Parr Family

Heidi is now a BIG GIRL!

2008-07-22T08:28:00.000-07:00

Before we went to salt lake we took down the baby crib. Heidi didn't climb out of it but we figured it would be a good trip to take it up with us since we were taking the truck. So, bye bye baby crib. Heidi didn't know what to think. She kept saying her crib is going to grandpa woof woofs house. We brought back Maegans old house bed. Heidi was SO excited when we put it together. The first night she didn't want to go to sleep and kept getting out. (I was thinking...oh no the freedom of putting her down and knowing she will stay is gone) But now she takes her naps good (we still have to have the primary songs playing when she naps and her bed time lullaby when she goes to sleep) She LOVES her bed. Allie likes to sleep with her. It's a twin size bed. She has such a cute room. We put the little kitchen in there, and her make up vanity and her other toys. It's cute how much she likes to play in her room now. She is so excited about her room. We were glad Paris was done with the bed and now she can have her turn and then Jamie. It's so fun to be able to share with family. :)

Maegan's Big Solo!

2008-07-22T08:20:00.000-07:00

Maegan was in Honors Choir last year and she wanted to do a solo but was really scared... so we talked her into trying to try out so she did! SHE MADE IT! she sang two solos in the song popular from wicked. she did a great job!

Grandma and Grandpa Dansies house!

2008-07-21T17:41:00.000-07:00

We went to Grandma and Grandpa Dansies house! I brought my friend Lexi up there!
We had the funnest time! Me and lexi really wanted to go and do baptism's at the Salt Lake Temple and allie wanted to go walk around temple square. After that Grandpa took us to eat at the Nauvoo cafe' it was so good! We went to the top of the Joseph Smith Building and took pictures of the kids with the temple behind us. they are so precious!

Our WaterSlide!

2008-07-21T17:33:00.001-07:00

Our water slide we got last year broke so my mom and Jillian our neighbor across the street went and got a new really fun one! The kids love when we put it up we have like the whole neighborhood over here! it is really fun and when we need to cool down it is the perfect way to do it!

Allie's Baptism!

2008-07-21T17:18:00.000-07:00

Well Allie turned big 8! she was so excited to get baptised! Her and her friend Matt Gotfredson were the only two in the stake that got baptised that day! They have been Bf's since they were just little babies. so it was very exciting for them!
Then allie and matt during the opening excersises sang the song from the children's song book, "i know when i am baptised" they did it so beautifully. and I (maegan) played the violin also during the song!
Josh gave a talk and Nate (matts brother) also gave a talk so it was the brothers talking. After we went up to the santa clara park and had a lunch/ dinner for the two! we had families from our ward come and celebrate. She had a very special day!

allie wanted her hair like my mom's was for her baptism!

Mom it's been way to long.....

2008-07-21T17:07:00.000-07:00

This is Maegan Mom, I am going to update your blog. It has been way to long. So if you want me to, I will update it for you okay. Love ya :)

High School Musical Karaoke Night

2008-04-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

For Family night last night we had a fun time. First we had a nice barbecue dinner out on the
back porch. It was fun to enjoy the afternoon shade and pretty Pine Valley Mountains. Then the kids wanted to go swim next door while Rob was finishing wire the pool up. So they did and it was very cold but they still had fun.

Then AJ and Stephanie came over and we had a karaoke night. They each took turns singing songs on the Wii from High School Musical. It was fun to see them perform with each other. It's so fun having cousins live close.

Love Sunday Afternoons

2008-04-27T11:46:00.000-07:00

The girls had fun writing letters and drawing pictures for Grandpa and Grandma. Even Heidi had fun - look at that grin. Cute Heidi. Thank you Allie for helping Heidi learn to color. She loves to do just what you do. What great big sisters you both are.

You can see Maegan was working on her Math homework. She is doing good in school. We are very proud of you Megs.

Look at how cute this is....Josh fell asleep in our room. He was watching the living scriptures of Alma the Younger. I think he was just beat.

Rob had fun helping Maegan with her Math and at the same time searching the internet for some Jeep parts he has been saving to order to get his Jeep looking better. I had fun taking pictures of everyone.

