Sadie!

We adore Sadie. She has been Parker's best buddy since they were in the two-year old class last year and they are a riot together. Both love to be on the go, imaginative, and so sensitive toward each other. Today is Sadie's birthday! Happy birthday Sadie!

Lunch reunion

I thought I was going to lunch with my brother Jeff and my mom and my boys. Then as I was waiting out front I see a good family friend, Scott Ives, show up. Then my other brother and his girlfriend. Then my dad. Then Jeff and his co-workers. 11 people and a high chair later, we had a party. (I just sneezed and Austin said, "bless you mama!" be still my heart!). Anyway, it was a fun lunch and so good to see Jeff for an hour.

Museum of Natural History

Balboa Park in San Diego really is awesome. Filled with museums, a beautiful fountain and lovely architecture. We don't go down there near enough. But thanks to some friends who gave us their leftover Museum of Natural History tix, we had a reason to go on an adventure. It was a beautiful day and it was so fun doing something different with the boys. They are at great ages to expose them to interesting things. I dressed them in the same shirt so that they were easily identifiable and when I lost one of them (I was sure it was just a matter of time... just kidding... didn't lose anyone:)), I could easily describe the lost party...

 I was impressed with how kid friendly it was. Sure beats the Museum of Man which currently features an "Instruments of Torture" exhibit... not so kid friendly.

 Austin loves to hug these days... anytime Parker gets remotely still... Austin attempts a hug.

We love Papa.

We love Papa. How could you not? You would never guess that such a devoted grandpa could pull the long days that he does and travel insane amounts, and still never make his family feel like they are second to his work. Amazing.

Investment in the future...

A little ditty we found the other day... Pete was the lead in his high school musical "Oklahoma" during his senior year. (I am a grade older and had already graduated, but undoubtedly would have been his romantic counterpart had the opportunity presented itself:)) Anyway, we were very good friends at that point, though he had another girlfriend. Anyway, in his program bio he made a shout out to me!

We call it his investment in the future... at that point he hoped/knew I was "the one for him". So cute!

Preschool glimpse

Preschool is going great for Parker. He loves having Grammy for his teacher, but occasionally refers to her as Mrs. Lieber. The funny thing is that his good friend Sadie will sometimes call my mom Grammy, because that's how she knew her before school. He's making some new friends, but Sadie's still his best friend. We've been role playing a lot at home to try and prompt him to make new friends too, especially with kids that may be more shy or alone. It's great to see his social skills developing even more. 

Austin misses his brother when he's gone, but loves going to pick him up. It's hard to get him to leave the classroom. 

Checking out the frog. 

 Parker made him a necklace.

 Parker and Mrs. Lieber.

 Grammy and her boys.

He especially loves riding bikes (really fast... but he's working on not crashing into friends), building with blocks, and imagining.

Keith Urban concert

At the last minute my mom's friend had an extra ticket to the Keith urban concert and they invited me to go. It's rare that I get out and go do something fun like this without the kiddies, and thankfully Pete was home for the night, so we were good to go. We had a great time. Tailgating in a pretty empty "secret lot", observing all the very scantily clad cowgirls, and enjoying a fantastic concert. And this was my mom's FIRST concert ever, so it was fun to share it with her. So great!

 Allison, me, and Allie. Don't worry I crouched down so they'd feel taller:)

 The crew... friends for the last 25 years. Me, mom, Pam, Joan, Allison, Allie

 My cowgirl mama and me.

 Pam and Allison.

 Neighbors from 25 years ago and still the best of friends.

 And Ford's sat behind us.

 Keith! He is so talented. Little Big Town opened for him and boy their harmonies are amazing. Country singers are far more about the vocals, which I appreciate, than pop stars. These people have REAL talent. Plus Keith's blue eyes... Allison just kept saying how much she loved him.

 And then the unbelievable happened... he started walking into the crowd and it was hard to predict where he would go, but he ended up walking up right beside us. None of us were prepared and had our cameras ready. Then he played a few songs mid-way up so the lawn seats were the front row (50 feet from us). Then we hoped he would walk back the same way back to the stage, but figured he go on the other side. Nope... security starting pushing people back along our aisle (there was an old man separating us from the aisle, so I asked if I could sneak in front of him to get a glimpse... he just nodded). So, armed with my camera, I braced myself as he started walking down...

 So friendly, greeting all the fans and giving high fives.

 And then, he went to greet fans on the other side of the aisle and that's when I made my move. (Celebrities make me go a little nuts... I once chased Sarah Jessica Parker several blocks through the streets of NY. She was running because I was chasing her... not my finest moment). So as Keith approached, I jumped out in the aisle and squeezed his bicep. Squishier than expected, but very soft skin:) When I told Pete he said, "I didn't know you were a Keith Urban groupie?" and I'm not... but like I said, celebrities make me crazy. It was pretty thrilling. Thanks to Pam for the ticket!

One more of my cowboys.