PARKER FAMILY

What have we been up to?

2012-01-03T09:10:00.000-08:00

My computer is being retarded so these are the
only pictures your getting.
Let me start off by saying this year has been a
little crazy. Elena turned 7 and Luke turned 4 on
their birthdays in May. I had back surgery at the end
of May. Gavin turned 2 in June. I had my tonsils
out in September and Keaton turned 1 in October!
Brad turned 32 in December and we had a wonderful
Christmas and New Year with friends and family.
I am going to try and be better and do some updates
now and again. Hope all is well with your families and
that you have an awesome year in 2012.

tata

Kacie

hello

2011-04-12T09:09:00.000-07:00

My little Tough Guy. He would make a beautiful girl don't ya think? This is how Keaton is woken up every morning. They absoutley love him! Again silly boys. And Gavin usually never has pants on. He refuses most of the time. Baby blues. So handsome.

Elena and I on St. Patrick's day. We tried one with me and all the kids. Didn't work out too well, only could see a peice of everyone. Our dinner consisted of green pancakes, green eggs, green milk, and green applesauce. I am not a creative person so therefore our meal was not too crazy.

This is one of his funny faces. silly kid.

We got like 6-8 inches one day in march and this is what Brad and the kids made with it, a snow fort.

Shoveling the snow that should have came in December.

Hi mom!

My little white, blue eyed jamacian wannabee :)

We have not done a whole lot. we've had colds after colds. Brad and I just got done having strept throat. Not fun when you have 4 kids that need taking care of and we both felt like we got hit by semi's. We got seven peaks season passes for us and the kids so hopefully this summer will bring some fun. Hope all is well with you and your families. :)

Facts

2011-02-24T08:35:00.000-08:00

You really don't have to read this but I thought it would be fun. I tag everyone who reads this to participate and do it too.

1. I love Ice cream. I sometime would rather eat ice cream than dinner. I blame this on my dad all the way, He would eat some every night after dinner and I would too. Now I control my self so I don't weigh 300 lbs. But man do I love me some ice cream!

2. I am a weenie with pain. I can barley stand a headache. I gave birth to my children with an epidural! I give kudos to anyone who can do it with no epidural. I have heard, and watched a natural birth. Ouch!

3. I have never had a cavity or a broken bone.

4. I am 27 years old and I have 4 children. I know call me crazy! But I love everyone one of them in their crazy ways.

5. I love to shop but not for clothes because no matter what I wear, I don't think it looks good one me.

6. I don't know how to decorate, so if anyone wants to help me feel free!

7. I was born and raised in Walla Walla Washington. I kind of miss living there.

8. I love the Hollywood gossip. I am a sucker in reading it and watching it.

9. I absolutely love the combinations, Mint and Chocolate and Peanut Butter and Chocolate.

10. I am Mormon

11. I think my husband is HOT and is the most wonderful (most the time) husband of all times. He rocks at being a dad too!!!

12. I love the thrill of flying! The take off, the landing, the turbulence, every part of it.

13. I have 12 people in my immediate family. Dad, Mom, Mom, Kelly, Shana, Chris, Jeff, Ben, Molly, Me, Sean, Danny.

14. I love me a fat baby, and a really little baby.

15. Baby smiles melt my heart. oh and when they realize that you are their mommy. :)

There are tons more facts but I don't want to bore you. Have a good day!!

Jan 2011

2011-01-26T14:37:00.000-08:00

Not much has happened, Gavin is Gavin, trouble trouble trouble.

We blessed Keaton on the 2nd of Jan. He was so good and didn't cry :)

Hope all is well with everyone who reads this. Just curious, who does? Leave a comment!!

Blessing day

Just like dad

Im ready to go outside mom!

I have always wanted purple in my hair so I finally did it!

SO so so happy when someone is talking to him.

Just chillin

My clan

He was crying so hard he fell between the pillows and was stuck.

June 2010 - October 2010

2010-12-21T09:23:00.000-08:00

I decided to take a break from blogging but am going to try and post atleast once a month. We will see how that goes.

The pictures are backwards but you understand. We started with Gavin turning 1!!! He is a joy in our lives and into everything. We than had a couple of parker/perry reunions, Bear Lake.
In October we added a new addition to our family. Keaton William Parker. 7 lbs. 2 oz. 19 1/2 inches long. He decieded to come out face up, wanted to see everyone right away! He was very coliky from day one, we figured out it was really bad reflux. On meds now and he is a pretty good baby. He is very loved by his siblings and parents. Will post again soon, TaTa for now :)

Bear Lake

Gavin turns 1

Diamond Lake for Ryan family reunion. So fun!!!

2010-05-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

My little girl is 6!!! I can't believe I have a 6 year old. Im not that old. All she asked for for her birthday was Pet Shop stuff. So that is what she got. All my pictures that I got are blurry because she wouldn't hold still. So sorry.

She got a webkin(sp) from a friend.

Her Aunt Kari wanted to try and make a Pet Shop cake, and it turned out sooooo cute!!!!!

When she saw the cake she was so excited.

Love you Elena!!

Look who turned 3

2010-05-25T20:14:00.000-07:00

Luke's birthday was so much fun because he understood what was going on and was so excited all day long. He was so happy to open presents and to eat his cake. He had the choice between a dinosaur, a soccer ball, balloons, and a caterpillar cake. He chose the caterpillar one. Crazy kid. Even though me and luke butt heads sometimes, I am so glad he is in our family! Love ya lukey

(scroll down there is more, and more to come!)

G

2010-05-25T19:49:00.000-07:00

Caught

Crazy

Caught again... Yum flour

Cake for me? You shouldn't have.

Such an angel when sleeping. So cute!

Easter

2010-05-25T19:37:00.000-07:00

Can I get it out yet?

Right there, get it!

Crazy dad, let me shake my egg!