Saturday at Lowes

2008-04-27T11:36:00.000-07:00

We had to go to Lowe's Saturday to get some things for Rob's parents pool and so we had Heidi and Allie with us. Too funny because Heidi had to wear her sunglasses and bring her cell phone with her. She was talking on it the whole time to Grandma ( the phone is just an old broken phone so she was pretending) Then look at her and Allie in the shopping cart - she is STILL talking. So funny. She sure loves her grandparents. She also loves doing just what I love to do - talk on the phone :) It's funny how the little kids just watch everything we do. Which is a good reason to always try to be doing the best of things. right :)

Friday Night at the Parr Home

2008-04-26T11:18:00.000-07:00

Friday night late party at the Parr Family Home. Maegan and her two friends Brooklyn and Lexi made a treat they learned in TLC Foods class. You take a biscuit and marsh mellow and Cinnamon/sugar and roll it and bake it. I totally remember making these in middle school. How funny. They had fun.

So for the family room the carpet was coming on Saturday morning . We had pulled out all of the carpet and we had carpet coving around the walls. I really wanted baseboard. So luckily we looked up in the bonus room and there was some molding - enough to do the family room with baseboard.
So at 5:00 Rob started panting the base board. We were having a neighborhood party out front and so we were visiting and our good friend Dan Gearhart asked if he could help Rob. Dan is a professional door maker etc. Very good work. So at 9:00 p.m Dan shows up with this big cutting saw table and ready to help. Mike Warren was also there to help, another one of our good friends. So the wives, Tiffany and Collen and I were able to visit and have fun just hanging out with each other. It is so nice to have such wonderful friends who share their skills to help each other out. We are very blessed with a wonderful neighborhood and wonderful friends.
So it was midnight when we were all finished. We helped pack up Dan's tools and we now had the baseboards that are PERFECT in every way done by 3 wonderful guys. Thank you for all your help. We love it.

Then on Saturday Morning the carpet came and Brother Rod Parry installed it. He started at 7:30 and did the pad and was done with everything by 11:15. Love it, Love it. It is SO soft and makes the room look brand new. don't you think....Rob said he had to take this picture of me because I was so excited of the new look.

We have all the furniture moved back in and it looks like a brand new house. Thank you for all those that helped on this project. We love it. You can tell the kids love it. They all want to play on it. In fact, Heidi fell asleep on the carpet yesterday. Funny.

2 April Birthday Sisters

2008-04-21T12:50:00.001-07:00

"It's so fun to have a sister whose birthday is so close to mine" is what Allie says. "We can just have our birthday parties together mom, that would save time huh" LOL Allie you are so cute. I just had to add this cute picture of the birthday girls.

Grandpa and Grandma Dansie

2008-04-20T12:34:00.000-07:00

We love our Grandpa and Grandma Dansie. Thank you for all that you do for our family. We love both of you and we are so blessed to have the best grandparents ever!!!

Granpd and Grandma Parr

2008-04-20T12:30:00.000-07:00

Heidi sure has gotten to know Grandpa and Grandma Parr lately. She is warming right up to them. She has even been running over to their house next door looking for them. This will be fun having them close by. The kids are excited to have grandparents in town. Thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Parr for all you do for us. We love you both!! It was fun having them stay at our house this last weekend. When Heidi woke up she wanted to cuddle with Grandpa.

Four Wheeling with the Atkin Family

2008-04-19T12:18:00.000-07:00

On Saturday the Atkin Family invited us to go four wheeling with them. Maegan and Lexi and Brielle had a fun time riding around together. Josh had fun riding with Kayden. Josh just keeps getting better every time we go riding. Maegan, Josh, Lexi all got some serious air when they were cruising up the hill.

Rob had fun he brought both his four wheeler and his motorcycle...
Bridgit, Allie, Heidi and myself .... we drove the jeep. We even climbed up the sand hill in four wheel drive and we did a little of our own fourwheelin....What fun times....We had to laugh because we only got stuck 2 times. Well not stuck but we had to back down the hill and start over again. It was very hot Saturday. It was fun hanging out with the Atkin Family. Thanks for inviting us.

