Happy Easter

Jensyn and Darwin at the Easter Egg Hunt in South Ogden

We had such a fun Easter weekend. On Saturday we went to South Ogden for an Easter Egg Hunt. Jensyn did not seem to care very much about getting eggs nor did the other kids/babies in the same age category. So mostly we just took pictures of Jensyn and Darwin and I picked up the eggs.

Jensyn in the play house at Grandma Nancy's during the Easter Egg Hunt

Later that day we had another Easter Egg Hunt at my mom's house. Then we had a hot dog roast and then an adult Easter Egg Hunt. My sister-in-law Jeri Dawn hid eggs for the adults. One egg had a $50 bill and two eggs had $5 and seven eggs had numbers in them, the rest of the eggs had treats. Well $50 is very motivating for adults we all ran and searched as quickly as possible. It was very intense. My brother BJ did not know that the eggs had prizes in them. He gave all of the eggs he found to his three year old, Boston who proceeded to throw the filled eggs into the fire (from the hot dog roast). Well, we went through our eggs and no one had any money. I was thinking that it was burning away in the flames. After a few minutes my other brother, Jason (Jeri Dawn's husband) came to the back yard with a lot of eggs. He found all of the money and he felt bad so he wanted to re-hide the $50. It was a fun thing to do.

Jensyn and Darwin right before church. I love Jensyn's dress. Thank you Grandma Parker!

Me and Jensyn (she wanted her drink so she was pointing to it saying, "juice").

Cute girl swinging

On Sunday we went to church in our new ward (well the ward that I grew up in-but it is still new to us). After we went to Darwin's Grandparents' for dinner and another Easter Egg Hunt. Jensyn finally participated!!! She would see an egg and put it in her basket. Darwin and I were thrilled. After a weekend of hunts she figured it out.


I am very grateful for the Easter holiday and for what it means to me. I am grateful for Christ and the atonement. I hope that we can all keep the true meaning of this holiday in our hearts at all times.

Do try this at home

Darwin, my mom, and Darrin

Every year (maybe twice a year-I am not sure) my parents stand up raw eggs for the Equinox. I was only able to get one to stand. I think total my dad, my mom, Darwin, me, and Darrin got ten to stand up. There are seven still standing and it has been over 12 hours since we did it. I encourage everyone to try this.

The letter "G" at preschool with Grandma Nancy

The Letter G
Jensyn, Boston, Payton, and Hayden making Goo-Goo Goggles.
Gum
Girl and Grandma all start with G
Boston, Payton, Hayden, and Jensyn listening to a song about sticks.

Today Jensyn went to preschool with Payton, Hayden, and Boston. Grandma Nancy was the teacher. She teaches the three little boys at least once a week. The kids talked about the letter G. They found things that start with G. They colored pictures of things that started with G. They ate grapes, sang, and decorated an Easter Egg. I would say that all of these kids are lucky to have such a creative/hard working/fun grandma.

To the McKellars

Jensyn's good friend, Dallin DeGroot. Two Sundays ago Jensyn said "Dallin" for the first time

in Sacrament Meeting because she wanted to share her treats with him.

Saydee Knight, Emma Groves, and Jensyn.

Last day in nursery at the South Ogden 3rd Ward.

Jensyn keeping herself entertained while I was packing. She put on

her socks and shoes all by herself.

So we have successfully moved in with my parents. So far, so good. It is a little weird to back "at home". I love it though. I am glad that I can talk to my mom all day-I think she may get tired quickly of me following her around all day to talk. When I was living in South Ogden I called her multiple times a day to just tell her things. I think Jensyn loves being with her grandparents. At bedtime she gets double the kisses. It has been nice to just relax a little after the crazy 10 days that I had. I can't believe that Darwin and I got all of the stuff done that we needed to. To be completely honest the last set of boxes that were packed were labeled "Random" because it was stuff that just didn't fit in with anything else and I didn't know what to do with it. My two younger brothers, Travis and Darrin helped us move and pack. They packed up my kitchen and they just dumped things into boxes.....I wonder what things will look like when we unpack. I am grateful for their help and everyone else who was willing/unwilling to help but did so. We lived in such a great area. Thank you ward members (and Nate) who helped move the big stuff.

