July/August 2009

Summer 2009
Sadie at the Lake.

Summer 2009
Parker on the riding mower with Grandpa.

Summer 2009
He got to steer...I think he had a good time.

Summer 2009
Here we go grandpa!

Summer 2009
Parker making Grandma I push him in her walker.

Summer 2009
Grandma and Parker getting ready to go swimming at the Lake.

Summer 2009
Big guy on the wave runer.

Summer 2009
Going for a ride with Mama.

Summer 2009
Cooking eggs with bed head.

Summer 2009
Our baby-sitter Erin learning to ski on the Coralville Res.

Summer 2009
She did great!

Summer 2009
Caught the wipe out!

Summer 2009
Parker swimming with Erin in the Res.

Summer 2009
Hanging out with Jack, Jan and Julie at the Athletic Club.

Summer 2009
I think we took about 15 of these....inevitably one of them was not looking at the camera.

Summer 2009
Bix6 in he Quad Cities. Sitting on Annie Stoessel's dad's lap. He knows a grandpa when he sees one.

Summer 2009
Paula running the Bix...about 1.5 miles left to the finish!

Summer 2009
She stopped to give us a hug!

Summer 2009
After the race Parker kept saying, "Great job mommy!" So sweet.

Summer 2009
We stopped by Dr. Rosenfeld's house in the Quad Cities to meet her two mules, Elvis and Willie.

Summer 2009
Parker really really liked the mules, but he wasn't so sure about them smelling him.

Summer 2009
Back on the res for some tubing. He proclaimed, "Parker go by myself!" So we went in two separate tubes.

Summer 2009
Iris- what a great picture.

Summer 2009
Iris and Ani. I am pretty sure they had a great time on the res.

Summer 2009
Parker and me waving at the camera.

Summer 2009
Ani and Iris getting ready to tube.

Summer 2009
Get some Elesa!

Summer 2009
Put your hands up if you are having fun!!!

Summer 2009
The girls on the tubes.

Summer 2009
Faster, faster!

Summer 2009
Parker Scott

Summer 2009
Iris, Parker, and Ani on the boat.

Summer 2009
What a cute picture of the three of them!

Summer 2009
Paula and I the day of our wedding reception.

Summer 2009
We couldn't have asked for better weather! Everything about it was perfect.
Taproot Summer 20009

Taproot Summer 2009
Taproot pigs.

Taproot Summer 2009
I love to eat.

Taproot Summer 2009
Feed me.

Taproot Summer 2009
Taproot chickens.

Taproot Summer 2009
Parker and Paula in the tractor at Anna's cutting garden.

Taproot Summer 2009
Tuesday night pizza dinner with Taproot. It was at Anna's Cutting Garden on an outdoor wood fire brick oven.

Taproot Summer 2009
Playing on the hay bales.

Taproot Summer 2009
Having fun with the cats at Anna and Dave's.

Taproot Summer 2009
Elesa working hard at the oven.

Taproot Summer 2009
What a great picture of the garden at dusk.

Taproot Summer 2009
Frog? Toad?

Taproot Summer 2009
Making pitas!

Taproot Summer 2009
So much fun!

Taproot Summer 2009
Farmer Dave took Parker on a ride in his tractor.

Taproot Summer 2009
He was in heaven!

Taproot Summer 2009
This was a defining moment in Parker's life...after this day he now wakes up in the morning and recites "Parker farmer,

Taproot Summer 2009
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Sam showing off his reptile capture.

Taproot Summer 2009
Dave's cows.

Taproot Summer 2009
A look of pure joy on his face.

Taproot Summer 2009
Parker and Paula at the concert.

Taproot Summer 2009
End of Summer Taproot Party with Dave Moore at the Taproot Farm.

Taproot Summer 2009
Zac and Ani.

Taproot Summer 2009
Dave Moore. He was great with the kids.

Taproot Summer 2009
Nice picture of the Taproot Farmhouse.

Taproot Summer 2009
Sunset over the rolling hills.

Taproot Summer 2009
Dance party in the yard!

Taproot Summer 2009
The kids loved to hear the music and dance.

