When Heroes Collide

It started with Buzz Lightyear.

It evolved to Batman and Spiderman!

But what happens when Superheroes collide and compete for Parker supremacy?

I posed the dilemma to Parker this morning. I asked, "Who is your favorite?"

The answer was super:

"First, Spiderman"

"Second, Batman"

"Third, Buzz"

Tomorrow is halloween and Parker just watched Buzz Lightyear and has him sleeping next to him. He just took off his batman costume that he plans on wearing tomorrow, and he just showed off his pumpkin that is carved with Spiderman and Batman.

Trick? or Treat? The stage is set for a Halloween Hero collision!

CRAWLING!

So that is how they do it!

After not having Parker crawl we wondered if Brock would follow suit.

Brock answered that on the day he turned 10 months as he started crawling. At first it started with a drag of the leg and now it is a full blown crawl.

Who knows what is next?!!

Touchdown

It's football season so Parker has made sure Brock knows how to signal a touchdown!

"I like this show" - General Conference

Parker said it best when I went downstairs to join him for watching conference when he said, "I like this show." Of course he had a bowl of skittles in his hand and he was watching a big screen tv which surely enhances the experience. This of course wasn't the only highlight of conference.

A little Conference Bingo - courtesy mom

Matching ties

The best part of conference

Conference with uncle Dust

President Monson!

Picking Fruit

Moments such as this are what matter most.

As I watched Parker picking Nectarines with Grandpa Carl on a beautiful fall evening it was as if I was watching memories from past generations meet. Parker would take the nectarine from Grandpa and place it gently in the basket. Grandpa told Parker of the times when he would pick fruit with his grandma in the orchard when he was a boy.

As if this wasn't a reward enough he made sure that he got his pick at a nectarine which ended up all over his shirt and shorts as if it was a prize to be worn.

Bless the Fruit Trees

Prayers are answered.

Parkers many prayers to "bless the fruit trees" reached the heavens and were answered.

After 5 years of trying to get some fruit on our fruit trees and having little success we were finally able to have quite the harvest. The Gala's were the first to arrive. We picked nearly 50 or 60 and more have been picked by friends and neighbors. The Empire's weren't outdone by his neighbor as they too produced nice tart apples.

The raspberries are taking over the garden. No worries, Parker and the neighbors find a way to keep them in check. Those who make it into the house find their way in pancakes, on waffles, or in cereal. Even Brock has it mixed in his oatmeal every now and again (the only way to enjoy oatmeal)

The peaches were scarce but quality v. quantity was the method here as we had about 11 total peaches but the peaches produced were softball sized.

The grapes were the cherry on topas we were able to produce 8 quarts of grape juice and loads of table grapes as well.

We are grateful for a wonderful harvest and for a boy who never forgets the "fruit trees" in his prayers.

Date with Grandma and Grandpa

Parker qualified for a date with Grandma Vicki and Grandpa Carl this past Christmas. It has become a tradition for a date with the grandkids when they have turned the age of 2. At Christmas there is a present that identifies what the gift is going to be that upcoming year. Parker's inaugural date was a trip to Thanksgiving Point and the petting zoo there.

The report we received was that he loved every minute of it. He got to ride a horse and pet some animals and even had some souvenirs to show off.

Surely Parker will be looking forward to another "date" with Grandma and Grandpa next year.

TEETH!

Brock has had his fair share of illnesses in his first year. Add some teething to the mix and you have a mean combination. He spent a few tough nights screaming and in the arms of his mom. After awhile the teeth emerged (September 4, 2011) and now there is no looking back. A whole new menu of food will be coming his way for sure.

9 Months - Ready to go

After 9 months of taking it easy Brock is now anxious to get up and go. He has been rolling and trying to pull himself up as of late. Watching his big brother seems to increase his anxiety to get up and go. At nine months he continues to be a content boy, but the motor is starting to rev up and soon he will be keeping us on our toes.

Go Cougars

Parker made his first trip to Lavell Edwards Stadium for his first football game with dad.

Despite a few "dad" moments, it went well and I look forward to many more games with my boy.

For the play by play go to my sports blog at the link below.

http://www.benchwarmeresplin.blogspot.com/