tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69630330626428924522024-03-13T19:49:29.709-07:00Three Little LadybugsThe Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-77695813019819985392009-04-19T07:52:00.000-07:002009-04-19T08:14:55.027-07:00Hey everyone!! I know I haven't blogged in awhile but I have been really busy. I am now working at my girls school with 2nd grade SPED and LOVE it!! I always knew God had a reason for placing Lacey in my life and know with my new career I totally understand why!! Also my grandpa died a few weeks ago and we all took it really hard. It is still hard to believe that he is gone and we won't see him again till we all meet in Heaven.. :( The girls are doing good and staying busy with all their activities. Kassidy just started playing machine pitch softball and is doing really good at it!! Haley is cheering & still getting ready for her state shooting team competition. Lacey is just Lacey lol, loving life and showing the world how amazing kids with DS are!! I just love my girls!! Chris & I are doing good just staying busy and praying that this economy picks up soon but I'm sure you all are wishing for the same thing.. Well that is about all for now, have a great Sunday with your family!<br /><br /><br /><br />Random Survey - just for fun!<br /> <br />1. First thing you wash in the shower? Face<br />2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Navy Blue (Go Griffins)<br />3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Over & Over again<br />4. Do you plan outfits? I used to but not anymore<br />5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired & sad we overslept for church<br />6. What's the closest thing to you that's red? a wet wipe box<br />7. What was the last dream you remember having? It was kinda personal & between just me & Chris lol (sorry) <br />8. Did you meet anybody new today? Yes<br />9. What are you craving right now? Pancakes<br />10. Do you floss? Every night<br />11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? New Years (YUCK)<br />12. Are you emotional? Kinda lol<br />13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? Yes<br />14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Both<br />15. Do you like your hair? Yes thanks Michelle<br />16. Do you like yourself? Yes <br />17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? Absolutely, it would be a honor!!<br />18. What are you listening to right now? Oswald (Lacey's cartoon)<br />19. Are your parents strict? Used to be<br />20. Would you go sky diving? I have always wanted to but am a little scared <br />21. Do you like cottage cheese? Heck no yuckkkkkkkkk<br />22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Yes a couple<br />23. Do you rent movies often? Off of the satelite but never at the movie store<br />24. Is there anything sparkly in the room in which you are? My wedding ring<br />25. What countries have you visited? none other than the US<br />26. Have you made a prank phone call? well yeah all teenagers do don't they??<br />27. Ever been on a train? Just the one at the zoo.<br />28. Brown or white eggs? Both<br />29. Do you have a cell-phone? Yes I have a LG VU<br />31. Do you use chapstick? Not usually.<br />32. Do you own a gun? Yes a couple<br />33. Can you use chopsticks? Lord no.<br />34. Who are you going to be with tonight? My husband and kids.<br />35. Are you too forgiving? depends on the circumstances<br />36. Ever been in love? Still am...<br />37. What is your best friend doing tomorrow? I have no clue<br />38. Ever have cream puffs? don't think so <br />39. Last time you cried? yesterday watching a movie<br />40. What was the last question you asked? Is your room clean?<br />41. Favorite time of the year? Spring<br />42. Do you have any tattoos? Nope and don't want one<br />43. Are you sarcastic? I would have to say YES sometimes lol<br />44. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Don't think so <br />45. Ever walked into a wall? I believe so<br />46. Favorite color? Green<br />47. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes.<br />48. Is your hair curly? No usually but when it gets humid it gets that ugly curl<br />49. What was the last CD you bought? The Zac Brown band "Chicken Fried"<br />50. Do looks matter? Yes & no.<br />51. Could you ever forgive a cheater? I could forgive but not forget!!<br />52. Is your phone bill sky high? Kinda<br />53. Do you like your life right now? Except for the fact that Chris's work has slowed down<br />54. Do you sleep with the TV on? Chris has to have it on<br />55. Can you handle the truth? I handle the truth better than a lie.. I can't stand for people to lie to me!!<br />56. Do you have good vision? Yes. <br />57. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Dislike yes but never hate<br />58. How often do you talk on the phone? Very often lol (maybe too often)<br />59. The last person you held hands with? Chris last night<br />60. What are you wearing? velour pants and Chris's shirt<br />61. What is your favorite animal? panda bear<br />62. Where was your profile picture taken? Boardwalk<br />63. Can you hula hoop? nope & with my hips you would think I should be able to.<br />64. Do you have a job? Yes I am a ParaProfessional for 2nd grade SPED<br />65. What was the most recent thing you bought? Dinner last night<br />66. Have you ever crawled through a window? That would be a yes~~The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-59010644968146163232009-02-24T13:27:00.000-08:002009-02-24T13:39:49.641-08:00~~Couple Share~~♥ Fill it out and let's learn about you and your better half!