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Taproot Summer 2009
Cool pic...Dave playing the harmonica with the sunset in the background.

Taproot Summer 2009
Dave playing the harmonica.

Taproot Summer 2009
Parker talked about Dave Moore for a long time.

Taproot Summer 2009
Dave, Anna, and Levi.

Taproot Canoe Floats
Pretty nice for an outdoor picnic after canoeing.

Taproot Canoe Floats
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Sunset over the Iowa River.
Crystal Lake Summer 2009

Crystal Lake July 2009
Jack, Parker, and Grace.

Crystal Lake July 2009
Whoo! We're going streaking!

Crystal Lake July 2009
Watch this!

Crystal Lake July 2009
Parker get back here you crazy monkey!

Crystal Lake July 2009
Jack and Grace, Jana's twins.

Crystal Lake July 2009
Jack and Grace. Jack showing off his strength.

Crystal Lake July 2009
How sweet are they??

Crystal Lake July 2009
Just enjoying the view.

Crystal Lake July 2009
What a pretty shot of the Lake.

Crystal Lake July 2009
Jason came by to give Parker his birthday gift!

Crystal Lake July 2009
A motorcycle!!!

Crystal Lake July 2009
Sarah, Parker, and Jason.
Parker's Second Birthday

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Total chaos...as 2nd birthday parties should be I think.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Playing in the basement.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Riding on Parker's horse, Jock-O.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Laura, Jan, Jack, and Tank.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Parker Scott.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Time for pizza!

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Iris Wedemeyer.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Lucy Jo.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Missun and Christopher.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Jan and Jack.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Jakey and BJ.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Laura and Quinn.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Parker's cake we made for him.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
He so patiently waited while we sang to him. Happy birthday is one of his favorite songs...we sing it almost nightly at

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Get ready to blow out those candles!

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Jakey enjoying the cake.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
As is Parker.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
But he did love the homemade popsicles too :)

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Lucy Jo.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Parker.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Parker and Jack.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Paula.

Parker's Second Birthday!!!
Katie and Paula.
March to May 2009

March to May 2009
Parker meets Kate Hansen's new baby, Annika.

March to May 2009
Parker giving Grandpa a shave.

March to May 2009
We went camping at Devils Lake in WI.

March to May 2009
Going for a hike.

March to May 2009
Parker in the carrier....he loved it, totally took a nap.

March to May 2009
Devil's Lake was awesome, great rock structures.

March to May 2009
Jerzee had just had a minor surgery on her ear...so she had a huge bandage around her head...poor thing.

March to May 2009
Pria, Ash, and me.

March to May 2009
Elephant Rock...do you see it?

March to May 2009
At Caitlin's grandparent's farm...seeing the baby animals!

March to May 2009
The donkeys.

March to May 2009
Farm babies!!!

March to May 2009
So sweet.

March to May 2009
Woo hoo!

March to May 2009
Whoa! Tractor!

March to May 2009
We went to Sesame Street Live in Cedar Rapids.

March to May 2009
Jan, Julie, and Jack came too.

March to May 2009
Parker and Lucy waving their Elmo flags.

March to May 2009
Memorized.

March to May 2009
Jack Jack.

March to May 2009
Yeah!!!

March to May 2009
Cute.

March to May 2009
Look mommy, Elmo!
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Pennsylvania Spring 2009

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Parker and Ella.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Heading out to get the eggs in the AM.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
The chickens!

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Having fun with the cousins.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Playing at the park.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Missy and Scott's son Bodie.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Dance dance party!!!

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Scott and Shelly had a party and Parker ran around the house the entire time.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Parker dancing on the table with Missy.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Scott and Paula.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Missy getting down.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Vroom.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Whoa, mama isn't here, let's take advantage and get some dessert!

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
I love cake!!

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Yummy!

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Cole and Parker.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Cole and Parker.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Ella, Cole, and Parker.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Ella, Cole, and Parker.

Pennsylvania Trip Spring 2009
Parker Scott.
Christmas in Florida 2008

Florida Christmas 2008
We had a great yellowtail snapper day- brought home 30 keepers.

Florida Christmas 2008
Grouper- too small.

