Uncover Cops, Girl or Female and Cookie Does...

Parker is full of it lately-

Most of the time he is...

His main goal in life is to "be as funny as Josh" 

(his older cousin who I might add is very F U N N Y!)

a few of the funny things said have been so random that they have gotten a great deal of laughter which only feeds the fire...

One day while driving through the countryside admiring all of the large marge homes and scouting out some possible picture sights with Marilee, we heard the following conversation...

Parker: Kinners, you better get your seat belt back on...

Mckinley: Why?

Parker: Cuz there might be cops...

Kin: No there isn't, I checked.

Parks: Well you never know- they might be "uncover" cops and they look just like normal guys but they arrest you and take you to jail.

Kin: worried look, clicks the belt and spy's on the car behind us...

While pulling weeds with me, the following tender moment-

Me: Parks, look at this huge caterpillar...

Parks: Oh cool, Can I keep it?

Me: Sure

Parks: Do you think it is a girl or a female? I don't like girls - so it better be a female.

Me: Uhh, OK?

Same Day- Different flower bed-

Me: Parker look at this, I think it is a cocoon for a butterfly.

Parker: That isn't a cocoon, it is a Chrysalis and it is probably for a moth...

Me: Oh. (don't i feel smart...)

Excited conversation after Fathers and Sons-

Parker: Mom we went on a hike to see deer and we saw a mom and three babies!

Me, (Still bugged after the "chrysalis" incident): So what is a mom deer called?

Parks: That's easy- "cookie does"... ! Smirk and smile and walk away... then quick turn to say: "They are called Does mom, and the babies are called fawns and bucks are the dads." I just called them that cause Kade did... and he is funny..."

Me thinking to myself- 'nuff said- my four year old is officially smarter than me :[

San Diego Temple

This little hummingbird was right next to us in one of the beautiful flower beds. Parker was pretty sure that he could catch it if we stayed long enough.

The group that went to the temple. It was fun to be there together with the cousins.

Our Forever Family!

Sweet Sisters!

Such a pretty temple. It is so amazing!

Sea World!

The Journey to Atlantis ride... Justin is a champ and goes on all the rides with Sadie. She is a little dare-devil. Notice Shelly and Olivia in there too. Olivia is a tough little girl. She actually wanted to go on the ride even after she saw the "plummet to your death" part...

This is how Parker looked at any of the shows. He loved it! Despite the grumpy look- he was in HEAVEN! He loved everything about Sea World except how cold the water is when Shamu splashes. His favorite show was the Dolphin Discovery and he loved the sharks too.

In the Shark exhibit. I don't know how I feel about the tube where the sharks swim above you. Kinda freaked me out, not gonna lie... da duh, da duh, da duh... (think jaws:])

Outside of the Manatee's. Probably my favorite. I could watch them all day. We did have one comical moment in there- A scuba diver came into the cage to vacuum (the poop I assume) and TJ freaked out.  Not just a little... He was shaking and crying and scared to death. He kept saying "No hurt the fishy, scary guys!.. Go way!" although, with out hearing it in his lisp, it really isn't as funny...

Group shot with Haley, our Hochey poke cousin who was able to join in with Nanny and Papa and come! She has twin brothers that act crazy like Parker, so she was a big help. Thanks Haley!

Tide Pools at Cabrillo

This was the first day that we spent in San Diego. Marianne and Ferdie had been to Cabrillo before and recommended that we hit the tide pools. This was the first time I have ever played in a tide pool and it was great. The kids saw fish, crabs, coral and caught hermit crabs and a sea slug. We played in the waves and the water and had a blast!
TJ is a lot like his mom and believes that all water should be as warm as a bath. He liked it from a distance and loved the swimming creatures.
Megan and Brinlee had a fun time climbing and playing. Aren't they a couple of cuties?
Sadie was the first to see the sea slug. It was an awesome find. She was quite the little explorer and was really brave despite her girliness. She reached in the water and grabbed at whatever she could.
Parker loved the sea slug. He was in heaven. He loves to collect bugs and get in hands first so he was right at home here. He was a climbing fool and like Sadie, not the least bit hesitant to reach in the cold water and grab at the next crawly critter.

Cabrillo is awesome and if you are heading to San Diego any time soon, plan some time there!

Wicked Weekend

Yeah I know that the pictures are out of order- 

I hate that but don't care to fix it right now... 

What an amazing date. Best date of my life I am pretty sure... 

I loved, lOvEd, LOVED Wicked. It could not have been any better. 

Seriously people, I was amazed! Justin really liked it too.

We had a great dinner (I heart pasta), met some really cute ladies at dinner, and had great seats with friends around us. We were blown away that all of that could be packed into one night on the stage. I know that I sound like tamn from *Seriously so blessed* but Holy Crap! I love Wicked!