Samantha & the pig

Samantha is getting so big, she is starting to play with toys... well kind of.

Nicaragua

In July we will be taking a team of 15 to Managua, Nicaragua. We will be going with an organization called forward edge international who is starting to develop "village of hope" which will be a safe place for a community of people who presently live in the city's landfill. These people, mostly women and children, make a living by rummaging through the garbage to find food and items to sell. The girls have turned to prostitution as the only reliable source of income. It is our hopes that we can get behind this organization to help make villa esperanza a reality.

Sledding!

A few weekends ago our community group took a family from the Thurston apartments sledding! It was the first time these kids have ever been. We even brought Samantha. Wanoga snow park is crazy. If your not careful the sledders will take you out.

Bath Time

Today was bath day! The pediatrician only recommends giving your baby a bath every 10 days, so as you can imagine bath day is exciting. Samantha loves taking baths, she feels right at home in the warm water. It is crazy how big she is getting, she is filling up the bath now. Anyways baths are fun.

Samantha Shevlin Parla

On December 19, 2007 Heather gave birth to our daughter Samantha Shevlin Parla (her middle name is the name of our favorite park where we got engaged and married). It was the most incredible experience I have ever been a part of. I could not beleive my eyes when samantha popped her head out! Right away I felt so much love for the little one. Heather was amazing! The labor only lasted for 2 hours and 20 minutes. Samantha weighed 7lbs 5oz and she was 20 inches long. It has been so fun being parents.