a Day at the Park

Welcome Baby Park

2011-12-31T21:05:00.000-08:00

He's 384 months

2011-10-22T06:47:00.000-07:00

Whoa! Did you have birthday today or were you in the bath to long?
Happy 32nd Jeremy!

"That's all you got"

2011-10-12T15:51:00.000-07:00

.......said my husband after I spent hours of doing my very first batch of my first canning experience with the amount of fruit we bought from the church orchard with what we thought was enough to be proud of ourselves.

This will by far be one of my funniest journal moments I've ever had, so for that alone I'm grateful for the sweat and aches I went through to get those 3 simple jars of some seriously delicious pears.

To long of a story to share here but when we're around the holiday dinner table and silence had taken over the meal, I'll break out the story of Danielle trying to provide and follow the counsel of our prophets through canning story.

disclaimer: to those of you professional canner nuts, NO JUDGMENTS ALLOWED! Those are the best 3 cans I've ever done (technically also the worst, but focus on the positive).

No more FREE movies :(

2011-10-06T05:48:00.000-07:00

As of today we have a 3 year old, which means we now have to pay for her seat at the movies, some restaurants, and other activities, and yet she's still to short for the good rides. This was such a fun day because Kaylee was so excited she knew it was her birthday. She even insisted on helping me make and decorate her own cake. We had so much fun tonight at Chuck E Cheese with her friend Alice, it's a lot better then I remember it. We were all tuckered at the end of the night but worth the effort. It really does just keep getting better and better as she grows ( and quickly at that). HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY!

Coming in October

2011-09-09T06:50:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to be apart of this new forum discussing the Book of Mormon and sharing testimonies with others. I'm sharing the link with everyone in case you wanted to participate, just click the book and you can join in. Another PS September 9-23 is dedicated to Celebrating Families. So starting today, love on them for 2 weeks. And for all you over achievers, keep on lovin on after the 2 weeks. Not that we should need a calender reminder of when to celebrate our families but maybe we just do sometimes.
Another PS. Please take a minute to read the story from today's posting on the www.beinglds.blogspot.com
from the Book of Mormon icon above, I thought it was great.

just a little bit

2011-08-10T08:50:00.000-07:00

Our first family trip to the church farm. We're lucky to have the farm so close to us so we have the opportunity to serve others and have fun at the same time. It's work but also a neat experience to show our children the blessings that come from serving in the orchard. Kaylee had fun roaming the trees, playing in mud at sampling some of the fruit. Jeremy did most of the ladder work with the help of Kaylee at times.

Celebrating the 4th of July at Hawks stadium for an unbelievable baseball game and an exciting firework show after. I love baseball and the good old fashion spirit of the game. Kaylee was to excited to get a sincere family photo, the best we could do was her choking us out from all the excitement.
We were lucky to have Jeremy for a 3 day weekend so we planned a spontaneous camping trip to Redfish Lake. Camping is a lot of work but worth it. The lake was nice, the weather was good and Kaylee did better then we planned. Fishing with her dad was her favorite. We had a teaching moment of life and death and why there was no way on this earth that Mom was ever going to gut the fish and fry it up. Giving the fish back to the water was terrible to watch her deal with. That story for another day.
Kaylee insisted on being in charge of the fire every day. Thank goodness for Jeremy, or else fire would not have been on the camping program. I'm not sure how I ever passed off my fire starting class from girls camp.
This was the 1st of I think 5 fish Kaylee caught, none to big though. When it came time to get the hook out, she'd always say "just hold still fish, so he can get it out, hold still!"

This was us getting ready to leave. Tired, dirty, smelly, and camped out for a while. Mustering up the strength to smile.

Journal Moment

2011-05-09T17:13:00.000-07:00

I got my feelings hurt for the 1st time by my 2 year old. I knew this day would come, I was just hoping it wouldn't be this soon. After all she is only 2 and her actions aren't intentional right?