Florida Christmas 2008
Nice yellowtail

Florida Christmas 2008
Ella, Parker, and Cole playing in the pool

Florida Christmas 2008
Lucy Jo.

Florida Christmas 2008
Paula, Parker, and BJ in the boat.

Florida Christmas 2008
Parker- No running at the pool....sure thing huh?

Florida Christmas 2008
Sharing a snack with his cousin Lucy.

Florida Christmas 2008
Or not...

Florida Christmas 2008
Getting ready for blankie, paci, book with Papa and Mommy.

Florida Christmas 2008
Feeding the kitties with Papa.

Florida Christmas 2008
Katie and Scott on the caroling cruise.

Florida Christmas 2008
Brian and Laura singing Christmas carols.

Florida Christmas 2008
I just love Scott's hair in this picture!!

Florida Christmas 2008
Katie and Grandma B.

Florida Christmas 2008
The Conch Key Fire Dept comes around Duck Key with Santa!

Florida Christmas 2008
All the kids got candy canes.

Florida Christmas 2008
Hey Santa!

Florida Christmas 2008
Roxie and Ocum in their Christmas spirit.

Florida Christmas 2008
I miss Parker's curly hair :( We got it cut shortly after we got back from Fl.

Florida Christmas 2008
One of 27 attempts to get a picture of all the cousins.

Florida Christmas 2008
The Wolfs and Parker.

Florida Christmas 2008
Lucy in her new dress.

Florida Christmas 2008
Parker building with his blocks- then you KNOCK them all down!

Florida Christmas 2008
Lucy and Ella playing with their baby dolls.

Florida Christmas 2008
Parker looking very Florida-ish.

Florida Christmas 2008
Mimi, Papa, and Parker.

Florida Christmas 2008
Eating at the new house.

Florida Christmas 2008
Having dinner at Mimi and Papa's.

Florida Christmas 2008
Parker and Paula at the beach. It must have been time to go home. We did not let him just run around naked.

Florida Christmas 2008
Parker at the beach.

Florida Christmas 2008
Uncle Scott finding fish and other sea life for Lucy and Parker at the beach.
Parker October-November 2008

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Parker Aug-Oct 2008

Parker 14-17 months
He is still a fruitatarian.

Parker 14-17 months
Enjoying some time at the pool with play group!

Parker 14-17 months
Parker's little buddy Soren.

Parker 14-17 months
All the cool kids have the boat.

Parker 14-17 months
Baby Norah, Brenda and Jodi's daughter.

Parker 14-17 months
Jan and Julie's son Jack.

Parker 14-17 months
Parker sporting his new bib. Anything with animals is a big hit.

Parker 14-17 months
Getting ready to open a belated birthday present.

Parker 14-17 months
Learning to eat with a spoon has been a struggle to say the least.

Parker 14-17 months
Here he is exerting some independence :)

Parker 14-17 months
Look mom! I can do it if I really want to!

Parker 14-17 months
Acting silly. How can he not with that hair?

Parker 14-17 months
Parker with one of my fellow residents, Nate and his son Jonah.

Parker 14-17 months
Nate and Jonah.

Parker 14-17 months
Feeding my fellow resident Dustin. He didn't want to eat his grapes so found someone who would.

Parker 14-17 months
Jack swimming at the UAC pool.

Parker 14-17 months
Jan and Jack.

Parker 14-17 months
Paula and Parker.

Parker 14-17 months
Just hanging out at home.

Parker 14-17 months
Visiting with Patti and Bob Komara.

Parker 14-17 months
They took us out to dinner when Patti was in town for a gymnastics conference.

Parker 14-17 months
Parker with his Patti's All American shirt. He just learned to do a forward roll by himself the other day!

Parker 14-17 months
Singing into the microphone. Hours of entertainment...for both him and us :)

Parker 14-17 months
What a ham.

Parker 14-17 months
Parker and Grandma.

Parker 14-17 months
Looking serious.

Parker 14-17 months
Playing Polish clothespins with Grandma I.

Parker 14-17 months
How do I eat this corn Grandpa?

Parker 14-17 months
Oh, I see, like this!

