The Magnificent Adventures of Veronica and Parker Salrin

And Then Finally, the Rest of the Presents

2011-12-26T21:32:00.000-08:00

Looks like Santa stopped by...

Parker loves Alvin.

And I love Garu!

We were so exhausted after opening all that stuff that we had to rest in Parker's new bouncy thing.

Christmas Morning in Three Parts

2011-12-26T21:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve

2011-12-26T20:53:00.001-08:00

Thanks Uncle Brad. Parker loves the puppets!

Of course, they are all for me...but I will share.

I love my new tutu!

Parker has a new hiding place. She loves to hide.

We put out some gluten free candy dipped pretzels, oatmeal scotchie cookies, and carrots. Parker didn't want to go to bed.

Parker loves opening presents.

Dance Recital Clips

2011-12-18T19:13:00.000-08:00

Daddy took these videos. I am the one with short hair and glasses. This was my first dance recital. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Holiday Picture FAIL

2011-11-25T21:56:00.000-08:00

Look how happy we are.
I quit. We can do this some other day.

Parker can't control her finger gestures.

Or her tongue.

And here she just wants to dance. She is such an actress!

Tillamook

2011-11-03T21:35:00.000-07:00

Look at all of that cheese!
Can you guess what we said? Cheese!!!

Look...I am a cow and Parker is a farmer.

Of course, we had to get some Tillamook ice cream!

Parker ate all of hers!

Happy Halloween

2011-11-01T20:17:00.000-07:00

It's so hard to take pictures when we are ready to go our trick or treating.

Mommy and Daddy had to be crayons too but since they didn't have the right colors at the store, we had to make their costumes. I am sure Daddy will be excited to have this photo in cyberspace.

Here we go...Parker had a meltdown so she is riding in the stroller.

Look at all of the blood in this fountain...so cool.

More Fall Fun

2011-10-30T20:23:00.000-07:00

Today we discovered family pottery time at the Willamette Art Center. We are making terracotta cornucopias.

Who likes working with clay? Yes, Parker. I know Daddy hijacked your project.

I was just adding the finishing touches before they hauled it off to the oven.

Afterwards, we took Daddy to Green Apple Frozen Yogurt, my new favorite place.

Parker likes it too...of course,

Fall Fun

2011-10-28T17:14:00.000-07:00

Parker and I are making cutout cookies!

Today was costume day at pre-school! So you get a sneak peak at my costume!

Parker and I made this big pile of leaves while Mommy supervised.

The fire was so hot, I couldn't get close enough to roast my marshmallow.

Parker likes to multitask...eat a marshmallow and swing.

Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-19T21:34:00.001-07:00

Parker wanted to ride the "bikes" so badly...but she could barely reach the pedals.

Look...corn...so exciting!

Look...more corn...I thought this was a pumpkin patch.

We watched a demonstration of how they make apple cider. We were waiting patiently for a sample.

Can you tell that Parker is saying "cheese"?

Atlantic Ocean

2011-10-04T20:37:00.001-07:00

I love this beach....warm water and good sand!

I have been waiting to have a picnic on the beach for a long time...my whole life!

Parker loves this beach too.

She can't find her feet.

I was so happy to take Grandma Sandy with us to the beach!

Disney World

2011-10-04T20:30:00.001-07:00

Our first stop was Epcot.

Mommy had to take both of us on the teacups by herself because Daddy is spin-around ride challenged.

It's a Small World really had our attention...plus it was air-conditioned.

This is back at the pool area of our townhouse. Lucky for Parker, I didn't see any alligators.

Parker was pretending to be an alligator in the kiddy pool.

Parker Practices Pliés

2011-09-16T20:07:00.000-07:00

Parker likes to practice some basic ballet moves with me.

First Day of Pre-School, Year Two

2011-09-12T14:59:00.000-07:00

Here I am posing before school. I can't wait to get there!

Daddy made me pose with him. Mommy did too, but I closed my eyes in her picture.

Parker likes to go to school with me, then she doesn't want to leave!

