Our first family Christmas photo of the season, first take, not bad!

Parker having lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe. He just drank Chocolate Milk hence the big smile.

My Mom and I enjoying our lunch at Hard Rock Cafe.

Parker got his groove on, the stage made for a great play area.

 Parker was right at home riding a horse while waiting for Santa Claus.

Parker was not shy to Santa Claus (aka my Uncle Benny). He loved the whole experience! My Mom and Aunt waited in line for 3hrs to make this happen. Thank you!!!

                                                 "What is this white Stuff?" It's Snow!

                                                           "Snow, I love the snow!"

                                                   Look the snow turned me into an elf

                                          Daddy and Parker at the company Halloween Party

                                                      The Cowboy is having a cookie.

                                            Getting ready to go trick or treating, he can't wait!

                                                                The Cousins, so cute!

                                  Geoff and Parker in a Cake Walk, Geoff wanted to win the M&M's.

We joined Papa and Mae Mae at the office in downtown Newberg and trick or treated. There were about 1500 kids that night. Parker got a lot of candy of which he didn't need and Geoff and I have been eating it since. =)  Our little man is all grown up in his cowboy/monkey costumes.

Pumpkin Fun! We took Parker out to Fir Point Farms and we had a blast. Parker got to wear his boots and tromp around in the mud. He saw baby animals, went in Noah's Ark, went into a Hazelnut House, rode a blow up pony, and had an apple cider donut. I'd say it was great day for Parker. =) Parker wasn't too sure about carving the pumpkin, he didn't like the goo and guts. He just sat back and used his spoon to stir around the seeds in the bowl. Parker on the other hand does love the Halloween Oreos we bought, he begs for them.

We went to Sunriver recently for the weekend. It was beautiful weather, we went on lots of walk and played outside a lot.  The Oregon Ducks had a chance to be #1 in the country so Parker sported his #1 Jersey. He is becoming more of a little boy everyday. You can tell now he is starting to pretend and imagine with his toys. He is full of smiles and laughs!

September fun! Geoff and I took our first trip away from Parker to Isle of Palms, SC and on to Knoxville, TN for the Duck game vs, UT. My sister in law went to UT and we have planned this trip for several years. It was very hard being away from Parker but we had a great time and Parker was so excited to see us when we came home. The South was more charming and beautiful than we had imagined, we want to go back with our kids some day. Amongst other things we have taken Parker to Beach and his very first boat ride, he got to drive the boat and honk the horn, he was in heaven! Parker is talking more and more and getting faster and faster. He loves going to my parents farm and riding on the Gator, he can drive it himself now, the smaller version. We can't believe Parker will be 2 in a few months, he is growing up so fast. He is currently 30lbs and 34inches tall. He is in the 80%.  We are looking forward to a fun October with Parker!