Category: Mason

Mason has been participating in a balance skills class this past 6 weeks offered through the City of Rexburg. He was disappointed that today was his last day. He will miss going to slack line, boulder, and indo board! He definitely found a hobby here – Stephen and Mason put a slack line up at our house yesterday using an old tow rope between a couple of trees. We can’t wait for Uncle Scott and Aunt Jeana to come in a couple of weeks to give us some pointers.

Comments:

michelle said…

That looks like a pretty cool class-I sure couldn’t balance on that thing! Good job Mason.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 1:59:59 PM

Anne said…

Cool…looks like you are a natural!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 6:51:27 PM

Here are a few things Mason has been up to this summer! He is lovin’ these days more than you know…

Mason saw me running tonight to train for the bone to back run next Saturday.  He asked me how high I went I told him 1100 feet.  He said, "I want to go 1200".  So he hopped on and ran full speed at 25% grade, 100, 400, 600, 800, 1100, 1200, 1230 was his final tally before I pulled the plug.  He was making me look bad, here I just ran a marathon and though I was in shape and Mason takes me no sweat.  Of course Lily wanted to give it a try too. Tough kids.

I told Mason that if he could do that, then he can run all the way to the cabin on the hill tomorrow night on our camp out.  We will let you know how it goes.

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Uncle John said…

Nice work Mason. You keep pushing you dad so he doesn’t get too soft. I was really impressed with your mountain biking skills. You are quite the athlete. Keep it up.
Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:08:28 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

“Work should enthroned as a crowning principle in our lives” (Pres. Kimball) Setting goals and not quitting is a good sign of a successful person.
Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:21:19 PM

Steph said…

Mason, you’re a machine!
Friday, June 19, 2009 10:06:36 PM

We went on a pretty intense mountain bike ride today, and Mason for the rest of the day has been asking me, "when can we do that again, Dad?"  We had a great time, I was a little conecerned about the steepness of the hill but Mason sure enjoyed the rush of flying down the hill and through the puddles.  He came home and has been practicing his brake turns to skid the rear tire around the hair pin corners.  Good times were had today.

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Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

You get guy like Mason to the mountains, and he will always have a good time. He sure is looking like a well-rounded fine young man more all the time.
Monday, May 25, 2009 11:55:21 PM

Anne said…

Pretty cool stuff you will have to take Lance some time!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:18:50 PM

After several weekends of putting Mason off, we finally did it! We went camping – o.k. so we didn’t go far (we went out to our forest), but we are counting it anyway. We ate tinfoil dinners, roasted marshmallows, and got out the sleeping bags. It was worth it all for the joy on Mason’s face. In fact, the whole family just loved spending time together laughing and feeling nostalgic from the past camping excursions!  Although Stephen was feeling a little like he has betrayed his old rockwood popup trailer he is trying to look forward to the future with our "new" trailer. The rest of us are just happy it will keep us dry, warm, and safe.

The other photos are from the mile run where Mason just ran his tail off!

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Grandpa said…

Mason, you are my kind of guy. Camping is good, even in the back yard. You guys have such a great yard. I used to sleep out in the back yard 5 days a week. We will have to get in some good camping this summer.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:20:32 AM

Anne said…

Looks like a fun camping trip to me! Glad you got it in Mason!
Thursday, May 21, 2009 7:52:41 AM

John said…

Nice work. You can never go wrong with a sleeping bag and a fire. I am glad to see you guys having some great times together.
Friday, May 22, 2009 10:43:30 PM

Mason with his teacher….he loves her because she doesn’t like to give homework!

Mason participated in the annual fourth grade Idaho History Program this past week. He was very happy for this day to come, because he had to miss P.E. for two weeks while they practiced for this program! We are proud of him for doing his best, even though at times it looked as if it were very painful for him to have to sing all of those songs in front of all of us parents. He gave me a smile when we were all singing "Here we have Idaho, winning her way to fame…." I think it is because he knew that it would all be over really soon.

