Big and Tall!

Parker is really working on his standing skills - next step: Walking!

Oh Christmas Tree

Since we will be headed to Oregon for Christmas we decided we didn't need a big tree this year - so we hauled the little fake one out of the storage shed and set it up on one of our side tables. Parker is very fascinated by the ornaments - especially when the lights are on. Luckily we have the tree far enough back on the table that he can quite reach!

Mischief

Parker has a little toy box out in the living room for his toys. The other day I was working on the computer when I heard some racket by the toy box. I walked around the couch and this is what I found - a little boy happy as a clam sitting in his toy box playing. I was curious how he would feel when he realized that he was stuck in there, but about 10 minutes later he was out and playing on the floor again! What a clever boy!

Decorating for Christmas

Parker was very excited about all the new toys there are when Mom and Dad decorate for Christmas.


He loved the Polar Express jingle bell ornament - he especially thought it tasted good!















He helped his Daddy test the lights, and decorate the dog...

He loved the Christmas snow globe that Daddy got Mommy many years ago when they were dating.

Learning to Brush

Parker's tooth count just seems to keep climbing! We are up to 8 now with more due to break through at any time! So, there is no time like the present to learn good oral hygiene...Parker really likes his tooth brush and the bonus is it is a great distraction tool during diaper changes!

Getting Ready to Go To Oregon

Parker is so excited for our trip to Oregon for Christmas! We talk about it every day! He is excited to see all his family and show off his new tricks - especially his Great Grandma Sterr who he hasn't met before!

Our good friend Heather told us about these awesome traveling "high chairs" that you can put on almost any dining room chair - and they fold right up in your suitcase! We are excited to try it out at Grandma and Grandpa Culver's house, but thought it might be a good idea to practice at home first!

Uh, Mom - A Little Help Please?

We recently purchased a couple of baby gates for our home - which has opened up the front room much more for Parker to explore. Today he investigated the dining room table - but couldn't quite figure out how to get back out again!