Only in Utah

2010-03-31T20:10:00.000-07:00

It would only snow in utah on March 31. These pictures are out of order so I will number them so you can follow. Elena wanted to go out first, and I didn't want Lucas to fall asleep so I knew going outside would keep him from doing that. They had a blast as you can tell.
#4

This was before Lucas came outside. The snowman is only like 8 inches tall. She found the stuff for the face by the trees. So cute!

Obsession

2010-03-31T19:56:00.000-07:00

Gavi J is just a little obsessed with pillows. He will wrestle them for minutes on end. It is so funny to watch!

He has 3 teeth and one on the right top that is sooooo close to popping through.

I laugh every time I see this picture.

2010-03-23T19:41:00.000-07:00

So I have not been taking very many pictures. This one is
probably about a month old but most recent. We have been
hanging out, going to the park, and recovering from being sick.
Im getting spring/summer fever. Anyone else? Hope all is well with everyone.

Enough is Enough

2010-02-22T07:59:00.000-08:00

It all started Christmas Day night. That night Gavin developed croup, the next day Elena and Lucas got it too. It lasted 2 weeks, and 2 co pays. The following week, so 3rd week in January, we all got the 24 hour stomach flu over a period of 6 days. Lots of laundry. Then came the colds. No one could breathe for a while. Gavin popped a tooth. Lots of Tylenol there. I have strep throat and Elena has double ear infection. 2 more co pays. Gavin never stopped being a spitty baby so I said to his doctor I need some Zantec. It helps most days. 5 prescriptions later these past 2 months. I am so sick of being sick!!!!!!

Good news, Gavin started crawling the second week in January, and got his first tooth and started saying mama ma and mum all in the same week (1 week ago). He loves food, and his family, he will snuggle with just about anyone who will hold him.

Lucas is now potty trained. Can I hear a WOO WOO!!! He pretty much did it himself. I took off his diaper one day and he said, "Me go pee!" I said okay go! After that we went downstairs naked and all and found all the big boy underwear, He was so excited. I love only having one kid in diapers now!!! So nice. Lucas can also count to about 13 or 14, know his alphabet, and is good at being a stinker of a 2 1/2 year old. He is also a very big tease, if you know his dad than you know where he got it from.

Elena loves school. She is reading little books, learning to tell time, about money. I'm surprised how much they learn in kindergarten. She is an awesome helper and aka, Little Mommy. I have to remind her sometimes that she is not the mom.

As for me I'm still learning how to be a good mom and keep a house clean. Man its hard most days. I love my family and every challenge that comes with them. :)

Gavin, Lucas, Elena, and baby Maddie

(this is the night we got the stomach flu)

Festivities

2010-01-25T10:57:00.000-08:00

This is what the boys did most of Christmas day. Mario Cart and
Rock Band. They got vicious sometimes.

Lucas obviously knew what he wanted for breakfast. :) Im

such a nice mom to not get angry. JK I thought it was cute.

Gavin either wanted the tree or wrapping paper.

A sister hitter~ He was excited can you tell?

Littlest Pet Shop is the only thing Elena asked for from Santa.

She also got a big playhouse too. She's obsessed. (my fault there so cute)

We were able to go to my hometown for the Christmas. It was

really nice that we were able to be together without having to go

to a funeral. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Sorry I have

not been in the blogging mood. TaTa for now.

How could I say NO

2009-11-18T14:57:00.000-08:00

To this

and this

I am so glad to be a mom to all these little monsters. They teach me patience, kindness, selflessness. Did I already mention patience? I love them dearly and am greatful to me a mother on this earth today. I hope they can grow into wonderful people when they get older. I am also greatful for a wonderful husband who helps me through the hard days and the good ones. He is my best friend and my hero. TaTa for now .....

2009-11-03T16:28:00.000-08:00

We started our halloween festives with a ward trunk or treat a week before halloween. We then headed to Brad's work trick or treat party on Thursday. By now our kids have so much candy I don't know what to do with it besides eat it. Then comes halloween day and all they can say is "are we going trick or treating yet?" We had our friends Mike and Melissa over to go trick or treating and play games. The kids had a lot of fun. Lucas lasted about 12 houses then he was on th stroller the rest of the time. Elena lasted about 3 blocks and was done. I got so cold I had to drink hot chocolate when I got home. I hope you all had fun on your halloween day. TaTa for now.

Update

2009-10-22T07:49:00.000-07:00

We have not been too busy, just the norm around here. Brad goes to work, I cook clean and take care of the kids. I go to work on the weekend days and we get by. I took Gavin to his 4 month checkup wich was 2 and a half weeks late, well let me just say, this kid is big! His stats are: ya ready!

17 lbs 5 oz

27 1/4 inches

This kid does not roll, he tries really hard to sit up. He loves his toys and his mama.

Luke was not 17 lbs until he was 6 1/2 months old and Elena wasn't 17 lbs till 91/2 months. Crazy huh. Well hope all is well with you and your families! TaTa for now.

Gavi J

2009-09-30T13:33:00.000-07:00

Gavi J is 4 months old now. Can you believe it? I can't. Seems
like yesterday he was trying to learn to smile. Now thats all
he does. He loves routine. I have never had a baby that sleeps
and eats the same time everyday as he does. Gavin is the best
sleeper in the whole world! He loves hes brother and sister and
makes them smile when he does or when he laughs. So cute!! This
is what he looks like when he wiggles out of his wrap job. Well hope all
is well with your families. Im getting so excited for the holidays! We are
going to decorate for Halloween today. :)

FUN TIMES

2009-09-21T12:35:00.000-07:00

New short hair! She loves it. Plus no more tangles for me!!

My little girl :P (aka gavin.)

Luke got to a pen, there is more but I didn't want
to show what doesn't need to be seen :)

Elena taking pictures of herself and lucas.

THE MANY FACES OF THE INFAMOUS LUCAS

2009-09-17T20:22:00.000-07:00

Hi mom!!!

We went to Elena's school fair. Her and Lucas had a blast.

See mom we got our faces painted!

He came to me and said" Change me!!!! please."

Gavin is watching football I believe. He is quite intertained

by watching tv. How sad is that. :) Oh well it keeps him

quiet for a while.

