Category: Alexis

I decided to run for Vice President over Activities for the 7th grade last week. And guess what? I won!!! Friday I had to give a speech in front of the whole 6th grade.  There were 8 other people running against me and one of them was my friend, Shay. I wish we could have tied. She gave me some of her ideas so we are both kind of on it. My one minute speech was: 

"Hello…

I would like to make school fun for everyone by using my 1, 2, 3 plan for Fun!

#1 – MORE after school clubs offered! I have some ideas, and I’d like to hear yours – come and talk to me.

#2 – Spring Lip Sync with students AND TEACHERS. How many of you would like to see Tanner sing, “I like ‘em Big, I like ‘em Chunky?” Or even better, Principal Shultz sing, “Who let the dogs out?”

#3 – FUN Fridays – My idea is to try and have free popcorn (and maybe even hot chocolate during the winter) on one Friday every month.

I really would like the opportunity to make school a fun place for everyone! Your vote for me as VP over Activities is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

VOTE FOR Alexis for VICE PRESIDENT over Activities!"

Today Alexis proved to me and all around her that she is a lot tougher than she thinks…We went for a pretty intense mountain bike ride we rode over 8 miles went several thousands of feet up hill and back down and she just kept going.  She got a little down when she couldn’t breathe because of all the hill climbing but pulled right out of it.  I was impressed  with her as we took a shortcut straight up the mountain,  I helped her by pushing her bike up the very steep face. As we approached the top offered to push her bike the rest of the way if she would just push it to the next big tree.  She replied, "why don’t I just do it myself" as if to say, "I can do it".  Tough little girl.

Almost there…

Comments:

Grandma and grandpa Parker said…

Looked like a fun ride. She is really a tough young lady, and so cheerful that she is always fun to be around.
Monday, May 25, 2009 11:52:32 PM

Anne said…

Way to go Lexi! Your are tough!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:17:56 PM

Lex played like a champ tonight at her game, she kicked the ball funny and rolled her ankle but she didn’t want to stop playing.  She did great and passed a few great assists, she was zig zagging like a sewing machine.  Great Job Lex.

Comments:

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Lex looks like a real pro. She is a well-rounded young lady.
Friday, May 08, 2009 11:34:01 AM

Michelle said…

Lex. . . you look great! I didn’t realize you were such a soccer player. Wish I could have been at one of your games to cheer you on!
Monday, May 25, 2009 9:21:29 PM

A few of the lucky ones

Hopefully Lex won’t get too upset with me for breaking this news to you first, but…..

She tried out to be a cheerleader last Friday and MADE IT!!!! She is so excited she can’t stand it. It was fun to be there when she read her number on the list, she just about mowed me over when she jumped on me! I was so happy for her. She text her dad, "Daddy I made it!!!!!" So sweet it melted all of the fear that Stephen felt of his little girl growing up. She is excited to be following in the footsteps of Grandpa Parker, and various aunts. Definitely not her mom! This is definitely out of my element I kept asking her "when are your auditions?" She would try to be patient as she explained that they are try outs! I guess I will learn the swing of things soon enough. Like, also learning that saying "Woo hoo" is a swear word in cheer world. FYI.

I am proud of her for trying to do something new and working hard to accomplish that goal. She will be fabulous. I’m sure she’ll be adding her own two cents later.

Woo hoo for LEX! (oops, I mean –  Go Diggers!)

 

Comments:

Michelle said…

Wow Lexi-That will be so much fun. You are such a cute, good girl-your sweet glow will make a big difference! Go Diggers!!!
Monday, May 04, 2009 8:32:40 AM

Jana said…

Way to go Lex… Can’t wait to look for you in the 4th of July parade this year!! GO DIGGERS!
Monday, May 04, 2009 2:18:31 PM

Steph said…

Trevin is so proud! He can teach you some cheers from when he was a Digger. Go Big Blue!
Monday, May 04, 2009 3:11:57 PM

Riley said…

Good job Lex!!!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009 4:22:06 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Congratulations! We will be looking for you in the parade too.
Friday, May 08, 2009 11:09:01 AM

Alexis had her end of year piano recital Friday night. She played the songs that she played for festival last weekend, "The Wild Horseman", and "Song for a Princess". Jodi, Lily and her friend Emi said she did great. She got her festival score back and was happy to get a 98. She is looking forward to earning her statue next year. It is great to see her progression and I really enjoy hearing her practice.

This is only for our family Lex – don’t be worried. I just have to document it for your daughter someday.

Alexis came home from school on Friday with Mason close on her heels. She walked straight up to me and said, “Look at this mom!” (kind of freaked out) I looked and there were some long hairs dangling down from her arm pits. She told me that Mason discovered them – and was jealous. He wished he could have some too! It just made us all laugh. We took her in my bathroom and zapped the hairs away before she went to her “Twilight” party.

Then last night Stephen and I went to Wal-Mart on our date and and purchased a very stylish razor – one worthy to do the first shave of the legs. Alexis allowed me to help her give her legs the first trim of their life. We had a good time and I felt happy to be sharing this monumental moment. It is nice that Alexis is filling us in on all of the new and exciting changes happening in her life. We love it and her very much!

Happy Shaving in the years ahead – it is a never ending task!!!

Lex, Emi and ShayLex is an official D.A.R.E. graduate now. This past week she got to put on her fancy shirt and sing “D – I don’t do drugs, A – check my attitude, R – respect others, and E – educate myself.” Alexis wrote the following essay to wrap up her DARE experience. Her friend Shaylyn was selected to read hers at the graduation, she was proud of her friend.

