Category: Alexis

Today Alexis and I played a violin duet in sacrament meeting. We played “Come Follow Me” and “Love at Home”. Alexis did a super job! She has really great tone when she plays and she got all of the notes right in tune. It was a real treat to stand up there next to her and perform. This experience was by far one of my favorite things I’ve ever done with Alexis. I really love music a lot – I may not be the best that I would like to be, but it makes my heart happy. I hope Alexis will be able to experience some of the same feelings with music that I have. She is certainly on the right track.

I’ll say this much – I would not have consented to playing in church if she wasn’t standing there next to me. I have become too intimidated and self-defeating for exposing myself with public violin playing. I’ve taken too many years off and it’s not like riding a bike! So, thanks Alexis for making me get out of my comfort zone and trying – I did it all for you because I want you to be better than me!

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Mom and Dad Parker said…

Alexis sure does have a great pattern to follow to grow up. Every since we have known you, you have been a wonderful example of talent and goodness. Alexis is a wonderful blend of cheerful and diligent all put into the body of a wonderfully lovely young lady. Keep growing together.
Monday, September 29, 2008 12:27:46 AM

Jana said…

very cool, wish we could have been a fly on the wall and be apart of your duet too! Glad that you are learning some beautiful talents that will bless the lives of others. I had a friend in high school who was an amazing violin player she was asked to play numerous times on her mission and in church. Your on the right path,keep up the good work. Thanks for your example.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:35:55 AM

HayHay said…

Great job, Lex!!!!!! You’re awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 8:12:14 PM

Anne said…

Good job! Hopefully next time we see you, you can play a duet for us!
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 12:19:27 PM

michelle said…

That is so cool. I wish I had a talent like that, so keep it up Lex. I sure hope my kids find a love for music, it really is an important thing.
Wednesday, October 01, 2008 4:30:19 PM

Amy Baldwin said…

Maybe you and Jed could play some violin at Thanksgiving. I’ll have to tell him to bring up his violin…and his tennis racket. 🙂
Friday, October 10, 2008 12:36:13 PM

See ya later old friend….my mom surprised me and took me to get my cast off earlier than I was supposed to. My friend, Ashton, was having a swimming birthday party Friday night so my mom called the doctor and I got to get my cast off just in time (5 days early)! I told my mom that I had a tan when they took it off, she said it was just caked on dirt – it is a bunch of dead skin waiting to come off. Gross! It feels weird having it off, but I am very happy. When I threw it in the garbage at the doctor’s office I was a little sad because it had been a part of me for 6 weeks and I really liked the attention!

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Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

That was kind of a cool cast. You wore it well, and you didn’t let it slow you down much. Thanks for being such a fine grand-daughter. We are surrounded by spiritual giants.
Monday, September 15, 2008 12:47:30 AM

AUnt Jana said…

YIPPEEEE!! What a cool mom and Dr.to hook you up for Ashton’s party. Glad your arm is all better.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 8:26:55 AM

This morning Alexis took on the challenge to make breakfast. She whipped out some eggs and bacon and made us quite a nice little breakfast. She even topped them with a little cheese as a garnish. Coolest part is that she was not even asked to make breakfast, “See and need, fill a need.” Thanks Alexis it was great!

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Dad and Grandpa Parker said…

That’s a good sign of maturity and thoughtfulness when we do something good without even being asked. Kind of reminds me of a great seminary scripture mastery scripture. See D&C 58:26-29. In fact, I guess we all have to get to be that way in order become what we are supposed to become here on Earth.
Good example, Alexis!
Friday, September 12, 2008 9:06:45 AM

Uncle John said…

Very impressive. You are a wonderful girl. Your parents are lucky to have a girl like you. Keep up the great work.
Friday, September 12, 2008 10:55:12 PM

Anne said…

Mmmmm…looks yummy! Way to help out! You are a great girl, keep up the good work!
Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:13:47 AM

Aunt Jana said…

Way to go Lexi..you are a great example to all of us! Keep on serving.
Sunday, September 14, 2008 7:19:55 PM

Amy Baldwin said…

Lexi, will you put a little idea into Bridget’s head to do something like this? Although Bridget does like to make baked goods.
Friday, October 10, 2008 12:37:35 PM

Today was my first day of sixth grade! It was fun and I didn’t want it to end. My homeroom teacher is Mrs. Loosli (for Math). I get to go to different teachers for each subject. I go to Mrs. Presler for Language, and Mr. Garner for Science and Social Studies, he is funny. I go to Mrs. Daniels for Reading. Switching classes was my favorite part of the day and it makes the day go by faster. Instead of having study hall I get to do Orchestra. I told my mom I would try it out for one semester and see how I like it.