<br /><br />♥ What are your middle names?<br />Mine: Renee<br />His: Ray<br /><br />♥ How long have you been together?<br />Married for 12 1/2 yrs but been together for 16 1/2 yrs<br /><br />♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating?<br />we knew each other less than 24hrs before our first date & about 1 month before we were officially dating<br /><br />♥ Who asked who out?<br />he called & asked me out the same night we met<br /><br />♥Who said I love you first?<br />I am sure it was me lol but don't really remember<br /><br />♥ How old are each of you?<br />I am 32 and he is fixing to be 36<br /><br />♥ Who's siblings do/did you see the most?<br />Mine<br /><br />♥ Do you have any children together?<br />yes 3 beautiful girls<br /><br />♥ What about pets?<br />we have 2 dogs,1 cat & a chincilla <br /><br />♥ Did you go to the same schools?<br />no we didn't<br /><br />♥ Are you from the same hometown?<br />no his hometown was Coushatta and mine was Stonewall <br /><br />♥ Who is the smartest?<br />me lol<br /><br />♥ Who is the most sensitive?<br />Me most definately <br /><br />♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple?<br />Hooters or Chilis<br /><br />♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?<br />New Jersey <br /><br />♥ Who has the craziest ex?<br />He did<br /><br />♥ Who has the worst temper?<br />Him but I'm sure if you ask him he will say me lol<br /><br />♥ Who does the cooking?<br />I do but he sure can BBQ<br /><br />♥Who is the most social?<br />Me<br /><br />♥ Who is the neat-freak?<br />Both of us but I am the one who makes sure it stays clean<br /><br />♥ Who is the most stubborn?<br />We both are and I don't see that changing any over all those years lol<br /><br />♥ Who wakes up earlier?<br />He usually does for work although when he is off I get up way earlier than he does<br /><br />♥ Where was your first date?<br />We went to eat at Western Sizzling and to see Under Seige at the movies<br /><br />♥Who has the bigger family?<br />I do<br /><br />♥Do you get flowers often?<br />I get them on special occassions. <br /><br />♥ Who do you spend the holidays with?<br />My family <br /><br />♥ Who is more jealous?<br />he is<br /><br />♥ Who sings better?<br />Me but that doesn't say much LMBO<br /><br />♥Who does/did the laundry?<br />Me~~<br /><br />♥ Who’s better with the computer?<br />Oh that would be me again lol<br /><br />♥ Who drives when you are together?<br />he usually always drives when we go somewhere<br /><br />♥ Who picks where you go to dinner?<br />we usually both want the same place<br /><br />♥ Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?<br />I have to admit it even if I'm not :(<br /><br />♥ Who named your pet?<br />the girls<br /><br />♥ Who wears the pants in the relationship?<br />he does but I tell him how to out them on and what to wear lol (just kidding)<br /><br />♥ Who has more tattoos?<br />Neither of us have one.<br /><br />♥ Who eats more sweets?<br />We both do. <br /><br />♥ Who cries more?<br />AHHH that would be me again lolThe Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-54290350637367248162009-02-17T06:30:00.000-08:002009-02-17T06:35:08.514-08:00Seriously!!Well this morning started out with a bang or should I say a sputter lol.. Chris got up this morning, got in the shower and got all lathered up. While trying to rinse off the water all the sudden stopped lol.. Our dog rapped her lead rope around the garden hose and jerked on it until she broke the water pipe off at the ground.. So we had to go to my parents to get ready for school.. So after I had to pay the plumber to fix the water pipe we now are among the civilized again and have running water lol!!!The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-55326870293265602502009-02-16T08:41:00.000-08:002009-02-16T09:00:37.488-08:00Sooo!!Here lately I feel like I am so busy that I can't seem to find time for me! Does that sound remotely familiar to anyone else?? This Thursday Feb. 19 it will be my 32nd birthday and I am wondering where has 32yrs gone. <br />I look at my girls and I know where the best part of it was but what have I done with the rest of it? Last night as I layed in bed with Chris I thought about all the things in my life that I have done and how they have affected me. The greatest one being the birth of my girls and the joy they have brought to my life, that joy can't be measured. Then I think about the most life changing event and that would have to be the day Lacey was born. If God would of never blessed us with her grace I wouldn't know any of you who read this blog or I wouldn't have gained some of my very best friends. I have had the priviledge to meet alot of great people in places I would of never traveled and I have gotten to love on some of the cutiest & most precious angels. It funny how one little girl changed so much in my life. <br />I would like to think I am a better mother,friend,wife,and so on because of the lessons I have learned from her & all that she has been through. This blog started out about me and somehow it came around to being about Lacey lol.. I am so grateful for the 32yrs I have had and all the blessing that I have been given within those years. I have a wonderful husband,3 beautiful girls, great parents, and host of friends who are so dear to me. <br />If you are one of those friends who I don't tell enough or at all "Thank you so much for being my friend and letting me be apart of your lives and the lives of your family".. Life is so good and I have