My favorite part was in the car when Alexis said, "I told my friends, "isn’t my brother cute?’" Then Mason said, "Did you show them JT?" And then she said, "I was talking about you!" He is a pretty handsome Idahoan.

getting ready to take the stage

dreaming about when P.E. will happen again

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Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

It’s good to see Mason getting a good well-rounded education. We think he’s handsome too.
Monday, April 20, 2009 7:28:26 AM

Jana said…

Way to go Mason..whenever we cross the Idaho boarder I always sing the Idaho song! It will come in handy someday on a long road trip.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:47:49 PM

Michelle said…

I LOVE your hair Mason! You know . . . I remember a few of the counties of Idaho from my days in 4th grade many moons ago.
I love the state song for Idaho. Way to go!
Monday, May 25, 2009 9:24:06 PM

One thing for sure about Mason he jumps into anything full speed. He has recently taken up yo yoing, and he is getting pretty good too. His most recent trick is called: “Spank the Baby”.

Mason loves being a Cub Scout – he recently advanced to Webelos. At pack night their den demonstrated how to tie knots…they have had a lot of fun carrying their ropes to and from den meetings this past month. On the top of Mason’s knot list is the bowline.

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Grandpa Parker said…

The bowline is a great knot. Learn it, practice it, and never forget it. We use it all the time in rock climbing and rescue operations. Go get them, Mason.

Saturday, March 28, 2009 4:42:49 PM

Jana said…

Carson is so excited to be in scouts, take those knots to heart you never know when you might need to use one to save yourself!!
Saturday, March 28, 2009 8:10:16 PM

M S P the strawberry lover!Mason had a great day! He has been “ripsticking” daily ever since – probably the best gift he could have received! The origami has been suffering though (ha ha).

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Jana said…

Happy birthday Mason glad you were born! Looks like you had a great day!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:37:41 AM

Grandma and grandpa Parker said…

Happy Birthday, Mason! It looks like you really hit pay dirt for your 10th birthday. We hope this year is going to be a great one.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:50:16 AM

This is what happens when you have 3 sisters.Tomorrow is Mason’s big 1-0. Double digit Day! He is proud to be turning a “decade” old. He got to have a couple of friends over for a late night this past Friday to celebrate. I have to say boys are awesome – I didn’t plan one darn thing other than buying an airplane calendar for $3.50 that they could use. Mason came up with the great idea “let’s see who can sweat the most!” We think he won – Alexis was the trainer and told them to run up and down the stairs 50 times…I am now concerned about the condition of my stairs not to mention the smell that little 10 year olds can produce :). Lex took hold of the party and came up with an “Amazing Race” game and then did make over’s on them. I think it was a successful first late night for Mason. Loud. Simple. Fun.

It’s is such a copy cat thing to do, but I can’t help myself. Here 10 reasons I love Mason:
1. He is passionate and committed to the things he likes to do.
2. He is honest.
3. He is a true friend.
4. He is creative.
5. He is smart.
6. He gives a good hug.
7. He is a great brother.
8. He is a darn hard worker.
9. He is physically strong but tender hearted.
10. He knows how to create a good time.

Comments:

Michelle said…

Happy Birthday Mason-looks like a great party. We sure think you are turning into a great young man. You are always so kind to Zach and make him feel so good about himself. Thanks for being so great.
Monday, March 09, 2009 5:24:29 PM

Steph said…

Happy Birthday Mas, you are looking so cute in that skirt, it is a good color for you. I wanted to find you origami paper but Rexburg is short on Japanese stores. I will get you some soon. I am glad you picked good friends, it will make all the difference in the years ahead.
Monday, March 09, 2009 8:49:33 PM

Grandma and Grandpa Parker said…

Happy birthday Mason. You are doing a good job of growing up to be a fine young man. Follow the example of your good parents and stay on the high road.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 1:29:52 AM

Magan said…

Happy Birthday to Mason!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 4:06:49 PM