Derek's Busy Days

Derek stays very busy and enjoys the little gym, busy bodies, swim lessons, summer movies, but most of all just playing. Stay tuned for more!!

Tying the Knot in La Jolla

We got married on the cliffs of La Jolla with Casey (Derek's Aunt) and Matt standing by our side!!

Amazing Shores of La Jolla

La Jolla is our favorite vacation spot as there is so much to see and do. We actually went three times in one summer!

Life at the Beach

Derek fell in love with the ocean, just like his parents!

Christmas 2006

Derek loves all of the holidays!

Halloween 2006

Derek loved his pirate costume and enjoyed trick or treating around Grandmas neighborhood!

Derek's Many Hats

Derek loves wearing all different types of hats!

Horses and Hiding Out

Derek loved real horses like our own Gypsy and stuffed ones too!

Gone to the Dogs

He even wore the family dogs (Bonzo and Simba) out on a daily basis!

Avid Reader and Mess Maker

Derek likes reading the paper in the morning just like mom and dad and making messes all the time!

He Was Always Curious....

Even at one Derek could figure out how to get where he wanted to go!

Curious George

Curious George was the theme of Derek's room and fits him to a tee!

Father and Son

The Dereks love hanging out together!

First Halloween

Baby D was a "scary" skeleton on his first halloween.

First Christmas

Derek loved all the lights of Christmas and the tree he helped his dad pick out.

USC Fanatics

Baby D and Big D are huge USC fans and love watching the game together!

Grammy Gail

Baby Derek enjoyed listening to Grandma read stories and sing nursery rhymes.

Derek's Birthday

Derek Ashton Wheeler was born on May 22nd 2005 at Good Sam in Phoenix (the same hospital as mom). This was taken seconds after the delivery...Upon seeing him the Dr. said "he is a chunker."