Saturday, November 24, 2012
Thanks for Thanksgiving
Lovely to see you all on Thursday! You are all one of my "Thankful for's". I hope the rest of the holiday season is lovely for you all. I read Jana's blog and I do have to agree that it is good that we aren't next-door-neighbors, but I wish we were closer so that getting together didn't have to be a production. Love you family of mine.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Just a little....
Just a little check in to let everyone know (not that anyone really cares), that I do still came back here to see if there has been any sort of contact from anyone but me. Shocking, but yet again....not even Mom and Dad have checked in.
Well, I wonder how you are all doing and I am excited to see you all at Thanksgiving. Hope you are all doing well. Love ya.
Well, I wonder how you are all doing and I am excited to see you all at Thanksgiving. Hope you are all doing well. Love ya.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Just....
Just taking a moment to send you all out a simple hello. I love you all! Hope things are going well! Can't wait for Thanksgiving!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Dear Family
I just wanted to share a special experience I had last week. I had the special honor of ordaining a Brother in our Ward an Elder. I was assigned to home teach he and his family about five years ago. When I started to visit them, they were completely inactive though very receptive to my visits. For a while I just got to know them and became familiar with their challenges and concerns.
Well, a few months ago they started to come back to church. They have a daughter from her previous marriage and her Dad won't give his permission for her to be baptized. That was holding them back because they didn't want to feel like they were leaving her out. The young women's group, including my wonderful Jennah, reached out to Sydney and welcomed her in. That helped a lot, along with a promise that the Lord made through me that if they would become fully active in the Gospel that the situation with Sydney and her Dad would resolve itself.
I can tell you that if I never have an experience like this again in all my future years as a home teacher, this one will be enough. I feel like Ammon who wanted to boasted in the Lord, and I didn't have to remove any arms to feel that way. The wonderful thing is that I didn't do anything, I just participated and what a splendid partnership we can have with the Lord. He does the work, gets the glory, and we get the happiness. Isn't that great! I hope we can all embrace the beauty and joy that is the Gospel we are so richly blessed to participate in.
I love you all!!
Dave
I just wanted to share a special experience I had last week. I had the special honor of ordaining a Brother in our Ward an Elder. I was assigned to home teach he and his family about five years ago. When I started to visit them, they were completely inactive though very receptive to my visits. For a while I just got to know them and became familiar with their challenges and concerns.
Well, a few months ago they started to come back to church. They have a daughter from her previous marriage and her Dad won't give his permission for her to be baptized. That was holding them back because they didn't want to feel like they were leaving her out. The young women's group, including my wonderful Jennah, reached out to Sydney and welcomed her in. That helped a lot, along with a promise that the Lord made through me that if they would become fully active in the Gospel that the situation with Sydney and her Dad would resolve itself.
I can tell you that if I never have an experience like this again in all my future years as a home teacher, this one will be enough. I feel like Ammon who wanted to boasted in the Lord, and I didn't have to remove any arms to feel that way. The wonderful thing is that I didn't do anything, I just participated and what a splendid partnership we can have with the Lord. He does the work, gets the glory, and we get the happiness. Isn't that great! I hope we can all embrace the beauty and joy that is the Gospel we are so richly blessed to participate in.
I love you all!!
Dave
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Just a note...
This is just a note to let everyone know, I am still here and I am still coming to the blog to see if anyone else is or has posted. So far not since David's last little note.
I am still working on Megan's open house. Still set for August 10th in our back yard.
I still have NO idea what I am doing or how to plan a wedding. Christi said she would be happy to help, but figuring out what Megan wants is where we are hung up at the moment.
Not to mention the fact that the newly weds are planning on moving out on the 3rd of May. Which means in my mind the planning is only going to become harder as our time together is going to be less. I guess I need to just put this ALL on Megan and tell her to figure out what she wants and to let me know what I can do to help. I am just afraid that nothing will get taken care of if I take that approach.
Any how.....Life at the Parker house is just continuing to roll along as usual. Love to you all. Jana & Family
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
Mom & Dad
I TOTALLY love this picture of Mom & Dad! I took it tonight when Chet and I had the opportunity to go to dinner with them.