We were at a public store, Kaylee was expressing that she wanted something by sitting on the floor whining at a less then desirable volume increasing by the second. I calmly let her know that we didn't need it so we wouldn't be getting it. She starts to throw a fit and says through cries and screams, "But Mom, you're my best friend, my bestest friend!" That didn't hurt my feelings, that in fact made my day. Fast forward later that evening. It's bed time and Kaylee, has decided that going to bed isn't necessary for her and wants to watch a movie. When she was told no she threw the dvd on the floor. So, I told her that she had to go straight to bed without a story. Here it comes...this is when she started crying and said "Why Mom, aren't you my best friend?" Thankfully her Dad came in and saved the day. I laugh at it now but at the time, to hear it really made me sad.

I'm My Mom's Kid

2011-04-26T09:01:00.000-07:00

All I have to do is just think about it and boom there it is....12

Website Launch Day

2011-04-11T11:29:00.000-07:00

WWW.PARKAUDIO.NET

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Jeremy

2011-03-13T18:43:00.001-07:00

1111

2011-01-01T10:14:00.001-08:00

We rang in the new year at Brad's party house with a few family and friends, car races and a serious dance off ! Nothing will make you feel more uncoordinated and old then a Kinect dance off to Snoop and Lady Gaga, but totally worth the humiliation. Jeremy's oldie but goodie hot wheels were no match for Brad's sweet rides on the track but that's okay it was fun anyways. Delicious foods including the famous Lyndsay cream puffs and Baby Back Rib potato chips that were as amazing as you'd think baby back ribs would be, (thanks Jerome) my new favorite chip. Miss K was clearly ready to call it a night at 11:30 so we headed back to the Park Palace to watch a ridiculous Mariah Carey performance and the ball to slowly bring us into another fantastic year. ps Fox...nobody really cares how much it weights or how many lights grace the ball, just make it glow and drop it. The 3 of us raised our glasses and group hugged to a new year that we know will be our finest yet, after all this is the year we get to last forever.

2010

2010-12-31T22:32:00.001-08:00

Long awaited news!!

2010-11-19T19:05:00.000-08:00

It's official! 4 months from today, we will be sealing our family for eternity here! So now you all know.

Tender Mercies

2010-10-14T13:14:00.000-07:00

Since conference, we started reading the Book of Mormon, all three of us. Jeremy reads a verse, then I read a verse, then Kaylee reads her own verse. Our daily scripture study take a little longer these days but it's amazing to watch even a 2 year old read (with help) the scriptures. The other night we had a late night out and we wanted to just get Kaylee home and into bed, but when we told her it was time to go to sleep she got upset and started to cry "No, I don't want to sleep, I want to read the Book of Mormon." So we stayed up to read then she went right to sleep. I'm grateful for those tender mercies that are given to us to let us know that we're doing a good job as parents with these special spirits.

Terrific Twos!!!

2010-10-06T00:11:00.000-07:00

People keep telling us that Kaylee is small but if you ask us, she's to big! What happened? We blinked and then we had a 2 year old. She has spent most the day singing Happy Birthday to herself. we enjoyed the good weather by coloring in the street, and riding bikes. She seem to like the doll I made for her but it clearly took 2nd place when she opened the toy cars from her Dad. As in Lightning Mcqueen, Chick Hicks, The King, Luigi, and Guido. I think she felt special today but now I'm not sure what to do tomorrow when we wake up and we wont let her dance and the kitchen table or why we don't have presents.