Allie Loves to play the piano

2008-04-16T12:12:00.000-07:00

Allie is such a good piano player. She is faithful with her practicing as well. She comes right home from school and starts practicing. On the day's that I don't work she likes to practice before school. Heidi likes to look up and watch her practice. Even cousin Jamie likes the piano. Allie Thank you for being such a great example to these cute little girls. We sure love you!!

Grandpa and Grandma Parr's New Pool

2008-04-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

Grandpa and Grandma Parr bought the house next door to ours. Can I just tell you the kids are so excited to have them down here. Ron will retire in June and they will move down. They put a pool in and since they are still up in Vernal, I have been taking pictures and sending them so they can see the progress. The cement was just pourded yesterday. It is looking very nice.

Even more exciting news...... Gudrun (Grandma Parr) was just awarded today as "Teacher of the Year" in her district. That is SO awesome! Way to go Grandma Parr. We love you.

Family Home Evening Hiking to the Petroglyphs

2008-04-07T11:57:00.000-07:00

For Family Night after we opened presents with Heidi. We all got in the truck and headed to Santa Clara to see some Indian Petroglyphs. We first drove up in the truck on a bumpy road - where the kids were laughing and laughing. Then we realized that there was a fence and so we turned around and went back down and hiked up the road for about 1 mile. Look at cute Heidi Hiking...she say's Heidi walk by her self.... You can see some of the petroglyph images in this picture. It was a fun night. We were also keeping a look out for any arrowheads. I love this time of year in St. George where it's getting warmer but it isn't that hot yet :)

Heidi 2nd Birthday

2008-04-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

I can't belive that just 2 years ago little Heidi was born into our family. How we love her and how much joy she brings to our home. She definately gets the attention right now at our house. Her three older siblings adore her and are always playing with her. I took a personal day so I could stay home with her and play. Her friend Abbigail Jenkins came over to play with her. Amy and Drew and their kids were still in town and so we all played out on the playground in the backyard. It was a beautiful day. Addison and Heidi had fun swinging together. I kept trying to take a picture of Heidi holding up 2 fingers but she never would. She wouldn't wear the birthday crown either. She must be turning 2...haha. When Maegan got home from school, her and Lexi made Heidi a birthday cake.

Allie turns 8 years old

2008-04-04T13:09:00.000-07:00

On Friday April 4, 2008 Allie turned 8 years old. She was so excited because she says, this is a special birthday because she gets to be baptized. She wanted to have her birthday part at the new Hidden Valley Park. So we had her friends come over at 2:30 and then we loaded up and headed to the park. They had such a fun time. I had planned about 6 fun games to play with the kids but they were having so much fun on all the playgrounds and splash pad that after an hour of playing, then we opened presents, had cake and got ready to head home. It was fun because The Wilcox Family (Rob's Sister Amy) who live in Vernal were down and so they drove right to the park for the party. AJ who is Allie's age was able to be to her party. It was fun to have them there. Grandpa and Grandma Parr were also there. Dad, Grandpa and Uncle Drew sat at the park table and watched the presents why the kids played. Thank you. Josh and his friends even had fun playing at the park. So if you are in St. George soon, you will definately have to check out this fun park. Grandma Dixie took Allie shopping on Saturday and picked her out some beautiful gold earings and a cute outfit. They also went to lunch with Andy and Stephanie and she got her number 8 pizza from the Pizza Factory. Bill (the owner of Pizza Factory) gave her a cute pink t-shirt that says Pizza Factory on it. She had a fun time shopping with Grandma and watching her cousin Stephanie dance. What a fun little gymnist you are Allie. She tumbles and twirls and flips all day long. She is our little "gumby" flexible girl who just drops in the middle splits in no time. Happy Birthday Allie we Love you very much!!

No excuse...I teach Computers for heaven sakes

2008-04-01T15:06:00.000-07:00

Well I have no excuse for not keeping up on my blog. I just logged on and realized it has been almost a month since I posted anything. I have so much to add so stay tuned in the next couple days I will add information.

