Today we went over to Tempe Town lake to view the "Healing fields" in honor of those who died on September 11th. It was absolutely beautiful! I feel it is important to remember all those, and what a beautiful way to do so.Each flag represented one person, and affixed to each was a card with their name, where they were killed, and a little personal tribute. It was truly touching. The ones with Teddy bears, were the ones to represent children.
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I had the opportunity to go up to Utah to visit with Miah's mom. I drove up with Adin on Monday, July 13th, and then Miah flew in the next Wednesday, the 22nd. We had a lot of fun!!! The first weekend we were there, it was "Draper Days", and so we went and watched the parade Saturday morning, and then the fireworks at night. Watching the firetrucks Enjoying a sucker thrown during the parade Possibly the best video EVER... this is Adin enjoying the Fireworks!
ADIN's BIRTHDAY Saturday, July 25th was Adin's first Brithday. We celebrated it with Myself, Daddy, Grammy, and Adin of course. When Adin woke up from his nap, he climbed up stairs to find his party all ready for him. Of course, we could have ended it as soon as he saw his bouquet of "ba-ooms" So excited, he's getting all tangled up!After the excitement of those died down a little, we sang to him and gave him his first birthday cake. He didn't much know what to do with the cake, but he wanted to grab the candle. Then once he touched the cake and got the sticky frosting on his fingers, he wanted nothing to do with it. We put a piece on a plate for him, and practically had to force feed him the first bite. After trying some though, he thoroughly enjoyed it! Then we helped Adin open presents. Grammy got him a super cute Safari outfit... but I think I am more excited than he is! We got him a mini Radio flyer wagon, some little carsa shape matching toy and some books. Happy Birthday Adin!! We are so grateful to have you in our lives. Thank you Grammy for a wonderful visit! We Love you!!!!
WISDOM TEETH Well, I finally got my wisdom teeth out on Thursday. No fun! But it really wasn't too bad... of course- I was a sight to see. lol ADIN's FIRST STEPS We had a huge milestone!!! On Friday, Adin took about 5 or six steps from me on the couch, to Dad a few steps away. I grabbed the camera, as we tried to coerce him to walk some more. We got a little recorded. Please keep in mind, that my mouth is stuffed with gauze as I was recording, so I sound a little muffled.
ADIN's FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAYI hope that everyone had a fabulous 4th of July! Ours was pretty low key. We took naps, played some games. Miah made a rotisserie chicken on our BBQ... which I could only gum a few bites of- but it was DELICIOUS!!! We kept Adin up, and drove over and parked at the Chandler Airstrip so we could get a good view of the fireworks. Adin and I with some fireworks in the background (Try to ignore me... I am still not 100%)Adin was MESMERIZED!!!! (Just look at his face)
Remember that sneak peak... from like a year ago??? (Here's a reminder) Well, right after that little peak, we moved and I misplaced the squares I had made, which really bummed me. Then I finally decided a couple of months ago to just start over (and don't you know they showed up!) But then I needed more yarn, so I went back to Walmart, where I had originally purchased the red and white, and go figure, they didn't carry it anymore! I checked JoAnns and Michaels... no luck. That means I had to order it online (which wouldn't be so bad if they didn't charge a million dollars for shipping). So I pouted about that for a while, until I finally decided I just really wanted to finish this adorable little blanket. I sucked it up, and ordered the yarn... and now it is FINALLY FINISHED!!!!! Hoo-ray!!!!!!! And a close up of the monkey and the edging detail Thank you to all of you who are an inspiration... I love looking at all the amazing creations you come up with! You truly inspire me to try to be more creative, and to be proud of the work I do! Thanks!!
Today is an extra special Father's Day, as technically it is Miah's first as a Daddy!!!! I feel so blessed to have Miah as my husband and as the father to my baby, and children to come!
Miah, you are wonderful!!! Thank you for teaching our son, and having fun with him, and even passing along a little of the DORKY... we both love you!!!!! And to my Dad, and Miah's Dad... we love you! Thank you for loving us, and teaching us, and loving Adin too!
For the first week of June, I was able to fly up to California with Adin for Ben's graduation. We were able to spend a lot of fun time with not only Mom and Dad and Ben, but also with Ninzel, Zach, and Joe, and with Paul, Kerri, and their kids (yes, we all stayed at Mom's house together... it was pretty crowded, but a lot of fun!!!) On Monday the 1st, Mom, Paul, Kerri, and their kids came to pick me up at the airport, and then we all went to old Sac-Town. First stop... the candy shop! (Where everyone grabbed WAY too much taffy, which "Grandma Suzy" was generous enough to pay for!) And then Paul bought a sucker for each of the kids. Adin enjoyed his sucker so much, but he was so exhausted from the trip, he fell asleep with it :)We were all hungry, but Sac-Town was an expensive place, so we drove back up towards Mom's and stopped off at Granzella's. It was a fun time for Adin and Xander to get to know each other a little better. Just for you Paul... I had to throw in the pic of you wearing my sunglasses at night... thinking you are so cool... yeahI didn't get any pics when I went up to Ninzels the first day, but she, thankfully took a bunch. And, being the awesome person that she is, already has had them up on her blog for a while. So please, take a chance to check out her posts (especially the ice cream one of Adin). Thank you Ninzel for a wonderful time, and fabulous pics! The next day, Paul and Kerri headed up to Redding to visit Ninzel as well, and so Ben and I tagged along to play at the little water park. Adin really decided that he LOVES Ashton, and smothered Ashton (literaly) with kisses. And you HAVE to watch this video.... it is soooooo cute! Poor Ashton... Adin was just trying to show how much he loves you! I hope he isn't too traumatized ;)
When Ninzel heard we were all the way up in Redding, she invited Ben and I over for dinner as well. Which by the way, she made the BEST fish tacos. Oh my goodness... they were amazing (yeah, I still want that recipe Ninz!) After dinner, Paul challenged the boys to Arm Wrestling (in an effort to humble Zach a little). Well, you can be the judge... Then we went outside for a photo-op. All those present 18, and under :)Ben with AdinNinzel with Paul and KerriI told Savannah and Maya to be silly... that was really difficult for them ;) I took quite a few more pics, but for the sake of the length of this post, I think I will just have to email them to you Kerri.
