Orange Balloon

Tonight we went to ride the carousel and orange balloon.  We've been on both during the day, but this was our first time at night.  It was so beautiful to see all the lights. We took Yolanda with us since it was her first time riding both.  It was a nice, clear night with good visibility.  It was such a treat!

Happy 1st Birthday Parker

Happy Birthday to me!  I'm 1 year old today.  Mommy and Daddy threw me a train party and we had a real train come to my house and gives us rides.  I had so much fun.  It was so nice to spend the day with all my family and friends that mean so much to me.  So much has happened over the last year....I've learned and have grown so much.  Mommy is very sad that time flew by, but she is proud of all that I have accomplished is such a short time.  I am walking, I know how to play with all my toys, I love playing outside and riding in my buggy.  I have 8 teeth - 4 on top and 4 on bottom - all are my front teeth.  I know how to wave hello and goodbye.  I know how to give kisses.  I know how to say 'more' in sign language.  I understand both English and Spanish.  I've been on so many wonderful adventures over the last year that I can't wait for what is in store this next year of my life.  Oh boy...on to many more wonderful adventures!

A Little Cruiser

I have been standing on my own and exploring with assistance, but today I took my first steps.  Watch out Mommy and Daddy, off I go....

A Few of my Favorite Things...

I love play time.  I love going outside and playing in my backyard.  I enjoy when my brother gives me rides in his jeep.  I can't wait until I'm big enough to drive him around.  I loved it when Mommy and Daddy built a fort for me and my brother.  I enjoy playing with my toys.  Mommy thinks I play well with my toys because I know how to turn toys on, I know how to drop the ball down the chute to make it come out the other end, I know how to put blocks in the jar, and I know how to throw a ball.  I love climbing and exploring. I am a very active boy and I keep my Mommy and Daddy on their toes.  Dr Mike says I'm a very tactile learning because I put everything in my mouth and I like to explore my environment by doing rather than observing.  Turn me loose and off I go.  

Merry Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas!  I had a wonderful Christmas spending time with my family.  We spent Christmas Eve visiting with Grandma Lu and having dinner.  She bought me a new buggy.  It replaces my old buggy as that one broke.  We stopped by and saw Grandma Carmen.  We went to visit with Grandpa John and the rest of our family at Mom & Pop's house.  I got more presents - finally my own dump trucks and cement mixer.  Now I don't have have to share with my brother.  Grandpa John also gave us a vacation trip to Palm Desert.  I can't wait to go on my first vacation!  That night, Daddy put out cookies and carrots for Santa Claus and his reindeer.  On Christmas morning, we went to see what Santa brought us.  He left behind his cookies crumbs.  Santa brought me some numbers and letters for our bath tub.  My brother gave me truck book and Mommy and Daddy gave me play cell phone so I can leave theirs alone.  The toys were great, but I loved playing with the boxes and wrapping paper the most.  My stocking was filled with yummy treats too.  We spent all of Christmas Day with Daddy's side of the family at Grandma Katy's and Grandpa Al's house.  I got so many presents - lots of new toys, a Chargers' Jersey, and money for my college fund.  I love all my presents and I am a very blessed little boy.  I really like this 'Christmas' thing. 

Holiday Traditions

One holiday tradition that was started when my brother was born was to drive around and look at Christmas lights throughout the holiday season.  This years was my first year to participate.  We go look at lights every couple of days.  I love looking at Christmas lights and I can't wait to see even more displays next year.

Visit with Santa

This year Mommy and Daddy took us to go see Santa.  I'm not sure how I feel about the 'big guy'.  Mrs Claus held me as well and I started to cry.  Maybe I'll be happier to see them next year.  At least it was fun looking at all the holiday decorations in Santa's Workshop.  It was a very fun (and COLD) night.