been blessed for being able enjoy it.. What more could anyone ask for out of life than to be surrounded by the people they love~~ I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day~~The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-6882117794959302382009-02-14T16:30:00.001-08:002009-02-14T16:35:43.699-08:00YAY Lacey~~Well Lacey has been in big girl panties at school since Christmas and has only had a few accidents. Our only obstacle was that she wouldn't poo-poo on the potty :(~~ Well this past week she has been doing sooo good!! So I am hoping this means Lacey is fully potty trained (knock on wood) lol.. She loves being in her big girl panties and tells everyone she is wearing them lol. I am so proud of her and all the effort she is putting into being a big girl. I was so worried that we would be in high school and still in pull-ups!!! It is so funny cause Lacey's ped told me to just ease into it with her and don't push or she would hate going to the potty.. So that is just what I did and now we are POTTY TRAINED!! YAY LACEY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I just wanted to share that brag with ya'll so please keep your fingers crossed that this is it and not just a short lived phase~ I love you Lacey Bug and keep up the good work!!The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-67190299607836304442009-02-07T04:57:00.000-08:002009-02-07T05:13:45.627-08:00Hubby MeMe~~I stole this from my friend Renee at Life with My Special K's~<br /><br /><br />Husband Tag<br /><br />1. Where did you meet? At my house after a softball game.<br /><br />2. How long did you date before you got married? 3 & 1/2 yrs<br /><br />3. How long have you been married? 13yrs<br /><br />4. What does he do that surprises you? brings me jewerly or plans dates<br /><br />5. What is your favorite feature of his? eyes<br /><br />6. What is your favorite quality of his? He always seems to find the good in everyone<br /><br />7. Does he have a nickname for you? Parker or "daddy"<br /><br />8. What is his favorite color? Blue<br /><br />9. What is his favorite food? Mexican & crawfish<br /><br />10. What is his favorite sport? Football & UFC fighting<br /><br />11. When and where was your first kiss? It was Oct. 1992 at the movies<br /><br />12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Cuddle up in bed or go out to eat<br /><br />13. Do you have any children? Yes, 3 beautiful girls<br /><br />14. Does he have a hidden talent? Math~~ he does all that oilfield math in his head lol<br /><br />15. How old is he? 36<br /><br />16. Who said I love you first? I think it was him lol<br /><br />17. What’s his favorite type of music? He likes country most but he really likes all kinds of music<br /><br />18. What do you admire most about him? He works really hard and is very honest~<br /><br />19. Do you think he will read this? Probably not unless I show him<br /><br /><br />HUSBAND MEME<br /><br />1. He’s sitting in front of the TV: What is on the screen? A movie,sports, or American Idol<br /><br />2. You’re out to eat. What kind of dressing does he get on his salad? French or Catalina<br /><br />3. What is one food he doesn’t like? Meatloaf<br /><br />4. You go out to the bar. What does he order? Have in the past & the gets Miller Lite or Corona<br /><br />5. Where did he go to high school? Mansfield High School<br /><br />6. What size shoe does he wear? 7 <br /><br />7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Marine Corp stuff<br /><br />8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Grilled Cheese<br /><br />9. What would the Husband eat every day if he could? Round steak smothered in gravy <br /><br />10. What is his favorite cereal? Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries<br /><br />11. What would he never wear? Pink.(although Haley tells him real men wear pink)<br /><br />12. What is his favorite sports team? New Orlean Saints<br /><br />13. Who is his best friend? Chris Branton<br /><br />14. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn’t do? Grip LOL<br /><br />15. How many states has he lived in? 3<br /><br />16. What is his heritage? Mexican and indian<br /><br />17. You bake him a cake for his birthday; what kind is it? Carrot Cake with frosting<br /><br />18. Did he play sports in high school? Football<br /><br />19. What could he spend hours doing? Talking about work or playing pokerThe Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-55277046112354720592009-01-28T06:59:00.001-08:002009-01-28T07:45:28.259-08:00A Few BRAGSWell I know I don't blog often. I just feel like when I do noone reads them or responds so what is the point. LOL I have now decided to just not worry about it and blog anyway, so here goes.
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<br />I have a few brags to start off.
<br />~~ First, Lacey is potty trained and got really high scores on her mid year testing. She scored right there with the "normal" kids in Pre-K. Her vocabulary has grown enormously and now she talks ALL the time lol. The other day she was singing Happy Birthday and I told her my Bday was coming up & all I wanted was a cookie cake. Today she starts singing Happy Birthday to momma. I asked her what she was gonna get me for my bday and she said a cookie cake and a present. My heart just melted, I was so excited that she remembered the cake and added the present all on her own.. Thats my girl!! She has also learned how to pray and likes to do it all the time. We can be in Wal-Mart & she will go let us pray lol.. Gotta love what God does with our angels.