GRADUATION DAY So, finally to the purpose of my trip... Ben's Graduation! Oh yeah!! (Again, for the sake of length, I will only share a few pics) Ben with Mom and Dad Ben with his sweet girlfriend, Annie (I hope I spelled your name right) Oh, and don't worry Annie- no one could not like you... you put up with Ben, and take him away from annoying all of us. j/k Ben, we love you :)Maya, Savannah and Jacob, so excited to get to ride over to graduation with Auntie Ninz!Ben right before Sober-grad night... in the dorkiest T-shirt they could have come up with, and the awesome grad hat from his cake So you thought I was finally finished with this posting... But wait- there's more! On Saturday, Paul and Kerri began their long drive back up to Washington, but decided it would be a lot of fun to go to Burney Falls first. Mom called Ninzel, and she was able to join us a well. We had a lot of fun, and it was a great way to end family time together. On the drive up there, Adin fell asleep in the car, sucking on his silky blankie (which he always does when he falls asleep, I just have never captured it as proof before) Grandma Suzy got each of the kids a souvenir at the gift-shop. Adin and Ashton got matching onesies (sorry the pic isn't so clear)Mom looking up at Dad, right before we were supposed to take the picture, but I thought it was so cute! Adin and I in front of the falls Mom, with Ninzel, Paul, and IThank you Mom, Dad, Ninzel, Paul, Kerri, Ben, and all you kiddos, I really had a wonderful time!!!! I love you all, and hope it isn't too long until the next time we get to spend time together!
My name is Katrina Parry. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Miah, for three years now. We just had our first baby boy, Adin, in July. We are excited to begin this new adventure together. I am the fifth of seven children in my family, and Miah is the last of nine in his. Family is probably the most important thing in our lives, which is why I have begun this blog- to keep in touch.
Today we went over to Tempe Town lake to view the "Healing fields" in honor of those who died on September 11th. It was absolutely beautiful! 
I feel it is important to remember all those, and what a beautiful way to do so.
Each flag represented one person, and affixed to each was a card with their name, where they were killed, and a little personal tribute. It was truly touching.
The ones with Teddy bears, were the ones to represent children.
Enjoying a sucker thrown during the parade
So excited, he's getting all tangled up!
After the excitement of those died down a little, we sang to him and gave him his first birthday cake. He didn't much know what to do with the cake, but he wanted to grab the candle. Then once he touched the cake and got the sticky frosting on his fingers, he wanted nothing to do with it. We put a piece on a plate for him, and practically had to force feed him the first bite. After trying some though, he thoroughly enjoyed it!
We got him a mini Radio flyer wagon, some little cars
a shape matching toy
and some books.
I hope that everyone had a fabulous 4th of July! Ours was pretty low key. We took naps, played some games. Miah made a rotisserie chicken on our BBQ... which I could only gum a few bites of- but it was DELICIOUS!!! We kept Adin up, and drove over and parked at the Chandler Airstrip so we could get a good view of the fireworks. 
Adin and I with some fireworks in the background (Try to ignore me... I am still not 100%)
Adin was MESMERIZED!!!! (Just look at his face)
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE!!!!
And then Paul bought a sucker for each of the kids. Adin enjoyed his sucker so much, but he was so exhausted from the trip, he fell asleep with it :)
We were all hungry, but Sac-Town was an expensive place, so we drove back up towards Mom's and stopped off at Granzella's. It was a fun time for Adin and Xander to get to know each other a little better. 
I didn't get any pics when I went up to Ninzels the first day, but she, thankfully took a bunch. And, being the awesome person that she is, already has had them up on her blog for a while. So please, take a chance to check out her posts (especially the ice cream one of Adin). Thank you Ninzel for a wonderful time, and fabulous pics!
Ben with Adin
Ninzel with Paul and Kerri
I told Savannah and Maya to be silly... that was really difficult for them ;)
Maya, Savannah and Jacob, so excited to get to ride over to graduation with Auntie Ninz!
Ben right before Sober-grad night... in the dorkiest T-shirt they could have come up with, and the awesome grad hat from his cake
Mom looking up at Dad, right before we were supposed to take the picture, but I thought it was so cute!
Thank you Mom, Dad, Ninzel, Paul, Kerri, Ben, and all you kiddos, I really had a wonderful time!!!! I love you all, and hope it isn't too long until the next time we get to spend time together!