DARE Report
By, Alexis Parker

If your friend stuck her tongue to a frozen flag pole would you? If you did, it could really hurt. It wouldn’t be worth it just to follow the crowd. Drugs can be like the flag pole in your life and really harm you. Friends can be important to you and you might lose them by saying no to drugs and violence, but I think you’re future is more important than that. Here are the effects of some drugs.
Meth can cause many sicknesses such as gross skin, high temperatures, and it can also raise your heartbeat. There are some popular commercials playing on television saying, “Meth � not even once,” and it’s true! Nine people out of ten will be addicted to Meth after using it for the first time. Do you want to take the risk?
Another type of addiction can be alcohol. It doesn’t just make you light headed; it can cause accidents and death. I have tried on beer goggles before and decided that I wasn’t going to drink alcohol. Alcohol goes right to your blood stream and causes your brain to slow down. Accidents and death can happen to you as well as others. People who choose to drink and then drive can cause injury or death to many people. Do you want to cause injury or death?
If you do drugs while you are in a sport it will only slow you down and harm your body, so don’t think it’s some type of medication. If you swim and do drugs, prepare to drown because you’ll be so dizzy that you’ll give up and sink. Do you want to drown?
Inhalants can kill brain cells and can also make you dizzy. Anything scholastic will not help you in a situation with this drug. Many of the things you have spent time learning all of your life will go away such as, names, facts, or even important events. If you are questioning to take any drug just don’t do it, there are better things in this world namely, sports, music, or watching a good movie. Do you want to have a bad memory?
All drugs can also cause people to act violently. When drugs change your mind and body controls there is no going back. You lose the ability to think before you act. Once you have acted in violence the damage is done and behind bars you go. Do you want to go to jail?
My pledge to myself is I will resist drugs and violence by just saying no. Specific ways to get out of being tempted are, turn your back, walk away, use humor, or change the subject. I want to be able to play sports and musical instruments with a good mind. I want to graduate from high school and then go to college. I want to see and play with my kids as they are growing up without drugs slowing me down. I will always say no to all drugs. I am in charge of my own future and I’m not going to let that flagpole get in my way!

Lex and Christina (yes they are the same age!)

Taking her walk of glory

Fun GirlsWhen Alexis opened up her American Girl Magazine and saw the idea of having a Valentiny Party she was all over it! She showed it to me and I loved it as well, what a clever idea and it was already planned. Lily was easy to convince and the rest is now historty because today was Alexis’ and Lily’s Valentiny Party.

t was so much fun we are going to have to make it a tradition with all of the girls from our house every year! I had a lot of fun making the miniature treats and watching my girls interact with their friends. I even got a little misty eyed as I listened and watched, I am getting more and more nostalgic everyday. Today made me realize again, just how much fun being a mom to girls is! Pink, crafts, hearts, and giggles – you can’t beat that.

Fun Game – you play it like backward BINGO, if the words from one of your hearts is drawn from the bowl of conversation hearts, you take it off. The goal is to be the first one without any hearts.	Marshmallow Dipping – don’t they look so cute?	Playing Boogie Super Star and hula hoops were a nice ending to a fun party.
I know, they are soo cute. American Girl magazine had the funest ideas ever!	More fun mini treats…I made mini loaves of bread this week in honor of our party.	Every girl loves sprinkles!
The spread – I loved mini sodas when I was a kid, didn’t you?	Loony Spoons game – two teams try to see who can pass conversation hearts down the line up and fill up a bowl first.	Making cupcake jewelry boxes – we tucked in a rew fortunes for future good luck!

Comments:

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Those are wonderful, enthusiastic, happy, pure young ladies. What an enchanting age. Thank Heavens for little girls. (and big girls too)
Sunday, February 08, 2009 1:02:21 AM

Patricia said…

What a blast!!! How fun to have a Valentine’s party! Your mom is so supportive. You must love her for that. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of your family. We love you! XOXO G&G Baldwin
Thursday, February 12, 2009 10:15:11 AM

My Friend likes a boy ,and that boy likes my friend.They are both getting each other gifts for Valentine’s Day.He is giving her a giant candy bar and she is giving him a dog with a heart in its mouth.Young love!For those of you wondering if I have a valentine I DON’T.I’m just blogging about it.Happy Valentine’s Day!I love you all!

Lex

Comments:

Mom said…

When I was your age, my dad was my Valentine – he even brought me flowers. Boys make good friends, you’ve got it figured out!
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 8:36:04 AM

Grandpa Parker said…

Your Mom is a wise person. You can’t go wrong following her advice.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 12:18:38 PM

John said…

You are surely cute enough for lots of boys to like you. I am glad that you are staying clear of the boys for now. Moms are always right. Just ask my mom and she will tell you.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009 4:20:23 PM

Alexis came home from school with a pile of corrected homework for me to go through. There was a lot so I sat it aside and decided to look through it later. Later came after all of my children were nestled in bed. As I looked through the papers I noticed two notes to her friends that she had composed, both of them saying thank you for helping her carry her books or tray. It made me happy that she has a heart that is grateful!

I also loved the note she recently left for me…Sunday night I had to go to a few meetings. When I came home there was a note on my bed that said, “Mom come to my room when you get home.” Unfortunately by the time I returned home she had fallen asleep, but I was so happy to get an invitation to talk and be with her.

Comments:

Grandpa Parker said…

I love notes from Grandma Parker. It is always fun to get a note of thanks or a kind word. Grandma used to put them in my lunch box.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 3:43:02 PM

Susan said…

I tend to save every little love note I’ve ever received. I think they are most precious and will keep me warm in the winter of my life! Way to be-Lex!
Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:04:45 AM