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!!!

Parker takes his first steps!!!

YES! we aren't lying...Parker has taken his first steps!! It happened just like everyone said it would. Just one night he was standing next to the couch and he just let go and walked towards me. Of course, I screamed and that scared him but everyday he gets better and better. it is so cool to watch him grow and learn new things everyday!!!

Walking to Daddy!!
Going back and forth..this is so FUN!!
Getting braver and braver!!

He is still learning but everyday he does more and more. He still likes to lunge once he is close enough. Just like everything else it will just click. For whoever is a parent that is the coolest thing to watch. He is such a blessing and everyday we thank God for letting us raise such a wonderful, fun little boy. We don't know what we would do without him!!



Here is a little clip of Parker walking...

So COOL!!!

Fun weekend with Family!

Grandma Rippke, Aunt Jenne, and Cousins Grant and Mackynzie cam for a visit to Denver. It was GREAT!! We had a really nice time with them and Parker Loved having his cousins here to play with. He thought they were pretty cool.
On Friday, Brad and I watched all three kids. It was great, we had a great time. We were very tired but it was worth it. We had dinner, took a bath and played. it was really fun and we wish we could have them over more often.
Grandma and Jenne went to a movie that was produced by one of Jenne's sister-in-laws and is nominated for an Oscar. Pretty cool huh?! On saturday we went to rec Center and went swimming. the kids had a great time even though the water was COLD!!! That night we went to Casa bonita which was also a good time. The kids were very entertained and tired by the time we got home. On Sunday they headed home and we, as always, were very sad to see them go. We can't wait to see them again...HOPEFULLY very soon!!!!

The kids all ate together and had a great time sitting at the little table. It was a little too small for Grant but he was a great big cousin and sat there anyways.








Parker loved when Grant would chase him...Man it really got him moving and they would just giggle!!!













Bath time was a lot of FUN!!

(They are going to LOVE this when they get older) hehe!!

The kids loved playing together the whole weekend!!!





















We can't wait to see everyone again soon!!