Cali Trip

Well after Parker's baby blessing we were off to California to attend his cousin Linken's baby blessing. Parker is only 15 days older then his cousin Linken. I am sure as they get older they will love getting into trouble together at all of the family gatherings. We got to spend about 10 days out in not as hot and sunny as it usually is California. On top of getting to be at another beautiful baby blessing, we got to see the rest of the family that couldn't make it to Colorado for Parker's blessing.

Brooklynn was once again inodated with cousins to play with. She was a bit overwhelmed at first with all the new places and all the new people, but after a few days she found a new comfort zone and was willing to do a bit more exploring without keeping mommy in sight at all times.

Me and the kids, Aunt Pauline, Bekki and the kids, and Mom met at the park in Ripon for a little fun. Though it was a bit windy and only in the lower 70's Brooklynn and her cousin Cami hit it off and bonded in the parks water fountains.

After this Cami and Brook-a-lynn (as Cami calls her) were buddies

While we were out there we went on Justin and Ivie's boat for a day of fun in the sun. It was the first time on a boat for both Brooklynn and Parker. The boat put Parker right to sleep. Brooklynn on the other hand took her turn in the big innertube with her cousins before she let the boat rock her to sleep.

Parker was fast asleep as soon as the boat started moving.

From left to right: Justin and Taylor, Caroline, and Brooklynn & Brandy

After playing in the water it was time for a nap

GRANDMA and GRANDPA FAIRBANKS' HOUSE:

Here are some cute pictures from when we were at Lee's parents house. Brooklynn got to see and do all sorts of new things.

No trip to Grandma Fairbanks' house is complete without seeing the horses. But before she could see the horses her and daddy helped Grandpa pick the pasture for horse poop. Brooklynn got to be the driver and Grandpa got the job of scoper. (I think Brooklynn got the better end of that partnership!)

Brooklynn and Daddy driving the golf cart that it pulling the poop trailer

Hard at work picking the pasture

Brooklynn petting Chase before she got on her back

Brooklynn riding Chase. She looks like a natural up there, who would guess it was her first time


After helping out with the horses it was time to go and have some real fun. It was off to the trampoline house. What is a trampoline house you ask. Well it is like a bounce house, but instead of the air filled play houses, it is nothing but a bunch of connceted mini trampolines. I know it might not sounds like a lot of fun, but it was a blast. Quite a workout too!

Even the youngest of the bunch had a great time on the trampolines

Cami was jumping so hard she had to take a quick break

Brooklynn is determined she is going to get someone out in this game of Fairbanks Trampoline Dodge Ball

Clovis

We were excited to get the chance to drive down to Clovis to see Mike and Tracy's kids while we were in California. It had been about 4 years since we had seen them, other then in picutres. They sure to grow up fast. We spent the afternoon walking around the outdoor mall there in Clovis catching up on all the kids interests and what they had going on.

Lee, Parker, Brandy, Brooklynn, Jessica, Shelly, and Garrett

Pictures:

Here are just some other cute pictures from our trip.

Aunt Bekki & Parker

Grandma Fairbanks and the kids checking out Grandma's backyard

Grandma Fairbanks and the kids on the backyard swing

Brooklynn sporting her SpongeBob sunglasses from her cousin. Thanks Cami!

Grandma Great and Brooklynn

Aunt Pauline and Parker

Grandpa Great and Parker

Lee, Brooklynn, Grandma Great, and Parker

Parker's Baby Blessing

Here is Parker in his cute little blessing outfit that his Great Grandma Savala made for him

He reminds me of his Great Grandpa Fisher in his suspenders! :)

We had Parker's baby blessing the 24th of May. We were really excited that Lee's mom and dad , his aunt pauline, and his brother Fred and his family were able to come out from California. Then his sister Amber and her family came down from Loveland for the blessing. Then my mom and stepdad, brother, and grandma came in for the blessing as well. It was a beautiful blessing and Parker looked so cute in the outfit that his Great Grandma Savala made for him.

We had a full house and a great time. Brooklynn loved playing with all of her cousins. She isn't used to having so many kids to run and play with. I have posted some of the pictures below.

Here is the whole group after the blessing. So many people and so much love. :)

Here is Parker and his Great Grandma Savala

All the cousins inspecting the bark on the church tree