Shelf Reliance

2010-10-01T21:04:00.000-07:00

At the beginning of September I found Shelf Reliance, which is a company that offered food storage and emergency preparedness supplies. All based on your own family's needs and budget. Right up my alley! So, to get the best benefit for our family AND bring in extra money all on my own schedule, I signed up to be an Independent Consultant for them. In the short period of time, things are really taking off and already I'm seeing fantastic results! I'm excited to say that Lyndsay, was my first official paying customer. She has been so great to help get the word out there about the benefits that Shelf Reliance has to offer and refer me to others. I've even signed a consultant under me so now I'm an official Team Leader. I'm excited about this new business adventure and family preparedness at the same time. So, don't be surprised if you all get Shelf Reliance's Thrive food for the holidays, because it's affordable and so yummy!! Kaylee, loves the freeze dried pineapples and strawberries. Best snacks ever!

look at me

2010-06-28T09:01:00.000-07:00

This was Kaylee's first ponytail. She doesn't like bows, barrettes, or pigtails in her hair so this was a treat for me to finally get her hair pulled out of her face.
Friends of ours gave us their old bikes for Kaylee and she's just been enjoying them everyday. She needs a little help with the pedals but she's getting the hang of it.
Summers in Idaho are great! We love, love the water! running through sprinklers and splashing in the pool have been daily activities lately.
We went to Wahooz and watched as Kaylee climbed the jungle gym maze. She just went for it and climbed to the top then back down by herself. We thought she'd get lost in the maze but she figured it out.
The Beal family, our neighbors have 4 kids and they all get along great with Kaylee. It's been so much fun watching them play together and watching Kaylee make friends. In the mornings she'll ask "go play at Beals outside?" It's been so much fun just letting her go outside and play with the kids around while us adults sit, enjoy the sun and talk (mostly about the kids)

We've changed a few things around our home with the attempt to conserve on the simple things in life and our budget. We use our dishwasher a little less and hands a little more. We use our clothes washer a little less and hands a little more. We use the dryer a little less and hands a little more. A lot more cooking, a little less microwave. We use one car and A LOT MORE bike! I've learned to use gloves a lot more from the wear and tear on the hands. This has surely been an adjustment but it's really been rewarding. Back in April I started an early morning running group 3x a week. Some of them have lots of training experience so it's been a big help. Kaylee and I did our first 5K last month with great success, and have a few more before the end of the year. Next May, our group will be embarking on the Idaho Great Potato marathon. Kaylee was a great running mate, giving my high fives and cheering my on. She was surely ready to go by the end though.
Kaylee is growing like a dandelion! (only a lot cuter and less irritating) We're impressed with everything she does. She recognizes her name and tries to write it which we think is just adorable. She says "I love you" and that is priceless.

Elder Bodily, not Bo dilly

2010-06-25T22:32:00.000-07:00

Kevin,

This is selfish I know, but when we got the good news about your mission call, I immediately thought, wouldn't it be great if your mission president allowed you to be with us in the temple when our family gets sealed! Oh I hope I hope. Maybe you could just stand outside the temple that day, either way knowing that you'll be close is awesome.

Your mission pros..

1. When you come home and bare your testimony in your mission language, it'll be a little easier to understand with your new foreign accent. ( because let's be honest, Utah is a foreign country )

2. This way we ALL can travel to your mission when your 2 years is up and see the sites, meet the people, taste the food, take it all in.

3. It'll be easier to return and visit later with your wife and children.

and tons more. CONGRATULATIONS BUD!

relying on technology

2010-06-24T06:45:00.000-07:00

We're having some technical difficulties with our camera to computer source. Hopefully it will be resolved shortly, stay tuned.

GNO x 12 days

2010-04-29T11:59:00.000-07:00

We took this picture the morning that Jeremy left to head up to Seattle for a 2 week training coarse so he can get certified to teach the Pro Tools program. He also took the Santa Fe and since our Accord is currently not being used ( it has a list of things that needs to be repaired including a wheel that could fall off) Kaylee and I are hanging out finishing projects around the house and enjoying the new bike trailer a friend gave us. I just love it! She loves it too! You can jog with it, walk to the store and it holds all your groceries, or attach it to your bike and zoom you're cruising with it. I think I prefer to jog with it then my jogging stroller, go figure.

