Bouncy Ball!!

Parker got a spiderman bouncy ball for Easter and he loves to throw it and kick it and play catch but most of all he thinks it is so funny when he sits on it and bounces. He thinks it is so great!! So of course, the picture freak and video crazed mom that I am I had to capture it. He is just so cute!!

He just thinks he is so cool!! It is pretty entertaining to watch. It would keep him busy for hours!!

Here is a little video to just give you an idea of what he does!!

I guess a $2 ball is a pretty good investment!! Cheap entertainment. He loves it!!

I love BUBBLES!!!

When Granpa and Grandpa came to visit Grandma brought bubbles. We didnt have time to try them out when Grandma and Grandpa were here but we tried them as soon as we had a chance. Parker loved them. He thought it was great when Stryder would chase after them. It would make him Laugh. He caught on VERY quick and was blowing his own bubbles in no time.

Watching mommy
Now it is my turn...Hey I am pretty good at this!!
I am a Pro!!

Grandma and Grandpa Rippke Visit!

Grandma and Grandpa Rippke came to Colorado for a quick visit. It was really nice time and we always love when they come. We wish they could stay longer but we will take what we can get. They got in on Friday night after a long day. On Saturday we went to Webster Lake and had a great time. Saturday night we went out to dinner with the whole family to celebrate Grandma Haag's Birthday. It was a nice weekend to just visit and hang out together, since we dont get to do that very often.

What is going on??
Grandpa Dave helps me across the wiggly bridge!
Looking at the water below
Walking with Daddy and Grandpa

I love this music!
Look at me!!
Showing Grandma the water
We love when Grandma and Granpa come!! We wish we could see them more often!! But like I said before we will take what we can get. This summer Parker will be going out to visit them in Genoa for a whole week. Mommy and Daddy will miss him a lot but I know he will have a great time and won't miss us at all!!!

My First Fat Lip!!

I know this will be first of many fat lips for this little boy but I guess the first one is just special because it breaks all in for what is to come. He just got it by falling after his feet got going to fast and his little body just couldn't keep up. His lip puffed up right away and so of course we had to take pictures to remember this moment.

Typical little boy...bruises and fat lips!!

Look at me Mommy!
I am a tough boy!!
What fat Lip??

Thank goodness that it didnt get too bad, BUT I know that there will be many more injuries in our future...Probably in our near future!

Elk Calling

I know that some day Parker will be going hunting one day with Daddy and Grandpa Dave but I didnt think he would be trained so early!! Parker and Daddy practiced their elk calling and Parker sure thought it was cool to listen to. Grandpa Dave you would be so proud!! He jumped in right away and tried it himself. He didnt make much noise but he sure gave it his best effort.

Watching Daddy very closely!!
My Turn!!
I think I might have it... Dad and Parker practicing calls together

I know Grandpa Dave and Daddy are very proud and can't wait until Parker can join them on one of their hunting getaways. I am sure he will be the best elk caller around!!

Baking Cookies!

Parker had his first baking experience with Mommy! It was good, fun , and MESSY!! He really liked to watch the mixer and eat the dough. We had a lot of fun and we try and bake often, especially when mommy is off on Fridays.

Watching the mixer go round!!!
Having a little taste test!
Another taste test...
AND another taste test with mommy!!
Finally in the oven to bake!!

MMMM good once they came out!! Who knows we may have a master baker in the family someday!!