Playing Catch-up

Well, I'm a bit behind with posts... I missed Parker's 25months and a bunch of Joey blogs, who is now two months old (I can't believe it!).

We've been on vacation most of the past three weeks, so I haven't been on top of my blogging game.

To make up for it, I'm just going to post a collection of random cuteness from the past few weeks.

Here are some pictures from our vacation in  Ventura, CA. 

Wearing Grandpa's hat.

Playing at a park on the beach! This isn't a great picture, but you can barely see ocean in the background.

Daddy and Parker love. :)

 My cute little man! 

He was 6 weeks old on this trip.

Joey faces.

In his bed--he's so tiny!

We were able to "rent" toys from the resort lobby. Parker loved this ABC game.

Parker helping Daddy with our luggage. 

Such a great helper!

This happened for about 15 minutes on the 6 hour car-ride home (without air conditioning!).

Here's what happened most of the trip.

Here's some "around the house" cuteness:

Joey's found his hands!

nap time!

Some Lake Tahoe pictures:

Parker wrote his name!

Then he wrote Grandpa's name (I wrote the "G" but he spelled it by himself)

And just for fun... Parker does jumping jacks!

So that's just a glimpse into the Reyes' life! Stay tuned for more cuteness! :)

Parker is Spelling Words!

This past week Parker has started spelling words! He's been watching a movie called "The Talking Words Factory" by LeapFrog, and something just "clicked" and he understands the concept that every letter makes a sound, and that sounds work together to make words. 

Here's a few videos of Parker at work!

Here he's practicing his letter sounds...

And here he is spelling 3-letter CVC words:

5 Weeks Old!

Joey Bug,

Today you are 5 weeks old! We can't believe how much you have already grown! 

Before we talk about what you've been up to lately, I wanted to post a few pictures from week 3, since we managed to skip a Week-3 blog post:

Heehee. Love that face! :)

Okay, now back to week 5.

This week, you, Brother, and Mommy have been staying with Grandma and Grandpa. Daddy is out of town for the week on a working trip. It's been so nice for you to have time with your Gma and Gpa! :)

We haven't been taking many pictures of you though. Here's a few from the past week:

 Love those cheeks!!

 So many faces! :)

Huh?

You are still a good sleeper and eat about every 3-4 hours. Your biggest wake time is from 6-9PM when you seem to want to be awake and check out what's going on around you. You then fall asleep around 9:30 (after eating), waking up at 12:00, 3:00 and then you're up in the morning around 6:00AM. 

You are still a very mellow baby. You don't cry very often, but you DO know how to cry when you want something! Sometimes you'll go from being very quiet and content to full-on cry in a matter of seconds. 

You LOVE to be held and you will sleep for hours and hours if someone is holding you. But if you're not asleep in someone's arms, then you are in your swing, or this little bed: 

Originally, we bought a little bouncer for you, but you didn't really care to sleep in that. So we got this little bed instead and it's been AWESOME. This is where you sleep at night, right next to Mommy's bedside. 

Our favorite new thing this week is you've started SMILING!!! It's only been a few times, towards the end of the week, but it is so super sweet. We haven't been able to capture a picture yet, but we'll keep trying! :)

We love you so much Joey Bug, and we are just so super excited to watch you grow! 

Love, Mommy and Daddy

Joey is 4 weeks old!

Joey Bug,

Well, we missed your 3-week post but we promise to try to keep on top of things from here on out. :)

Some stats: You weighed 11lbs 3 oz at your appointment a few days ago. You are in size 1 diapers and are in 3month clothing sizes.

Here's a few pictures from Mommy's photo shoot. Unfortunately, you weren't as happy this time around so we were only able to get a few shots where you weren't crying. 

You've been more awake lately. You have a really good stretch of sleep from about 5PM to 8AM. You wake up about every three hours during that time to eat, but then go back to sleep. But from 8AM on, you have a lot of wake time, only taking little naps every few hours.

Some time with brother: 

We love you, little bug! 

Love, Mommy & Daddy

Parker is TWO Years Old!!!!!!!!!!

Parker Love, 

You are TWO YEARS OLD!!!!!

 We can hardly believe we have a two-year old! You look so big now... look at this big-boy face:

A lot has happened this month... but first, let's look at some stats:

You are 30.6 pounds and 35 inches tall. You are officially in 2T clothing now, and a size 6 diaper. Here's a few things you've been up to lately:

Writing! You can write your name now, as well as most of the letters in the alphabet. This just amazes us... all that you are capable of at such a young age. 

You continue to sing. Your favorite song is the Alphabet song, but you also like: Old McDonald, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Days of the Week, and The Farmer in the Dell. 

                                           More writing! :)

You went to your first birthday party! Deven, a little girl that lives by my parents, had her 2nd birthday at Kloss Park. You stayed there with Grandpa, and he said you had a good time. 

Sportin' some 2T size clothing! These were given to you my Mommy's friend, Lisa. They used to belong to her son, but he's grown out of them (she also gave you a BIG BOY bed! It's in the garage right now, but you'll be ready for it soon!).

You still love your Snuggly. He's either hanging out in your crib or... hanging out of your mouth. :)

Hanging out with your buddy. :)

You and Daddy have been spending a lot of time together this month (more about that later). Here you are with Daddy, making biscuits! 

In other news this month... YOU BECAME A BIG BROTHER!!! 

Joseph (Joey) Wesley Reyes was born on May 9th at 11:59PM. The next morning, you got to meet him for the first time!

So far, you have been very sweet towards him. At first, I don't think you were quite sure what to make of him. But now you'll say hi to him and kiss him on the head. A few times he's dropped his pacifier, and you picked it up to give it back. 

Although right now Joey doesn't do very much, pretty soon he'll be moving around and you'll be able to play with him more. Before we know it, we'll be chasing the two of you around the house! :)

Another big event this month... YOUR BIRTHDAY!!! 

Good morning, Birthday boy!!! We woke up and had a pancake breakfast. Then we let you have your first present, a set of kids musical instruments. You seemed to enjoy them, especially the drums. 

And of course, Mommy had to do a "2-years Old" Photo Shoot!

Here are a few pictures of cuteness: 

After your nap, we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house for a little birthday party. Grammy and Papa were there also, which was nice. Grandpa BBQ-ed and we had a very yummy lunch. After that, you opened your presents and we had our "traditional" birthday (cookies and cream) ice cream cake--yum!

Joey slept for about an hour, then he stayed awake until we left! Your little brother is quite a party animal! 

You enjoyed your balloons!

The number 2 balloon was taller than you were!!!!!

Presents!

Grandma and Grandpa gave you a set of toy tools and a tshirt that says: "Mr. Fix-It" :)

Grammy and Papa gave you a truck, markers and little Bert and Ernie figurines!

Mommy and Daddy gave you new bath toys and a little race car toy set. 

 Another gift from Gma and Gpa: a tricycle!!! 

You got a little shy when we sang Happy Birthday to you.

"Yaaay!" You clapped after we sang to you and you blew out the candles. 

Going for the cake! :)

Parker, we love you so very much! We love to watch you learn and grow each day. You are so happy and silly! You are a busy boy who is always on the go. God has gifted you in many ways and we look forward to seeing how he continues to grow you! You are such a joy and blessing to us. We love you SO so much! 

Happy Birthday, little man!!

Love, Mommy and Daddy