I have to say that I have been blessed to be able to see a side of them that I have not seem in a long time. I makes my heart happy to see it!
Mom & Dad, you are so cute together! It is fun to watch what I knew use to be there, but that had somehow gone missing! Thank you for all the effort you have both put into yourselves, each other and your marriage! That is what makes a forever family. Thank you for the example you have tried to be and are for us as couples and families! I love you both! ♥
It's Official!
Well, it's official! My Megan is now married, and I am a Mother in law! Seems so very strange to even type the words! I new this time would come, but it seems time was in a bigger hurry than I was :)
It was a beautiful day for them to get married on. It was clear skies and sun shiny! The warmest day here we have had so far this year! It was a fairly simple ceremony. They asked us not to dress up too much, since they were trying to keep it simple, so we didn't. They had just a few friends come and Chet, me and Ford. Justin had his Dad and step Mom there and that was it. Like I said fairly simple. I think it was a good day for them. Justin's Dad gave them a nights stay in a hotel so they went to the Anniversary Inn in Logan for the night. They had such a good time. Then the next day they spent time running around Logan and headed for home about the time the snow hit.
The next day it was back to life again as normal.
They will be staying with us until their open house in August. It will be August 10th just incase you had maybe forgotten. It will be a little less simple than the wedding was, but I think that is fair since Megan wanted the BIG wedding to begin with and compromised, by having an open house in the first place.
Anyway, that is my update as of right now. I will try to post some pictures of their day a little bit later. I love you all and I am SO looking forward to seeing you all come August!
♥ Jana & Family
It was a beautiful day for them to get married on. It was clear skies and sun shiny! The warmest day here we have had so far this year! It was a fairly simple ceremony. They asked us not to dress up too much, since they were trying to keep it simple, so we didn't. They had just a few friends come and Chet, me and Ford. Justin had his Dad and step Mom there and that was it. Like I said fairly simple. I think it was a good day for them. Justin's Dad gave them a nights stay in a hotel so they went to the Anniversary Inn in Logan for the night. They had such a good time. Then the next day they spent time running around Logan and headed for home about the time the snow hit.
The next day it was back to life again as normal.
They will be staying with us until their open house in August. It will be August 10th just incase you had maybe forgotten. It will be a little less simple than the wedding was, but I think that is fair since Megan wanted the BIG wedding to begin with and compromised, by having an open house in the first place.
Anyway, that is my update as of right now. I will try to post some pictures of their day a little bit later. I love you all and I am SO looking forward to seeing you all come August!
♥ Jana & Family
Monday, February 20, 2012
Humpty Dumpty
Here's some fun courtesy of Kylee. Last night at dinner, the kids all started reciting Humpty Dumpty and modifying it for fun. Here is the winner from Kylee.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty felt some pecking inside
All the Kings' horses and all the Kings' men
Came and watched and out came a hen!
We love simple reasons to smile.
Love ya
Dave
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty felt some pecking inside
All the Kings' horses and all the Kings' men
Came and watched and out came a hen!
We love simple reasons to smile.
Love ya
Dave
Happy President's Day
Wish I felt like there was a Washington or Lincoln available today.
We finally have snow. I hope we get more. How is the water state for all of you guys. Maybe I'll have some green grass this year without having to pay through the nose for it. That would be nice since gasoline is going to eat us all alive this year. Just sayin'.
Sorry, not a very happy post. I'll get something better next time.
Love ya.
Dave
Wish I felt like there was a Washington or Lincoln available today.
We finally have snow. I hope we get more. How is the water state for all of you guys. Maybe I'll have some green grass this year without having to pay through the nose for it. That would be nice since gasoline is going to eat us all alive this year. Just sayin'.
Sorry, not a very happy post. I'll get something better next time.
Love ya.
Dave
Monday, February 6, 2012
Well....