Parker couldn't wait to hug me. I had a long day at school and she missed me!

After school, we stopped at Cold Stone Creamery for a treat. Lucky for me, it is on the way home!

Ein Gelb Luftballon

2011-08-31T21:12:00.001-07:00

Parker will not give up the balloon.

See what I mean?

She ditched the balloon, but had to have Peppa Pig at her side.

Now she got the balloon back.

Look how much she loves the balloon! Happy 2nd birthday Baby Sister!

Happy 2nd Birthday Parker!

2011-08-31T20:58:00.000-07:00

Parker just wanted to play with the party blowers, so I opened her presents for her.

She really loved the horse puppet from Grandma Ro-Ro.

She didn't wait for us to cut her cake...snitcher.

I love what Parker's balloons did to my hair.

Parker was obsessed with this yellow balloon.

Catching Up

2011-08-23T20:27:00.000-07:00

Parker likes frosting.

It was Grandma's birthday...she needed my help with the candles.

Parker only likes posing alone.

Time to dance!

Today's Excitement

2011-08-02T19:56:00.001-07:00

We went to the children's museum in Salem so Parker could get in a game of chess. Three busloads of children made our time there very short.

Decided to go home and swim instead.

After dinner, we tested out our new lawn in the back "yard". If you haven't been to our house, you wouldn't understand why this is so exciting!

Finally, Parker and I had a race on our bikes. She really needs a new "bike" for her birthday...maybe some type of big wheel. That was a hint for Daddy, who doesn't believe in presents.

Here's a little video of our race. Exciting stuff, I know.

July Fun!

2011-07-24T20:10:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, Daddy is too tired to feed himself when he gets home from work.

Look at me and this big kid on the roller coaster at the fair.

Mommy had to go on this with me because Daddy does not like rides that go in circles.

Parker and I made whoopie pies and I let her lick one of the beaters.

This was her first beater so she really tried to make the most of it.

Watch the big kid in the back!

4th of July/Cello

2011-07-09T21:24:00.000-07:00

I was waiting patiently for the exciting fireworks show presented by Daddy.

Parker wanted to sit with Daddy on the steps.

July 3 was my 53 month birthday but we didn't have a 5 candle so we did 4+1 then 3.

My cello arrived today. I love it and Parker thinks I am magical.

See...this is how you do it. Don't I look serious?

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-20T21:34:00.000-07:00

My Daddy is the BEST daddy ever!

Last year I was the difficult one. Guess it's Parker's turn now.

Parker's tantrum just gives me more alone time with Daddy!

I surprised Daddy with a sneaker kiss!

My Baby Can Read!

2011-06-12T17:06:00.000-07:00

Yes...I admit it....I can read.

The Rest of Vancouver

2011-06-10T15:55:00.000-07:00

Mommy made us pose in front of this cool tree.
And then on this bridge.

And in front of this fountain.

And on a boat.

And in front of this sign.

Stanley Park

2011-06-09T21:15:00.000-07:00

Stanley Park is my favorite place in the whole world!

This is me in English Bay.

Parker thought it was too cold in the water. This is her first trip out of the country.

I was so nice that I let Parker ride MY favorite swing.

Parker thought it was funny to jump off the rock.

Daddy said to act silly, so I did!

Mt St Helens

2011-06-09T21:11:00.000-07:00

On our way to Vancouver, we stopped at Mt St Helens.

It was a beautiful day and we could see the mountain perfectly!

Parker was fascinated by the snow that hasn't melted yet.

Parker is 21 Months!

2011-05-31T21:35:00.000-07:00

I don't know why we don't have a 2 candle.

My baby sister is getting so big.

She loves her buddy.

Parker likes to say "mamadada".

Yoga Moves

2011-05-31T21:22:00.000-07:00

I call this my crazy pose.

This is tree...but I am losing my balance.

Downward dog.

And this is grounded V.

Last Day of Pre-School

2011-05-25T22:01:00.000-07:00

This was me on my first day of pre-school eight months ago.