I will post more soon, We have just been busy with Elena

being in Kindergarten and me trying to entertain Lucas.

Photo Shoot with Mommy

2009-08-27T17:38:00.000-07:00

While I still had my mom's good camera, before I give it back,
I wanted to do a photo shoot of my own with Gavin. Someday I
will be able to a good picture, but for now its just practice. The
bottome pictures are of Gavin in his blessing outfit. I had to take
some before he got too chubby to even button it up. :) Hope
all is well with you and your families. I am just enjoying the love
and stresses of being a mom and wife. (wish me luck). TaTa for now.

2009-08-20T21:11:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our recent trip to California. I will
post more later.

The many faces of my 8 week old

2009-08-08T19:27:00.000-07:00

Big Eyes. He is trying to take it all in.

It's too bright!

His tounge is always fishing for something.

Woah!

Trying so hard to smile. He is getting better everyday.

Random Summer Fun

2009-08-08T19:05:00.000-07:00

Luke second love, besides me is popsicles.

Woke up with a bloody nose at like 2 in the morning.

Camping. What a cheeser.

Slip n Slide.

My grumpy swimmer.

Luke was freezing so he was warming up next to the best heater.

His 3rd love is fruit snacks. He wakes up

asking for them. :)

Swimming.

Gavin's famous look. Hes working on focusing on us. 4 1/2 weeks old.

2009-07-06T07:53:00.001-07:00

Well we traded in our Trailblazer for a van. I am still getting used to the fact that I am 25 and drive a van. Gavin is now 4 weeks old today and is a busy baby. He sleeps and eats well. Gavin also got blessed yesterday and it was a beautiful blessing. Thanks Brad. He always says he is nervous but always does an awesome job. We just got done spending 9 days with my sisters Kelly and Shana and their kids. It was stressful at times but so much fun. Here are some pictures of the past week. TaTa for now.

Brad was on the phone and I was in the bedroom feeding

Gavin and we heard Lucas yelling help said like 10 times. By

the time we got to him this is what we

found. He couldn't get out. It was so funny!

Shana, Justin, Elena and Brad, waiting for the parade to start.

Luke waiting for the parade to start. He hated the fire truck

and cop cars. Near the end of them he started making fire truck

sounds with them. Then he would go back to crying. He was doing

it back and forth. Crazy kid.

The love of my life and my baby.

Gavin 4 weeks old.

2009-06-17T11:44:00.000-07:00

Gavin is now 9 days old. This picture was taken on day 5
but he still looks the same.

Elena is Gavin's second mommy. She loves holding, singing, just

about anything to do with him she is right there. She is the best!!

The three muskateers! They love Gavin so much, sometimes a

little too much. And boy does he let them know too.

When Lucas wants to hold Gavin he says" hold it".

Its so cute he gives him kisses, holds his hands, rubs his

head, then screams DONE. So cute.

By the way anyone intrested in buying my Trailblazer???? Just let me know.

Hope all is well with everyone! TaTa for now.

Welcome Gavin Jeffrey Parker

2009-06-09T09:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday at 3:32 p.m. Gavin Jeffrey Parker joined our little family making it a family of 5. He came a little quicker than the other two did. Only 6 1/2 hours. He weighed 7 lbs. 14 oz. and 20 1/2 inches. He looks like Elena and Lucas. He is a good eater and sleeper so far. We will have to see when we get home. We are greatful to have another child in our arms and home to love and learn from. Lucas thought the whole baby thing was so cool. He didn't want to leave dad when it was time to go. Grandma told us that he cried for an hour wanting daddy. Here are some pictures for now. We will take more and post them in a few days. Hope all is well with you and your families.

Header????

2009-06-05T18:44:00.001-07:00

So obviously I am having trouble with my header.
You will just have to look at our huge feet until I figure
it out our someone shows or tells me. I am having the
baby on Monday so I will update then when Im sitting in
the boring hospital. Wish me luck and hope all is well with
everyone. TaTa for now.

2009-05-14T16:19:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say that I love my kids
no matter how they act, or the number
of time they are put in time out. They
make me feel like I have accomplished
something in this crazy life of mine.
And to think I am adding another one
to the bunch. AHH!!!!

2009-05-12T17:35:00.000-07:00

Saturday night was Luke's first night in a big boy bed. YEAH he slept all night long and didnt get out. He has a problem with nap time still but hes getting better. He keeps going to the crib and says bed, baby, and I say yes and he says OK.

This one is funny, I was doing something in the kitchen and he was standing at the table saying cake, cake like 10 times. I said no you can have cake after dinner and he says k. Then he starts it again saying cake cake cake YUM CAKE, I look at him and this is what I saw. SO CUTE and innocent.

2009-05-12T17:24:00.000-07:00

Happy late Mother's Day to all mothers that read this. My mothers day started at 5:30 pm when I got home from work. I got chocolate covered strawberries and a flower. Elena turned 5 on Monday. I dont have any pictures of when she was born cause we didn't have money for a digital camera. She has grown to be a very loving and special young lady who usually gets her way. She loves pet shops and to play dress up and pretend. I love her to death and wouldn't get through the day with out her. I don't know how I am going to survive all day kindergarten. AHHH. Well hope all is well with everyone. Sorry I can't comment on anyones blog, my computer is being stupid latley.

Happy Birthday Lucas

2009-05-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

Lucas Bradley Parker
7 lbs. 2 oz. 19 in.

I cant believe my baby boy is 2. He is talking up a storm. He repeats what ever we say, but his favorite words right now are: bike, car, truck, tractor, train, cereal. He says tons more but I dont want to bore you. Running, jumping, somersaults are things he loves to do. He as an opinion about almost everything. He loves his sister. He is in love with the movie Cars and Incredibles. He loves balls and go anywhere without one, especially his soccer ball. Surprise Surprise. He likes watching soccer with his dad and yelling GOAL!!!!!! Im thankful as a mother to have him in my life. Life would be so different without him. WE LOVE YOU LUCAS!!!!