Parker 14-17 months
Riding on his horsey.

Parker 14-17 months
Sitting in his chair.

Parker 14-17 months
Looking pretty full after a big meal.

Parker 14-17 months
Outside playing with mama.

Parker 14-17 months
Enjoying some rays of sunshine in our backyard.

Parker 14-17 months
He went home to IN with Josh and Natalie for a weekend. Tank was his back seat companion.

Parker 14-17 months
Doesn't he look so innocent? Deceiving huh?

Parker 14-17 months
Hugs from Grandma I.

Parker 14-17 months
Parker Scott.

Parker 14-17 months
Playing at Grandma's house.

Parker 14-17 months
Grandma I helping him eat.

Parker 14-17 months
John Mason helping him eat corn at the Lake.

Parker 14-17 months
Parker and I on the back of the red fire truck at Dig It.

Parker 14-17 months
I liked running back and forth up here!

Parker 14-17 months
The yellow fire truck from Hills. A woman fire fighter helped me get in!

Parker 14-17 months
Those tires sure do give me a nice view!

Parker 14-17 months
Little tractors to sit on...

Parker 14-17 months
That was so much fun that I fell asleep eating my rice cake and had a 3 hour nap!
May-June 2008

Party Time- May 17th
Papa and Parker

Party Time- May 17th
Sharing his cake or showing you what you don't have? Probably the latter.

Party Time- May 17th
Time for cake!!! We baked a carrot cake for him...so at least it had some nutritional value :)

Party Time- May 17th
I am not sure, but I think he likes it.

Party Time- May 17th
Dr. Jill had to hold him because I didn't want to get cake on my new dress :)

Party Time- May 17th
The beginning of the end. The end being a tummy ache.

Party Time- May 17th
Thanks mama. I love cake :) He hadn't had any before then, and hasn't had any since (to my knowledge).

Party Time- May 17th
In a sugared daze.

Party Time- May 17th
Thanks for coming Auntie Jen.

Duck Key May 2008
Parker had a great time playing in the baby pool Mimi set up for him.

Duck Key May 2008
He has "So Big" down pat now :)

Duck Key May 2008
So many sunglasses to try on...so little time.

Duck Key May 2008
Look ma, these fit great.

Duck Key May 2008
Parker and mama.

Duck Key May 2008
He still has those blue eyes!

Duck Key May 2008
Parker sported his Floria wear at dinner.

Duck Key May 2008
Parker loved watching the dolphins jump out of the water and do their tricks!

Duck Key May 2008
Intently watching the dolphins.

Duck Key May 2008
We stopped at the beach near Duck Key to check it out- really nice!

Duck Key May 2008
Mama, Parker, and Mommy taking a walk in the water.

Duck Key May 2008
Grandpa, Parker, and Grandma.

Duck Key May 2008
Even happy in his car seat! A rarity!

Duck Key May 2008
Parker loves the Cubs. He thinks this is their year.

Duck Key May 2008
Yeah, I hear ya...let me call you back.

Duck Key May 2008
Uncle Scott was there for a few days! Love his Human Rights Campaign t-shirt!

Duck Key May 2008
Nice fish. Too bad we can't keep them!

Duck Key May 2008
Mommy and Parker.

Disney Cruise June 2008
The Disney Wonder

Disney Cruise June 2008
The Flying Dutchman from Pirates of the Caribbean- docked in Castaway Cay.

Disney Cruise June 2008
Enjoying the beach at Castaway Cay

Disney Cruise June 2008
Paula and Parker

Disney Cruise June 2008
What??? Don't put the sand in my mouth?

Disney Cruise June 2008
Enjoying the sandy beach!

Disney Cruise June 2008
Parker Scott.

Disney Cruise June 2008
Pirate party at Animator's Palate for dinner one night.

Disney Cruise June 2008
Ahoy Matey!

Disney Cruise June 2008
The adults at the Piano Bar one night.

Disney Cruise June 2008
Laura, Paula, and Mom. What a great picture!

Disney Cruise June 2008
Oh boy oh boy!

Disney Cruise June 2008
The boys with Jack Sparrow.