And look at me now, on my last day of pre-school!

I love school!

After my last day, Parker was checking out the boys. She has lots of crushes.

She decided to sit with a toy truck to make the boys like her.

Parker Paints

2011-05-25T21:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T20:37:00.000-07:00

Parker didn't complain at all on the long ride to the beach. She just obsessed over "her" iPad.

Of course, I was engrossed in my iPod.

Parker was watching me bowl. She liked to clap for me.

Mother's Day breakfast and I took Daddy's coffee. Yummy!

Home at last...and I did NOT want to take a picture. Happy Mother's Day!

All you have to do is put Parker down on the beach and she doesn't stop!

Parker's 20 Month Birthday

2011-05-08T20:27:00.000-07:00

Parker helped me decorate her cake with mini chocolate chips.

She was getting excited. I had to tell her to relax.

Parker really knows her way around a bowl of cake.

Guess she is done with her cake now.

Easter Movies

2011-04-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

I have finally mastered driving around the circle part of our driveway. Parker likes to be my passenger.

Checking out our Easter baskets.

Making Easter eggs.

Hunting for eggs in the basement part one.

Eggs part two.

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T21:49:00.000-07:00

I love coloring eggs...and the counter.

Parker helped too!

Mommy wanted a picture of us in our pretty dresses.

Parker was even willing to pose alone.

Of course, I did too...and I wanted you to see the socks I HAD to wear.

Pre-Easter Fun

2011-04-23T20:43:00.000-07:00

I took off so fast, Mommy couldn't get a close-up. That's me in the black dress.

Parker got almost as many eggs as me!

We were just ready to go and see what was in our eggs.

After the Easter egg hunt, we played in Grandma's back yard.

I was trying to show Parker how to do it correctly, but she wouldn't listen.

Mommy couldn't keep up with me.

After my section emptied out, I went over to help Parker.

I like rolling around in Grandma's yard.

Catching Up

2011-04-14T10:21:00.000-07:00

Do you like my Easter basket cake? After we took the time to make it, we threw it out because I don't like coconut.

Isn't she precious?

Parker learned to cross her arms just like Daddy.

Parker is so sweet!

I love doing the Segway on Wii Fit.

Mommy likes to catch us being cute when we don't know she is watching.

I don't know why Parker doesn't listen to me

Wii

2011-03-18T10:16:00.000-07:00

Today I learned how to bowl on the Wii game.

New Word

2011-03-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

Today, I learned about pizzicato...and like all other new words, I had to sing a song about it.

Happy St Patrick's Day

2011-03-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

Waiting for the Pipes and Drums to show up at pre-school.

Look what I made today at school.

Daddy got to hold us during the performance.

Look at this beautiful rainbow right out of our front door!

This is the awesome performance at pre-school. I loved it!

Children's Museum Again

2011-03-18T08:48:00.000-07:00

This time I was brave and fed the faux cow a faux carrot.

Parker loves the bubble room.

I do too!

Having a faux Chinese dinner.

Parker likes to tease the pawns.

Parker is 18 Months Old!

2011-02-28T20:31:00.000-08:00

She was dying to get her little hands on that cake.

This is my silly face!

Parker after Mommy wiped her down. She ate all of her cake

She was pretty happy after having cake!

Parker really liked the card I got for her.

Snow!

2011-02-28T20:18:00.001-08:00

Doesn't our backyard look pretty?

Parker wanted Mommy to clean off her swing...um Parker...there is so much else to do out here now.

Hi!

Parker LOVES the snow...too bad it is all gone as of today.

Happy 4th Birthday to Me

2011-02-03T21:08:00.000-08:00

Getting ready to open some early morning presents.

My new outfit from The Schallers...love it!

We went to the Santa Ana Zoo and I got to ride this mini train.

Parker got to ride the carousel.

Uncle Brad got me this neat shirt...I will get a better picture when I am not distracted by more presents.

Disneyland

2011-02-03T21:04:00.001-08:00

I was so happy, I didn't even mind waiting in line for the Tea Cups.