My classroom is by the lunchroom and it smelled good all morning. It was fun to see my friends again. Christina even cut her hair – it is so cute! Tomorrow I am bringing my marker so that everyone can sign my cast.

My goal for this year is to become prepared for Jr. High.

So far, So good!

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Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

It’s all looking good for a great year. Mr. Garner was one of Grandpa Parker’s students and he was funny back then too. Have a great year.
Thursday, August 21, 2008 3:21:13 PM

Aunt Susan said…

It was Uncle Dale’s first day back to school too, but he wasn’t as excited as you are :)I hope you have a wonderful year. You are a great person, beautiful outside and in. Love
Saturday, August 23, 2008 11:49:26 AM

magan said…

Mrs. loosli used to be my neighbor growing up
Saturday, August 23, 2008 9:57:47 PM

Aunt Jana said…

The year can only get better…sounds like you are in for a good one. Remember to eat a big breakfast so you aren’t distracted everyday by the yummy school lunches!!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:52:11 AM

Grandma Baldwin said…

Alexis, you are so cute and growing up so fast. School is fun when you have different teachers. I remember when that happened to me, too. I felt like I had graduated to the big times. It’s fun! Have a great year in school.
Sunday, August 31, 2008 11:33:43 PM

Scott Baldwin said…

Summer vacations seemed so long to me until 6th grade. Once I went to 6th grade the rest of my life seems to have raced by so quickly! On my first day of sixth grade, your cousin Ashley was born.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008 9:50:07 PM

Unfortunately Alexis won’t ever get to tell us how fun soccer was this year. She has been watching from the sidelines with a broken arm. The day she broke her arm was on a Sunday. As we were pulling into the driveway that day she started clapping her hands in the back seat with a gigantic smile on her face declaring that her first soccer game was Tuesday! She had a couple of practices and was having such a good time. Then the broken arm incident occurred.

She received bad new this past week that she wouldn’t be able to play for 4 more weeks. Well, soccer will be over by then. She was very disappointed and close to tears – remember she didn’t even cry when she broke her arm! She sat in for the picture of her team the “Ferocious Snails” this past week on the day she got the news. The team is made up of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders! Next year can’t come soon enough now.

Lex and I decided to plan something really fun for the day that her cast comes off – hopefully this will help lessen the disappointment of not playing soccer this year. She is a good girl.

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hanna said…

cool stil laufing about carson thinks his bufs smell like ocen.
Sunday, August 17, 2008 3:28:21 PM

Grandpa and Grandma Parker said…

She looks happy in all the pictures we see her in even if soccer isn’t part of the program this year. I’ll bet you have lots of fun with your mom too.
Sunday, August 17, 2008 3:45:10 PM

Anne said…

Oh man, that is a bummer. When I was 6, my appendix burst have way through my soccer season, I remember being pretty bummed I couldn’t finish the season too. But I played the other seasons every year…so heal up and next year will be even better! Good luck! Have a fun get your cast off party with your mom too, when it happens!
Sunday, August 17, 2008 9:27:07 PM

Aunt Jana said…

You are quite a kid Lexi, you make me proud to say that your my niece! what a great girl you are! Thanks for being you, your amazing!
Monday, August 18, 2008 9:49:04 AM

Today my dad was taking pictures of me doing round off back hand springs after Sunday dinner. On the fifth or sixth time I did it, I landed really WRONG. I ended up breaking both bones in my left arm. It was dipped and very gross. My mom was freaking out and my dad was trying to take pictures of it.