Well it is pretty safe to say, I am allergic to family. Either that or church. I suppose I should blame it a bit more on church. ;)
I was fine Sunday morning before we got to the baby blessing, but about 30 seconds before we went in, I sneezed! Not a big massive sneeze mind you. Just your typical sunshine got up my nose sneeze. My nose ran a bit through church, but I figured it would stop after I took an allergy pill. It usually does, but NO not this time!! Now I have a full on head cold! :P Dang it! First time I have been sick since school started this year though, so I should be grateful (which I am).
Oh well, the baby blessing was great. The testimonies were good, especially the little kids! One little girl in particular was grateful that the Book of Mormon loves us! SO very cute! :) Missed seeing those of you who could not make it. Was good to see those who did! Christi, I understand you and your family have been ill, hope you are all feeling spiffy soon! Love to you all! :)Now I am going to take some cold meds and go to bed!
I was fine Sunday morning before we got to the baby blessing, but about 30 seconds before we went in, I sneezed! Not a big massive sneeze mind you. Just your typical sunshine got up my nose sneeze. My nose ran a bit through church, but I figured it would stop after I took an allergy pill. It usually does, but NO not this time!! Now I have a full on head cold! :P Dang it! First time I have been sick since school started this year though, so I should be grateful (which I am).
Oh well, the baby blessing was great. The testimonies were good, especially the little kids! One little girl in particular was grateful that the Book of Mormon loves us! SO very cute! :) Missed seeing those of you who could not make it. Was good to see those who did! Christi, I understand you and your family have been ill, hope you are all feeling spiffy soon! Love to you all! :)Now I am going to take some cold meds and go to bed!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Looking forward....
Just a note to say that I am looking forward to seeing those of you who will be at Stephen & Jennis baby blessing on Sunday. I know it's not for long, but it will be good to see you all the same. That's all I have to say right now.
Oh, and Dave & Family you will be missed!
Oh, and Dave & Family you will be missed!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Family
Dear Family,
I have been thinking about each one of you,and how life has taken such different turns in our lives.. But the one thing I know is that families are so very important..I don't mean just our mates or children, but brothers and sisters,extended families etc..I have been greatful for the time I have had while spending time with Mom, to get to visit uncle Paul, and aunt Faye,.. I guess it is just being able to talk with them and share a little of what may be going on in each of their lives;some of there victories and some of their problems.. It isn't much different than most of our own.. What it dose do is offer a mmoment to travel down memory lane, and remember different people that has effected our lives in some way..I guess the other reason is the Lord has taught that families are so very important, and we should do all we can to help each other feel one anothers support..I want each of you too know how proud I am of each one of you, and what great Love I have for you and your families..
I have been doing well, my blood has been staying up pretty good, and my health has been good.. All blessings from Heavenly Father.. I have stayed with Mom several times and report we are still trying to learn how to put some play back into our lives..Last week I got to shovel snow for Mom,and I have to admit it did bring back some old memories, but not all bad.. I re learned that snow and ice is still slippery.. I only fall one time so I guess that makes me a fast leaner, or at least I hope it does.. I plan to travel up again for the baby blessing the first week end in Feb..Then return to St George for a blood draw and an appointment with Dr Burton the foot Dr.. After that I plan to drive back up to So. Ogden and spend valentines with my sweetheart..
We have had an offer made on our house and have been working hard to get all the information sent to the bank.. It will be a short sale offer and we won't know what will happen for a while, pleas keep us in your prayers..
I hope all is going well for all of you, all the Lord is blessing you and your families... Love Dad
I have been thinking about each one of you,and how life has taken such different turns in our lives.. But the one thing I know is that families are so very important..I don't mean just our mates or children, but brothers and sisters,extended families etc..I have been greatful for the time I have had while spending time with Mom, to get to visit uncle Paul, and aunt Faye,.. I guess it is just being able to talk with them and share a little of what may be going on in each of their lives;some of there victories and some of their problems.. It isn't much different than most of our own.. What it dose do is offer a mmoment to travel down memory lane, and remember different people that has effected our lives in some way..I guess the other reason is the Lord has taught that families are so very important, and we should do all we can to help each other feel one anothers support..I want each of you too know how proud I am of each one of you, and what great Love I have for you and your families..
