Parker turns 3!

What can I say... 3 years ago, I was looking at this precious little face. If only I had known what I had in store. The day I had Parker, my life changed. And it continues to do so. He is one of the greatest things to ever happen to me. He challenges me in ways I could have never imagined, and loves me in a way that I did not know existed. There are oh so many days when I think I would sell him cheap... but then those quite moments when he whispers, " I love you Mommy" and gives me kiss, I look at that sweet face, and think I can not contain all the love I have for him. He is my boy, and I love him more then anything! Happy 3rd Birthday Parker!

His precious little face now. Enjoying a birthday lunch, of his choice, at Mc Donalds.

We spent the day at the Dinosaur Museum with some friends.

His favorite part... playing Dinosaurs on the mat. ( Good thing that Aunt Shari got him some for his birthday.)

So, I want birthdays to feel special and be a big deal. So, my kids get pretty much whatever they want on their birthday. Here, Parker plays with not one, but three pterodactyls. He needed 3, because he is 3. I guess I had that one coming.

Enjoying time with his friend, Jaxson, and cousin, Aubrey.

Word World Birthday! And cuz its 100 plus degrees... icecream cake for everyone.

Parker posing for me, so I can see his cupcake.

What sugar rush would be complete without a little candy from the Pinata???

Where on Earth haven't we been... (July)

Ok, I can hardly believe that July is over... Summer is on the downhill slope. In just the next few weeks we will be back to school, and hopefully back into some kind of routine. Here are our July highlights.

4th of July!

Thanks to my sis for the cute tu-tu.

Parker thinking he is the boss of the fireworks.

Bry and I doing her first sparkler.

Watching the fireworks at Granite High School the night before.

Cooling off.

Both of my kiddos are fish.

My sweet girl turns 10 months old, here are her 9 month offical pics.

At 10 months, Brylee has mastered the stairs, as long as they are going up. Here she is showing off.

Miss Independent also likes to hold her own bottle.

The middle of July, we spent a week in Denver with my Dad. He had us on a full schedule, but we had a lot of fun. Here are some of our favorite things.

Dinner at White Fence Farm.

The Denver Zoo.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Dinosaur Something or other. They charcoal the tracks so you can see them.

The Rocky Mountain Aresenal.

Parker looking for animals while on the aresenal.

Landon and Bry sliding at the Traildust Restraunt. This has been one of my favorites since I lived there 18 years ago.

Parker on the slide. This really was a genious idea. Put a slide in the middle of the restraunt. The kids play the parents eat in peace... its a happily ever after.

The gang outside the Restraunt.

Elitch's Amusement Park. Parker riding with his cousin, Aubrey.

Bry and I on the carousel.

Some craft place... can't remember the name. Kaylie made a frame, Landon did Tye- Dye, and Parker just made a really big mess.

Rockies Baseball Game!

Grandpa Mike with all his Grandkids... Kaylie, Landon, Parker, Aubrey and Brylee

24th of July! We attended the Ogden City Parade and BBQ'ed at Grandma and Grandpa Saunders house.

Enjoying the Parade.

Our big cowboy!

Our little cowgirl.

Bryce and I.

Where on Earth haven't we been... (June)

June was just nuts for us... when Bryce and I sat down and thought about it... we were gone more days then we were home. Here are some of the highlights.

Smith Family Campout

Parker enjoying his breakfast.

Brylee and Bryce...

Landon taking time to relax with Bry.

Sisters... just taking it easy.

In the middle of the month we spent a week at Park City. We swam, ate, but mostly just took it easy. It was a nice break.

Main Street, Park City

Parker's 1st ride on the Alpine Slide.

Bry-Bry patiently waiting.

Since we were short on beds... Parker slept in the tub. ( We are awesome parents huh.)

Our baby girl, is not such a baby anymore. At 8 months, she is sporting an attitude, crawling, and making friends everywhere we go. She is quick to wave and smile at everyone.

Bry- Bry at 8 months!

Still has gorgeous blue eyes!

Crawling... No Prob!

Here comes trouble!

St. Thomas!!!!!!! So, at the beginning of the month Bryce and I were able to spend a week in the beautiful St. Thomas! We along with my dear friends, Kellie and Justin, had a wonderful time, without the children. Here are just a few highlights, there is just too much to post about, so I am limiting myself.

The Virgin Islands. Looking out from St. Thomas.

Dinner at Blue Bird's Castle... I would highly recommend eating here.

One of the castles on the Island. The pirate statues here, inspired characters that are in the movie, " Pirates of the Carribean."

Swimming with Sea Turtles.

Bryce feeding the Iguana. They are everywhere over there.

Hiking in the rainforest. Highlight here... a spider as big as my fist. It still makes me shudder.

The baths at Virgin Gorda. Really super cool.