Happy October!

Well, it's getting closer and closer to a very busy, EXCITING month, October!!! Joel and I have so many things in common, but one that a lot of people don't know about is our absolute LOVE for Halloween. Now don't take that the wrong way, we are not devil worshipers or freaks, but just the holiday itself. We love the fall weather and atmosphere, the beautiful colors that the trees turn, dressing up, the good ghost stories, having children come trick or treating to our home, being children ourselves and going trick or treating with Parker, and decorating our house scary. WE LOVE IT!! This year I put my Halloween decorations out the first week of September. I got a lot of crap for it but that's okay.

Also in October I am having our second little boy. I am due October 29Th. We are so so excited! Parker doesn't quite get the concept when we try to show him and explain to him that we are having a baby, but we show him babies and he absolutely loves them. He's so sweat with them, but who knows how he's going to act when the new brother is taking up mommy and Parker time.... We might have a full on WAR!! lol.

Also coming up in October is our little Parker's Birthday!!! He's turning 2 October 20 th!!! Holly Cow!! Even though he is the size of most 2 1/2 or 3 year olds, he is still very much a young toddler. Bigger kids mistake him to being older, and he gets hurt sometimes. Parker has been attending a lot of soccer games lately and he has got it all figured out. He gets in there with the older kids and plays kick the ball around and around. But he doesn't understand why when the game starts back up, why he cannot go play to. He's so funny.

And last but not least is the hunting season starts for Joel.... OH AND ME!!! In January, Joel and I put in for our hunts not knowing that I would be having a baby at the same time! CRAP!! So of coarse we both draw out a deer tag. I have been saying since I found out that we were having a baby, and knowing about the deer hunt, that I would be a good sport and go along. WRONG!!! FORGET IT!! NO FRAEKING WAY BUDDY!! LOVE YA BUT HELL NO!! LOL!! I am 6 weeks from my due date today, September 18th, and am already so uncomfortable, so going hiking all over the mountains and shooting, and gutting a deer.... HMMM.... Nope!! Sorry bud!

Well thanks for taking the time to catch up with our busy life, and I promise to keep you all updated on our progress throughout the next few months.

BOYS WILL BE BOYS

We went camping with a few of Joel's family members. Parker, Joel and I went fishing. Parker loved it!! He has his own fishing pole and he's a PRO!! He watched daddy very carefully, then knew everything to do!(Cast the pole 2 feet in front of him, nearly hook himself and everyone else, and loose his power bait all in about 3 seconds) LOL!! Really though it was so much fun. We really enjoy giving Parker every opportunity to do things on his own as much and safely as possible. I really look forward to the weeks to come when Parker finally meets his new little brother. He's going to be such a good big brother.

Gidde Up Cowboy

Well I think this looks GOOD!! ha ha ha!! Joel's family reunion was at Otter Creek this year and we went to Bryce Canyon for a day. Joel and I stuck our head in this prop and Cindy, Joel's Mom, started to laugh hysterically!! We couldn't understand what it was that was so freaking funny so we had her take this picture.... The reason was because Joel looks so real!! He looks like that was a mold made just for him.... A perfect fit!

I cannot believe the time that has passed since the day Joel and I said our I Do's. We told each other that we would wait a few years before starting a family, Joel wanting to go to Diesel Mechanic school in Logan, UT and Stephanie wanted to go to beauty school. Then 2 months after we were married we found out that we were expecting our first baby, Parker!! Now, almost 3 years later, we have a beautiful boy, and one who will be here before we know it. If you are not aware, Stephanie is having a baby boy, Cody, October 29Th or maybe sooner.... most likely not!! lol.
We are so blessed to have such a supportive family. Stephanie's family, although far away, is such a great support to us! Parker absolutely loves his cousins, Tanner, Landon, and Megan. We try to see each other as much as possible. And Joel's family lives close by. Parker loves his JOE JOE and ABBY! We spend lots of time with them, they are always here when we need them. Parker is so LUCKY to have such a GREAT family who loves him very much. AND WE LOVE ALL OF YOU!!

I love to tickle my little man just to watch him giggle!! It's the cutest thing on the planet in my opion!! I LOVE YOU PARKER BEAR!!