Stephen and Jodi – Page 43 – Stephen and Jodi Parker Family

Nine on the Ninth

My Mom and Dad made me an Optimus Prime cakeLucky for Mason it was day light savings today…He woke up at 5 am wanting to celebrate, we told him he couldn’t open up presents until 8. When our alarm clock said 7:00 I remembered that I hadn’t set it forward! So I went and found Mason and told him to go wake up Stephen – much to Stephen’s dismay (he wanted to sleep in and picked the wrong day to do it) Mason was excited to be the recipient of 3 new transformers and the Transformer Movie.

We all know that Mason loves STRAWBERRIES! He chose to have crepes and strawberries for breakfast. Stephen is getting really good at crepe making by the way! Lex even whipped up some real cream! Very tasty. He also loves scrambled eggs and bacon, so we made them too.

As you can see by the photos, Stephen designed and crafted a Transformer (optimus prime) cake out of rice crispies. In the end we were more happy with the appearance than the taste of this cool cake. Stacie’s and Jana’s families came over to watch Mason blow out candles. Also participating via skype at Brad and Amy’s house were Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin, Brad’s family and Michelle’s Family. Pretty cool! We all sang happy birthday to Mason. He thought it was great.

Another fun fact about this year’s birthday is that it was the ninth of March and Mason turned 9 – kind of fun! We love Mason and his curiosity, honesty, energy, creativity, willingness to help out, and handsome SMILE! We can’t believe how fast nine years can go by. Happy Birthday Mason!

		I love my strawberry crepes

Comments:

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

That Mason is a fine young man. Happy birthday!
Monday, March 10, 2008 2:24:07 AM

Matt said…

I wish I could have been there!!!
Monday, March 10, 2008 9:17:26 AM

Aunt Anne said…

Mason you are SOOO lucky, not everyone has parents who will make a cool cake like that! We wish we could have been there to help you celebrate. Happy birthday! Keep smiling!
Monday, March 10, 2008 11:10:03 AM

Uncle John said…

Those are two great looking cakes and a fine looking nine year old. You keep on being a great little man.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:09:37 PM

Aunt Jana said…

Mason glad you are a part of our big family… you make me smile and Carson thinks your really cool too. Thanks for being a good kid!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 9:37:36 PM

Stacie said…

You know that was what they call a golden birthday! When you turn the age of the number of the month. I was 3 so I don’t remember! Always stay good mason! Quinn watches you close! Thanks for letting me come to you party!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 10:37:58 PM

Amy said…

Brian made a funny comment that people are easily entertained by watching other people on their computer screens. We all just sat and watched you guys in your kitchen. It was pretty funny.
Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:58:26 PM

sami said…

happy birthday!!! i am so glad to be your cousin…
Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:48:44 PM

Movie Debut

Tara Thornock (Stephen’s cousin, who is going to BYU-I) called a few weeks ago and asked me if Mason would help her with a project she was doing for school. This project involved being in a movie that would be shown to all of the second graders in our community. It is a movie to help children feel comfortable with the hospital and going there. When I asked Mason if he was up for it, he was full of reservations – he didn’t know what to expect. Lily and Alexis were anxious to take his place, but I said they needed a little boy. We eventually talked Mason into it and according to Stephen and Tara, he did great! He got to pretend he broke his arm and ride in an ambulance – he even had some speaking parts! Can’t wait to see the final production, Tara said she would get us a copy when it is all finished. Here are some photos of his debut …Just a side note for my personal journaling – Mason has been so excited for his birthday coming up this Sunday. He makes up songs to sing about how many days are left and he is constantly trying to get Lily to tell him what his presents are. He makes us smile! Of course he is in a deep obsession with transformers and that is at the top of his birthday list. When Grandpa and Grandma Baldwin came they gave him a Scout Bear Book for scouts! He was so excited – he loves being a cub scout. Check back Sunday for a birthday update.

Comments:

Aunt Steph said…

Mason you are a star!

I love being the Bear Den Leader, you will have a ton of fun passing off your requirements. This week we are making tool boxes. I hope you have a great leader if not you have Grandpa Baldwin and your Dad to teach you. I don’t let a Wolf become a Bear until he shows me how to growl like one; better practice I will call you Sunday and check on your progress.
Thursday, March 06, 2008 1:00:07 AM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

I can’t wait to see the movie starring Mason. I think to be a good leader you just have to be a good example and then be nice.
Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:52:52 AM

Uncle John said…

Keep on riding for pretend. We don’t want any real broken arms. We have had enough of those. You are the man. We hope to see you in the movies.
Thursday, March 06, 2008 3:30:57 PM

This lesson must be shared!

One of our families favorite movies is, “Hoodwinked”! Click here for a reminder
of the lesson that must be shared! Hope it puts an extra smile on your face, it does for us!