We drove to the ER and they gave me an IV with pain killer, took my xray, and popped my arm back into place. It HURT, but I didn’t cry. My mom and the nurse and doctor were said I am tough. I guess I’ll have to take a “break” from gymnastics, soccer, and piano! I am disappointed about the gymnastics and especially soccer. My first game is this Tuesday! Maybe in a few weeks I can go be in a game? Good Luck Riley. Guess I’ll be a cheerleader without the stunts.

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michelle said…

Alexis-I can’t believe that! What a crazy Sunday afternoon! I can’t believe you didn’t cry-I certainly would have. Those pictures give me the eebies. I’m glad your a tough girl and hope you heal up fast!
Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:36:00 PM

Grandma Baldwin said…

Alexis, what a girl! Your are tougher that nails! I didn’t cry when I broke my ankle and big toe, but I sure wanted to. I hurt like crazy, didn’t you? Take a good break from all the work and try to “observe” things rather than ‘do’ them. Love you lots! Gram B.
Sunday, August 03, 2008 10:49:11 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

That is sad news. We about cried just seeing it. I broke my arm doing a back flip on a mini-tramp and the doctor set it wrong so I ended up having an ulnarstyloidectomy ( I only have one bone going into my wrist. It is nice to have documented truth of how tough you are. You can show those pictures to your kids if they get wimpy. You certainly are not a wimp. We love you and hope everything goes well.
Monday, August 04, 2008 12:24:50 AM

Aunt Jana said…

Wowzer girl…that is really crazy. The pictures kinda make my stomach sick! I am so proud of how tough you were- no tears what were you thinking crazy girl?! Glad you are doing fine and hoping for a speedy recovery.
Monday, August 04, 2008 9:11:49 AM

paul said…

ay carrumba! That looks like it hurt. Hope you get better quick, drink lots of milk. I broke my hand once and never went to the doctor it just healed its self because of calcium.
Monday, August 04, 2008 9:18:42 AM

Anne said…

Ouch! I am sorry you broke your arm. Hope it heals quick and you can get back to soccer and gymnastics!
Monday, August 04, 2008 11:00:17 AM

Stacie said…

OUCH! That is really grose!!! i would have been freaking out too! How long do you have to wear the cast? Is it soft or hard?
Monday, August 04, 2008 11:09:56 AM

Kate said…

I know how it feels Lexi! I have done it with both of my arms. It really hurts. I hope you get better soon!
Monday, August 04, 2008 11:15:20 AM

Amy Baldwin said…

LOL…”My mom was freaking out, and my Dad was trying to take pictures of it.” Why am I not surprised?
Friday, October 10, 2008 12:39:29 PM

Yesterday me and my friend Lacey had a lemonade stand at the park by her grandma’s house. We made $3.35, but we only really made $.25 from a lady that was looking for an address and needed our help finding it. The other money came from Lacey’s aunt, her friend’s family, and my family when they came to pick me up.

I was so excited to finally do a lemonade stand. I have wanted to do one since I was like 6 years old and it was so much fun! I can’t wait to do it again.

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Mom said…

So happy you finally got to do it! I know it was one of your goals to have one this summer, now you can check that one off the list.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:27:11 AM

Grandma Baldwin said…

Fun! Fun! Fun1
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 11:12:29 AM

Anne said…

Oooh…if I was there I would have bought some from ya. I loved having lemonade stands when I was little. We had a lot of neighbor’s that went on walks and would buy lemonade from us. Summertime fun!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 12:03:23 PM

Aunt Susan said…

I remember doing my own lemonade stand at about your age. Didn’t make any profit, but had a whole lot of fun. You go girl!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 5:02:02 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Welcome to the world of big business. Selling makes the world go round. We all need some experience in selling a product. Even missionaries are salesmen.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:13:33 AM

Okay so yesterday I babysat for a family in my ward there was a 9 year old girl, a 6 year old boy and a 3 year old girl. We picked raspberries, Peas ,and apples.We also fed the chickens and I pushed them on swings.Ellie (3)played play dough with me while Sam played with a sticker book.(Ashlyn (9)was at soccer practice.I loved babysitting them and got $15 for it.It was awesome! This was my first time babysitting kids other than in my family.