We're Moving

Well as lots of people know, we are moving. It is very sudden and shocking. Last Saturday night we listed our house on KSL Homes for Rent and by Sunday morning a couple had called on it and wanted some information. On Monday we met with the lady and her two kids and on Tuesday her husband came and looked at our house. They asked if there was any way that they could move in on the 15th. Darwin said "yes" as I looked at him in disbelief. I said, "That is like 10 days away and there is a lot that has to be done..." Well, Darwin won. We are moving in with my parents on Thursday of next week. We have been house hunting for awhile. Last night we put an offer on a house in Roy, so now we are waiting to see if they will accept, counter-offer, or reject it.

I am feeling a bit stressed out about the whole situation. I hate change. And this is MAJOR change. I am nervous about a bigger house, which means a bigger payment. I am extremely sad about moving away from our ward and all of the wonderful people that live here. We have made some very good friends. We have the friendliest neighborhood. If I stay busy with all of the packing that needs to be done I am fine. But if I think about all of the people that have impacted my family's lives then I just cry. On Wednesday night my ward had the funnest Enrichment Night. We had a Tea Party. Lots of people heard that we are moving. Well, all night I made jokes and tried to laugh it of and act like I was totally fine with it but as soon as I walked in the door at home I just started crying. A lot. I know that we are doing the right thing but I hate that things are going to change. I worry about Jensyn adjusting to everything that is going on right now.

Darwin's Grandpa Parker

George and Donna Parker with Jensyn after her baby blessing.

September 2006

Sadly on Wednesday morning Darwin's Grandpa Parker passed away suddenly of a heart attack. The news was very shocking and I think we are still trying to get used to the idea of his passing. His funeral will be Monday, February 25th. Here is the link to his obituary in the Standard Examiner. http://activepaper.olivesoftware.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=U1NFLzIwMDgvMDIvMjIjQXIwMTkwOQ==&Mode=Gif&Locale=english-skin-custom

Thanks for voting

Last week, while I was at my mom's she asked me if I listened to Bob Lonsberry. I told her "no". She seemed quite surprised by my response. I told her that I didn't think a lot of people did listen to him, let alone know who he is. (My only knowledge of B.L. is from my mom otherwise I would have asked "Who?" to her original question.) So thanks for voting. As you can see from the results of the poll the majority of people that responded marked Who. My mom put the same poll on her blog and had the same results....

Tag! I'm It.

I have been tagged by Chelsea...
A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning
B: Each player answers the questions about themselves
C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 Years ago today...I was in 9th grade at Wahlquist Jr. High. I think that I was the typical 9th grader. I enjoyed school a lot. I really liked hanging out with friends. I think that I was always with Pam Parker (Winegar) and Kara Clark (Hansen). I remember always talking about boys. Things seemed so dramatic in 9th grade. Wow, what lame problems.

I Enjoy: reading. I think that anyone who knows me would agree. I love when I finish a book. It feels like such a great accomplishment. I try not to bore Darwin with the details of the book that I am reading but sometimes I just want to share my thoughts. On my blog I am keeping track of the books that I read this year. I am also in a book club and I LOVE IT!!!! It is so fun to get together once a month with girls that I love and talk about books, eat dinner and dessert, and just hang out. (If any of you are interested in joining let me know.)

What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire? Travel. I would love to see the world. I really like vacations. I love to get away from "real life". Of course I would do all of the expected things with money. But for sure travel.