Uncle Mitch and Aunt Amy

2008-03-22T12:01:00.000-07:00

How fun is it when your family comes to town. Well my kids LOVE it. They just wait and wait for when they pull in the driveway. A few weeks ago(yes I know I am behind but I am getting updated :) ) My brother Mitch and Amy came down to visit. Josh LOVES Uncle Mitch and looks up to him in every way possible. And Amy - well she is the fashion queen and Maegan thinks she ROCKS!! They were taking a tour of the house and as we were walking back down the stairs, Mitch goes - look at that new family picture and I noticed it was in a small black frame and I looked at it and then went OH my heck....they are having a baby...then I had to look at it again and there were TWO babies. They are going to have TWINS. We are SOOO excited for them we can't wait. They are going to be the best parents. So it was such a fun weekend as you can tell. Mitch played Guitar Hero on the Wi. Rob and Mitch had to battle it out and then Mitch and Maegan did. Amy was such a good support to cheer them on. Then Uncle Mitch gave the little girls a ride around on the carpet. They loved it. Heidi would just laugh and laugh. Thanks for taking the time and having so much fun with the kids Mitch and Amy. They really do look forward to seeing you both. You are the best and we sure love you.

Camping over Spring Break

2008-03-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

We went camping for the last half of Spring Break close in town to Washington. It was alot of fun. Grandpa and Grandma Dansie came in town and came out and so did Uncle Norm and Aunt Sandy. We had a camp fire and the kids rode and rode the fourwheelers. Eric and Andy brought their Rhino out and had fun with us too. It was fun to see mom and Aunt Sandy drive it around with the babies in the back. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful family. Aunt Sandy took the little girls and helped them collect the perfect rock to paint as a lady bug and bumble bee. Love being together as a family and making memories. The kids wanted so bad to sleep over and it still was a little cold. So we did and we told stories and made up stories, sang songs and roasted marshemellows (thanks to grandpa and grandma) They took Heidi back home so she didn't get cold and slept at our house. We kept AJ and Stephanie with us. Then the next morning they had breakfast for us when we woke up. What fun times.

Josh's 12 Birthday and Priesthood

2008-03-16T13:00:00.000-07:00

On March 9th Josh turned 12 years old. I can't believe how fast he has grown up. He is excited because now he gets to go to receive the priesthood and go to young mens. On March 16th he was given the aaronic priesthood by his dad. Grandpa Dansie, Uncle Eric Dansie and Uncle Norm all got to stand in the circle. He is so blessed to have a family with such great support. What a special day that was for him. So Conference weekend he had both of his grandparents down here and for the priesthood session he was able to go and sit by his dad, and both of his Grandparents.

He looks so nice in his black suit. On Sunday March 30 he was able to pass the sacrament for the first time with his dad. That was a special experience for him. Heidi kept saying "Josh" and wanted to get him. She sure loves her big brother. Then on March 27 he was able to go to the temple and do baptisms for the dead for the first time. He said it was awesome and he was glad he turned 12 just in time. Of course we celebrated his birthday and he got the big 12 pizza. What a special boy you are Josh. We sure love you and are greatful you are such a good example to the family. Thank you for being you.

Spring Break 2008

2008-02-26T17:07:00.002-08:00

For Spring Break this year we went to Indio California. Yes it is in the desert but it was so much fun. We stayed at the Trendwest Resort and our good friends, The Gearharts met up with us and we just played at the resort. The kids swam, played tennis, relaxed at the pool, played games and just had a good time. I can't seem to find where I put the pictures so I will post this without any pictures. We had such a nice family time. We stopped and saw my cousin Jesse Taylor and his family who live in San Bernandino California. It was fun for the kids to see their cousins and visit with their family. I again am sure greatful and thankful for such a loving family all around. On our way home we decided to take a long drive and drove to Lake Havesu Arizona and let the kids see the London Bridge. That was interesting. It was fun walking across the bridge as we sang "London Bridge is falling down". Then we pulled into Hoover Damn in Las Vegas just as it was getting dark. We got home around 10 that night. Then we are heading camping. What a fun spring break.

