Author: Stephen and Jodi

Kindergarten Graduation 2008


Lily, the kindergartner 2007-2008!Last night Lily had a Kindergarten program to celebrate her graduation! We are so proud of her and how much she has learned this year. Not only has she gotten intellectually smarter (i.e. reading, math, etc.) she has grown socially and emotionally. She is a sweet little girl and wow did she give it her all during that program – she sang her little heart out and wasn’t timid about it, she remembered all of the dance steps and could do “Toe Knee Knows” fast as lighting! Lexi made her a banner that read, “We are ‘Toad’ally proud of you Lily. You’re a star!” It was cute. After the program we came home and ate sherbet the frog, Lily had fun helping make the treat for her family. What a happy day to celebrate Lily’s achievement.

Comments:

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Congradulations Lily, we are proud of your getting so smart and becoming a fine singer and dancer. You are a pretty princes.
Friday, May 16, 2008 3:17:48 PM

Amy Baldwin said…

Wow Jodi…you are the ultimate mom when it comes to celebrations. I just go to the program and say “Good job” when it’s done.
Congratulations Lily. 1st Grade will be lots of fun!
Friday, May 16, 2008 7:42:30 PM

Steph said…

Wow Taylor still has five weeks. I love graduations, it’s fun to celebrate your success. Way to go Lil.
Friday, May 16, 2008 11:51:07 PM

Aunt Susan said…

Congratulations, Lilly- on both the graduation and the frog loving. I love amphibians too- specially frogs. Keep singing and loving life!!!
Love,
Monday, May 19, 2008 7:44:24 AM

Little Dude


First off, I am going to give a disclaimer! I would like to thank JT for enabling me to spend so much time on the computer…he eats often, and this is when I am able to catch up on my journaling, etc. I kind of feel like a junkie though – what a life!

Anyhow, today JT went in for his two month old check up (he will be 3 months old in a week, but oh well). I am proud to report that he is now 11 lbs 7.5 oz and is 23 inches long.

He also received his first immunizations! The cute little dude was a little startled and upset when he got them, but was easily calmed down. It just doesn’t seem right when nurses come in and make your baby smile and coo and then poke him with a needle. It tears me up inside every time, but I know it’s for the best. AH….

Comments:

Mom Parker said…

We can’t believe how much JT is growing. He is soooo cute. Give him a kiss from us. You’re a great mom and I love the reciepes. Most of them we don’t have the stuff here to make them, but it’s fun to dream. Thanks
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 6:44:19 AM

Steph said…

I was just talking to my friends last night about immunizations. They are an evil necessity.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:11:24 AM

HANNAH said…

CUTE JT
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 3:08:27 PM

Anne said…

Will just got his Kindergarten shots and we got Owen’s latest too. I hate it. It is just so sad to see them cute and happy and then crying. It is nice to keep them safe though. JT is a cutie and I am glad that I got to see him last weekend. Cute Little Dude!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 4:13:19 PM

jana said…

Those immunizations are a bugger!! Glad they have them though it’s kind of a love hate thing! Good to know he is healthy and still smiling! I love that kid!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 8:07:33 PM

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Comments:

Grandpa Parker said…

Thanks for the nice blog Olivia. I need to find an “Oliviana” dictionary, but I know is says nice things.
Monday, May 12, 2008 12:48:26 AM

Aunt Jana said…

It’s good to see that you are inquisitive like your dad and mom! Can’t wait to read some more of your blogs maybe have your mom write what you are saying so we can understand!
Monday, May 12, 2008 1:29:50 PM

1st place!


Well, today they gave the winners for each grades essays! In my grade I got 1st place! I won a playground ball. Thanks for your support.

Alexis

Comments:

Grandpa and Grandma Parker said…

Good job. I guess everyone could see from your topic, that you were being very thoughtful and thankful for someones elses service. It’s good to be thankful.You wrote it very well too. We are thankful for you!!!
Saturday, May 10, 2008 2:38:41 AM

Kassie said…

that is so cool Alexis!!
Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:33:32 AM

Aunt Anne said…

YEAH! Good job! We will have to play dodge ball some time soon!
Saturday, May 10, 2008 8:17:58 PM

aunt jana said…

Lexi you are awesome we need to go play 4 square again sometime now that you have an official play ground ball! Keep up the great work!
Sunday, May 11, 2008 1:18:12 PM

Paul said…

That is great!
Sunday, May 11, 2008 1:31:59 PM

Uncle John said…

Nice work! Throw your ball at your dad for me. Keep on writing. There is great power in the pen.
(and I don’t mean pig pen)
Sunday, May 11, 2008 1:44:56 PM

sami said…

that is so cool…
Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:00:14 PM

School without a Janitor?

