Walking Machine!!

So for weeks Parker has been teasing us with the whole walking thing, taking a few steps here and there, but still using crawling for his main mode of transportation. Then all of a sudden he just took of on Tuesday and has been a walking machine ever since!! I was really starting to worry that something might be wrong with him, but I think he just lacked the confidence, not to mention he didn't need to since there are so many people around to carry him everywhere! Well needless to say I'm relieve that he finally picked it up, now I get to start chasing him around!! Well I decided that I'd better provide some proof for those of you who might doubt, since it has taken him so long!!
(P.S. Just ignore the messy house in the background, and pay attention to the cute kid!!)
(Another P.S. Our dog didn't actually hurt Parker at the end of the little video, he just scared him!!)

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Family Picture Time Again!!

A couple of weeks ago we got our family pictures taken by my wonderful sister-in-law, Katy Checketts. Yesterday we got to see them, and they turned out fabulous!! So if you like our pictures, and live in the Salt Lake City/Provo area, be sure to let me know so that I can give you her number. Her business is called Photography by Katherine. Anyways here are a few of my favorites!! (Just to warn you, I have A LOT of favorites!)

Halloween!!!

For Halloween this year we just took Parker around trick-or-treating. It was fun, and Parker LOVED seeing all the other kids in their costumes. We were planning on dressing him up as a monkey, but waited until the last minute to get his costume. Needless to say, when we went to Wal-mart the day before Halloween, there wasn't much to choose from!! So Parker ended up being a very cute skeleton!! Here are a few pics.

Travis Graduated!!

Yesterday Travis graduated from the police academy!! So now he is an official corrections officer, with a badge and all(which he is pretty proud of I might add!!) Before the graduation they had a spouse class that I attended which was really good. They talked to us about how to live with a member of law enforcement, and how to make our marriage work (the divorce rate for law enforcement is pretty high- 55%-80%) Pretty much they just stressed to have balance in our lives and to give 100% into the marriage.

The graduation ceremony itself was also amazing!! They had some really good speakers, and pretty much I just LOVED seeing my husband looking so sharp in his uniform, being sworn in (how I love a man in uniform!!!)

Here is a few pictures of my hansom husband!



Here he is being sworn in.


Showing him some love!!


Our little family!


Travis with his good friend Clint, who used to work at the prison, and now works for Summit County Sheriff.


I know that my last post was dedicated to Travis, but I am really proud of him for his accomplishments, so I wanted to share this exciting time with the world!!

I'm In Love!!!

I have a wonderful husband, and just wanted to take a moment to brag about him just a bit!! Today when Travis got home, he walked in with a rose in his hand. When I asked him what it was for he said "just because." How sweet is that!! He really is such a sweetheart and I love him very much! I am so grateful that we are sealed in the temple, and that I get to be with him for eternity!! Here are a few things that I love about Travis:

~He is very caring. He will give you the shirt off of his back if you ask, or he thinks you need it.

~He has a strong testimony, and has high standards. He makes me want to be a better person.

~He is an amazing dad. It just comes naturally to him, I wish motherhood came more naturally to me! He is so patient and loving to Parker.

~He is a wonderful cook. He cooks more often than I do, but keeps me striving to be a better cook, and try new things.

~He is very outgoing and friendly. Anyone who knows Travis knows this to be true. He is a chatter box and isn't afraid to talk to strangers, like I am!!

~He is a very fun person. He is very entertaining!! We have a lot of fun together!

Well there are tons more things that I love and admire about Travis, but I'd better stop bragging!!

I HAVE BEEN TAGGED!!!

Thanks for tagging me Amyee! This is a pretty fun one!

~The tag is to go to your picture files... open the 4th folder... then open the 4th picture.
Here is my pic:



This is a picture of my family right before we dropped my brother, Dalton off at the MTC! Dalton has been in New Zealand for several months now, and is doing great! He is such an awesome kid, and I miss him a lot, but know that he is where the Lord wants him to be! I love you Dalton!!

Ok, now I tag Katy C., Allyson M., and Dayna A. I can't wait to see your pics!!

Sick Boy:(

I have a sick little guy at my house:( Poor thing. Parker has been running a fever, and has developed sores all over on the inside of his mouth and his lips. He won't eat anything, and hasn't since Friday. I called the doctor, and they told me that it was a virus and to just keep him hydrated, and let it run its course. They said it will probably last about a week. Yuck. So the last 4 nights Parker and I have had all night movie marathons on the living room floor, and have averaged about 3-4 hours of sleep per night. Fun stuff! I feel so bad for him because he is so miserable and I'm sure he is starving. I wish I could do something more to make him feel better, but there isn't much to be done I guess. I'm ready for my baby to be better.