Frontier Days

We made it to the annual frontier days parade. Steph and the kids came down for the weekend, grandpa and grandma Rood, Kristi, mom and dad and the kids and I. We had a great time. Mom and dad and Steph took the girls to the rodeo Friday night while Brian and I kept the boys, didn't want to tackle that one. The girls had a blast together as always and took advantage of the time with each other since it had been a while. Kayla seems to be a her moms lately when they are home, so we try to make sure it happens as much as possible. The boys loved the parade with all the horses although Parker kept moooing at the horses. We took them down to the petting zoo that they had at the fairground so they had a chance to see more animals. I'm glad that we have tried to keep up the tradition of going each year, it will give the kids something to remember doing as a family while they were growing up like we remember going with grandpa and grandma Rood every year. Great times!!!!


Papa taking Parker for a walk before the parade starts...

Livy Lou getting a close up. I was touched, she let me pull out her second tooth!!



Parker and Nana resting at the park...


Petting zoo

Big boy bed

Well the next step has been completed successfully! Parker has been in a toddler bed for a week now and loves it. He hasn't fallen out either. I didn't know if he was going to be ready for it or not, but we thought why not try. The first day we put it up he showed everyone proudly. Aunt "E" got in it with him he thought that was cool, they just giggled. I am having a harder time with it because he's getting too big too fast all these things of growing up happen so quickly. His new thing is putting 2 and 3 word together...mama mear down (mama come here and sit down) and papa/nana erkin (workin) and of course his new words of the week are MINE and DON'T!!! We use time outs whenever needed and he goes to his rug when you tell him. He is a great boy and getting bigger and bigger.

Bachlorette Party

I went to the bachlorette party the weekend before. I had a good time seeing Steph and Jami too. I think that was the first time that I went "out" by myself since Parker was born. Tara did drag me out once or twice while being pregnant.

Wedding

I just have a few pics from our friends Jon & Tara's wedding that Brian, Kayla and I were in almost a month ago. It was fun, but hard because we didn't get to spend much time with them while they were home for the wedding, they moved to Texas in January. I miss hanging out with them and seeing my Kenz (Mackenzie is our god daughter).

First day of school

Kayla's first day of school is today. She was a little nervous with it being a new school this year. She thinks it's pretty cool that she is going to the same school that I did. She will be getting on the bus at 7:25am, yes that's right..WOW.. So that means I have to get up at 6:45...WOW.. She wanted to ride the bus today as long as I met her at school when she got off the bus to take her to her classroom. I stood at the end of the drive with her and explained to her where she needed to stand so the bus driver could see her, but had to stay back from the road. I seemed weird I have to tell ya to be standing out there with her at the bus stop. It made me stop and think about how much her and I cherish each other. How much she has taught me as a person and how much I have taught her as a little girl. Anyway I don't want to start crying again....Parker and I got there about 10 minutes before she did. I saw her before she saw me, she was looking around and looking worried because she didn't see me. She lite up as soon as she saw Parker and I. I got teary eyed, it made me feel so special. I can't believe how much she has grown physically and mentally in the last 5 years. She has become such a good girl and pray that she will continue her growth in the right path. I am so proud of her and love her so much.

Grandpa Randy & Grandma Judy

Brian's dad came up from Illinois a couple weekends ago, we all got together at his sister Angie's. Unfortunatley Kayla was at her mom's so she couldn't see them. Bummer.... Parker always has a good time with the kids especially Dillion who is a month older than him. Brice got some new golf clubs so Parker was checking them out.
We had a great time with them and hope to see them again at Christmas if not before.

Mama's boy

I just can't get enough of him....I love Parker with all my heart. He is my sunshine of every day.

Sun glasses

Parker is always complaining in the car that it is too bite (bright) and covers his eyes, so we went to the store before we went out to the camp ground and got him some sun glasses. I thought they would be broken before the end of the day. But they weren't and he wore them most of the time too. If he isn't cute I'm not sure what cute is...

Water slide

At the camp ground they had a water slide in the lake. The kids loved it. Kayla is a fish now and absolutely loves being in the water. Two summers ago you could hardly get her in the water and now you can't get her out. She finally believes in the life jacket. She is starting to swim under water now. Parker went down the slide too several times with Papa catching him at the bottom. He loved it!


He didn't want to wait and put his swim trunks on...

I finally got him to change out of his shorts and put his swim trunks on, but forgot the shorts so he just had to wear the swim diaper...

Campground

Mom and dad have been camping for the last week, so the kids and I went out there on Sunday for church and dinner. We had a good time although mom was sick again and in bed the whole day. The kids had a good time in the water and playing with the other kids. Mom kept Kayla for the day on Thursday and had both of the kids on Friday while I was at work. They had a good time. Then it was Nana's time for quiet time.

Crazy life

Well as some may not know we have been staying at mom and dad's since the end of June. I think things have been going fairly good and just hope and pray that mom and dad aren't getting sick of us being there. We haven't figured out what Parker is going to do when we move, since he is attached to PAPA. Papa has his ways with his boys. Papa is either erkin (workin), mow en (mowing), or bye-bye, but when he's home Parker knows where he's at. I'm still working 3 days a week wishing it were less, but gotta do what ya gotta do. The kids started at another new daycare today. There were issues that I wasn't very please about happening so I got them outta there. They are going to Patti's now. She used to watch Heather, Danielle and Tyler after my mom stoppped watching them and I would get them after school very often so I know her. Parker didn't even cry this morning, so that much be a good sign. I felt so much better leaving him. I tell ya this mom thing and them holding your heart is a hard thing. I hate not feeling ok while being at work and wondering if he's ok. I totally trust her. Well I will post some pics now of what's been going on.