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Father's Day Festivities

What a great Father's Day weekend!!! We definitely kept the Lewis Family busy over the last few days. To kick off the weekend, we had a great BBQ with my family on Friday. Kyle got to show off his "skills" and made some amazing ribs and his homemade barbecue sauce for everyone. The weather cooperated and we didn't see rain. It did get a little chilly so we broke out some sweaters and still got to hang out and enjoy the patio together. It was the perfect kickoff!

Saturday, Kyle had to work in the beginning of the day so I got to hang out with some of my favorite people- Traci, Chandra and her little girl, Micray and Chandra's mom, Sue. We met up for coffee and got to do some catching up. While Kyle was at work, he ran into a coworker who had 4 tickets to the Spokane Indians season opener game he wasn't able to use so he offered them to us and poof!- plans for Saturday night! We loaded up Parker, called my sister Monika and her fiance' Dan and met up with them at the game. We had a blast!! The seats ended up being box seats on the third base line and because it was opening night, they had a fireworks show after the game. Parker seemed to enjoy himself, he only cried once at the beginning of the fireworks then once he noticed all the pretty stuff in the air he was fine. We also ran into my Dad and his girlfriend at the game. They got to kidnap Parker for a bit and got him his first baseball cap while they were out showing him off. Parker got to stay up way past bedtime and finally passed out on the walk to the car. We are for sure going to catch a few more games this summer!

Sunday was a bit of a catch up morning for me while Kyle was at work. I got some housework done then headed out to Kyles Parents for the day. Kyle met up with us out there and we all got to hang out and have dinner together with the whole Lewis gang.

Monday ended up being a nice "family day" for just us. Both Kyle and I had the day off together- We got to sleep in (Parker slept in until 9:30 Sunday and Monday morning!) then we went to the rockwood bakery to get a coffee, then we took a walk around Manito. Parker got to ride in the front carrier and had a great time discovering all the different things at the park- it was so fun to see! After that, we ran a few errands and ended up having a nice relaxing evening at home.

Kyle is such an amazing Dad. I love seeing him enjoy every day with Parker- it was great to celebrate and I can't wait for more!

"Is he really only 6 months old?!"

Oh our little man is now 6 months old!

He is growing and learning and making us smile every day! We had his well baby check up last week and he impressed the Doctor with his sitting up abilities ( he had to check Parker's file to make sure he was really only 6 months old) as well as his how well he can reach and grab- Parker demonstrated these new tricks a couple times for the office. A few times trying to "eat" the doctors papers and another when he grabbed the nurses hand and pulled it (mind you, it was holding a loaded NEEDLE in it) down and right into his leg! It scared him, of course, and the nurse as well who exclaimed. "Oh my! Most babies his age can't do that!" Poor thing- he had to not only endure that jab but 3 more. But we did end up with a clean bill of health and a good nap (for Parker). His 6 month stats: 26 inches long, 18 pounds. We were told to watch out for yet another growth spurt soon to come! Not too surprising since eating seems to be another thing that he has perfected... and we are waiting for those teeth to come at any time!

Too much fun!

Last week I got to take Parker to the Farm Chicks show at the fairgrounds. We went with my sister, Monika and her fiance, Dan. We had a great time just walking around looking at all the great booths set up there-my favorite were the Barn Boys. I got to carry Parker around in my little front carrier/backpack thingy (love it) so he could look at everything, he was a good boy and I was able to find a few things too! I picked up a cute little half-pink glass milk bottle, that I plan on using as a flower vase, a small glass urn with a lid and a pair of old cowboy boots. Not sure if the boots will get much use but I thought that everyone there looked so cute in theirs that when I found a pair for $10- i had to get them. The best thing I went away with was just decorating inspiration! I really want to fix up our back patio and make it a really cozy place to hang out this summer (pictures of my "project" to follow-once I get time to start it!) I have all kinds of ideas now but I am figuring out that I will need to get a plan going or I may never get to working on stuff- those farm chick people are amazing!! I can't wait to go again next year!!

This is a picture of my little "shopper" with his "Auntie Jo" pooped out on the way to the car