Don't mind me, I hadn't slept in like over 36 hours in this picture.

This is this morning. He woke up grumpy until Elena and I sang Happy Birthday to him. Then he went around the house saying birthday. When you ask him how old he is, he says 2 and holds up 5 fingers. Its so cute.

He told me he was making soup. So funny.

Parker Cousins

2009-04-26T12:42:00.001-07:00

Fun

2009-04-26T12:27:00.000-07:00

We had a blast with Brad's brother Travis and his wife Amy in town with their kids from England. Elena was so excited everyday to play with her cousins. We hung out, had BBQ's, went shopping, and just had so much fun. We miss you!!! Here are some random pictures of the past weeks. I only have 6 more weeks of being pregnant, YEAH!!! We have 2 birthdays coming up so I will post more later. Ta Ta for now. (sorry the pictures are so small.) Oh ya brad's parents bought a Wii and he is addictedl.

Randomness

2009-03-12T13:43:00.000-07:00

This is my son showing me his "momails" is what he calls
his toenails. He is obsessed with "mojam" after he takes his socks off.
Elena taught him about toejam. It is so cute.

Crazy that's all I can say :)

My fat belly, don't look to close please, at 26.4 weeks.

Halloween in March, Gotta love it!!!

Elena teaching her cabbage patch how to use

the potty. So silly.

These are just random pictures. This pregnancy

I am enemic so I have been more tired that normal

and I hate it. Brad has been busy at work with stupid

people and their children, and has been playing indoor

soccer once a week for a couple of months now. He injured

his ankle but is doing better now. He is obsessed with UFC

recently. I am obsessed with the Bachelor and Biggest Loser.

Our kids are great and growing like a weed. Hope all is well with everyone.

TaTa for now.

Hello

2009-03-04T17:03:00.000-08:00

I don't have any pictures to show for. I'm a bad picture taker.
This past week has been a sad one and fun one at the same time.

Brad's grandpa Robert Roland Parker died. The funeral was last Saturday,

and of course Lucas was a rotten child as he is at every funeral I have been to.

The funeral was very nice and emotional. Elena says her "Grandpa Parker is

in heaven with my Grandma Jo!!" On Monday Elena had pre-school and the girls

have show and tell on Mondays. The theme this week was letter A and it had to

be your favorite thing. She chose Apples to take and share with everyone. Good

thing I always buy apples huh? After pre-school Brad and I took the kids to the Air

Space Museum. It was fun. Luke had a blast saying "dedane" over and over. It was

so cute. I have been busy working three days a week this month which I happy to

say its over tonight. Brad has been getting a lot of cases at work which keeps

him busy and stressed. Our anniversary is next month on the 14 and we are sooo

leaving for 2 nights to a place called Zermott resort. We are so excited to just get

away and go shopping and to dinner with no kids!!! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa

Parker. I will show more pictures after we get back.

TaTa for now.

Issues

2009-02-07T15:14:00.000-08:00

Elena is having issues on moving into the smaller bedroom
so Luke and the new baby can share the bigger room. She
cries hysterically and makes up excuses why she can't move
rooms. It's actually quite funny. I laugh and she gets mad.
I can't help it though. I gave her 3 options. They are: #1 move to Lucas room
and he moves to hers. #2 get bunk beds and share a room with Luke.
#3 Move downstairs. I don't have anymore options to offer her. I
also don't want Lucas in a pink room. HELP. What are some good
ideas with 2 rooms and 3 kids, one being a girl and 2 boys. Let me
hear them. THANKS!

2009-01-26T10:37:00.000-08:00

IT"S A BOY!!!!
Thats right we are having another
boy. Yeah, no more girl emotions
to add to Elena's. We are thankful
for the healthy boy our Heavenly Father
has given to us to raise. Hope all is well
with everyone!!! TaTa for now

CRAZY KIDS

2009-01-10T08:37:00.000-08:00

My crazy superheros! They are my favorite.

They took all the pillows and blankets in my house and made

a huge pile and started jumping into them. It was so fun to

watch them while it lasted. Only a little bit bonking of the heads

was the only injuries.

December in a Nutshell

2009-01-07T11:27:00.000-08:00

Our month of December started out with Brad's
birthday. 29 Love ya BABE!!!
Then proceeded to Christmas eve where
we made gingerbread houses at grandma
and grandpa parkers house. It was way fun. The
next morning I had to work till 11 am so my Christmas
morning was not with my family :( I heard them scream
over the phone when they found there gifts from
Santa. I got home and we opened mor gifts and then
went to the parker house. Opened more gifts, ate and
watched about 4 movies that day. It was a long day but
worth it. I don't have any pictures of our New Years Party
at Tyler and Darci's (THANKS). We ate and ate and played the wii
and just talked. Elena made it till 1230 when we left. Luke went to
bed about 1030. It was alot of fun! Hope everyone had a wonderful
holiday season and hope you new year is a good one. Love The Parkers

Our home is safe I promise (brads christmas present)

Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa Ryan when they got

back from Walla Walla.

Christmas Time

2008-12-14T17:46:00.000-08:00

Elena's addition to the tree. So cute.

(dont mind the ulginess coming from me.)

Luke getting the hang of putting the ornaments on the tree.

Handsome Hubby putting the lights on.

I'm waiting till after christmas to by my ornaments

so I don't have to pay full price. All of our ornaments

are 90% hand me downs. So it is time for new ones.

2008-11-30T19:21:00.000-08:00

Elena trying to fill some big shoes!

Elena got to the camera.

And again.

Crazy kids.

We had Thanksgiving at brad's grandma's house. It was such

yummy food. I also did get up at 4:45 am to go shopping at

Shopko and Target to get some good deals. I will post more when our

lives get more interesting. We have Brad's birthday, Temple

Square lights and Christmas to come. So stay tuned!