Grandpa "Woof Woof"

2008-02-22T20:26:00.000-08:00

Grandpa came down to our house tonight and Heidi was SO excited. She opened the door and just ran to him to hug him. Then she has held his hand and drug him around the house all night long.

They have been reading books as you can see. She had to cuddle right by him with her Strawberry Shortcake blanket that Grandma Dixie made her. They have played puzzles (over and over) and to Heidi - the farm puzzle is the best because the farmer is Grandpa Woof Woof and he says "Ei eI Oh".

So while they were laying down reading books - next thing she does is gets up and says to Granpa - Cum here help help me - so he gets up and she wants to play golf with him. So they took turns hitting the plastic golf ball around the family room. She was so funny because she would say "Heidi urn" then "Papa" turn.

Then they would sit and take turns. He tried to teacher her how to hold it with both hands - and funny little Heidi would take her LEFT hand and try so hard to hit as if she was playing baseball. How cute. He tucked her in her bed and it was so cute she is learning to say I love you and nite grandpa.

Grandpa also watched Allie do a back flip on the trampoline tonight. He thought that was exciting. He heard Josh play Pirates of the Carribean on the piano. He sure noticed how Josh has gotten to be a good pianist. He said "hi" to Maegan and her friend Ainsley as they were heading on bike boards up the street. The kids just love having Grandpa Woof Woof here. Mitch and Amy are on their way down - Meg and Josh can't wait to see them. Then Sunday Grandma Dixie and Aunt Brooke and her kids will come down. It's always fun to be able to spend time with family. Allie can't wait to have her Grandpa and Grandma Parr live next to us. Last week she said to me "If Grandma gets a job at my school mom, then I won't have to ride my bike to school every day, I can ride with Grandma. It's what life is all about - FAMILY - and we have been blessed to have such a close family. Thank you we love you all so much!

Heidi's cute Hair

2008-02-19T10:33:00.000-08:00

Heidi let me do put a cute headband in her hair for Valentines day. I am even trying to teach her how to pose. She looks adorable.

She is still a little shy in front of the camera. But what a cute grin. Cute Heidi - or as she would say "I pretty mom"

President's Day 4 Wheeling

2008-02-19T10:23:00.000-08:00

We had such a fun day yesterday. We took the kids 4 wheeling over to Warner Valley yesterday. We decided not to take the toy hauler because it was a beautiful sunny day. So we loaded up, we had Eric's kids Stephanie and AJ come with us.

As you can see Maegan was driving the Grizzly around with Stephanie and Heidi on. Even Heidi liked the ride. Then Stephanie and Allie both took the BIG machines and rode around all day. They were so cute. AJ did donuts most of the time - he has no fear. Josh thinks he needs a new bike like his dad's - a YFZ 450 with clutch. So obviously Rob didn't get to ride much because Josh and AJ were loving every bit of it.

Maegan had fun with Rob learning how to ride AJ's Honda 80 motorcycle. They went for a long ride down the road. She did great. She took a little spill as she tried to ride up the hill in the sand and it came out from under her. But she laughed. Good trooper Meg. Heidi wore her favorite "pink" hat all day. I think she knows that by wearing her hat - she stays warm. I noticed today when she woke up that she was a little sunburned.
We had such a fun time. We are waiting for the weekend already to head out again. A fun family time we have together. Then we all worked hard to wash the four wheelers when we got home.
Rob I think worked the hardest. Thanks Rob.

Shades

2008-02-19T10:21:00.001-08:00

Look at me MoM. Heidi loves to put on my glasses. We were at Meg's violin teachers house just waiting for her and Heidi was pretending to drive the van and be Mom. What a smile!

Go Utah Jazz

2008-02-16T19:25:00.001-08:00

Rob and Josh went to SLC for a Jazz game. They had awesome seats on the 18th row.
We even saw them on TV - it was fun. Thanks to our good friends the Warren's for taking them to the game. Here is Trenton and Josh on the Jazz floor - just waiting for the day to play on that floor :) They boys played in the snow and had a blast!

