Cystic Fibrosis Walk

Today we had the priviledge of walking to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. About a week or so ago, we found out that Great Strides was doing a walk in Snoqualmie with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and we knew that we had to get involved. About a year ago, our friend Jolene passed away from complications due to CF, and we loved being able to have the opportunity to do something good towards finding a cure. Jolene was, and is, a beautiful person inside and out, and inspired all who were around her. Her sister Karine and her family, myself and the boys, and many of our other friends walked today, under the name "Team Jolene". We had a wonderful time, and were able to raise quite a bit of money towards finding a cure. We can't wait to get started on next year's walk!

Erin J, myself, and Karine at the starting line

Erin's son Tyler, munching on his snack at the midpoint. :)

Dylan and Lucas in their "Team Jolene" outfits....you may notice the great amount of spit up all over them as well. :)

The whole team at the finish line! It was a wonderful walk.

Boys' Blessing Day

Dylan and Lucas were blessed at church last Sunday....and what a special day it was! Both boys looked dashing in their adorable white outfits (that were just slightly big for them) :), and so many people came to show them their support and love. We felt very blessed to have such wonderful friends and family there to share our special day.

Lucas trying to sleep on Dylan's shoulder :)

Lucas all tuckered out after church

Our family after the big day

Friends and Laughter

The boys are just starting to smile and laugh at us now...it is so sweet! It really does help to have someone smile back at you when you are dead tired at 3am! :) They make the cutest noises, and are actually starting to laugh in their sleep also. The other night when Lucas was sleeping on Teage's chest, he just started chuckling, like he was dreaming of something hilarious!! I wish that I could have caught it on tape!

Mr. Dylan

Mr. Lucas

Lucas, Gibson Waggoner, and Dylan....chilling on the couch together! :)

Grandpa Dan's 50th Birthday!

Last weekend we were able to go to my step-dad's birthday party, and the boys were sure a hit! It was wonderful to see a ton of family, and have the boys meet some of their great aunts, uncles, and cousins. Everyone had a great time wishing Dan a happy 50th!

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

The boys getting ready to go....so cute!

Teage's turn!

OK, so don't laugh at me because this is my first blog EVER! But, I first should say something about the boys. They are absolutely perfect and bring so much joy to my life. I love coming home and seeing my family and having them look for their mom when I hold them! They are getting to be monstrous (I think so!) and love it when they are full and smiling! I took these pictures of the boys after one of these moments, and just love it!

Parkinson Family Reunion

This last weekend we had a mini family reunion at my dad's house. It was wonderful to get most of the Parkinson side together, as all of us now live in all different parts of the country. Aunts, uncles, and cousins came in from Vegas and South Carolina in order to enjoy a few days together. We had a wonderful time, just being together as a family. Most of my cousins are now grown up, and the others are definitely on their way! :) It was also the first time that most of the family got to meet our little ones, which was a huge blessing as well. My uncles definitely had a good time teasing my dad about being a "grandpa"!! :) We hope that it won't be a whole year before we get to see everyone again.

Welcome Kai'o Christensen

Teage's brother Brett and his wife Beth just welcomed their new addition last week, Kai'o! He weighed about six and a half pounds, and was 19 inches long. He is just adorable, and mom and baby are both doing wonderful. I am sure that the three boys are going to get into a load of trouble together!
We are so thankful to have so many family members all around us. We are very blessed.