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<br />~~ Now on to Kassidy!! She got all A's on her report card & we were so proud of her. Her & Haley both have had all A's since Kindergarten. That is such a wonderful accomplishment and we are so proud of them. At Karate last night she was asked to be a leader for the class. That is a huge honor that is chosen by her instructor and peers. She is about to recieve her advanced brown belt and then the next belt will be her black one. For her only being 9 that is so huge. She went to the dr. the other day and her & Haley are almost the same size. They were only like 5 lbs difference. She is growing up to be a very bright and opinionated young lady.
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<br />~~Last but not least Haley.. She has been extremely busy lately. To start off with she had all A's on her report card!! She also WON "Student of the Year" for her school. She worked very hard to achieve this and we are SOOOO VERY proud of her. Today she went to interview for "Student of the Year" for our parish. Please say a prayer for her tonight that she gets it. We find out later this week and I will let you know when we find out. She also competed in the Social Studies Fair at her school & won 1st place. Then she got to go to the Parish Social Studies Fair where she placed 1st again. Now she goes to regionals so we will see how that goes on Mar.7. She did her project on the history of the dairy industry with her friend Brittany. This project was easy to do since we own a dairy farm. LOL They did such a great job on it.. WTG girls! Haley is also getting ready to start her shooting team up again so please pray that she does good and gets to go to state with that.
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<br />Well here are a few pictures!! Hope you enjoy them~~
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<br /><div style="width:400px; text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://w16.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/cbf4f296.pbw" height="300" width="400"><a href="http://photobucket.com/slideshows" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a><a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/?action=view¤t=cbf4f296.pbw" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/slideshows/btn_viewallimages.gif" style="float:left;border-width: 0;" ></a></div>The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-64807915850132984312009-01-06T18:53:00.000-08:002009-01-06T18:59:51.264-08:00Another Angel gone home!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SWQaOdhVuRI/AAAAAAAAABw/lt58cVzqqZM/s1600-h/0001111791-01-1_01062009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SWQaOdhVuRI/AAAAAAAAABw/lt58cVzqqZM/s320/0001111791-01-1_01062009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288380698184759570" /></a><br /><br />Today I found out that my cousin who has DS died this past weekend and is being buried tomorrow. I am very sad right now and can't seem to grasp that I haven't seen him since I was like 11. Although it has been that long his face is vivid in my mind and I can remember almost everything about him. I know that while we mourn his loss here on Earth that Heaven is richer now for him being there.. So RIP "Pee Winkle" and know that I have always thought about you & will always remember your sweet smile.. I hope you are flying with the angels and sitting with the LORD~~ You deserve it!!<br /><br />Here is the link to his memorial~~<br />http://www.legacy.com/shreveporttimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=122257452The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-63593025067112166112008-12-10T09:37:00.000-08:002008-12-10T09:44:01.065-08:00Blog giveaway!!My friend Renee is giving away a beautiful apron on her blog. Go check it out and leave her a comment for a chance to win~~ Here is the link to her blog~~<br /><br />www.myspecialks.comThe Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-14422182765652570102008-12-09T15:51:00.000-08:002008-12-09T15:52:43.798-08:00A great blog giveaway!!This very talented lady is doing a blog giveaway and I am so hoping to win one of her painted pictures. Please go check her out!!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.poppiesblooming.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v694/CAmommy2KJ/PoppiesBloomingGrabButton.jpg"/></a></center>The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-25036990892629974602008-11-27T05:37:00.000-08:002008-11-27T05:40:25.986-08:00Happy Thanksgiving~~Sorry I have not been real good lately updating my blog!! I have alot of pics to update and will try to do some today or tomorrow~~<br /><br /><strong>Happy Thanksgiving~~</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/?action=view¤t=Lacey-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/Lacey-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-20614855422834265882008-11-19T20:08:00.000-08:002008-11-19T20:21:24.730-08:00My Firsts~~I stole this from Renee at <a href="myspecialk's.com"></a>!! <br /><br />My FIRSTS<br /> <br /> <br /><br />1. Who was your FIRST prom date?<br />Chris Parker and it was his Sr. prom. We had alot of fun that night and he proposed to me that night also .<br /><br />2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?<br /> Yes<br /><br />3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink?<br />Sex on the Beach daquiri and it was really good lol <br /><br />4. What was your FIRST job?<br />I was a grocery sacker at Kroger's!! Not a fun job~~ <br /><br />5. What was your FIRST car?<br />It was a 1995 Ford Ranger; it was white with purple pin stripes<br /><br />6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today?<br />Kasey(my cousin)<br /><br />7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?