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Aunt Jana said…

Sounds like your off to a great start of your babysitting career…we will have to hire you sometime!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 6:40:12 PM

Uncle John said…

Nice work kido. You sound like a champion sitter.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:18:23 PM

Dad said…

She will make a great baby sitter since she is a great big sister, and daughter.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:47:52 PM

Grandma and Greandpa Parker said…

Taking care of others is one of the best things you can get good at. I’ll bet the kids loved having you there, and so did the parents.
Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:03:43 AM

Kassie said…

that sounds like lots of fun! I have only babysat once outside of my family too! I can’t wait to see you when I see you!
Friday, July 25, 2008 6:50:34 AM

Grandma Baldwin said…

Congratulations, Alexis. It’s an honor to be asked to babysit. Parents are pretty selective on who they have care for their precious children. I bet you did a great job!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 11:03:06 AM

Wednesday night, July 2, was a big day for American Girl Doll lovers! The new movie Kit Kittredge opened in theaters. Alexis reminded us about it often (she has the Kit doll and was extra excited) and we invited our friends from Idaho Falls to join us for a girls night out. My girls were so happy to get their dolls dressed and ready for the big event.

Lex of course took Kit, Lily took Emma and Ella and Livvy got to hold Ella if she was nice – we couldn’t find Dolly. When we got to the theater a man came up to me and asked, “What’s with all of these dolls?” I explained and he just shook his head. It was a very cute movie and the girls and their dolls loved it. After the movie we had ice cream at Leatherbys. We even saw cousin Robin Staker with her girls, Ashlyn and Kali with their friends and of course their dolls!

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Grandpa and Grandma Parker said…

The girls are as cute as their dolls. What a fun night for them. Good memories.
Saturday, July 05, 2008 3:52:46 PM

Aunt Anne said…

How fun! You will have to tell us all about it Lexi!
Sunday, July 06, 2008 2:35:32 PM

As many of you know, Alexis is the star DJ at our house and car. (In fact she has considered making it a profession some day) She is often found twirling through my ipod in search of a great song to listen to. Well, it was time for her annual summer late over last Friday night. After tossing a few ideas around a music party stuck and we began our planning.

She helped make the invitations and we delivered them. They were instructed to bring two of their favorite CDs and a treat to share with everyone. It ended up being a very fun night. She had friends, Christina, Shaylynn, Kendra, Kaydee, Maddi, Emi, and Paige. They made their own pizza bombs which turned out to be gigantic. We then played a few games. Music Charades was they had to act out the name of a song…They put the name of an animal in a bowl and then took turns drawing one out and making up a dance to that animal…and of course we played name that tune and had a lip sync. Favorite songs of the night were, “Bubbly” by Colbie Caillat, “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles, and “Picture to Burn” by Taylor Swift, “With You” by Chris Brown, and “See You Again” by Miley Cyrus.

After the food and games, they watched the premier of “Camp Rock” on the Disney Channel, starring the singing Jonas Brothers. It was a hit as many of the girls really like the Jonas Brothers.

It ended up being a really fun night for the girls and stress free night for the mom. Eleven year olds are so fun, they think anything is great as long as they are together and they are also old enough to keep their own games going! Love it!!!

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Stacie said…

How fun! Paige had a great time! Thanks for inviting her! These girls are just growing up too fast! i remember when they used to crawl around our feet while we played cards!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:42:05 PM

Grandpa Parker said…

I have always loved young ladies at eleven years old. The seen to have a purity and intelligence that is preparing them to enter into adolescence with strong values and a resolve to do what’s right. I think it’s a pivotal year of their lives. “How near to the angels is youth that is clean.” It’s a great time to make goals for dating and high school.
Thursday, June 26, 2008 1:05:39 AM

Kassie said…

I wish that I could have been there!! It sounds like lots of fun!!
Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:26:50 PM

Anne said…

Sounds so fun! I like the favorite songs too!
Friday, June 27, 2008 6:29:06 AM

Amy Baldwin said…

Bridget would have loved being there!
Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:31:39 PM

Riley said…

wish i could have been there!!!looks like fun!!
Monday, June 30, 2008 8:19:55 PM