Parker wanted out but she changed her mind when the ride started.

I waited forever to see Tinkerbell and then made Daddy come up with me.

Getting my face painted was almost the best part.

It's a Small World is awesome!

Beach!

2011-02-03T19:50:00.001-08:00

Parker is too busy picking up buckets to take the time to look at the camera.

I just don't feel like looking at the camera.

Here she is....bucket girl.

Puppets!

2011-01-16T22:05:00.001-08:00

This is the new crocodile puppet Uncle Brad sent us. I was afraid of his teeth at first but I love him now.

He also sent this pig puppet so the croc wouldn't be hungry!

Nom nom nom!

Parker didn't want to play with the puppets today...she was too busy watching the game.

Mommy's Violin

2011-01-16T21:55:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when Parker is sleeping, Mommy will let me play with her violin.

Here I am taking chin rest a bit too literally.

It is just too big...I need my own and I want it to be pink.

Bed Time

2011-01-15T22:22:00.000-08:00

Some parents read to their kids before bed...my parents like it when we dance. I also like to make Mommy smell my feet. Try to watch Parker in the background. She loves to dance.

Children's Museum

2011-01-14T21:13:00.000-08:00

Today, we went to the Children's Museum in Salem. Parker liked the China exhibit.

I liked the drawing part of the China exhibit.

There is an awesome play area outside....and since it was 58 degrees and not raining, we were able to play there.

This is for Grandma Ro Ro. They had a touchscreen quilting thing.

This is me on one of the swings just before Parker ran in front of me and got my foot in her face. She is ok.

Sweet Sixteen

2010-12-31T19:26:00.000-08:00

Yep...that's a stick for the one and the 6 candle from Grandma's cake...we made it work.

I am REALLY enjoying this cake.

Parker enjoyed her cake too...but she is not as messy as I am.

Parker wouldn't sit still for a nice picture so Mommy had to get this one when Parker was playing in her closet.

Still playing in Mommy's closet. Happy 16 month birthday Baby Sister.

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-25T20:36:00.000-08:00

Thanks Schallers, I love my new bag! And thanks to the Merritts, Hurlburts, Grandma and Grandpa Hurlburt and Grandma Ro Ro for all of the awesome things we got today!

Parker loves her new baby.

Cheese balls! Awesome!

Parker finally got into the spirit of ripping wrapping paper.

Another doll for Parker...Bouncing Babbles, her long lost twin.

Santa's goodies...and Veronica serenading him.

Santa's dirt trail.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

2010-12-10T21:01:00.000-08:00

I know the cake says 36 but we know better (41 cough cough). I thought it would be funny to use whatever candles we could find in the junk drawer.

Daddy is so old he needed help blowing out the candles.

I Can See!

2010-12-08T15:04:00.000-08:00

These are my new red glasses. I can see!

But I still like to pose like a goofball.

Wow...everything is so clear!

Look at me twirl!

Parker is clapping because I can finally see. She is happy for me!

Volcano!!!

2010-12-06T21:40:00.000-08:00

I am putting the finishing touches on my volcano!

I love this thing! We just cleaned off our first attempt.

I am a little hesitant to pour the vinegar at first.

Once it gets going, I really get into it!!!

Been A While

2010-11-26T20:06:00.000-08:00

Parker likes to check her e-mail.

This is a little outfit I threw together. Ya like?

Parker was trying to steal our gluten free gingerbread men. After I tasted one, I let her have as many as she wanted.

Parker likes the tree. She will be very useful when it is time to take it down.

Parker was being funny at Denny's one morning.

I set up these couch cushions so I could practice my back flip.

When we build a castle out of blocks, Parker likes to knock it down. We sing the song "Godzilla" about it...but here I am singing about "Ellazilla". Ella is my invisible friend who likes to knock them down too.

While I was at Grandma's house, Parker decided to finally perfect her slide technique.

Parker likes to play peek-a-boo.

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T22:25:00.000-07:00

I am ready to go.