<br />Lacey when she yelled I want out of my room lol <br /><br />8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher?<br />Mrs. Brown and she was also my dads first grade teacher!! Does that tell you how old she was LOL~~<br /><br />9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?<br />I flew to Kansas City,Kansas to go to a National Down Syndrome Convention<br /><br />10. Who was your FIRST best friend and are you still friends with them?<br />Amy and yes we are still best friends<br /><br />11. What was your FIRST sport played?<br />Softball in high school<br /><br />12. Where was your FIRST sleep over?<br />Angel's house when I was in the 6th grade<br /><br />13. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today?<br />Chris this morning <br /><br />14. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time?<br />My sisters wedding and I was 9 month pregnant with Kassidy(I looked like a Macy's Thanksgiving Day float)<br /><br />15. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?<br />Told Chris to turn off the alarm clock<br /><br />16. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?<br />Clint Black<br /><br />17. FIRST tattoo or piercing?<br />I got my ears pierced when I was a baby the first hole and the 2nd hole in my ear when I was 12.<br /><br />18. FIRST foreign country you went to?<br />Never been to one <br /><br />19. What was your FIRST run in with the law?<br />When my sister and her friends went & rolled someones house and then mooned them. The cops came to our house and blamed all of us. I had nothing to do with it ;)..<br /><br />20. When was your FIRST detention?<br />My sophmore year, I got in trouble for chewing gum in the halls.<br /><br />21. What was the FIRST state you lived in?<br />Louisiana<br /><br />22. Who was the FIRST person to break your heart?<br />James Branch<br /><br />23. Who was your FIRST roommate?<br />Never went to college <br /><br />24. Where did you go on your FIRST limo ride?<br />To go dancing with Megan for her bachlorette party<br /><br /><br />Wanna try? Consider yourself tagged!<br />Link back to me and leave a comment here when you post so I can be nosey... Please?!The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-52346088272963158572008-11-19T16:49:00.000-08:002008-11-19T16:50:40.395-08:00Pray for Ethan~~My friend Kristen's little boy Ethan is having surgery today and I would appreciate it if you could send him some prayers up to the one who makes things happen. Ethan is just precious and Kristen is a wonderful person. Please pray for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery~~<br /><br /><a href="http://faulknerfam.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m293/meredith82/ethan2.jpg" alt="Ethan" width="160" height="160" /></a><br/>The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-24306302955613689072008-10-06T10:43:00.000-07:002008-10-06T10:45:09.754-07:001 year ago todayOne year ago today my friend Renee began her journey into the blogging world. She is giving away some great things to those who check out her blog and leave her a comment. Go check our My Special K's and see what a wonderful family she has and all the great entries she has made and leave her a comment!!<br /><br />http://www.myspecialks.com/The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-35280251308379984422008-10-05T14:55:00.000-07:002008-10-05T14:57:28.653-07:00<a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/?action=view¤t=DownSyndromeAwareness.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/DownSyndromeAwareness.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />I stole this from my friend Renee who stole it from our other friend Stephanie!! Does that mean we are thiefs lol~~The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-15485536312997751502008-10-01T20:10:00.000-07:002008-10-01T20:12:33.228-07:00Guess who I got to visit with!!Well this past Sunday I got the pleasure to spend the day with Renee Garcia and her family. We haven't seen each other in over 3 years, although we talk every day lol. I was so grateful to be able to have some fun with the Garcia's. Kennedy & Lacey had such a great time running around the Memphis Zoo. I took lots of pics and will upload them tomorrow. Just wanted to make some of you jealous that I got to love on Kennedy and you didn't lol.. (just kidding lol)The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-58874359669931548762008-10-01T19:24:00.000-07:002008-10-01T19:28:34.651-07:00Lacey made the front page~~Lacey & I made the front page of our local paper. I did an interview with them about Lacey and what I thought about Sarah Palin.. Below is the link if you want to check it out. I thought the woman who did the article did an amazing job!! Everyone we see, even strangers are like OMG that is Lacey Parker, I saw her in the paper lol.. So I guess Lacey is my little celebrity!!<br /><br />http://www.shreveporttimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080928/LIVING/809270306The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-37875206706608535652008-09-21T12:05:00.000-07:002008-09-21T12:08:12.038-07:00Pics!!Here are 3 of the pics from the photo shoot!! I think they turned out so good and can't wait to read the article lol.. <br /><br /><a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/?action=view¤t=Myfamily1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/Myfamily1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/?action=view¤t=MeLacey.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/MeLacey.