Happy 27th Sis!

Well...it is my big sister's birthday today. I couldn't wish a happy day for anyone better. She is the most amazing sister, friend, mom, wife, daughter...I could go on...but you get the idea. She has always been there for me and I know that I can call her with all of my ridiculous questions.

While we were growing up, we got along pretty well. Although we weren't really friends until we were both in high school. It is then that I realized how lucky I was to have Sara as a sister and friend. Then she left for college. I wasn't expecting to miss her as much as I did and was always excited for her to come home. Then she moved even farther away...to Arizona. Going to visit her and Chip (and Ellie...ahh I miss that stubborn little dog) for spring break was such a blast! Before I knew it, she was getting married. I have never seen a more beautiful bride.

Then it was time for me to head off to college. While I was there I got the phone call that she was pregnant. I couldn't wait to be an aunt. I knew that Sara would be the best Mom! That time flew by too and Caleb joined the family. Sara is one of those pregnant women and all other pregnant women wish they could look like! Always stunning, always thin, always lookin' good!

Anyways...enough babbling on about the past. Time for the here and now! Sara and I had always joked that it would be fun to be pregnant at the same time. (Both knowing that I would be bitter and huge...and she would be glowing and little). We never really thought that it would happen, but miracles really do come true. My prediction was right, but all the same, she was the best support system and getting to be there while she delivered Drayson was the best prep ever! After that I was ready to go and knew that I could do it too! If you could have seen how beautiful she looked the whole time at the hospital it would make you sick!

Sara--my sister and friend...you have taught me more than you know and I couldn't have a better role model. You have shown me how to be a good friend, mom, and person. I can't wait until we are finally living in the same town and we can watch our little boys grow up together. Have a wonderful birthday. I love you!

happy birthday to my hubby

These pictures crack me up. You can really tell the difference that 4 years makes. He still looks so young, but those early...whew!

I can't believe that Trav is 22 today! This last year has just flown by...I guess that's what happens when you have a baby at home! It is so hard for me to comprehend that Travis was only 18 when we first met. To think back on how he was then...and think of how he is now...let me tell you, the changes are so drastic! If someone would have asked me if in 4 years we would be married with a 5 month old son back then...I would have laughed in their face! Travis was your typical college freshman guy...just out to have fun. Needless to say, he has really grown up in the last 4 years. Travis is the most amazing man, husband, and father. I am so thankful for him and how hard he works (mostly so that I can stay home with Parker...but also so that he can finish up his degree and get out of Cheney!) Not only is he a full-time student, Dad, and husband but he also works basically full-time on top of it. Anybody who can handle being a husband and father in their early 20's is exceptional (Trav & my brother-in-law Chip are both amazing husbands/fathers/hard workers). Anyone who knows Trav knows what a blast he is to be around. He has one of those care-free attitudes that rub off on you (even if it is only temporarily). To me Travis still seems so young. He is always the "youngin" of any group we hang out with and never fails to rub it in our faces that we are the "old ones."

So here is to my old young husband...I love you babe!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my mom's birthday! I know that you really aren't supposed to tell people how old people are...but my mom is 50 today. You would never know it!!! Gotta' love those asian genes! She is absolutely beautiful and such a wonderful mom and nonni (grandma). I could not imagine growing up with a different mother. She is the type of mom that you can go to with ANYTHING and just simply have a good time with. Mom is one of my favorite people to go shopping with, have a drink with (we always try new stuff), talk with about everything, and just lounge around watching sappy movies with! Well...she really is the best mom in the entire world...enough said!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM--I LOVE YOU!

What a lucky mom...2 kiddos pregnant at the same time! My mom and sister were such an amazing support system during my pregnancy and labor. Who better to help you out than your two best friends???

This picture of my mom and Trav cracks me up! My mom is laughing because as they were walking down the aisle, Mom was starting to get "choked up" and instead of comforting her...my super sensitive (I wish you could sense my enourmous amout of sarcasm through the computer) told her to "LOCK IT UP."

I just love this picture of my parents and I. I cannot get over how beautiful my mom looked at my wedding...or how beautiful and young she looks everyday!

and so it begins...

Yup, we have started teething folks! Parker is one constant drool-fuss-bite fest! At least when he is biting now it is only a gummy bite.

We were able to head to the Tri-Cities over the weekend and spend time with my family. It was a blast. It is nice to get Parker down to hang out with cousins Caleb and Drayson too. They were all so cute together. I feel like Parker must have been watching "big boy Drayson" over the weekend and picking up on things he does because when we got back to Cheney it seemed like Parker was a month older after just a couple of days! It is hard to believe that he will be 5 months on Wednesday! He is just so big now.

Parker has started sitting up on his own now. He has also discovered that his toes taste wonderful! Yummy!

My family went to breakfast over the weekend for my mom and Trav's birthdays. Parker sat in a highchair for the first time (and a shopping cart at Target...such a big boy). The boys were all in matching shirts--it was so cute!

Parks and Drayson were playing together on the floor. They are starting to look like they are the same size now. Drayson just wants to touch and grab Parker...and Parker still isn't too sure if he is okay with that or not! It was hilarious to watch! It is funny to see them sitting next to each other because Drayson has the darkest brown eyes and dark, dark thin hair & Parker has these blue eyes and fluffy toe-head blonde hair!

Here is a funny video of Parker and "baby's best friend" Deacon! He has been infatuated with him lately and Deacon loves him right back!