Not a whole lot

2008-11-20T09:55:00.000-08:00

Our last couple of weeks have been pretty lazy. I have
not been taking pictures. We haven't really done a whole
lot. Luke is talking a ton, and Elena is tring everyday to
be the best mother to him. JK although she does a good job
at it, she is a wonderful daughter to have around. I love my
kids very much and get my patience tried everyday.
Hope all is well with everyone and their families.

214 Days to go

2008-11-11T10:38:00.001-08:00

Oh my gosh its gonna take forever!! We went to the doctor
last week and she said everything looks great. We are way excited.
Elena keeps telling us she wants a girl. Hope all is well with everyone.
tata for now.

2008-11-06T11:31:00.000-08:00

Lucas was helping me make pumpkin bars. After it cooked
it was time to make the frosting. I put the beater in the sink
after I was done using it and guess who took it out and went
to town licking it clean.

2008-11-06T11:16:00.000-08:00

This is called the Halloween m&m game. You tie your Halloween
buckets to your waist and you throw peanut m&m into it
for 30 seconds and see who gets the most in the bucket.
We did Elena last cause she was feeling left out. It was a blast.
We also played pin the wort on the witches nose. I didn't get
any pictures of it but it was fun too.

We had a contest which Elena ended up judging, on who's

face was the funniest. Mike won.

Luke with his uncle Matt's Nacho Libre mask on. It was

hilarious.

2008-11-06T11:15:00.001-08:00

My sisters baby Allie, She is ADORABLE.

Halloween

2008-11-06T08:42:00.000-08:00

Our Halloween consisted of three different times
of trick or treating. One at our ward trunk or treat.
Two at Brad's work. They decorated the halls and
everyone had bowls of candy out. Third was the real
Halloween trick or treating. This year was so much fun!!!
I will post our Halloween party next. Enjoy!

Me and my munchkins.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS EVER!!!!!!!

THE CUTEST BUMBLEBEE EVER!!!!!!!!

My beautiful kids, even the big one is a kid.

Our ward trunk or treat.

Luke was a little bit aprehensive at first, then he got the

hang of it real fast.

Elena and Addie won a cake in the ward cake walk. They were

so excited, as you can tell.

2008-10-30T12:25:00.000-07:00

Three names I answer to:

1.Mom

2.mommy

3.kac

Three resturants I like:

1.cafe rio

2. applebees

3.rodizos

I have planned for the year:

1.be with my family as much as i can

2.maybe walla walla (depends on my work schedule)

3.I dont know anymore cause the year is almost over.

Three things I really want:

1. a stronger testimony of our church.

2. My kids and husband to always love me.

3.to enjoy life and have fun.

Three pets I have/had:

1.tyler, a cat i had when i was little

2. Nika, an alaskan huskie we had when i was 5

3. Holly, a schnauser(spelling) we had growing up.

Three things I did yesterday:

1.Worked a 12

2. Made chili cheese dip

3. trick or treating with my family and partied like a rock star, jk

Three things I ate yesterday:

1. potatoes

2. chili cheese dip

3.of course candy, im afraid too much

Three fears I have:

1. leaving my family behind

2. Not knowing as much as i could about the church

3. Not being loved

Three things I plan on doing/did today:

1.going to the foot ball game

2.hanging out with friends playing wii

3. got out of bed and made waffles for the kids

Three things I plan on doing tomorrow:

1.going to church

2.got dinner at brads parents house

3.be with my family

Three holidays I love:

1. Christmas

2.Thanksgiving

3.my birthday

3 Favorite beverages

1.Water

2.coke

3.chocolate milk

Three people I tag:

1.anyone who reads this!!!
if you havent done it already.

Random pictures

2008-10-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

Here are some random pictures of our life the past week.

I have worked 4 days in a row. It kicked my butt. Tonight

is my last night and I have 7 days off to play with my kids

and hubby.

Our new laptop

2008-10-20T23:38:00.000-07:00

We finally got a laptop that works. Im still figuring out

all the new tricks these new computers can do. I love it.

TaTa for now.

BYE BYE BINKIS

2008-10-16T08:59:00.000-07:00

Lucas did alot better that Elena when it came to get rid of the binki.

He cried for like 45 min the first night and the second one only like

20 min. He did awesome. Good Job Luke! He is a much happier kid

and is talking a ton more. First night without a binki!

Peaches and more Peaches

2008-10-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

It took me 2 whole days to get these peaches done. During the
time I was being a mom, making breakfast, lunch and dinner. The
first day Luke was popping like 3 or 4 molars and wanted to be held
the majority of the day. The second day went much smoother
because I knew what I was doing. My pictures are out
of order Im still figuring out this laptop. TaTa for now.

Final Product!! I got 14 quarts but 1 didn't seal :(

This Elena's idea of helping me. Cute huh?

Of course you have to steralize the ring.

Slice and dice baby!

The beginning. Im getting ready to blanch the peaches. FUN FUN

This is Luke being held while I'm trying to fill the jars.

Life in the World Wide Web again

2008-10-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

Update from the parker family. I have been without a computer for 2 weeks. Our computer crashed so we decieded to by a laptop. YEAH!!!!! About 3 weeks ago I was given peaches so I decided to try and can them. I sucessfully go 13 quarts. Also about 6 weeks ago I scrounged up tomatoes from everywhere I could get them and made salsa. I got 7 qurarts. Yeah for me. During this time Lucas has cut 4 or 5 more teeth. Shoot me now. Elena is still loving preschool. We went to our friends cabin for 3 nights and had so much fun!! Thanks Blake and Holly. I will post pictures as i get them put on this computer. TaTa for now.

2008-09-09T17:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some of our new family photos. To see more
go to lovemydrakes.blogspot.com scroll down until you
see our family. Let me know what you think!
tata for now.

Update

2008-09-09T14:13:00.000-07:00

Well a lot has gone on in the past month or so.I turned 25! :(
It's not as bad as I thought it would be. Just another number
closer to 30. We went camping and it ended with a kind of good night sleep
in a cabin. The first night Elena kept getting up needing
a tissue. The second night there was lots of wind and rain.
The third night we slept in the cabin and woke up to snow. Yes snow.
It was cold and cool all at the same time. I didn't take any pictures cause
I always forget to.