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/?action=view¤t=LaceyI-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b46/reneepparker/LaceyI-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-57578873135924318532008-09-18T07:57:00.000-07:002008-09-18T08:09:27.505-07:00Newspaper interview~~I got a nice surprise when I arrived home Monday after work. The Shreveport Times wanted to interview me about Lacey's life and what my thoughts were on Sarah Palin. They said that Sarah Palin had brought DS to light lately and they wanted to know more about it and how it affects your family & the people around you. Well I jumped at the chase for people to have a look at Lacey and get to know her.. AND for me to say how excited I am about Sarah Palin running for VP.. The interview went grate and the lady described Lacey as "a bucket full of sassy". I just loved that because it so describes her to a T~~~ After we talked about Lacey for awhile she wanted to know how I felt about Sarah Palins speak and if I believed her when she said " To the families of kids with special needs I will be your advocate & friend in the White House". I told her that I really don't believe alot of what politicians say but I DO believe that she was sincere!! We talked a little more about Sarah Palin and then we talked about our upcoming Buddy Walk. After the interview was over she told me that a photographer would be at our house at 4pm to do a photo shot of our family with Lacey & then some of just Lacey & I. I checked the kids out of school early so I could get them dressed and cleaned up. Lacey was so darn cute and the pics turned out so good. They took some of the family & then the rest was of Lacey & I playing under a big oak tree. It was so much fun and I really enjoyed it~~ As soon as they send me a copy of the pics I will post them. The article is suppose to be out this Sunday so I will copy & past it here. Just wanted to share this exciting news & our day with ya'll~~The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-36662290714899892072008-09-09T13:44:00.000-07:002008-09-09T13:53:46.213-07:00~~Lacey is lovin schoool~~<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiKlWMRLI/AAAAAAAAAAU/5UhsMTohsyw/s1600-h/DSC02032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiKlWMRLI/AAAAAAAAAAU/5UhsMTohsyw/s320/DSC02032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244127487571281074" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiK0roDYI/AAAAAAAAAAc/isyIb7aoXCk/s1600-h/DSC02033+(2).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiK0roDYI/AAAAAAAAAAc/isyIb7aoXCk/s320/DSC02033+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244127491687714178" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiLOjaAUI/AAAAAAAAAAk/1Ejf4Kv0uwo/s1600-h/DSC02036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiLOjaAUI/AAAAAAAAAAk/1Ejf4Kv0uwo/s320/DSC02036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244127498632560962" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiLlRS8EI/AAAAAAAAAAs/JowYhZRxxQg/s1600-h/DSC02035.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SMbiLlRS8EI/AAAAAAAAAAs/JowYhZRxxQg/s320/DSC02035.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244127504730615874" /></a><br />Well this Monday started Lacey's first full week of Pre-K. She is doing so well and loves all the kids in her class & her teacher (Ms.Kelly).. I am so happy that the kids just love Lacey and all want to play with her.. She is the COOL kid and that makes me so very proud. One of Lacey's friends whom she has grown up with is also in that class and the first day I took Lacey in and here comes Will. I told him to be sure and take care of Lacey and to protect her lol. He assured me that he was the "Sheriff" and that I didn't need to worry!! LOL Kids are so funny~~ Here are a few pics from the girls first day~ Lacey wanted to look just like her big sisters! Can ya tell?? <br /><br />I am so very proud of how well she is doing in her big girls Pre-K class with no aid. Her teacher tells me everyday how she pays attention,participates in the class time and loves to do centers. This was one of my dreams for her, for her to be a normal little girl and to be accepted by "normal" kids.. What more could a mother ask for~~The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-84527111228073881812008-09-03T19:40:00.000-07:002008-09-04T05:13:30.276-07:00Sarah Palin!!I am watching the Republican National Convention and Sarah Palin is giving her speech.. I am already in tears as she promises to be an advocate for our kids in the White House. I truly believe her and am so excited at the prospect of the world seeing what Down Syndrome is all about. Can you imagine what joy the patter of Trig's little feet will bring to the White House?? I hope we get the chance to see that become a reality!! <br /><br /><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/republican/durdster/hp3_lo_logo.jpg?o=37" target="_blank"><img src="http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr99/durdster/hp3_lo_logo.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://media.photobucket.com/image/republican/gehrke67/republicanrebel.jpg?o=9" target="_blank"><img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/gehrke67/republicanrebel.jpg"></a>The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-50012594595708316942008-09-03T14:15:00.000-07:002008-09-03T14:31:13.520-07:00In honor of "Labor" Day!!Labor Day Meme<br /><br />Just for fun, I copied Renee & Bethany's blogs . In honor of Labor Day, it's about...well, labor. And not the kind you get a day off for, either.<br /><br />How long were your labors?<br />I was in labor with Haley for what seemed like forever. My water broke at 4am and I was due to be induced at 6am. I finally had her after 4 nurses were on my stomach with legs & elbows pushing her out lol. In all it was @ 17 hrs..<br /><br />Kassidy was really fast & easy. I went in to be induced at 5am and had her at <br />12:15am. So it was 7hrs..