I wrote this for a school essay contest. We were suppose to write in 100 words or less Who makes Kershaw a Great School and Why?

What would school be like without a Janitor?
By, Alexis Parker
What would happen if you came to school and found a big mess? Have you ever wondered how many helpful things our janitor does to keep our school clean? If the garbages never got taken out, our school would smell foul. Once I saw Mr. Chandler fixing a sink in the bathroom. What would it be like if we couldn’t wash our hands before we ate lunch or after we went to the bathroom? We would all get sick. I am glad that he puts paper towels in our bathrooms and makes sure there is soap too.

Thanks, Mr. Chandler!

Comments:

Dad said…

Sounds like a great essay to me, it’s great to hear that you are thanking him for doing the “thankless job”
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 9:39:23 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

That was a very thoughtful essay. Being thankful for those who help keep our world clean and neat is a real sign of maturity and goodness. Lots of people never notice the work of these people their whole lives. Even garbage men, street cleaners, and Moms fit in this categories. Keep up the good work Lexie.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 3:25:32 AM

michelle said…

What a thoughtful essay! It’s good to be appreciated-keep on being thankful and you will always be a happy person!
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:50:02 PM

Aunt Anne said…

I love your essay! It is always good to count our blessings…it helps us be more selfless. Way to be!
Thursday, May 08, 2008 5:35:42 AM

Cinco De Mayo


In true Parker spirit Jodi cranked out some awesome Mexican eats tonight. She had the kitchen all decked out with festive ornaments, even some soothing Latino background music. It was great food and a great party. The kids especially loved the sombreros. We wish Paulo could have stayed to teach us some spanish and eat with us, and we all commented on how we missed Grandpa and Grandma Parker. Wonder what they ate for the occasion?


even JT was part of the fun

Stunt Man


Mason was bringing quite the crowd tonight at Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin’s house in Orem. I call it the snow ball affect, he started to jump his $1 bike off the curbs, and before you know it we were hunting for some plywood to make things a little more exciting. There were cars and neighbors stopping and cheering. He bought this bike last year at a garage sale in their neighborhood.


Mom and Grandma are a little nervous
The Cheer Leaders

Comments:

Uncle John said…

Go Mason. We need to go riding sometime. You look like a natural. Remember, “If you have done it before, you can do it again”. (That was our slogan to help us get confidence when jumping bikes.
Saturday, May 03, 2008 8:51:18 AM

Grandpa and Grandma Parker said…

Sometimes you can really get a good deal for $1.00. Good job Mason.
Sunday, May 04, 2008 9:44:38 AM

Aunt Anne said…

Wow, Mason you look like you got the skill! Just don’t land on anyone! Keep having fun.
Sunday, May 04, 2008 8:16:32 PM

sami said…

sounds like fun…
Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:18:01 PM

Uncle Lance said…

Nice air Mason! You’re dad and I used to make some pretty big jumps back in the day. We need to plan a Moab trip one day with the boys when you boys get a little older lots of good jumps there. Take care
Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:29:06 PM

Stephanie said…

Matt can’t wait to jump bikes with you. Way to go Mas. The tool box is a great leverage for the perfect jump.
Monday, May 05, 2008 10:07:28 AM

Sleep Reading


One of the stories you can read about from Kids National Geographic.This morning I got off the treadmill at 7:10 and walked past Mason’s bedroom noticing that he was still in bed. I instantly was on the prowl wondering why he was still asleep, the bus comes at 7:30! Alexis walked past and said, “Mom, don’t wake him up – he was up until midnight reading.” I asked Mason what he was reading that was so good, (when I put him to bed last night he was hiding under his covers and mad at all of us because we made him sit still while we were watching American Idol) he looked at me confused and said, “I don’t know”. I am thinking how could you not know? Alexis claims she heard his pages turning and his light was on. Huh? I wonder what really happened…As a side note, he has loved reading his Kids National Geographic Magazine that Grandpa Baldwin subscribed for him! He reads it at least 3 nights a week for at least an hour at a time. The kid loves to learn and always has questions – just don’t make him watch a “stupid” television show and be quiet!