I dried about 35 walla walla sweet onions and only got 3/4 full
canning jar full of onion flakes. It took forever to cut, dry, and
break them and my fingers smelled like onions for days.

Elena started preschool on the 3 of September. She has been
asking for weeks if she gets to go to Teacher Natalie's house for
school yet. Here are some pictures of my baby all grown up.
She doesn't like the camera too much these days.

Luke also has been naughty these past couple of weeks. I blame the teeth, others would probably blame me or Elena for bugging him all the time. He is just so dang cute though. He has become best friends with Elena's markers. I have cleaned the walls 4 times now to get marker off. Its cute but annoying at the same time. Tata for now.

Fun Stuff

2008-08-26T19:24:00.001-07:00

Memories

Here's how you do it-
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory
that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if
you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and
see how many people leave a memory about you. It's
actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave
a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game
and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you!

New Yard!!!!!!!!

2008-08-24T16:42:00.000-07:00

This our house when we first bought it. Covered in snow.
The weeds were out of control. We would always weed wack
them until the city told us we need to do something about
our disaster of a yard. So we proceeded to fix it up. The
pictures tell the story.

2008-08-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

So I have been lazy. I've been reading Breaking Dawn the
4th book of the Twlight series. I have to say it is a good book.
My husband thinks they are stupid cause nothing is real in the
book. I say read it and quit asking me what it is about! Well
Lucas has been a naughty boy this past week and I can't figure
it out. Maybe another tooth is on it's way. We are putting our
yard in. We cleaned out the weeds, grinded the stumps out and
now getting ready for grass to be put in. It has changed the look of
our house so much and were not even done. Well here are some
random pictures of the past coulple of weeks. ta ta for now.

Sick of It

2008-07-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

I have tried and tried to change my template and it
won't work. I need all the help I can get. I need specific
instructions. HELP ME. Thanks!!!

CHEESE

2008-07-15T13:27:00.000-07:00

Here is my cheese face. I love him to death. We are dealing
with teething molars right now and he is ORNERY. You couldn't
tell with these pictures huh?

Parker Update

2008-07-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

We went camping this past weekend and I took no pictures.
How sad is that! We had tons of fun. The reunion was Brad's
mothers side of the family. We ate, played games, had awesome
camping desserts, and just hung out. Thanks to Kari and her
Uncle Steve, we were able to go wake boarding all day Saturday.
We got burnt to a crisp. We are all sore and tired. I got up two
different times, not for very long but it was worth the pain.
We are home now to leftover camping stuff that I hate cleaning up.
We hope all is well with your families and may God be with you.
TaTa for now.

My New Living Room

2008-07-08T20:01:00.000-07:00

We finally painted our living room. It actually
looks like a house and not a jail cell with white walls.

Before

After

Danny's Graduation

2008-07-03T12:01:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! Danny finally graduated. What a stud.
We are proud of you!!! This post is a little dated
but I remembered. TaTa for now.

Danny too busy looking at Shana's camera.

Longest Trip Ever in Parker History

2008-06-28T09:48:00.000-07:00

We started out by choosing a date for a visit to Walla
Walla. It was going to be about 8 days long. We drove 9 hours to Walla Walla. We got a phone call on Saturday that Grandma Jo was not doing well. Grandma Jo died on Monday the 16th of June around noon. We then drove on Friday to Seattle for the funeral on Saturday. It was a very nice funeral. We then drove back to Walla Walla on Sunday then made it home another 9 hours to Utah. Therefore the longest car ride we have been on together. Here are some pictures of our adventure. I will try to put them in order as we go.

The start of the journey. Just me and the kids.

Cousin Tyler's Sandpit.

Uncle Casey's Waterfall.

The 1st Family BBQ

The annual bath time with cousins.
Saved

Ali at the park

Luke in the swing

Jaden at the park

Tyler and Elena

Elena, Tyler, Jaden, Luke and Ali

Tyler in the sandpit

On the way Home to Utah

Passed Out!

Elena picking her nose, tired of being in the car!

Sad News

2008-06-28T09:45:00.000-07:00

I'm sad to say this but we miscarried and I will
be going in for surgery on Sunday am. I'm a little
scared but I know that I am in good hands with
the doctors and with our Heavenly Father. We are
blessed to have the families that we have and all
they do for us. Thanks everyone
P.S. We are excited to try again soon!

Elena's Graduation

2008-06-25T15:35:00.000-07:00

Here are some preschool pictures of Elena. (if you
click on the picture it will show it bigger) Isn't
she so cute with her graduation hat on? I love it.
This is a questioner given by her teacher.
She had no help answering the questions. They are so cute.

Ok, so I tried to scan it but it turned out too small.

Elena parker

Favorite Superhero/Princess: Cinderlla and Sleeping Beauty
Favorite Food: Apples and Grapes
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate and Strawberry
Favorite Color: Pink and Purple
Favorite Thing about Preschool: Everything, but mostly costumes
Favorite Place to go: McDonald's (she has been there once in her whole life)
Favorite Preschool Song: Bumblebee
Favorite Book: Cinderella and Spiderman
Favorite Movie: Dora
Favorite Toy: All my toys
Favorite Restaurant: McDonald's
Favorite Thing Learned and Preschool: Months of the year
Favorite Holiday: Halloween
Favorite Candy: All
Favorite TV Show: Dora
What I Want To Be When I Grow Up: My Mom
Favorite Thing To Do: Fishing (even though she has never done it yet)
Something I Don't Like: Being Scared, I'm afraid of the dark
Favorite Animal: All the ones at the Zoo
Elena has grown 1 inch during the school year!

Some Things My Preschool Teacher Thinks:

Elena has a great balance of being a girly girl, but being able to like boy stuff too. For her spotlight she shared that her favorite movies are Cinderella and Spiderman.
When she is playing pretend she will often tell me the name of the character she is and it's usually something like "Pink Batman Spiderman Women."
Elena says she loves Kade (my son) and wants to marry him with all her heart, which is fine by me (a few years from now).