(not bad compared to Haley lol)<br /><br />Lacey came really fast as well, almost before the dr. could get there to catch her. I was induced yet again at 5am and she was born at 10:10am. I only pushed 1 time and she was out. So I was in labor with her for only 5 hrs.(my labors just kept getting shorter with each pregnancy!!)<br /><br /><br />How did you know you were in labor?<br />With Haley I was taking a bath to get ready to go to the hospital to be induced when I stepped out and my water broke. Chris thought my bladder was leaking but OH I knew that wasn't it lol.<br /><br />Kassidy I was induced with 5 days early so she wouldn't be born on Christmas lol.<br /><br />Lacey~~I went into labor with her at 27 weeks & then again at 35 weeks. Both times the contrations were HORRIBLE~~~~~~~~~~ Finally at 37 weeks he decided to induce me because I was dilated to a 5 and had been for a week. I was afraid I would step to big and she would just fall out lol..<br /><br />Where did you deliver?<br />Haley was delivered at Willis-Knighton South in a the labor & delivery unit.<br />Kassidy & Lacey were delivered at Willis-Knighton Pierremontin the labor & delivery unit. All 3 were in Shreveport,LA~~<br /><br />Drugs?<br />I had an epidural with all 3. That is definitely how God intended for us to have kids~PAIN FREE!!!<br /><br />C-section?<br />NO<br /><br />Who delivered?<br />Haley ~~ Dr. Paula Rembert (she was amazing and Haley was the last baby she delivered) :(<br /><br />Kassidy & Lacey were delivered by Dr.Chris Gayle (he is wonderful and we are so thankful for him)<br /><br /><strong>Ok that was a nice trip down memory lane lol~~</strong>The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-25741020539901802072008-09-03T14:00:00.000-07:002008-09-03T14:09:42.114-07:00Hurricane Gustav!!Well all last week we kept hearing about this major hurricane heading our way!! This hurricane just kept growing larger and it started to make me a little worried. When Katrina hit we didn't have electricity for days. So on Sunday after church we went to the grocery store and stocked up with things we could eat or cook on the grill.. I also made Chris buy like 3 cases of bottled water lol.. He kept saying that it is not as bad as everyone said it is gonna be. So on Monday night we were all hunkered down at my moms awaiting Gustav. We got Lacey to sleep around 11:30 and when the storm hit at around 1am our little angel was wide awake and not willing to go back to sleep until the rain & wind stopped.. Lacey hates a car wash and she always associates hard rain with a car wash. So needless to say her & I rode the hurricane out together watching whatever was on Nick lol.. She finally fell asleep on the floor at around 2pm that afternoon. Finally the no sleeping finally caught up with her lol. Wish I would of taken a pic, it was so cute!! I guess you could say that even though Gustav wasn't as bad as they thought to Lacey is was a category 5. All joking aside we were very lucky that Gustav came into land as a cat. 2 and not a cat. 4.. We got alot of rain & wind but other than a few downed trees that was it.. We didn't even loose electricity, thank the lord! I am still praying for those families down south that weren't so lucky~The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-30785680320436749812008-08-25T19:31:00.000-07:002008-08-25T19:36:33.675-07:00Finally!!Well Haley & Kassidy start to school tomorrow, Lacey starts on Thursday! This has been the longest summer to me and I thought this day would never get here lol.. The girls are ready to go back and excited to see all of their friends. We had open house at school last night and the girls all got great teachers. I am so relieved that we got the teachers we wanted and that the girls are excited as well.. They are all asleep right now and their clothes are iron and backpacks are ready to go.. It is gonna be so quite around here lol.. <br /><br />Also, the Haley & Kassidy are playing soccer for the first time and they are having a ball!!! And they are really good too~~ I will post some pics of their first day and of them playing soccer soon!! Lacey loves to kick the ball around with them, it is so cute~~The Parker Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03416944016133344985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6963033062642892452.post-32693476701326925352008-08-18T11:41:00.001-07:002008-08-18T12:55:24.892-07:00Faux dinner party!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SKnCvVtFJzI/AAAAAAAAAAM/lhawQ7TaVM0/s1600-h/dinnerparty_2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kkvOuJUzTL4/SKnCvVtFJzI/AAAAAAAAAAM/lhawQ7TaVM0/s320/dinnerparty_2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235930160330778418" /></a>
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<br />A wonderful friend over at Megans got 47 invited me to attend a faux "Dinner Party." If I lived in Iowa, I would definitely eat dinner with this person at least five times a week lol.. She is a great & crazy friend whom I can always count on!! Check out her blog~~~
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<br />You are going to have a dinner party! Oh yes you are. Well OK, not a REAL dinner party, but hey, if you're so inclined, more power to ya. Anyhow, you're having this swell dinner party and you are going to invite ten bloggers.
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<br />Create a post telling us who you are inviting and what about that person's writing makes you think they'd be an intriguing/funny/interesting person to share a meal with. What have you learned about these people through reading their blogs and what would you hope to learn about them through breaking bread with them?
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<br />Please Go to Barking Mad if you do this and sign the Mr. Linky saying you participated.
