Summer Time - Photo #1

Today we went down to Kemah to watch the boats go in and out of Clear Lake. It was a perfect day to take a boat out. Hunter watched as the boats passed by. He even learned a new word "boat". He continued to say this new word the entire way home. Boat time = Summer time :)

30 Day Summer Challenge.....Coming Soon!

This is a pictue blogging challenge I am giving myself. Now that I can blog from my phone I should be able to keep up....key word "should". The challenge is to post a new picture for 30 days. Most pictures I'm sure will be of Hunter but I will also try to include other things too! Consecutive days.....not sure about that ;). For sure I will have 30 pictures by the end of summer! Photo #1....coming soon!

Rodeo Time - Yeehaw!

This is a very special time of year for Ryan and I because our first date was to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Hunter is still a little too young to sit and watch the Rodeo, but he did get to experience the Livestock Show. Hunter even had a new pair of "camo" boots. No hat ... maybe next year!

Our first stop......the tractors. Hunter knew exactly what to do. He really liked this big toy ... just like his daddy!

Then we visited the animals at the petting zoo. Hunter met a few goats, a pig and even a deer.

Hunter rode a pony named Gem. Check it out ... one handed! This is only his second time to ride a real pony and he is already a pro! He really does need a cowboy hat!

Hunter even got to work on a farm. He collected veggies, milked a cow, collected wool and picked fruit. All of these things he turned in for "money". Then we visited the "Store" and bought a snack. Next year I am sure he will be able to do most of it on his own ... mom and dad helped him out a little.

My favorite part of this time of the year is the deep fried goodness! Hunter took in a little fried cheese cake ... yummy! I think he enjoyed his first Livestock Show. He was worn out by the end of the day!

I never would have thought when Ryan and I went on our first date we would eventually be bringing our son out here too! The best part of being a parent is starting traditions with your child .... I love it!

2010 A Little Review

I just love looking back at Hunter's pictures. He has changed so much month to month. Here is a collection of pictures from 2010 .....





Wow ...what a year!

A December Post ... Finally :-)

During my 2 week break Hunter decided to have an almost non existent nap schedule, therefore I did not have free time to update. Now that I am back at work he is taking regular 1-1.5 hour naps daily or twice a day... go figure!

The biggest milestone Hunter hit this month is WALKING!!! Hunter went from taking a few steps to taking off in no time at all. I was very surprised at how fast this whole walking thing happened.

He is so very proud of himself!

Notice the one sock on one sock off he is sporting? I love the "pitter patter" sound his little feet make as he is walking down the hall. He is moving faster and faster each day so his "pitter pattering" is getting a little quicker! I always wanted a house with a hallway so I could hear that sound!

Christmas Eve and early Christmas morning Hunter had the yucky stomach bug. I was so worried Hunter was not going to be in a very good mood considering the rough night he had. After about six hours of a very upset tummy Hunter got some good rest and was ready to celebrate Christmas! Santa brought lots of wonderful presents. Hunter was a little more aware of the paper, boxes and toys. He would pull the paper off piece by piece.

By the very last present he got the hang of it. He looks so independent!

Watching Hunter open presents and explore his toys (boxes and paper) was such an amazing experience. Christmas was so different compared to last year ... in a good way of course! I am sure next year it will be even more special!

Merry Christmas From the Parrish Family

Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

Exploring, Moving and Ear Infections

I will start this post with the least fun .... Ear infections. Hunter just finished his second round of antibiotics for his second ear infection. Although I am convinced that the first infection never actually cleared. He started off with a normal stuffy nose that turned into congestion and a miserable little guy. He never really tugged at his ear much, so I did not think it would be that. Well, I started to think otherwise when he was having major issues sleeping. Poor little guy seemed like he was in so much pain anytime he would lay down. This is the part of being a "mommy" I did not not enjoy ..... I could not take the pain away. I thought things were all okay once we saw the doctor and got some medicine. Then another cold and more sleepless nights .... sure enough another ear infection. Another visit to the doctor and another rounds of medicine. Hopefully, this one is finally gone.

Now let's talk about better things like ..... WALKING! Hunter is almost there. He can walk about 6-8 steps to Ryan and I, then he lunges forward which is usually followed by a laugh. He will turn around and go at it again. He can stand on his own, but he still is not to sure about taking off into an independent walk. But he is sooooooo close ....... He just needs a little more practice. Here he is just teasing me and being silly. One day he will not be just standing there......I will probably be chasing him around the house.


Hunter has been trying a few new things. We took him out to the Kemah boardwalk a few weeks ago. He seemed to love being out by the water. I think he especially liked the breeze in his hair. What do you think?

We enjoyed the day together. This was the first time we took Hunter out to do anything like this. As he is getting older it is getting easier to find fun things to do as a family.



Hunter has a new favorite hobby .... bike riding with dad and mom! Hunter has his very own seat on the back of his dad's bike. He really likes to cruise the neighborhood. He even gets a little fussy when we arrive back home.
Hunter still likes to ride his own bike. He even attempts to make repairs.....just like his daddy!

Hunter still continues to keep us smiling on a daily basis by making a silly face, talking up a storm or getting into something. He is starting to come into his very own personality. One of which is the exploring type. He is into most everything and seems to be more interested in things that are not toys. Here he is playing in a basket with a shoe .... this seemed to entertain him forever!


We attempted to take some fall pictures with Hunter and some pumpkins, but once he figured out that they roll .........

They were no longer pumpkins but "balls".


Ryan and I are looking forward to another Thanksgiving with our precious little Turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving Blog readers!!! Gobble Gobble!!!