Before we took off, we let Mommy take a picture of us. I am Tinkerbell and Parker is my Tinkerbell-in-Training.

I don't know about some of Grandma's neighbors.

I am waiting patiently for the candy giver to appear.

All done and back at Grandma's to help her pass out candy.

Parker is stealing candy from Grandma's supply and putting it in her basket. I love my sister!

Pre-Halloween

2010-10-31T22:02:00.000-07:00

I am planting a spider web...yes...that is what I said.

I helped Mommy carve our pumpkins. From the left, Daddy-Mommy-Me-Parker. Notice how Daddy is sad...it is because he doesn't have a stem. Poor Daddy...that's what he gets for breaking it off.

I was out playing soccer with Daddy when all of a sudden it turned into a scene from "The Birds".

Pumpkin Patch

2010-10-19T21:58:00.000-07:00

This is Parker's first hay ride. She is so excited she can't sit still.

Mommy wanted a picture with us. She is usually taking the pictures. I closed my eyes for fun.

These are some of my classmates. Nick is my favorite...I like to call him Nick Jr like the television channel.

I have goat food in my hand. Shortly after this picture was taken, I let the goat try to get it but it tickled so much that I dropped most of it.

Daddy couldn't keep Parker in one place so Mommy stuck her in the pumpkin bin.

Me Again

2010-10-05T19:39:00.000-07:00

Parker likes it when I read her a bedtime story.

Mommy was helping me make pumpkin bars. This was just before I put the nuts on top.

My Halloween costume came today so I had to try it on and have Daddy make me fly.

It was picture day at Pre-School and it looks like I am riding on my imaginary pony.

Parker likes sitting on my desk.

I left half of my cookie in a bowl on the couch and Parker ate it while I was on a Daddy/Daughter date at Cold Stone. I got the better deal!

I was helping Mommy while she made dinner by feeding Parker.

1st Day of Pre-School

2010-09-14T20:07:00.001-07:00

I am all ready to go to my first day of pre-school.

This is my preschool. I won't look at Mommy because I have to be on alert for the mean boys.

This is a cool little reading nook that I will probably spend a lot of time visiting.

This is the room where I will do gymnastics once a week.

After pre-school, we went to the mall and I got a pair of Lelli Kelly's. Mommy said I need to where them all day, every day until they fall off of me. OK!

Random Pictures from Mommy's Phone

2010-09-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

Here I am sporting my new hat.

Parker likes hats too.

She likes to sit next to me when I am watching Max & Ruby.

I think we were singing a song together. This is my "drama queen hat". I keep it in Mommy's car.

Parker stole the cheeseburger right out of Mommy's hand and helped herself.

Game Day (Bears 1-0)

2010-09-14T19:51:00.001-07:00

Poor Daddy just wants to watch the game.
That's better...Parker wouldn't sit still.

Mommy looks concerned...probably because Parker has made off with her iPhone.

The Bears must have scored.

She loves football!

Happy 1st Birthday Parker! Part 1

2010-08-31T21:18:00.000-07:00

I was trying to hide in the pile of dead balloons.

We had lunch at Olive Garden for Parker's birthday...it's totally where she wanted to go.

This is Parker's massive 1st birthday cake from Konditorei.

She is being so patient...waiting for her first piece of yummy cake.

This is out of order...but here she is before she wolfed down a piece of cake. How sweet!

Happy 1st Birthday Parker! Part 2

2010-08-31T20:59:00.000-07:00

Yep...that's good cake!

Nom nom nom!

Of course she knows how to open presents. I taught her!

She got me this scooter for her birthday, so I let her try it out. She is so crazy!

Grandma Ro Ro made this quilt for her birthday. She like sitting on it.

Parker likes it when I sing to her.

Parker is trying to sing into the microphone of her new toy.

Oregon State Fair

2010-08-27T21:18:00.000-07:00

This is me and Daddy getting ready to ride the exciting roller coaster.

Even though every other car was completely empty, this girl decided to ride in MY car. Weird!

My first elephant ear...not too impressive.