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<br />Ok so here is my party list:
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<br />I would envite <strong>Stephanie</strong> at <a href="http://megansgot47.blogspot.com/">Megans got 47</a>. Her & I have had eaten together in lots of places; Boston,MA*Kansas City,MO*Atlanta,GA*Shreveport,LA!! She is a true friend who is always there to lend an ear and listens to you no matter how long you ramble.LOL She is one of the first person I met from Downsyn.She would bring patience and class to the dinner party and make everyone feel welcome~ She is my daquiri drinking partner and can always make me laugh. She is one of my closest friends and I don't know how I lived without her that long~~
<br />I would invite <strong>Renee</strong> at <a href="http://www.myspecialks.com/">My Special K's</a> because she is the first person from Downsyn that I talked to!! She is a very strong and couragous friend whom I thank heaven for sending my way. She is the type of person who finds the best in everyone and gives people the respect they deserve. I am honored to know her & her amazing family.. She has been through alot of trials and always seems to come out smiling. Wish she could bottle that up and sell it.. The world would be a nicer place.She would bring kindness and comfort to the dinner party!! She is also someone who loves to drink daquiris as well..
<br />I would invite <strong>Bethany</strong> at Life with Bubba & Chicky<a href="http://thebalsisfamily.blogspot.com/"></a>. She is a very crazy,fun loving, & busy woman!! I have had the pleasure to be in the same town with her on many occasions and have dinner together in lots of places. I love her family and the way they can always make you laugh!! Bethany wears alot of hats and is always busy with her business and kids~~ She would bring laughter & a sense of direction(inside joke) to the party. There is never a dull moment when she is around and we are both spit fires..(sometimes good, sometimes bad). She is also one of my very dear friends~~
<br />I would invite <strong>Kristen</strong> at The Faulkner Family<ahref="http://faulknerfam.blogspot.com/"></a> to my dinner party. Kristen is a must have and I am glad that I have had the priviledge to eat dinner with her in 2 different states. We have also drank some daquiris together on more than one occassion!! She has a heart as that is more than a mile wide and shows it to everyone she knows. I stand in awe of all she has been through and how she always holds her head up no matter what. She is a great friend & mother! She would bring all her lovely stories and her funny stories of Ethan to the party. A must have if you ask me~~
<br />I would invite <strong>Diane</strong> at Erin & MaryEllen's Excellant Adventures<a href="http://erinandmaryellensadventures.blogspot.com/"></a> <a href="<a .. She is the type of person you want on your side no matter where you are or what you are doing in life! I am glad that I have had the priveldge to meet her & her great family!! She is a true warrior for great causes and stands up for whatever is right. She is confident and strong yet extremely friendly and supportive. She would bring a variety of things to that party to keep it going!!
<br />I would invite <strong>McKenna</strong> at Our Blah Blah Blog <ahref="http://powellfamilysa.blogspot.com/"></a>. She is a very strong willed and determined person who I just adore. She was a lifesaver to us on vacation and I owe her for that. I had the priviledge of having dinner & lunch with her family while in San Antonio and had a great time. I love how she stands up for what she believes in and takes action to try to make it right!! She is an amazing mother who loves her kids to the max. She is in college and also teaches Darah at home. I think she could add some sophistication to our dinner!! I am so glad to be able to call her my friend.
<br />I would invite <strong>Christina</strong> at Kwisteena's Kwaziness<a href="http://www.kwisteena1021.blogspot.com/"></a>. I don't think I have ever gotten to eat with her and would love the opportunity to be able to hear more about Kalli!! Christina is a supportive and compassionate friend. She is homeschooling her kids and I would love to hear more about that. I think she would be a perfect addition to the dinner party. She is fun to talk to on IM and think she could add laughter to the dinner as well.
<br />I would invite <strong>Jamie</strong> at The Tyron Family
<br /><a href="http://www.jtryon.blogspot.com/"></a>. She is a great person who has 2 amazing daughters. She is strong willed and extremely friendly. I would love the chance to have dinner with her to be able to get to know more about her & her family! She has alot of great stories to tell I'm sure about her girls. I think she would be a wonderful addition to an already great invitation list!
<br />I would invite <strong>Amy </strong>at The Flege Farm<a href="http://theflegefarm.blogspot.com/"></a>. She is really nice and seems like alot of fun!! There is alot I would like to know about her & her family as well. I haven't had the priviledge to be able to have dinner with her either and really would love to. She seems like she could be the life of the party and you know if she brought Mayson she could teach us a couple of dance moves lol..
<br />I would invite <strong>Amy</strong> at Down South Musings<a href="http://downsouthmusings.blogspot.com/"></a>. She is really funny & fun to be around. I have been honored to have dinner with her once before and it has been to long since then. She has a large family and is a fellow southern girl.. I think we could add our southern charm to the party!! She has the sweetest little boy and I would love to see pics and here more about him..
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<br />These woman would make it an amazing dinner party!! I so wish we all lived closer so we could really have dinner together! If I could invite everyone I would but the rules said only 10 lol.. I hope everyone tries this it is pretty fun~~
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