Sick little Girl

2008-02-16T19:24:00.002-08:00

Heidi doesn't get sick very often but when she does - she is very sick.
Most of the weekend I had to rock her ( of course I didnt' mind) such the mothers love to rock her baby asleep - they grow so fast. I love them all. The greatest joy is to be a mother.

Snow in St. George

2008-02-16T19:24:00.001-08:00

It doesn't happen very often but yesterday it happened. We got SNOW in Sunny St. George. It was even big snow flakes coming down. The kids loved it. It started out with rain - all day - we ran to church and we ran home from church in the rain. Then during the Super Bowl - the snow began.Now the red mountains are covered with SNOW.

January 25, 2008

2008-02-16T19:23:00.001-08:00

I am so glad that it is Friday today. I have to give some good news. Last night, Josh, Maegan and AJ all passed their Hunters Safety test. WaY To GO KIDS :) They are taking the shooting part tomorrow at 1:00 at the Washington Dam. I think they will pass again. They were so excited when I went to pick them up last night. Thanks Eric for getting them all signed up for the class. They are all excited to get Turkey permits for next year to hunt with Grandpa. Rob is going to take the kids target shooting today after school.Rob and Allie had Dudes and Donuts this morning at school. Allie was excited to have her dad go with her to school and read. Then Allie gets to go home with Stephanie today to play. Heidi still loves Barney. She is very much into puzzles. The TLC lady was at our house yesterday and Heidi wouldn't let her take the Barn Animal puzzle she has had for 2 weeks now back. She loves the animals. She is talking better too.Tomorrow Maegan will go to the BYU - EFY Day Conference from 9-12. She is excited. She is really doing good in her music lessons. She is busy but she wants to continue to develop her talents.I am wishing I had more pictures on my computer here at school but I don't many but don't worry - I am SO excited to do this Blog. Thanks Mitch and Amy. This will be our family journal. I had one student tell me that there is a some software or something that you can have your blog printed and it can be your journal for the year. Fun huh. Brooke I am excited your blog is up and going. We need to get Paul and Eric on one.

Heidi

2008-02-16T19:22:00.001-08:00

Heidi playing in "her" play house.

Snow in St. George

2008-02-16T19:21:00.001-08:00

Snow in St. George

Girl's Playing outside

2008-02-16T19:15:00.000-08:00

The Girls had a fun weekend - it was such nice weather we played outside on the new playground. Even the big sister Meg enjoyed swinging. Heidi was loving every minute of them playing with her.

Happy Valentines Day

2008-02-15T16:49:00.002-08:00

What a fun day we had. Thank you Grandma Dixie and Grandpa Woof Woof for sending us some 'McDonald bucks. That is where we got to eat dinner. Then we went to watch Josh play his last basketball game. He is such a great basketball player. He made 2 three pointers and 4 other baskets. He loves basketball - now he just needs to keep growing tall like his dad.

Thanks Grandma Dixie for our cute Valentine shirts. Can you tell that Allie and Stephanie got the same cute hello kitty shirt. Heidi was funny - she had to wear her hat inside McDonalds.

Rob is feeling better after being home sick for two days. I apparently lost all of my other postings that I have put on the blog - don't know how - still figuring it out.

Learning more each day about Blogs :)

2008-02-15T16:49:00.001-08:00

I talked to Amy the other day and found out how to correctly add a picture
and leave a place for comments. Wow I am learning so much. Now I will be searching for some cute backgrounds.

2008-02-12T16:03:00.001-08:00

Heidi
Heidi doesn't get sick very often but when she does - she is very sick. Most of the weekend I had to rock her ( of course I didnt' mind) such the mothers love to rock her baby asleep - they grow so fast. I love them all. The greatest joy is to be a mother.

Family Pictures

2008-01-21T14:35:00.000-08:00

We had this picture taken in Vernal over Thanksgiving weekend. Both sides of the family had picutres taken. We got this fun idea from my sister-n-law Amy who had a cute family photo of all in black with white background. I think they turned out pretty cute.
Maegan was excited to have her hair curly - it took 1 hour to curl but it was sure cute and worth it. Allie loved having hers curled - like her big sister. Heidi was just happy to be there. And of course - the 2 most handsome boys are in the picture :)