Jeremy is having a good time and studying hard. On Sunday he'll be attending our old ward in West Seattle with a dear friend of mine. I sure do miss the Pac NW.

ps GNO ( Girls Night Out x 12 days )

busy busy little bees

2010-04-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been a month since Jeremy's baptism and boy has a lot happened already. We were able to go to the temple and do some work for his grandparents and that was an experience like no other. Our bishopric came to show their support which was so great. We have lots and lots of work to do from his side of the family and already have a few temple dates set to do some of that work.

I was released from my Primary calling and was moved to the Young Womens as the 2nd counselor. I'm very excited about this new position but will surely miss my sweet CTR class. Jeremy has training tonight for his new calling as the secretary in the Sunday School. Not sure what he needs to do to train for it but he's excited to get to it.

Jeremy will be passing the sacrament in our ward this Sunday which he really looks forward to. He anxiously awaits the opportunity to get the Melchizedek priesthood soon. He talks to as many people as he can about the Gospel and is sending a BofM with the dvd "The Testaments" to a friend of his in MT who has shown a new interest in learning about God.

Jeremy and I will be doing our first Fireside next month which we're kind of excited about. The chance to teach people and help them to hopefully strengthen their own testimonies is something we're grateful for the opportunity to do. A friend of Jeremy's asked him, now that he's a Mormon does he have to go on a mission? He said that he knew he already was on one just in a different capacity.

We've been fortunate to have work come in at just the right times so things are well with us. Jeremy is taking some extra classes to help him take the steps he needs to later become an instructor in his field. It'll take some time, and more education but we're excited that he'll be doing it.

A new beginning

2010-03-13T10:02:00.001-08:00

This is the day that Jeremy became a great pioneer for not only our family but for many others yet to come. These are the missionaries that helped to teach Jeremy the Gosple. Elder Gedros, Watson, Cluff, and Owen. The moment I saw Dad and Jeremy come out in their temple whites, I could really feel what it will be like in Heaven. I like how the picture of Christ sits right between the 2 of them. This was a spiritual overload weekend! We are so grateful that we were able to share it with so many. Allison, Jeff, Rees, and Baby Isla, were missed but knew you were there in spirit. Now... only 365 more days to go!

Thanksgiving in Spring anyone

2010-03-12T18:22:00.000-08:00

I'd like to post a picture of adorable Baby Thomas ( we'll call her Alleff for now) but I'm sure those will be coming VERY SOON. I just think it's the coolest thing that she came a day before Jeremy's baptism and on Brad and Lyndsay's anniversary!Two new beginnings and a celebration of one, just awesome. So much to be thankful for we should celebrate Thanksgiving early.

Wash with Extra Care

2010-03-03T07:40:00.000-08:00

Today was laundry day. Between loads I hear Kaylee, asking me for a blanket and her teddy bear. Why spend the extra time picking out that perfect mattress, (which my husbands spend time lying ON the mattress IN the store to make sure it's the right fit for his soon to be newborn) when all you really need is a warm place to curl up in.
Thank goodness our dryer is really only good for small loads.

Only 113 days

2010-02-22T20:26:00.000-08:00

That's how long it took us to read The Book of Mormon for the very first time!! The Spirit was ringing loud and clear as we finished reading that final chapter of Moroni, it was awesome! Now, on to the Doctrine & Covenants....

Put a shield around us please

2010-02-22T09:48:00.000-08:00

Well we knew that right up until baptism weird things would happen, just didn't think it would be this. Due to some scheduling conflicts we were asked to move Jeremy's date from the 1st ALL THE WAY TO THE 13th!! Yikes, another 3 weeks! Jeremy said that if he knew he wasn't going to be able to do it on the 1st to begin with he would have gotten baptized along time ago. (that would've been good to know) he even considered doing it at Mom and Dad's pool but went with the 13th instead knowing it works better for everyone else. So thats that. Mark your new calenders for all that can and would like to attend. Sat. March 13th 6pm at the Deer Flat building in Nampa.

Sweeties Day

2010-02-14T06:40:00.000-08:00

Here's to wishing all my family and friends a Happy Valentines Day. Thank you for thinking of us Mom, as you always do, for the cards and Kaylee's Valentine bag of goodies.