Thank goodness Mommy doesn't have a weak stomach. She went on the Tilt-a-Whirl with me because Daddy said he would not do so well on it.

I let this woman paint my face. It stayed on my face for about 2 hours. What's so exciting about getting your face painted?!

At the "Water" Park

2010-08-27T21:10:00.001-07:00

Grandma Sandy was helping Parker steady herself as I tried to rock her off.

Grandma Sandy was helping me spin this crazy merry-go-round.

Of course, Parker had to try it too.

Parker had to rest. She can't quite keep up with me yet.

Parker loved the tunnel. She liked the echo.

My First Gig as a Chaffeur

2010-08-18T19:24:00.000-07:00

Fair Etc.

2010-08-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

This is fun but I am ready for the better rides.

I like the fair.

Here I am getting a pretty flower painted on my arm.

There was even a cool play area for Parker.

Mommy was taking a movie of Parker so of course I wanted her to take my picture!

Here's Parker riding my old 4 wheel thing....with a bent front wheel because it was parked behind Mommy's car once. Oops!

OMSI & Parker Walks

2010-08-05T21:56:00.000-07:00

Once Parker found the ball pit, she took over.

She stayed in it for about 30 minutes...except when she crawled out to reclaim balls that fell out.

Parker and I liked the squirrel hut. Why don't they make kid beds like this?

The science museum inspired me to come home and mix colored water.

I bought this puzzle at the science museum store and Mommy helped me put it together. It's TWENTY pieces!!! Sorry about the frog, Aunt Dina.

She can walk now. My new snake trips her up! Sorry about my messy room, Baby Sister.

3 1/2 Years Tomorrow

2010-08-02T16:27:00.001-07:00

I got my 3.5 birthday present a day early! I gave up a wagon, scooter, puzzle and pink umbrella for this. Mommy thinks it wasn't such a good idea.

11 Months Old

2010-07-31T22:07:00.000-07:00

Parker likes to play in my silverware drawer.

For Parker's birthday we are having cake, ice cream and gluten-free brownies.

I love it when we match.

Get over it Parker. I just wanted to kiss you for your birthday.

She's hogging the chair. Happy Birthday Baby Sister...next time you can have cake too.

Vacation Movies

2010-07-27T09:39:00.000-07:00

The sprinkler...

the pool...

and the beach.

The Rest

2010-07-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

This is me and one of my "bonus" grandmas, Mrs. Radecki. She was showing me all of her different flowers.

From left to right: Daddy, Parker, Me, Matt, Amy, Mommy, Josie, Naomi, and Sarah. I met a ton of people on this trip.

Uncle Rob was totally my favorite!

Here we are playing nicely during our THREE hour layover in Kansas City. Notice what Daddy is doing in the background...playing on his phone as usual.

Michigan City

2010-07-27T09:15:00.000-07:00

The neighborhood we stayed in had a sweet pool that went from 1 foot to 1.5 feet deep.

Parker liked to eat sand at Tower Hill (Warren Dunes).

I love this place too

This is on our screened porch at our rental house.

Me and Grandma Sandy liked hanging out on the screened porch.

Chicago

2010-07-27T08:41:00.000-07:00

This is me at Navy Pier in Chicago. I love this place.

Me and my cousins, Belle and Liv, watching the cool fountains.

Liv and I were playing in the sprinkler at the house we rented in Chicago.

The best part of this picture is the look on Daddy's face in the background.

4th of July

2010-07-04T10:49:00.000-07:00

It's Parker's first Fourth of July.

She thinks she needs to wave at the camera.

Mommy says this looks like trouble.

Parker was trying to get away.

Parker won't stay in the picture so Mommy got me all by myself.

Spontaneous Creativity

2010-07-04T10:46:00.000-07:00

If you don't watch Yo Gabba Gabba, this won't make sense. If you do, I am doing an impression of Plex's instructions...for how to eat our fruit puffs. We were waiting to pick up Grandma at the airport.

Parker is Out of Control

2010-07-04T10:37:00.000-07:00

What is Parker doing up there?

