July 28th

Exactly 4 weeks remaining.  Can you believe it?  Us either.

What a day today.  After Parker was dropped off at day-care we received a call asking if we would give permission to let him travel on a bus (his first bus ride ever) to the Shawano Speedway with the older kids.  I wanted to watch him on his first bus ride, plus it was 35-45 minutes away so it wasn't just a quick stroll across town but I guess this means he is growing up.  We were excited for him but sad at the same time, all parents know the feeling.  If you know anything about Parker, he loves 3 things in his life; his Mom first and foremost, his dinosaurs and his race cars.  He came home with stickers, race car spec sheets, and he was full of stories about the cars and the race track.  And to top it off he went to McDonalds for lunch.  He ate the apples, drank his milk and still won't eat the burgers or the chicken nuggets...I love him!  It was great to see him sooo excited about his day with the big kids.  After dinner we ran over to the Neville Museum in GB for a quick tour.  He loved the little boxes they had set up for kids to "dig up" eggs like a paleontologist and the ice cave.  What a great day for the whole family.

Here is Parker with the "Big Brother" T rex

....and the Dad Trex

Enjoying time with Mom

Mom and baby posing for the Bald Eagle 

while Parker looks for snakes

Exploring different types of eggs

Parker checking out Oviraptor eggs that were found in China

Digging for eggs with Mom

Only as big as an adult therapod tibia, I think 

Walking with the Dinosaurs next week will be amazing for our junior paleontologist

Week 35

4 weeks and counting before the newest family member arrives.  Since our last post we have taken the kids out on the boat, attended the Mellenthin family Christmas in July and had a few pretty funny comments from Parker.  Tomorrow we have an appointment for Pen and the baby,  after that, we continue waiting.  Next week will be busy with an appointment Tuesday and then Walking with the Dinosaurs on Wednesday.  Parker is so excited, we can't wait to take him.

The Berggren's were out on the boat with us, Madisyn was brave and went tubing with daddy!  Sweet, we have a waterbug on our hands.  And Parker practice swimming at Grandma & Grandpa's pool the following weekend and loved Brody's slip n' slide.


Before the pictures I have to share one story:
Sunday I was on my my to play basketball in Appleton and I received a phone call from Penny.  Not the call, the baby isn't ready yet.  Parker was at home and apparently needed to do the good ol' # 2 half way through his bath.  While in the process of doing his business, Pen heard him say " come on sunshine" in reference to his #2 that wasn't coming out as fast as he wanted.  Pretty hilarious stuff!  Can't wait for the next one to join our journey.

Boat Works Again

Great weekend for waterskiing.  Friday night we spent time with Keith, Laura, Bella and Olivia at Fratellos by the water.  It was a great summer evening for a relaxing dinner and walk along the Ashwaubenon "boardwalk".  Saturday morning I went for the first of many long runs in preparation for the Chicago marathon in October.  After the run, Mark and Brian met me at the boat landing to test the Mastercraft out and it worked great.  No wind, 7am and only 2 boats on the river makes for great skiing conditions.  This week we have our 34 week appointment for Penny...time is flying and soon we'll be post newborn pictures....riding along with the rest of the family on the boat.  I want the newest family member to be one with the water & the boat.  I guy can dream, right.

Extended Weekend

Yesterday we took Grandpa Steve and Grandma Teresa to Bay Beach for a few rides before the rain came.  We had a great picnic and then opted for Toy Story 3 in the evening.  Today when everyone else went shopping, Parker and I ran around in the rain.  It was awesome.  And I may have to do some laundry...shhhh.  Parker had so much fun that I had to take a break and grab the camera so everyone else could see it.

Bay Beach - July 4th

July 5th...if you can't beat the rain...enjoy it.

Day of Relaxation

Friday night the Roquette grandparents arrived in Green Bay after a long drive, it is so nice to have them here for the weekend.  Friday night was visiting at home and we found time to take them to a park so they could run around with Parker and work the kinks out after sitting for 7 hours.  Saturday morning we made waffles and headed up to Menominee, MI to visit with the Mellenthin grandparents at the sailboat.  It was a hot day but it was breezy so we didn't overheat.  We played at the beach, went for "small boat" rides, walked the break wall and relaxed on the boat.  I think everyone had a great day.  If you know us at all it won't be a surprise to know that we topped it all off with Culvers ice cream on the way home.