So close yet so Far away...

2010-02-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

So today marks the one month mark to Jeremy's baptism!! Thank goodness it's a leap year because it's going to feel like Christmas Eve from now till the 28th. March 1st couldn't come soon enough :)

happy new year! stay tuned

2010-01-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

a future post here

2009-12-31T07:37:00.000-08:00

VT November message

2009-11-13T19:52:00.000-08:00

I was glad that this month was my month for my Visiting Teaching group message. I wanted to make these aprons with a "Thanksgiving Menu" each menu has a 3 coarse meal which are quotes from the October conference. I'd like to take credit for them but in fact I googled VT november message and got this great idea. The theme is "Feasting on the words of Christ" and the apron reads "Add the words of the prophets to your Thanksgiving menu" If any one wants the template let me know.

Halloween

2009-11-13T19:47:00.000-08:00

Kaylee was a homemade costume under $10 and just as cute as can be. She loved walking around in her tutu. We went to our ward trunk or treat then back to our place to treat what was left of the treaters. These are our ghost lanterns I made out of milk cartons.

3 Decades

2009-11-13T17:00:00.000-08:00

We succeeded in giving Jeremy a surprise 30th birthday party with some of his friends from Idaho. He was thrilled to get this set of maracas as you can see.

My very 1st Birthday Party !!

2009-10-06T06:58:00.001-07:00

Boy was this a fun day!! My Mom and Dad let me have my first martinelli which was awesome! My first shortcake which was awesome! All my presents and cards which was awesome! Lots of people came to my house to celebrate my very first birthday which was awesome!! But boy was I tired after everyone left. My Dad was too.

Our Primary Carnival

2009-09-11T06:35:00.000-07:00

We had the water balloon relay booth "Water Splashers" it was a hit, literally...
clearly having a good time...
there's just something about a water hose and the opportunity to soak a bunch of kids that can put you in the mood...
i think he had a good time.
almost got it...
POP!! YOU GOT IT!!look out below...2 new post

We're not cat people, but...

2009-09-10T21:12:00.000-07:00

this is "Gurty" our new mutt cat.
jeremy wasn't to thrilled to add her to our crew, but we're not able to get the right dog for our family just yet
where did she sleep the first night you ask.....
right here in jeremy's lap.
kaylee loves to play with her in the Bumboo and tries sitting with her but it never goes well, so she'll end up pushing her around the kitchen in it instead. I had to do my first snap my fingers and tell her no when I saw her trying to pick her up by her ears for the umpteenth time. it was hard for me

D.D.D.

2009-09-10T21:05:00.000-07:00

These are what we at the Park bungalow call Daddy Daughter Dates for the record, he doesn't sleep here, although i truly believe he would if he knew no one would make fun of him....and we would

western idaho fair

2009-08-26T11:39:00.000-07:00

we enjoyed taking kaylee to her first "western idaho fair" even though it really wasn't the greatest. it was fun for us to watch her hoot at all the different animals and want to touch them all. the ones we let her touch she got a kick out of. (hand sanitizer to the rescue!) we were only there for a few hours cause you can only look at the animals for so long and who wants to ride a ride by themselves while the other watches kaylee? so rides were out this year. we did like the arts and crafts. the photography was sweet and thought what a great idea for brad and kristin to get some of their work out there. we skipped out on the good ol fair food, watching some of that stuff float around just didn't look worth the $$ or the "heart ache". well, we can scratch that off our to do list this summer....what's next?

2009-08-08T16:33:00.000-07:00

Kaylee, climbs in just about anything these days. She started standing on her own about a month ago and we expect she'll be walking before her birthday. She finally got her first tooth 2 weeks ago so we've started to brush her teeth after meals. she mostly wants to eat the brush but it's a start.
I know people will think we're crazy but Kaylee, knows to say "thank you", "hi", "dadda" and "momma". of coarse it's in her own way but it's cute. I could list a bunch of things that she's doing but then it'd be like a return missionary slide show.