Disney Cruise June 2008
Parker loving the fountains!

Disney Cruise June 2008
The cousins- BJ, Jack, Parker, Lucy, Cole, and Ella.
Parker 10-13 Months

Parker 11-12 Months
Parker at Tuesday Play group. Quinn, Parker, Norah, and Soren. SO cute.

Parker 11-12 Months
Parker with the ab roller. He is pretty good at it. Working on his baby six pack!

Parker 11-12 Months
Playing with mommy on the floor. Giving her raspberries on her belly!

Parker 11-12 Months
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Parker Scott taking it all in at the women's softball game.

Parker 11-12 Months
He is so good about keeping his hat on his head!

Parker 11-12 Months
Sitting in his great- great-great grandmother's chair looking out the window.

Parker 11-12 Months
First few days of walking. He loves to put Paula's hair things in his hair.

Parker 11-12 Months
Woo hoo!

Parker 11-12 Months
Hey cutie!

Parker 11-12 Months
Parker with Erin, one of his baby-sitters.

Parker 11-12 Months
Such a happy guy!

Parker 11-12 Months
Sitting in the chair Grandma and Grandpa bought for him with his FAVORITE "toy." The telephone.

Parker 11-12 Months
Please, no photos before I have my cup of coffee in the morning. At least let me finish brushing my teeth!

Parker 11-12 Months
Sitting in the bench Grandma and Grandpa bought for him.

Parker 11-12 Months
Yeah! I love the bench. I love outside!

Parker 11-12 Months
And I love the birds!

Parker 11-12 Months
He got a few locks cut off the back of his hair.

Parker 11-12 Months
We love the curls, but they were getting to be a little like a mullet.

Parker 11-12 Months
Crabapple and Redbud in bloom this spring.

Parker 11-12 Months
Look who's one! May 4th, 2008!

Parker 11-12 Months
Balloons for his birthday!

Parker 11-12 Months
Happy birthday! Balloons are so fun to walk to!

Parker 11-12 Months
Mommy and birthday boy!

Crystal Lake June 2008
We spent a long weekend in Crystal Lake with Jan, Julie, and Jack. So much fun!
Parker 8-11 Months

Vermont Feb 2008
We went to Burlington, VT the end of Jan/beginning of Feb for a residency interview and then went to Stowe for the week.

Vermont Feb 2008
We stayed in a beautiful log cabin about 15 minutes from the slopes.

Vermont Feb 2008
It was very quiet and peaceful.

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
View of kitchen & dinning table. Cluttered would be a nice descriptive term for the decorating.

Vermont Feb 2008
The wood pellet stove was awesome. Very efficient.

Vermont Feb 2008
View of the great room from the bedroom lofts.

Vermont Feb 2008
View of the bedroom lofts from the Great Room.

Vermont Feb 2008
Game room in the basement.

Vermont Feb 2008
View from out the back deck.

Vermont Feb 2008
It is supposed to be very pretty in the summertime as well.

Vermont Feb 2008
The hot tub- it is really cool to be in a hot tub and see your breath. It makes your beer taste better for some reason.

Vermont Feb 2008
There was a beaver in the pond! How cool. It is that little black dot just to the right of the tree.

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
Ice sculptors contest at Stowe Mountain.

Stowe, Vermont, - Jan '08
Ice sculptors contest. Pretty amazing...they had the coolest tools. Hairdryers, chainsaws, blow torches.

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
Ice sculptors contest

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
Ice sculptors contest

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
Paula, Kate & Parker in Vermont- he is in there underneath the blanket. It was COLD.

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
Ice has been outlined. Ready to cut ice.

Vermont Feb 2008
Day 1 on the slopes-snow boarding lessons-Paula takes a tumble and fractures her radius. Here icing her wrist.

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
Katie finished her lessons that day (on Paula's orders!!!) while her dad took Paula to the hospital. So sad :(

Stowe, Vermont - Jan '08
Two very funny & happy guys here

Vermont Feb 2008
Parker Scott practicing his crawling in the cabin in Vermont.

Vermont Feb 2008
There was SO much to get into there!

