Visiting MI

Mommy and I got an e-mail from Grandma Sara on Tuesday morning saying she was worried about a storm that was coming later in the week and we should leave that morning. So Mommy talked it over with Daddy and they thought it was a good idea. So after Mommy's cooking group meeting and VBS meeting we got in the car. Mommy stopped off at McDonald's to and got me a hamburger and apples. I was one happy little dude, sitting in the back seat, eating my food and with my sunglasses on. I kept telling Mommy "thank you". We had good weather and the traffic was light so we made excellent time. I couldn't wait to get to Buck's house and play with the toys and most of all Buck and Grandma. I have had trouble sleeping at night, but my Mommy is so loving that she puts up with me even if that means being up for three hours straight because I am having bad dreams.
On Wednesday we went to visit Grandma Sara at work and she took us on a tour of the Middle School and her friend Jan should me a school bus. I got to sit on the seat and run down the aisle of the bus.
Thursday I woke up early and played with Buck while Mommy slept in because she was up so long with me the night before. Then I got dressed in my Calvin gear and we head to Calvin to see the new Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex . All I can say is wow! I got to see kids climbing the rock wall, run on the new indoor track, saw the pool, and the huge new arena. I wanted to do everything I saw. I got to say hi to some of Grandpa's soccer players. I took a nice long nap in the afternoon. When Grandma got home we had supper and then went up to Grandma Ruth's house to swim in her pool. It was very cold outside, but the pool was warm. I swam with both Mommy and Buck. After swimming for a while I got cold so we changed and headed up to Ruth's. Ruth gave a cookie and a chocolate ice cream cone. YUMMY!!!!!! After playing for a while I walked over to Mommy and said "tired go to sleep".

This morning Mommy and I got up and headed into Holland to visit with Auntie and Em, Sara and David. We played at their house. I had tons of fun playing with Sara's kitchen and making David laugh. I stayed at Em's while Mommy went to our old house and cleaned it up. When she got back we all went out for lunch to 8th Street Grille. Sara and I had Mac and Cheese. We ate and talked, while our Mommy's ate and talked. It was the best morning. I think Mommy had a lot of fun. We sure miss playing and seeing them.

Tonight I am going to watch a movie of my Great Uncle Ken and play with some of Mommy's Aunt's and Uncle's.

Vacation to the Dells

We went on a one day vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. I got to go swimming in a big pool and play in an indoor water park. At first I was not so sure that I wanted to be there. I ran away and told Mommy and Daddy I was scared. They took time to show me what was making the strange noises and slowly led me to the pools.

Finally, the lure of the basketballs and hoops were to much and I wanted in to play. We played in the pool till Mommy said I had to get out and warm up for a while. We had not even gotten back to our room when I started asking if I could go to the "pool again". After playing in our room and begging to go back to the pool over an over, Mommy finally gave in. We went back and this time was not afraid at all. I even went down the frog slide twice. The basketballs and hoops were my favorite part.

This morning after a good nights sleep we got up and went back to the pool. I was scared again, but went in the little pool quicker this time. I played with the balls and splashed Mommy and Daddy. After showers and getting dressed we head out to do some shopping. We all got things to new things to wear and I think Mommy and Daddy picked up a few birthday presents for me. It was a very relaxing and fun day. I love hanging out the both Mommy and Daddy!

Warmer Weather

This morning Daddy and I let Mommy sleep in. After we all were dressed and showered we headed outside to take in the sunshine and warmer temps. We got on our snowpants, hats, gloves, and coats. Then is was time to walk to the park. I got my first jogger ride in of the year. Once at the park Mommy and Daddy took me out of the jogger and let me walk in the snow. I kept falling down because my feet would sink down in the snow so far. I went down the slide a few times and then it was off to the swings. I liked dragging my feet in the snow making tracks.

Mommy then started making a big snowman. She need our help in lifting the second and third balls up to make the snowman. Then Mommy ran off to get some sticks to make arms, hair, eyes, nose, and a mouth.

After we were done we set off for home and some coffee (hot chocolate).

Ligthing MacQueen!

I love Ligthing MacQueen, he is my favorite race car driver. Today, I renamed my firetruck MacQueen. I took it to the store today to get groceries.

I am growing so fast right now that things I wore last week don't fit this week. Mommy is going to have to go shopping for clothes for me soon.

23 Months Old

Reading the Sunday paper with Daddy.

Hugs for Mommy

Riding the Police car, Mommy and Daddy won't try it they think they will break it.

Playing on "puter"

Gettting my office set up like Daddy's.

Struggling to find my sleep

This week I have had a lot of trouble finding my sleep. I wake up in the night at the smallest of sounds and scream until Mommy comes running into my room. She has tried numerous methods of calming me and getting me back to sleep. I have also slept in many beds, my crib, my big boy bed, the Uncle Chris' bed (guestroom) Mommy and Daddy's bed, the couch, the rocking chair, and on the floor to name a few. This week has been hard on all of us, with little sleep and not feeling the greatest. My naps last long only if I am being held by Mommy or she is close by. I think if I could just figure out what is bothering me we all could get some much need sleep. If you have any suggesting please feel free to leave us some advice.
For now I leave you with the tug of war going on between my parents and their respective colleges.

Love,

Parker

Play time with Buck and Sara

This past weekend Grandpa Buck and Grandma Sara drove up from MI to see us. They arrived on Friday night just in time for pizza and a movie. I got to pick the movie and I picked Cars of course. That night I talked and talked as I went to sleep. When I woke up Grandpa Buck and Grandma Sara got up with me and let Mommy and Daddy sleep in. Then Grandma Sara and I made pancakes for everyone! I got to make a "P" with the pancake batter. It tasted so yummy that I need two more pancakes. I love "cakes". After breakfast Daddy had to go to work so Mommy and I showed Grandpa and Grandma around Beaver Dam. Then it was time to head home for a nap. After nap we played one game of Wii and then Mommy, Daddy, and Grandma had to go to church and help out with the movie night. I got to stay home with Grandpa Buck and we had a lot of fun playing throw the balls in the tent and vacuum vs. lawnmower. By the time Grandma came back to give me a my bath I was very hyped up. I talked for over an hour in bed and I had both Grandpa and Grandma laughing at me. We went to church the next morning which is one of my favorite places to go. I get to see my friends and play with all the fun toys! After lunch I had to say good bye to Grandpa and Grandma.

Monday's are the best day of the week for me because Daddy does not have to go to work. We played together all morning, and I slept all afternoon. Mommy and Daddy think I have teeth coming in. I got to talk to Grandpa Buck and Grandma Sara on Skype tonight! I love being able to see them so big. Now I can talk to them and Uncle Chris on the "puter". I hope Grandpa and Grandma Van Hill can get Skype along with Aunt Anila and Uncle Cory. After supper tonight I helped Daddy fix Mommy's stool and my chair.