Camping

We went camping with my family this month. It wouldn't be camping with my family unless motorcycles/4-wheelers are involved. So Parker got to have his first rides. He didn't really like it that much at first...but he was teething at the beginning of the trip, so you have to give him a little break. By the end, he had a good time.

I think that he just liked sitting on the 4-wheeler the best...
We had 1 ride that I could have done without, (Parker almost fell off the 4-wheeler...don't worry, no one was hurt! It was still a little scary though.) but other than that, we had a great time!
I have to say that I was bummed that I didn't get a picture with all 3 boys! I've decided that I'm not good at taking pictures when other people are. My mom and sister-in-laws took a bunch, but I didn't get any. It was fun to get together with my family and let the little boys play with each other. They are all so cute!

Summer is here!

This summer has gone by so fast! First, these 2 girls are getting married! I am so happy for them! I was so sad when Meghan and Amanda moved to SLC to teach...but now we know why!

Then we went to Temple Square with some good friends. Of course I didn't get a picture of everyone...we had a good time though. We ended up spending most of our time at the Church History museum. They have the coolest kids area...Parker loved it!

This bike wheel was his favorite...when I finally pulled him away from it, he cried for quite a while and tried to get back to it.

SO TIRED! When we got home, Parker just snuggled up with Daddy.

ONE

I really can't believe that my little baby boy turned 1! Time flies when you are having fun I guess. We just let Parker go at the cake...
Turns out, he didn't really "go at it..." He just wanted to be fed...but he was still a happy boy! Parker got these 2 balls for his birthday and carried them around our house all morning long...he is growing up to be just like his Dad...

I just couldn't help but include this picture...they both had on their "Peru slippers." Did I mention that Curtis is such a great Dad? Well, he is.

New House

We're finally moved in to our new house! We love it! A special thanks to our families for helping us remodel and move into our house. I've decided that it really is amazing what a new coat of paint, new trims, and new carpet can do for a house. I promised some before and after pictures...here they are!

The Bathroom

BEFORE

AFTER
The Living Room

BEFORE

AFTER

The Kitchen

BEFORE

AFTER

The Dining Room

BEFORE

AFTER

It's always nice to see all the work you have done come together. It really feels like a new house and we are loving it!

Parker as of Late...

Parker is getting SO BIG! I can't believe that time can go so fast! It's unbelieveable that so many new things can be achieved in so short a time. I wish that I could learn things as fast as Parker learns them. The learning curve sure slows down as I get older. However, I think that Parker is just as cute as ever! Here are some of my favorite pictures lately...

On Easter in his new church suit...

He wasn't sure what to think of the grass...actually he didn't like it at all.

He got really tired one day when I was painting, and so he just fell right asleep in his bouncer...he is such a good boy!

He likes to help...kind of.

He also loves dandelions.

Now he is pretty much fearless when it comes to try and walk...he hasn't gotten it all the way down yet, but he's getting closer all the time!

He is pretty much what our lives center around. He makes us so happy!