Parker thinks she is a monkey.

This is how she got up there.

10 Months Old

2010-07-04T10:27:00.001-07:00

Parker likes to stick her tongue out.

That's pretty good Parker...just like we practiced.

Parker doesn't like sitting still so this is the best Mommy could do.

Of course, now I like to pose for pictures...

and Parker doesn't.

Parker's New Trick

2010-06-26T16:36:00.000-07:00

Finally Summer

2010-06-23T22:18:00.000-07:00

Here I am chilling in my pool...where are those juice boxes I ordered?

This was Parker's first time in a pool. She loves her bumper boat and as you can see, "ages 6 months-18 months" doesn't mean anything to me.

Isn't she cute?

Daddy was helping me put my "surfboard" on the bottom of the pool so I could launch it out of the water.

This is the only pose she could come up with...still so cute.

Happy Belated Father's Day

2010-06-22T19:39:00.001-07:00

I did not want to take a picture with Daddy...kind of like how I didn't take a picture with Mommy on Mother's Day. He is giving me his Gooble face.

So he forced me to be in the picture with his chicken leg death grip.

OK..fine...I will take the silly picture.

Now he can't get me off his lap...more pictures, more pictures!

Now we dance....

Happy Together

2010-06-17T20:05:00.000-07:00

Daddy's at work so I raided his black t-shirt drawer and put on my favorite. What do you think?

I let Parker play in my room today. She likes the rings.

Look...we play together.

Here I am teasing her with a fake bottle. HA HA HA!!!

Here you can observe two minutes of my life.

My Pool

2010-06-13T22:01:00.000-07:00

The water is still a bit cold...but it's AWESOME!

Here I am playing with my new "surfboard".

The ladder is a little ridiculous. Mommy is going to shorten it tomorrow.

Parker Tries to Walk

2010-06-07T07:27:00.000-07:00

Parker thinks she is old enough to try walking. Mommy thinks Parker should still be learning to crawl.

9 Months Old

2010-06-01T07:29:00.000-07:00

Parker likes mum mums.

She won't sit still for a picture.

A moment of rest.

She how Parker is blurry...that's because she is trying to get away.

Parker likes my kitchen.

Finger Food

2010-06-01T07:17:00.000-07:00

Parker just wants to take them out of the bowl.

Of course, I taught her how to make a mess to drive Mommy crazy.

One at a time takes too long.

That's funny!

She is so clever.

Bug

2010-06-01T07:12:00.000-07:00

It's Halloween every day at my house.

Here I am the elusive crossbreed, Lady Bumblebee.

Zoo Trip

2010-06-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

Here we are at the zoo. Mommy forgot the stroller so we rented this cool one.

Parker likes to look at me and I like kissing Foofa.

Hippos are cool.

Finally...a ride on the train! It's the best part but it doesn't go fast enough.

Parker had to be restrained on the train. She is wild.

Miss Me?

2010-05-23T17:12:00.001-07:00

Mommy lets me pick out my own outfits. I know I lived to be a very old man in my previous life based on my taste in footwear/socks.

Parker was excited watching me play my favorite doggy game at Bullwinkle's.

I got a new science kit since I like the science museum so much.

Here I am using a pipette.

Cubs win! Yeah! Probably won't see too many of these pictures this year! HA..sorry Daddy.

San Diego

2010-05-12T07:39:00.000-07:00

Parker loves the beach too!

This is me and Daddy in the bay...practicing for the ocean!

I fed the flamingos at Sea World but really just wanted to ride the rides.

The science center was my favorite part of the trip (next to the ocean).

They even had stuff for Parker to do there.

Woman Driver

2010-05-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Times

2010-05-02T20:30:00.000-07:00

Grandma Sandy got us these awesome dresses. Thanks Grandma!!!

Aren't we sweet?

Good job, Baby Sister! Just like we practiced.

Do you like my new ride? I already packed my favorite things in it.

I am adjusting the radio...leave me alone. Maybe Mommy will record a video if the battery ever charges for this thing.