Vermont Feb 2008
So the lady who owns the cabin has interesting taste...she really liked fowl- ducks, geese, roosters.

Vermont Feb 2008
Stowe Mountain

Vermont Feb 2008
A horse drawn carriage at the Von Trapp Lodge in Stowe (as in the Sound of Music).

Vermont Feb 2008
We love is new organic cotton long johns...they came in handy in VT, that is for certain!

Vermont Feb 2008
Grandma and Grandpa came with us to VT with the intent of watching Parker while Paula and I hit the slopes...

Vermont Feb 2008
Parker would cry every time Grandpa left the room. He wanted him to hold him all the time!

Vermont Feb 2008
Good morning!

408 Macbride
Back to Iowa City. Our new home!! We LOVE it. So much living space, great location, good energy.

Parker 10 months
Peek a boo! He loves to hide in the curtains.

Parker 10 months
Becoming quite the efficient crawler.

Parker 10 months
Oh boy, pots and pans on the kitchen tile are REALLY loud..but safe and it occupies a good chunk of tme.

Parker 10 months
How big is Parker? So big! He always has his right hand on his ear like that, kind of like a sprinkler. He is messy.

Parker 10 months
Another play date! With his buddy Jack (Jan & Julie's son).

Parker 10 months
Yes, Jack is 3 months younger, but Parker is a peanut.

Parker 10 months
Looks as if they are both in the stage where everything goes into the mouth.

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What a cutie!

Parker 10 months
No, he is not learning specific strokes yet, but we do sing lots of songs and splash often.

Parker 10 months
Swimming with mommy.

Parker 10 months
What a cute picture!

Parker 10 months
OK, does it look like the swim instructor is trying to drown our son???

Parker 10 months
He really loves to be in the pool. Lots of fun.

Parker 10 months
Happy swimming!

Parker 10 months
Jana came to visit (and was our swim time photographer). We had such a great time!

Parker 10 months
Parker Scott and Jana.

Parker 10 months
Grandma and Grandpa Imborek came for Easter. Grandpa's favorite listener. He thinks ALL the stories are funny

Parker 10 months
Grandma and Grandpa Imborek came for Easter. Grandpa's favorite listener. He thinks ALL the stories are funny

Parker 10 months
Best toy in the house

Parker 10 months
Kate giving Parker a shoulder ride

Iowa City - March '08
Kate & Parker

Iowa City - March '08
.. and when I plug this in all hell is gonna break loose

Iowa City - March '08
A version of Patty Cake

Iowa City - March '08
It'll take them a month to find this when I get done

Iowa City - March '08
Grandma and Grandpa came to celebrate Easter. They got to stay in their very own guest room in the new house!

Parker 10 months
Why are his favorite toys kitchen utensils?

Parker 9 months
What a good helper! Unloading the dishwasher.

Parker 11 months
Real fun game- watch the laundry spin in the washer.

Parker 11 months
Hey buster! Where you going?

Parker 11 months
Usually we dress him in matching outfits...anyway, he has learned how to crawl up...and scoot down the stairs.

Parker 11 months
Parker and his mommy

Parker 11 months
Parker and Jerzee

Parker 11 months
Jerzee has been realy good with Parker. He uses her as an obstacle often.

Parker 11 months
Jerz and Parker

Parker 11 months
Parker with Jess, one of his baby-sitters.

Parker 11 months
This is where the pots and pans are. He has it figured out.

Parker 11 months
More of this on the YouTube link. He loves his walker. Not walking yet, but doing a lot of cruising.

Parker 11 months
He is even doing some standing on his own...until he realizes he isn't holding onto anything and then falls down.

Katie and Paula
Going to the Shelter House Gala. We went there last year on Parker's due date...Paula has slimmed down quite a bit.

Parker 11 months
Ready to go to the AOA banquet.

Parker 11 months
Here is a close up of Parker's first busted lip. He took a tumble earlier that day..on my watch.

Parker 11 months
Play date! Baby-sitting Norah. We need to work on Parker being "gentle."

Parker 11 months
Parker's cousin Lucy after she took a bath with Parker that night. She was ready to go home...almost ready.