The Parkin Family

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Today was an awesome/special day. It was Fast Sunday today. When it was time to bear testimonies Shawn said he wanted to. I didn't think he was really serious. But he proceeded to practice saying what he wanted to say. Then Kyle said he wanted to also. So after a bit of practice they both went up to the mic! They stood to the side while the person already there finished theirs. I started crying. To see my 2 older boys up there just made me so proud and happy. They were so big and handsome! Shawn said his. He said how if we read the scriptures, our prayers will get answered. And then he walked off. He didn't say Amen or anything! Then it was Kyles turn. This boy is usually shy and scared. He showed none of that. He said how he knew his family loved him. He said Amen. I was balling! Luckily I had tissues! Then I got that feeling. You know that feeling. I had to go up. So I went up. I expressed how I never thought the day would come where my boys would get up to share their testimony. And how grateful I am for the past few months as we have gotten closer to the Savior. And I continued with how prayers do get answered, you just have to keep faith that He is listening. When I sat back down Shawn handed me another tissue! It was a very precious moment. And you know what...Ty wasn'\t even there to see it! I feel bad! He was at home recovering from a recent surgery. When I went to Sunday School and RS, several people came up to me and siad they started to cry too as we all bore our testimonies. That made me so happy to know that there are others who are excited for us and supporting us on our journey.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Nick's 3rd Birthday

Nick had his birthday March 1st. We ate at McDonalds
and came home for cake and gifts! He was real excited about everything!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Music

Every time you come onto this blog you hear music. It may bug you or you may enjoy it. Each song has a memory or means something to me. Let me go through a couple of them so maybe you will know me better or think of me when you hear the song on my blog.

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"Don't touch me" by Brak - this is a funny song. You should listen to it if you haven't heard it yet. When I was growing up, I used to watch Space Ghost: Coast to Coast (a cartoon) and this crazy alien guy named Brak would sing funny songs. I loved him. He made me laugh so much!

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"You Belong to Me" by Lifehouse - whenever Nick would cry in the car when he was a baby we would crank this song up and he would quiet down almost immediately. It was great during long road trips.

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"Hey there Dalilah" by Plain White Tees - Ty liked this song even before it was popular. He sings it to me sometimes and I love it. I also have a Sister in law named Dalilah!

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"Major Tom" by Peter Schiling - This is going back Ol' School! This was my favorite song when I was about 6 years old. I remember listening to it in my brothers car. I still like it.

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Any Goo Goo Dolls song - I just love them, k. They are just the best. Have loved them since high school.

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"Stronger" by Britney - I hate Britney. I really do. But I do a good impression of her and it's fun to be all cheezy and dance around like a fool.

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"Closing Time" by Semisonic - This was popular when I was a Senior. I loved the music video and use to watch it all the time on MTV!

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"Apologize" by One Republic - My boys love singing this song. They use to sing "It's too late to get a job!" I have no idea where they came up with that one.

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"Forever" by Chris Brown - I loved this song on The Office copying the popular YouTube video of a wedding. I also love dancing the "robot" to it.

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So I hope you understand why I have the songs I do on here. I listen to this all the time.

Monday, February 22, 2010

I have a life

So, I have a life now. I feel I serve a purpose! And you know why? 2 reasons:

1 - I work out every morning Mon - Fri at a gym. This gym offers FREE babysitting!!! How's that for motivation? I usually take the classes they offer like Zumba, weight training, kickboxing, etc. I really love it. I have always liked excercising but with 4 kids it's hard to find the time/energy to do it. Now I go while the older 2 are in school and the younger 2 get watched there. I love it!

2 - I made a goal to get caught up on Cody's scrapbook by the end of the month. And you know what... I have about 20 more pictures to do!! Yay!! I use to scrapbook all the time but I stopped when Nick was born. Well, he's turning 3 next week so I have a lot of catching up to do. So I decided to start out with Cody since he only has 1 1/2 years to catch up on. So I am very motivated now! I've got that scrapbook spark back in me!

So I'm doing okay right now. I finally have a life!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Oh My Heck! No Way!!!

Yes, Yes..it's TRUE!!! I am a Pampered Chef Consultant! Crazy, I know.

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If anyone would like to host a show leave a comment or email me and we'll set something up. Pampered Chef has amazing products and you can get free and discounted products for hosting a show! Wow!!! And just look at how cute and professional I look!

Okay, I'm so not the pushy type so if you don't want to host a show then it's alright, whatever! But if you would atleast like to come to my next cooking show I'm doing let me know! I't just a fun night to get together and have some yummy food and be entertained by my lack of cooking skills!