Comments:

mZb said…

Grace’s all time favorite movie! I shared this song with my Webelos Scouts.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 7:25:58 PM

Mom and Dad Parker said…

Looks like a fun movie. I think it’s a good idea to be prepared, especially to confront sas and difficult challenges with faith that things will be just fine at the end of the day, if we are positive and not whiners. We wnat to be winners not whiners.

Thursday, March 06, 2008 3:01:34 AM

Jana said…

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen that movie it is a goo done. Thanks for the laugh and lesson.
Thursday, March 06, 2008 4:38:07 PM

Patricia said…

One just has to love this movie. It is so funny!
Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:37:47 AM

I am home!!!

I came home yesterday afternoon, and I am loving it here. I slept pretty well last night, I am still trying to get used to when I should sleep and be awake.

Comments:

michelle said…

I still can’t get over how tiny and cute he is! I sure wish I could see him this weekend! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Friday, February 29, 2008 8:51:35 AM

Grandpa & Grandma Parker said…

Looks like he found his lungs. He looks so little. I’ll bet he is really loved, and spoiled by his siblings. Olivia might keep him in line. Good Luck.
Friday, February 29, 2008 9:38:38 AM

John said…

That is one good looking kid. Enjoy the little man. Can’t wait to see him in person.

Friday, February 29, 2008 2:17:04 PM

Stephanie said…

What a handsome little guy. He looks like Mason. His feet are so little and cute. It almost makes me want another one.
Monday, March 10, 2008 1:43:17 PM

I’m here

I was born at 6:42 PM and weigh 6lbs 9 Oz. and am 19″ long aren’t I cute as a button. Mom pushed me out in one push. Come and see me!!! Look how small I am…

Comments:

Stacie said…

Congratulations!!!Way to go Jodi!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 6:59:06 PM

Haley said…

He’s so cute! I can’t wait to see him When I go to Idaho!!!!!!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:04:59 PM

michelle said…

what a cutie-we are so happy to have JT in our family! You are awsome Jodi!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:36:16 PM

Grandpa Baldwin said…

We are pleased to welcome JT into the family. JT, you are #18 in the Baldwin family (a little higher number in the Parker family). What an awesome family picture! I can hardly wait until I come for a visit later on this week.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:45:26 PM

Scott Baldwin said…

Welcome to this life JT! We can’t wait to see you in July when we make it up north.

Good work Jodi!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:52:10 PM

Anne said…

Oh he is SSSOOOO cute! I wish I could see him tonight! Get some rest and good luck with everything! Hugs!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:00:56 PM

Uncle John said…

Whooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo!!!!!! Congratulations! It is such a reverent and awesome time of life to be a new parent. Enjoy the sacred and joy filled moments. We are so excited for you. He is a lucky boy to be blessed with such a wonderful family as yours. He really has no idea how lucky he is. See you soon!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 9:56:37 PM

Amy said…

What a cute little boy! JT looks like he belongs. How fun to have another Parker boy. I’m sure that Mason is excited to have a little brother.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:01:41 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Welcome to mortality JT, We are all excited to see you and play with you. You are blessed with a Mom and dad who will love you and love one another and brothers and sisters and even cousins and grandpas and grandmas who will love and pray for you. You will be surrounded in love and will have blessings that are rare in this world today. Congratulations on a grand entry into mortality!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:42:22 AM

Jana said…

Welcome to the family! He looks a lot like Lily. Hope you both are doing well. congratulation’s all of you. What a great addition to your fam.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 7:51:38 AM

Magan said…

ONE PUSH! He looks like a Parker! I am glad all went well, we have been praying for you. Can’t wait to see the little guy..
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:12:38 PM

Riley said…

Congratulations!!!He has the best OLDER brother a baby could have!!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 4:22:11 PM

Steph said…

He’s adorable, I think he looks just like Stephen! Taylor thinks he was named after her so we aren’t going to tell her until she is old enough to handle the disappointment. I remember taking Spanish from Senorita Hamblen with Josh in there. He was super funny and gullible. What a kid! I think it is great to have a namesake. Congratulations on #5, it’s a good number.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:07:46 PM

Here I come….

Mom and Dad went to the hospital this morning around 11:00 AM to get me out into this crazy world. Here are some pictures of things as they happen…keep checking back for more.

Comments:

Anne said…

I am SO excited about JT! I will keep checking back for the update!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:21:41 PM

John said…

We are getting excited for you. We hope everything is going good. Hang in there Jo. It is reward day!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:50:34 PM

Jana said…

What gives your not big enough to be having a baby!Take care of yourself and your poor feet. Come over for a pedicure sometime.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008 9:26:07 AM

My First Ebay Experience

I am trying to save up some money to buy Optimus Prime and so I am selling my old Bionicles, free shipping to my family so please take a look it is a great deal.