Congrats Elena!!! We Love You!

Quick Update

2008-06-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

Elena graduated preschool. She has learned so much from her
Teacher Natalie. We also have had a trip to Walla Walla,
and a funeral, Teething, bugger noses and I have lots of
posting to do but oh so little time, so I will post as I can .
TaTa for now.

The ABC's

2008-05-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

The ABC's
I've been tagged! Thanks a lot Carly!

A- Attached or single: Very Attached
B- Best Friend: Brad and whoever likes me that day
C-Cake or Pie: Cake.
D-Day: Definitely Friday
E- Essential Item: Facial Moisturizer-I agree with carly
F- Favorite Color: Whatever I'm in the mood to wear.
G-Gummi Bears or Worms: Neither
H-Home town: Walla Walla Washington
I- Indulgences: Sleeping, going out to eat with my hubby, and watching movies with him too.
J- January or July?: both, but I hate swimsuits and I hate snow, So you decide
K-Kids: 2 Crazy Crazy children who I love to death.
L-Life is incomplete without: adventure
M- Marriage Date: March 14, 2003
N- Number of Siblings: 4 Brothers and 3 Sisters
O- Oranges or Apples: Oranges! It has to be a good one though
P- Phobias or Fears: Being alone with our brad
Q- Quote: Gordon B. Hinckley - “It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers.” THIS ONE IS GOOD, SO I'LL USE IT. I DON'T HAVE A FAVORITE QUOTE
R- Reason To Smile: so people know you are happy
S- Season: Spring and Summer and Fall
T- Tag Three: Darci, Ashley, Emily
U- Unknown fact about me: I rolled a 1966 restored Ford Mustang
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Oppressor of Animal, I like a good steak once in a while, and a hamburger and other meat too.
W- Worst Habit: Not exercising enough
X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Ultrasounds are great if there is a baby in there!
Y-Your favorite food: Anything I don't have to cook is my favorite.
Z: Zodiac Sign: Leo

Elena's 4th Birthday

2008-05-21T16:01:00.001-07:00

Lucas's First Birthday

2008-05-21T15:58:00.001-07:00

TAGGED!!!

2008-05-21T09:57:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by my friend Ashley Glissmeyer. So here we go.

1. Typically, what time do you wake up?Lucas wakes up anywher from 9-9:40 and Elena is anywhere from 8:00 to 9:30. So I would say typically 9:00, It all depends on the kids for me to get up.

2. On a good night, what time are your kids in bed? We start getting ready by about ten minutes to nine. they are usually asleep by 9:30, but Elena like to sing and talk to her self so I have to remind her that she needs to sleep.

3. How long have you been a mommy? 4 years and 10 days

4. How old were you when you became a mom? 20

5. What is your favorite kids T.V show? I love Super Why and Word World. I like Dora, Handy Manny and Disney Clubhouse, Little Einstiens.

6. What is your least favorite kids T.V. show?I hate the ones that are too old for my children.

7. What is your favorite chore?Hmm, that's a tough one. Shopping by far. I hate bathrooms and dishes but since we have been in our house I feel like I have done it too many times.

8. What is your favorite meal to cook?Cinnamon rolls, chicken cordon bleu, annything that has a recipie.

9. What meal do you cook most often?We have breakfast alot for dinner. We have easy stuff most of the time.

10. What is your kids favorite meal?They love chicken nuggets and fries. Lucas wil eat anything you put in front of him. Elena I stuggle with her every meal to eat. She hates green things in anything. She is just so picky. We have to tell her if you dont atleat try it and like it you go to bed with no dinner.

11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids?I love it when he tickles them till they can't take it anymore. I love it especially when he cuddles with them, it show to me he still has a soft spot.

12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you’re being a mom? Im kind of coping Ashley's answers.
I. Hugs, kisses, and I Love You's, especially when they initiate them.
II. The way the kids play together. They adore each other- I love it. I love the way they wrestle and play. Luke lets Elena do what she wants with him. He is so easy going.
III. When my kids just come up to me and want a hug, or a back scratch.
IV. I love being a mom. Just the title means so much. I'm taking care of these wonderful children that my heavenly father trusted me enought to teach them and love them. crazy huh?
V. I love that I am able to have a conversation with Elena now. She keeps me entertained through out the day weather if she is happy loving girl or has an attitude.

13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be?Disneyland, while Elena is still into princeses. To her cousins houses more. They all live too far away.

14. When was the last time you went out without your kids?Monday night, I went running after they went to bed. It was wonderfu.

15. What is your favorite pastime/activity to do with your kids? I like reading to them and with luke trying to get him to talk. (its a joke. it will happen someday right?) Elena is fun to go shopping with, because she like it.

16. Name one thing you said you would never do or say as a mother? abuse my children. and rock them to sleep. The rocking them to sleep we did with Elena and it was a horrible habit. Luke needs a rock once in a blue moon usually he is asleep 5 min after you put him in his crib.

17. Name something you do, that your own mom did? I remember helping her make dinner and cookies and things like that. going to grandmas houses alot.

18. What is your favorite quality your mom has?I love how she love my kids and gets excited to see them.

19. What is your favorite kids book?"I am Special. lots of other too many to name

20. What is your favorite advice for new moms?Don't take too much advice out of books. do what you want if it works for you. Formula is good once in a while, while breastfeeding. it gives you a break. Dont worry about your childrent getting messy. There gonna do weather you want them to or not.

21. What is your most heartbreaking moment as a mom?Anytime they get hurt or sick. It's so hard to watch them hurting when you can't do anything about it. when they are mad at you and they think that you dont love them but you do. they just dont see that at that exact moment.

22. What is your most joyful moment being a mom?It's too hard to pick just one. I don't mean to keep copying you, Alicenand Ashley, but it is really nice to hear about them making the right choices, especially when you're not around. I loved giving birth to my children. Its the coolest thing.