Comments:

Stephen said…

It pays off though, he got a 240 on his ISAT last week.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 11:26:40 AM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

We have a hard time watching American Idol too.
I used to love to read my “Weekly Reader” I got in school each week. Keep up the good work Mason, but get some good sleep too.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 3:07:03 PM

Paulo said…

That is great.I love the National Geographic. I used to read Grandpa’s old ones and now I have kind of inherited them and use them in my classroom. They have great pictures and are interesting. I am thinking of subscribing to the magazine it would be nice to have some current articles.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:07:03 PM

Aunt Susan said…

Mason, I used to read under my covers, about a book a night until great-grandma told me I was ruining my eyes, so I haven’t read many books since. (I think the real reason I had to stop reading at night was because the light bulb burned a little hole in the top sheet and —-well , I got the razor strap. Love you,
Friday, May 02, 2008 12:16:53 PM

Baby Legs


Mr. JT Baby LegsJT grew enough to finally fit into his “baby legs”. I think they are so fun and cute. They are basically leg warmers for babies and make diaper changing very easy. My sister-in-law, Magan, told me about them and we (Alexis, Lily, and I) had to get some for JT. They wanted some for themselves, but baby legs are a little spendy so we took a pair of old tights with holes in the feet and made some for Alexis and Lily. Older kids wear them for arm warmers…

JT is now two months old! He is cooing like crazy and smiling easily and often too. Such fun to have him around. The other night Stephen and I were hanging out with him and put him on his tummy. It was a fluke thing, but we both watched as he pushed himself over on his back. We were startled to say the least. He must be doing push ups in his sleep or something. Lily is just in love with the little guy. Every time (and I am not exaggerating!) she walks past him she kisses him on the head and stops to talk. She has been one of the greatest helpers to just hold him while I need to get something done. (Lex and Mason help too, but they are gone more often)

Alexis was JT’s first babysitter. Yesterday Stephen and I went for a ride with Jana and Ryon on our bikes!!!! I was proud of myself for being able to leave him for an hour (of course with cell phone in hand and a call to check in). Things went well and he survived without me.

Can’t believe how fast time goes by, before I know it he’ll be two years old. I am definitely enjoying every minute!


Smiley Pants
Trying out his new swing!

Comments:

Uncle John said…

He is a good looking little “pippy long stockings” (in the manly sorta way). It sounds like you get lots of help and love for him. It is crazy how fast he is growing up. You know I love leg warmers being an 80’s kid.

Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:54:37 PM

Dad and Mom Parker said…

Hey they wear leg warmers here but they are plain colored. We think it for the cold houses they live in. Babies are all layered up for the cold.
Monday, April 28, 2008 9:43:38 AM

MzB said…

Love the baby legs! Styling dude!
Monday, April 28, 2008 8:14:35 PM

Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin said…

What a handsome little guy! He is growing up so fast. Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin need to take a trip to Rexburg and check this little boy and his brother and sisters out. Cute, cute little guy. He looks like Mason a lot!
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:27:11 PM

Steph said…

Oh! He’s so handsome! I can’t wait to meet him. He needs some camo baby legs. I love your pictures.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:49:58 AM

Aunt Anne said…

He is SO cute! So glad you got out on a fun little ride too. It makes me a better mom when I get a way for a minute. Love the leg warmers! Give him a kiss for me! Can’t wait to see him!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:03:33 PM

Friends!


I love having close friends! The other day I went to an awesome magic show,with 4 of my friends.(it was a birthday party for Christina Barrus)Then the next day my friend, Ashton Kirkham, from Idaho Falls came. Friend Day for Ashton and I is the 26th of every month – we got this number because my favorite number is 2 and Ashton’s is 6. That night I went to my friend, Shay’s and we played night games! Like I said I love having close friends!

Comments:

Grandpa and Grandma Parker said…

Friends are great to have. They always make you feel good. We love friends too!!!!
Monday, April 28, 2008 9:45:56 AM

Grandma Baldwin said…

Alexis, friends are the best! One can never have enough. Be sure to be a good friend as well as have a good friend! Friends always want you to be the best person you can be. That’s a “true friend”. I love you, alexis.
Monday, April 28, 2008 10:47:11 PM

Aunt Anne said…

Lexi, I love spending time with friends too! You know what they say, “If you are a good friend, you will always have a friend!” So keep on being a great friend and have fun!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:00:59 PM