Happy Birthday Parker!

Parker turned 9 last week! We celebrated with a dinner of his choice--Tri Tip, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls, and brownies. As his present, we added another pet to our household, a rat named Tootsie. She is pretty cute (I will post pictures of her later.) He also got a Giants T-shirt, bat, mitt, and bat bag. He will be ready for baseball season with all of his new supplies from the grandparents.

Parker trying to blow out the "trick" candles.



Parker spitting all over his brownie to put out the flames.



Spencer trying to blow out the candles.



Parker getting his birthday spankings from Papa Tom.

Strike Two

For all of you LDS friends, you have probably heard the line, "Church Basketball: The brawl that begins with prayer." You may remember this from last year's season.



Well, check out Justin's latest acquisition.





Fortunately, this was an accidental injury, but still, REALLY?!? I may have to draw the line at him playing next season or else increase his life insurance policy. It is crazy out there!

Giants Fan Fest

A couple of weeks ago Justin, Parker, and my dad attended the SF Giants Fan Fest. It gives the fans a chance to tour the stadium, go on the field, and meet some of the players, past and present, all for free.








Parker's favorite parts were going down the slide in the giant Coke bottle, standing on second base, and of course, eating a ballpark hot dog.






Justin patiently waited in line for 4 hours so Parker could meet Kevin Frandsen, Brandon Medders, and Jeremy Affeldt. They came prepared with baseballs for the players to sign.






It was Justin and Parker's first time at AT&T park. Justin couldn't believe how nice it was.



Parker and my dad in front of Willie Mays' Plaque. He is my dad's favorite player.



Parker meeting Lou Seal and driving his car.





Parker got to sit in the dugout. How cool is that?!?



Parker on the pitcher's mound.




Parker and Justin played catch on the field.





I am still jealous that they got to go. Next year I will be there for sure!

Wolf Badge

Parker just completed his first year of Cub Scouts. He was presented with his Wolf Badge, Leave No Trace Badge, and World Conservation Badge at our Blue and Gold Dinner last week. Justin and I have really enjoyed working with the scouts. It got a little crazy at the end of the year when we had 17 boys in our group, but we have now moved on to Bears and have only 4 now. Parker presented me with my mother's pin. We are so proud of our scout!

Following in His Mother's Footsteps

Spencer's new favorite toy--the vacuum. He likes to get his vacuum out when I vacuum. Now, if only his really sucked up stuff...

Hail Yeah!

Brentwood was treated to an unexpected hail storm this afternoon. I have never seen so much hail in my life. I grabbed my camera and Parker and I headed outside. Justin pulled up about 20 minutes later to join in the fun. He had been out running errands and didn't even know it had hailed! It was the closest thing to snow we will probably ever see here.

And to the Victor Go the Spoils

By now, most of you know what a germaphobe Justin is. Well, you can imagine how he felt about watching this...





Spencer found an old lollipop and decided to share with Bear. Knowing a good thing when he's found it, Bear traded Spencer the lollipop for his chew stick.



Spencer realized what he had done and wanted his lolly back, so he tried to do a switcheroo on Bear, but Bear was having none of it.



A small tug of war took place.




Spencer came out victorious.



Or did he?!?