23. When was the last time you told one of your kids, “I Love You”?About 3 hours ago

24. When was the last time you were told, “I love you” by one of your kids?Same

Okay, I know everyone is really busy with moving and stuff, but I want to tag Julie, Darci, Carly. Really, I want to tag all the mommy's that read this. If you want to, that is.

10 Things I love about Brad

2008-05-05T14:28:00.000-07:00

1. I love the way he puts up with the weird things
I do.

2. He is a wonderful dad and let his children know
that he loves them. He lets Elena dress him up
in her hats and purses and lets them climb all
over him.

3. He honors his priesthood by helping those in need
and his family.

4. He has blessed me with having 2 beautiful children,
that we love and adore.

5. His laugh, which he keeps hidden, only comes out
when I tickle him. I love it. I can't get enough of it!

6. His testimony. He loves the gospel and isn't ashamed
to share it.

7. He is funny. He makes me laugh everyday. His jokes
I sometimes don't get but he still loves me.

8. He is tall, dark, and handsome. What more do I have
to say.

9. He loves to have a good time. People get along with
him, and He is fun to be around.

10. Brad is my best friend. He listens(most of the time)
makes fun and most of all loves me for who I am.

Our House

2008-04-26T10:18:00.001-07:00

Some of you have been asking for some pitcutes.
here they are. My house is kind of messy but just
look over it please. This is the order of pictures: kitchen,
downstairs family room, downstairs bedroom, upstairs bath,
upstairs living room, kitchen, kitchen. tata for now.

Easter Fun

2008-04-18T09:43:00.000-07:00

Easter was spent at home, Ryan Grandparents,

and Parker Grandparents. It was a long day but
fun. I worked the night before and the night of so
it seemed longer that it really was. Elena is in her
easter dress. she loved it. Luke liked to
shake the eggs because the always made noise. Elena
loved finding the eggs and immediately opening them
to find out what was in them. It was cute. well hope all is well.
Parker clan

2008-04-18T09:21:00.001-07:00

Okay I'm not a very good blogger at all. I know the gist
of it and thats about it, so I'm letting you know it won't
ever look like everyone else's we were able to go outside
it was semi warm. Luke doesn't like the grass so he was
stuck in his stroller. Brad and I celebrated our 5 anniversary.
It was way fun. We went to Costco and picked out food we
had never eaten before came home and cooked it. We then
went to crystal hot springs. I have never seen so many boy
scouts in one place in my life. It was funny. We came home to eat
some ice cream then we went to a movie. That was it. tata for now.

2008-04-18T09:01:00.000-07:00

This is Brad playing dress up with Elena.
He is such a good sport and loves playing with her.
She has the best imagination and comes up with
some pretty far out their stuff. We love it!!
I have not posted for months. Sorry! we have just
been settling into our house. It's coming along we still
need to paint. We finally bought a couch and 2 chairs
for our upstairs living room. We are also starting to work
in our yard. I hate yard work but it needs to be done.
Lucas and I spent a week in LA with my sister and her
little Ali. It was so much fun. I went their cause I donated
my eggs to a mother (whom I don't know at all) who is
not able to have children of her own. Its all kind of weird
I know. I still don't get it but oh well it's done.
these next pictures are just random from easter, moving
in and some from the last few months. Hope all is well with
your families. KACIE

2008-02-13T10:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of my kids being silly. Elena is pretending to get married. She is into getting married, having boyfriends. They are my entertainment everyday. I love it!!!!

Well I haven't been on for a while and so I'll fill you in. 2 1/2 weeks ago I watched my grandma, who is living with my parents. It was fun but stressful at the same time. Lucas cut his first two teeth withing 2 days of each other. He wasn't that bad. I passed my first microbiology test and hopefully passed my English essay that I turned in on Monday. I have been working out with my friend Kortney 2-3 times a week for 3 weeks now and have yet to see results. I know it takes time, I'm just now patient enough. Lucas is now walking along the furniture, and becoming more brave.

2008-01-25T16:16:00.001-08:00

The kids grandma ryan took these pictures last fall.

I just love them so I thought I'd share. Hope all is well

with you and your families.

Christmas 2007

2008-01-07T09:07:00.001-08:00

Well I am retarded and didn't take any pictures at Christmas. we video taped the whole thing instead and didn't realize it until after it was done. Brad's mom and mine got pictures though. Here are some of those. Hope everyone's Christmas was a s good as ours.

2007-12-20T13:07:00.001-08:00

crazy elena

2007-12-04T10:23:00.000-08:00

Elena wanted her hair curly for her uncle's wedding.

We decided to practice last night. She fought me to

fall asleep with them in her hair, she finally gave in. She

woke all last night puking(no fun) but at 7:30 this morning

she woke up crying cause she wanted her hair out so we

took it out and she cried even more!! It was so funny cause

she wanted her hair long and curly. She likes it now of course.

ta ta for now.

2007-12-03T14:07:00.000-08:00

This is from our trip to salt lake city to see the christmas lights. It was sooo pretty. It was also freezing, but we had fun.

2007-12-03T11:57:00.000-08:00

Here are my crazy children, elena begged me to get in with lucas so i finally said yes. Lucas is crawling now. He looks like a little robot when he does it. its sooo cute!!

2007-12-03T10:39:00.000-08:00

Brad took a trip for a training to Atlanta Georgia. He had a lot of fun. He went to the world's largest aquarium, it was full of sharks. cool pics huh.

elena took this picture at a football game. great picture. (im being sacastic)

Elena and lucas just waiting for their picture to be taken. they are so crazy together.

Recent family photo

2007-11-06T21:17:00.000-08:00

Here a recent family photo. lucas is 6 months old and is rolling every where. He is trying to crawl sooo bad. He gets stuck on things cause he can't go forward.

Halloween 2007

2007-11-06T21:06:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, here are some pictures of our family at halloween time. Hope all is well with you family. I will update soon!!!! love ya kacie

not the greatest picture of me , i tried to be a princess.