Click here to see the auction

Comments:

Aunt Anne said…

I will have to show Will, how much you asking?
Sunday, February 24, 2008 5:10:43 PM

Grandpa & Grandma Parker said…

Sorry we can’t buy any right now, we’d just have to pack them. Nice to see you recycling.
Monday, February 25, 2008 3:53:20 PM

Stacie said…

do they come apart? You’ll have to talk to Quinn about them! I haven’t ever bought him any he is kind of into power rangers! But maybe you could change his mind.
Monday, February 25, 2008 9:32:48 PM

mason said…

they are just like lego’s you have to build them so they come apart and you can build great big ones too by combining all the pieces.
Monday, February 25, 2008 10:09:32 PM

Aunt Amy said…

Mason, you and Jed are definitely related! Jed is always looking for something to sell so that he can buy something new… :-).
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:04:39 PM

I lost my first Tooth

Today while we were doing our Saturday jobs, I noticed that I had a tooth that was getting loose. I quickly told Alexis and she said I should have dad pull it out with his Leatherman. I went and showed him and he pulled out his pliers from his pocket and said, “Are you sure?” I answered yes and he then hooked up the pliers and gave it one good tug. I was a little stunned, but when Alexis showed excitement I decided it was a good thing and began to smile and look in the mirror at it. Alexis let me borrow her tooth fairy pillow that Aunt Michelle made her so I could have the tooth fairy come tonight. I am so excited and my dad said I am brave.

Comments:

Grandpa & Grand Parker said…

We’re proud of you Lily, it takes alot of courage to let your dad use his leatherman on you. Did the tooth fairy come?
Monday, February 25, 2008 3:56:40 PM

Stacie said…

Cngratulations! How much did the tooth fairy bring you! Simetimes she forgets to leave us money but she always pulls through the next night! Is it hard to eat?
Monday, February 25, 2008 6:40:08 PM

Me again! said…

Nice G”s Stephen!
Monday, February 25, 2008 6:42:28 PM

Jana said…

Pretty cool! Maybe your dad should be a dentist!
Monday, February 25, 2008 7:52:20 PM

Lily said…

I got a $1 bill and 4 quarters – that makes two dollars!
Monday, February 25, 2008 8:26:35 PM

Pablo said…

Daddgum the tooth fairy is rich!!!
Monday, February 25, 2008 10:01:25 PM

Kassie said…

That is so awesome!! I can not wait to see it !! My first tooth I was 7!!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:47:59 AM

Aunt Amy said…

Lily, I can’t believe you let your Dad pull your tooth out with that big piece of hardware!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:05:56 PM

Fifth Grade Program

On February 12th I had a fifth grade program at 7 pm. We sang songs, did speaking parts, and each class did a dance about America. Our class danced to the “Cotton Eyed Joe”. My friends’ class did the “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”. I also got to do a clogging dance with 4 other girls and one boy, it was to “Finest Land”. My speaking part was, “The fourth plane was believed to be headed for the White House in Washington, but was crashed in a field in Pennsylvania.” I had a lot of fun, wish you guys could have been there.

Alexis

Comments:

Riley (your favorite cuz) said…

CONGRATULATIONS,Lex!!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:57:04 PM

Grandpa & Grandma P said…

Go Lexi its about time everyone knows how great you are.
Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:00:20 AM

Stacie said…

Lexi you are awsome! It looks like a fun program! You make a cute cowgirl!Good job on the spelling! Keep it up!Love you
Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:35:06 PM

Aunt Anne said…

Lexi, great job! It would have been so fun to be there! Love to hear about what’s going on! Keep smiling!
Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:21:27 PM

Aunt Jana said…

Way to go IDaho! you are great! Sounds like it was a fun night, let us know when your next program is.
Friday, February 22, 2008 9:05:23 AM

Kassie ( your #1 cousin who loes stars*) said…

that looks like it was fun!! In third grade we did an American history program and we had to sing songs, and memorize parts. It was a blast!!
Friday, February 22, 2008 10:37:48 AM

PAIGE (Your second, awesome, so cool, COUSIN!) said…

Hey lex I’m going to do a program the day before my b-day!I have to learn a dance too, only I don’t have to dress like a cowgirl.I also have to memorize a part. GREAT JOB!Love ya!
Friday, February 29, 2008 8:09:42 AM

American Idol Wannabe

I was fixing Lily’s hair for church Sunday and she informed me that she was going to be on American Idol and get three yeses from the judges. She even has her song picked out. It is by Gwen Steffani, “The Sweet Escape” – she hears it on the radio and it’s her “favorite in all the world”.