Parker's first Easter Egg Hunt!

So many eggs, so little time!! Parker went to his first Easter egg hunt the Saturday before Easter at our church. It was a good time. Cousin Makenna was there and she raked it in too. It was inside this year because it was a little chilly outside. All the kids had a fun walking around looking for eggs that were just scattered all over the floor. Parker wanted to look at each egg first before going on to the next, so it was a little slow at first but once he got the hang of it he really had fun. He even helped other little kids get some eggs.

Waiting patiently with Makenna before the big Hunt
Helping other little ones put eggs into their baskets!! Like Papa says,

"he's already a little charmer"
Putting the eggs into his basket!
Look at how many Makenna got!!! WOW!
He would go anywhere to get 'em!

Paker Dyes Eggs

It was fun, it was colorful, and it was messy!! Yep, we are talking about dying easter eggs. This was Parkers first time and he really liked the dipping part! It was a good time and all the cousins were together so everyone got to help!

watching Daddy dye the first egg!
Aunt Mackenie, Makenna, and Papa!!
Parker joining in on dipping!
Tired boy!
Even Cousin Spencer helped decorate!

Surprise!

Uncle Mickey and Aunt Margaret turn 60 this year and they celebrate 38 years of marriage! So what do their wonderful children do? Throw them a surprise birthday party!!! Mark was the master mind behind it all but everyone had to be sneaky so Mickey and Margaret would not know about the big event!!
It was awesome and it went off with out a hitch and no body spilled the beans!!! They were really surprised and everyone was there except Megan, who was on her way back from a school trip to Washington DC. We really missed her but it was great to see everyone and meet all the new babies and see how all the other kids have grown. We cant wait to see everyone again. We sure wish it didnt have to be so long in between but we will take whatever visits we can!!

The whole crew waiting very patiently (even the kids) for the birthday boy and girl to get home!!
After the big surprise!!
Mickey and Margaret couldnt believe that all the kids were here!!
Everyone had a great time visiting and catching up!!
Happy 60th Birthday and 38th Anniversary Uncle Mickey and Aunt Margaret!!

A Fun Time in Phoenix!

On February 27th GRandma Haag, Parker and Mommy flew to Phoenix to visit with Great Grandma Foster and Aunt Patti and Uncle Bob. It was a great time and Great Grandma loved having us there. We went shopping, had GREAT dinners (THANKS Bob), watched movies, went to the paork and just hung out. It was great. The weather was beautiful! It was 70-80 degrees the whole time we were there. Needless to say it was really hard to come back to 40 degrees!!!
Parker loved the plane rides. He did great both ways. He loved to play in the pool even though it was VERY cold. He also loved Aunt Patti's and Uncle Bob's dog, Brandy, he thought it was great to chase after her.
The whole trip was a blast and we sure wish we could visit more often. We are really looking forward to seeing everyone again!!!

Looking out the window as we took off to go to Phoenix!
Saying "Hello" to fellow passengers!
The first time Great Grandma saw Parker he was 3 weeks old. He was a lot bigger this visit!!!
He tried on Great Grandmas fashionable sunglasses!!
Aunt Pattie had to adlib on the bib...OOPS!! I forgot one!!
Parker loved to have his feet in the water even though it was only 60 degrees!! BRRRRRR!!
He thought he was pretty cool!!
We went and had lunch with "Aunt Debby"
He was really pooped every night!! So much to do, the poor guy could barely keep his eyes open at the end of the day!!
Snuggling with Great Grandma!!

So Big!!!
Walking through the Park with Uncle Bob
These flowers (weeds) were everywhere!!
They are beautiful...but i guess they are actually just weeds!!
We went to a park and played and had lunch. Grandma really had a good time!!

We had a great time visiting with everyone and were very sad to leave but Grandma plans on coming to Denver this summer so we will see her soon!!

Reagan's first couple of hours in her new world!!

Reagan was not much of a crier at first but after awhile of being poked and proded...she changed her mind about that. She got weighed, and measured and given a bath. She did so good, of course!!

Her weight actually went down to 6lbs 7oz...I had and itchy trigger finger!!
This was while the nurse was taking her vitals!!
She was not happy!! We all wanted a picture of her screaming!! nice huh!?
Getting poked in her heel!! Poor baby!!! she didnt seem to mind!!
Her sponge bath!!! NOT Happy about it!!

She looked just like Makenna (Big Sis) when she gets mad!!! :)

Reagan Kathleen has Arrived!!

Yes you read right!! As most of you know Reagan Kathleen Erickson arrived on Feb 24th, 4 weeks early!! We were all very surprised and excited. She was 6lb 7oz. She was tiny but did very well from the time she was born. Mackenzie did wonderful!! She pushed 3 times and she was out!! It was amazing!!
She is beautiful and she is getting bigger and bigger everyday. She looks a lot like Jon! Mackenzie is doing great and Makenna loves being a big sister! Parker loves to "hold" Raegan and give her kisses and hugs too!!

The whole family is so excited to have another wonderful addition to our growing family.

Right after she was born she went right to Mackenzie's chest!

Mommy bonding!!

Hello World!!

Mom and Dad Admiring their BEAUTIFUL little girl!!

Proud Auntie Sarah!!
Chillin' with Grandma Haag!!
MOMMY!!
Aunti Kendra!!
Proud Dad!!!