. I love that Kaylee is now at the age that she understand what Mother's day is all about. She did a great job making me feel extra special. I got a crown, a home made necklace and some beautiful art.

For actual Mother's Day I got to get a massage in the morning and then spent the rest of the day relaxing with my little family. On Mother's day I always get a little bit emotional probably because I always wondered and worried that I would not get the chance to be a Mom. I am just so thankful I GET to. It is by far the most challenging, rewarding, emotional, stressful, and fun jouney! I am truely blessed to share the joys of parenthood with my sweet husband. Our life is forever changed and much more full of love with Kaylee and Parker in it.

SO behind....

I have been a horrible blogger the past couple of months. So many fun events have happened... My sister in law Janelle turned 30 and got engaged, my moms birthday, my birthday, Jeremy's birthday, Easter. And so much more! We have been busy! Someday I will take the time to blog all of that fun stuff :)

Cheese!!!

I just had to post this picture because I love it!!!

Two of the most important people in my life.



4 and 1

Kaylee and Parker had a check up last week. I took them both at the same time and I don't think I'll do that again. They both got shots (both crying worse than they ever have) and then both were SO cranky and whinny the rest of the day. I was LOVING my life that day. :) Lesson learned that is for sure.

She was super excited about visiting the doctor

Miss Kaylee's 4 Year Stats:

 33 1/2 pounds (30%)

3ft 3" (30%)

Big sissy is really into taking pictures and I always HAVE to be in them ....

Parker's 1 year Stats:

 22lbs. 7oz. (45%)

28 1/2 inches (15%) 

sorry buddy you have short parents

They are both healthy, happy and growing kiddos.

Parkman's Bash

We celebrated Parker's birthday with family and friends over the weekend.  The kids had a ton of fun in the bounce house (thank you Finston's) and the adult seemed to have a good time too.

Proud Parents

Big sissy having fun

Parker and his Grandma's

Grandpa & Grandma

Singing Happy Birthday

Park's and his cake... This little boy loves food more than anything. He seriously ate SO much cake!

Some of the kids

I enjoyed being crafty :)
Thank you Ali for the cup cake topper

Thank you everyone for coming and helping us celebrate Parker's 1st year :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA!!!

Parker's turns ONE

It is hard to believe our little guy is already ONE! The first 4 months of his life went by really slow but the past 8 have gone SO FAST! We spent Parker's actually birthday doing lots of fun things. Kaylee and I took him to get his 1st haircut, then lunch, then to pick out a balloon and cupcake and then off to Disneyland that night for a couple of hours. It was a great day!

My handsome guy after his 1st haircut

at Disneyland

The birthday boy enjoying his 1st cake!

Parker James,

You are such a joy to have around. I feel so blessed to have you in my life. You make me smile every day. I love you forever, I'll like you for always as long as I'm living my baby you'll be

Love Mommy