I have been doing well, my blood has been staying up pretty good, and my health has been good.. All blessings from Heavenly Father.. I have stayed with Mom several times and report we are still trying to learn how to put some play back into our lives..Last week I got to shovel snow for Mom,and I have to admit it did bring back some old memories, but not all bad.. I re learned that snow and ice is still slippery.. I only fall one time so I guess that makes me a fast leaner, or at least I hope it does.. I plan to travel up again for the baby blessing the first week end in Feb..Then return to St George for a blood draw and an appointment with Dr Burton the foot Dr.. After that I plan to drive back up to So. Ogden and spend valentines with my sweetheart..
We have had an offer made on our house and have been working hard to get all the information sent to the bank.. It will be a short sale offer and we won't know what will happen for a while, pleas keep us in your prayers..
I hope all is going well for all of you, all the Lord is blessing you and your families... Love Dad
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Hey! This is Megan!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to give you a quick update about my coming nuptials. As I'm certain that my mom has told you, and if not my mom then grandma or grandpa, I'm getting married! I am very very excited about it and I cannot wait for you all to meet him. The biggest reason for this update is to let you know that our date for the day has changed! I'm a little saddened by this as our original date was May 4th which is Star Wars day (may the fourth be with you). But due to financial concerns, thoughts about what the weather will be at that time, and planning for the outside wedding, we've decided to push the date back to AUGUST 10TH, 2012. It is a Friday and we're hoping that it will promise better weather. :) So I hope that you can all make it! It would be so awesome! I love you all. :)
Love Megan
Love Megan
Monday, January 9, 2012
NEW YEAR & NEW THOUGHTS OF FAMILY
Dear Family, I hope everyone had great holidays and felt the love of their Father in Heaven.. I spent the holidays with mom and we are starting to learn how to play again.. That may include laughing at silly jokes sharing special moments and places..
On Christmas day we got up late then went in to the tree to start opening our gifts.. I had enough staff,and a couple of big boxes so I could'nt put everything in mom's stocking.... Sooo I bought a couple of new pillow cases to put stuff in..any way it turned out to be fun to watch her get the little things out and open them and enjoy a care free time togather and with each other..
We enjoyed seeing or talking to each one of you that day.. I want you to all know that also help make it a special time for mom and I.. I pray that each of you got to wish each of your brothers or sisters a merry christmas... I pray that life never becomes so busy for each of you that you don't take time to share good will and peace on earth with each other.. I just can't express how very important I think this is as brothers & sisters... And if anyone wonders if I did that on christmas day when mom and I where first married, yes we did..
Someone told me a couple of days a go that now you and Mom have everything back togather again everyone has gone back to the way they use to be I guess that means not talking to one another.. One thing you should all know is, mom ans I are still trying to improve and learn better how we can support each other so we won't return to the place we just came from.. I know how busy everyone is in their lives, but please remember how important each of you brothers and sisters are or can be in your life and your families lives..
I love each of you with all my heart and being... DAD
On Christmas day we got up late then went in to the tree to start opening our gifts.. I had enough staff,and a couple of big boxes so I could'nt put everything in mom's stocking.... Sooo I bought a couple of new pillow cases to put stuff in..any way it turned out to be fun to watch her get the little things out and open them and enjoy a care free time togather and with each other..
We enjoyed seeing or talking to each one of you that day.. I want you to all know that also help make it a special time for mom and I.. I pray that each of you got to wish each of your brothers or sisters a merry christmas... I pray that life never becomes so busy for each of you that you don't take time to share good will and peace on earth with each other.. I just can't express how very important I think this is as brothers & sisters... And if anyone wonders if I did that on christmas day when mom and I where first married, yes we did..
Someone told me a couple of days a go that now you and Mom have everything back togather again everyone has gone back to the way they use to be I guess that means not talking to one another.. One thing you should all know is, mom ans I are still trying to improve and learn better how we can support each other so we won't return to the place we just came from.. I know how busy everyone is in their lives, but please remember how important each of you brothers and sisters are or can be in your life and your families lives..
I love each of you with all my heart and being... DAD
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