3 of my bad habits:- Who wants to admit this information???? Ok #1 Darwin gets home from work around 3:40 pm and some days (more often than I am willing to admit) Jensyn and I don't get ready until right before. I want Darwin to think that I have been dressed and ready to go for a long time but the truth is I usually put it off as long as possible.
#2 I HATE that I do this. But I gossip a lot.....From now on I am going to try to be kinder....enough said.
#3 I love a clean house but I do not enjoy cleaning. You all know someone (maybe it is you) that claim that they love to clean. Well this is certainly not me. I wish it was. I wish that my house was clean all of the time. But sadly I would rather read, play with Jensyn, work on crafts, or watch TV than clean.

5 places I have lived:
North Ogden, UT
Clearfield, UT
Plain City, UT
Ephraim, UT
South Ogden, UT

5 Jobs that I have had:I worked in the concession stands at the Weber County Fairgrounds,
I was a receptionist at my dad's dental office, I was a math grader (and tutor) at Snow College, I was a dental assistant for an endodontist, I am a mom.

5 things people don't know about me: This is hard because I am pretty much an open book.
#1 I am totally intrigued by crimes that go unsolved. It amazes me that people can get away with things. Not the gross crimes like murder and rape, etc. But like robberies (I love all of the Ocean's movies) those are the kind of crimes that I am talking about.
#2 I think it is amazing when people lose weight and keep it off. I get excited when people realize that they need a lifestyle change and do it. I love the show The Biggest Loser. I am so impressed!
#3 Answering questions during a lesson at church totally intimadates me. I get nervous because there are a lot of smart people out there that know a ton about the gospel. So it is easier to not ever answer at all.
#4 I wish that I loved to run. My whole family (excluding my husband and dad) are planning on running a marathon in the fall. I would like to do it, but since I will have just had a baby it really is not a good idea. I want to run next year. My brother Jason has this schedule to help you train for a marathon. So after this baby is born I am going to run because I would love to run a marathon. (Who knows how good I will do?)
#5 I usually don't like what I order at a restuarant. I take forever to order because I like to read all of the descriptions of the entrees. But ususally I want what Darwin gets even if it sounds gross when he orders it. Normally my food gets taken home in a to go box and then Darwin has it for lunch the following day.

Tag your It.... Nancy (Mom), Kara, and Kim

Snow Snow Snow

Jensyn happy as can be to be outside. Look how much snow there is!
A picture of our mailbox. I hope the USPS doesn't get mad and stop delivering our mail.

I know that I am saying what a bunch of you have already said...But can you believe all of this snow? We are running out of places to put it when we shovel/snow blow. I really am shocked. I am not a huge fan of the cold to begin with, but this is unbelievable. I hope that it makes for a wonderful summer with green lawns that we will be allowed to water.

After I had Jensyn, Darwin and I agreed that he would be allowed to name the next baby that came along (at the time it seemed like a silly agreement because I did not plan on having any more kids). Since I am pregnant now and we just found out it we are having a boy I have been bugging Darwin to pick a name. I like to be able to refer to the baby with a name and not "baby". Well Darwin informed me yesterday that he picked a name!!!!! He has chosen Bitner Darwin Parker. I am quite excited. When I was in college at Snow I took an institute that was on the current leaders of the church. I learned that President Hinckley's middle name was Bitner. I loved it immediatly. When I was pregnant with Jensyn we had discussed the name Bitner for her if she was a boy. Well, with the all too recent passing of President Hinckley I asked Darwin about the name Bitner again. He said that it was a possibility. Well that is the name of our soon to be baby boy. Sorry for all of the details.

I'm 25!!!

I know that it is soooo lame that I am writing about my own birthday, but I asked Darwin if he would, and he responded, "The blog is your thing." We went to Sacrament Meeting today. It was cut short due to the snow. Later we are going to our good friends the Birds to watch the big game. I get to share my 25th birthday with the Superbowl....blah blah blah. I am not a football fan at all. Thank you to all of you that have wished me a happy birthday.