Parker is 8 Months Old

2010-04-30T21:30:00.000-07:00

Parker thinks she is pretty cool now that she knows how to stand up.

I am definitely her favorite teacher of good picture poses.

I also taught her how to play with Mommy's iPhone. Here she is combining two of the lessons I have given her.

Baby Sister!!! That's too nice! Stick your tongue out! I wasn't there to coach her because I spent the night at Grandma Ro Ro's house.

She can't figure out how to get back down once she gets up.

Parker On the Move

2010-04-25T18:22:00.000-07:00

Pre-Allergy Season

2010-04-16T19:53:00.000-07:00

I have to do my "chore" before I can go out and play. Yeah, right!

Parker didn't want to take a nap so she came outside with us.

I like the big girl swing now...Parker can have my old baby swing.

Love the boots.

Why is this picture so cloudy??? Could it be because I splashed a whole wand of bubbles on the lens??? Ooops...sorry Mommy!

Daddy's New Toy

2010-04-15T19:20:00.000-07:00

Now you see him...

now you don't.

Happy Easter

2010-04-04T16:30:00.001-07:00

A princess egg...yippee!

This isn't the greatest picture, but I wasn't in the mood.

Parker was happy to pose.

Now I want to pose and she doesn't.

Even though I hate eggs, I don't mind coloring them.

The Easter bunny came! Awesome!

Parker tries to hop like the Easter bunny.

Since the weather is so lame, I have to hunt for eggs in the living room.

7 Months Old

2010-04-01T07:20:00.001-07:00

I love my Baby Sister.

She can sit up by herself now.

Look, no hands.

I told her she could play with my iPod. Look how yucky the screen is!

I did NOT tell her she could play with my car. I must have been in bed.

My First Real Haircut

2010-03-24T22:13:00.000-07:00

I am trying to fly the plane. Why is she wrapping toilet paper around my neck?
I am being very still...she has SCISSORS in her hands.

Getting ready to have the back trimmed.

Yep...pretty hot. I have a hair dryer phobia so this will have to do.

Parker was in the waiting room. She didn't recognize me at first.

The Magnificent Adventures of Veronica and Parker Salrin

And Then Finally, the Rest of the Presents

Christmas Morning in Three Parts

Christmas Eve

Dance Recital Clips

Holiday Picture FAIL

Tillamook

Happy Halloween

More Fall Fun

Fall Fun

Pumpkin Patch

Atlantic Ocean

Disney World

Parker Practices Pliés

First Day of Pre-School, Year Two

Ein Gelb Luftballon

Happy 2nd Birthday Parker!

Catching Up

Today's Excitement

July Fun!

4th of July/Cello

Happy Father's Day

My Baby Can Read!

The Rest of Vancouver

Stanley Park

Mt St Helens

Parker is 21 Months!

Yoga Moves

Last Day of Pre-School

Parker Paints

Happy Mother's Day

Parker's 20 Month Birthday

Easter Movies

Happy Easter!

Pre-Easter Fun

Catching Up

Wii

New Word

Happy St Patrick's Day

Children's Museum Again

Parker is 18 Months Old!

Snow!

Happy 4th Birthday to Me

Disneyland

Beach!

Puppets!

Mommy's Violin

Bed Time

Children's Museum

Sweet Sixteen

More Christmas Videos

Merry Christmas!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

I Can See!

Volcano!!!

Been A While

Happy Halloween

Pre-Halloween

Pumpkin Patch

Me Again

1st Day of Pre-School

Random Pictures from Mommy's Phone

Game Day (Bears 1-0)

Happy 1st Birthday Parker! Part 1

Happy 1st Birthday Parker! Part 2

Oregon State Fair

At the "Water" Park

My First Gig as a Chaffeur

Fair Etc.

OMSI & Parker Walks

3 1/2 Years Tomorrow

11 Months Old

Vacation Movies

The Rest

Michigan City

Chicago

4th of July

Spontaneous Creativity

Parker is Out of Control

10 Months Old