Question ?

2009-07-30T16:43:00.000-07:00

what is the opinion on what age to give cows milk to our babies?

In Memory

2009-07-19T10:29:00.000-07:00

This is Tom Pfaeffle and one of his children. He was Jeremy's instructor at AIS and has done a lot of work with him after graduation at his studio in Seattle. He was a huge influence on Jeremy, with his career and who he is and wants to be as an engineer. He looks up to him a great deal.

Tom was shot and murdered Friday night because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He has a wife and very young children that our hearts are aching for.
Life seems unfair sometimes when things like this happen. I'm grateful for the knowledge that there is something after this life and it's real. That we are reunited with our loved ones and we can be with them forever.

2009-06-18T15:35:00.000-07:00

another month has gone, so here's a photo with my monkey friend to see how I've grown.
we make each other laugh but mostly me. Here I am practicing for the ward talent night.

Frittzes and Marylin Monroe

2009-06-09T05:50:00.000-07:00

My computer is out right now so I'm borrowing Jeremy's when ever I can (not very often)
As you can see I haven't logged much for this reason but hope to soon.

On a side note... The Park clan has officially past the 7 year itch. Which brings us to the 8 year itch today. NAAA.. no itching here!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mr. Park love, Mrs. Park

I'm 7 months..

2009-05-06T17:29:00.000-07:00

this is me after my first strawberry. it was so good i had a tear of joy. okay maybe it was a little sour, but it was still delicious!!

some of the things i do....

* i can get around better now that i can crawl everywhere

* i can say "mama & dada"but not sure exactly what it means the people around here love it when i say it.

* i'll wave and give you something called a "high 5" (they love that too)

* i'm eating lots of cool stuff these days. however that means "things" are really weird in my puffy shorts. i know TMI

* i love reading books, or at least turning the pages. i pretend to read out loud though.

* i like watermelon, and strawberries. vegetables aren't that bad either.

* i can pull myself up and stand. my legs aren't ready to walk but my mind is so i get a little frustrated. i can move around the table with my legs a little at a time.

* i sing and dance with my dad. we like to go to the park and use the swings and slides.

* i really love animals! i like dottie but she's old so i have to be careful. i hope we get a dog some day. a real one not a silly little dog you have to be careful with.

* i like swimming so i can't wait for grandma to come visit this weekend so i can use her pool.

keep an eye out on me because i'm growing like a dandelion, only much prettier. that's what the pretty lady says. i love them both very much and so glad i'm in their family.

PS. i still don't have teeth but i'm told that's okay. my Mom said i can wait as long as i want.

here, let me get that for you.

wave already so we can get this over with.

2009-05-02T09:07:00.000-07:00

thanks Thomas' for your ice cream for Jon.

a piece of cake for Jon on his birthday.

a night with Death Cab

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

as some of you know,we are gianormous fans of the Seattle band "Death Cab for Cutie"!! the name seems strange i know but i would recommend this music to my parents so that should say something about just how "non scary" they are.

we were never able to see them the whole 5 years we lived there so jumped on the chance to watch them last night at the morrison center in boise and boy was it sweet! we sat at the very last row in the balconey but it was worth it.

we took binoculars and used our camera to get these pictures through them. pretty sweet.

thank you to Brad and his family for watching Kaylee a little longer then expected.

# 88 THE MAGICAL #

2009-04-23T14:01:00.000-07:00

ANYBODY THAT READS THIS, PLEASE SEND YOUR GOOD VIBE THOUGHTS TO BRAD AND LYNDSAY'S FAMILY TODAY!

TODAY IS THE SCHOOL LOTTERY AND WE'RE REALLY HOPING THIS IS THE YEAR!

boy are you old!

2009-04-21T16:39:00.000-07:00

HAPPY 1212 wks BIRTHDAY MEAGAN! (give or take a few)

Our 1st family vacation

2009-04-18T13:46:00.000-07:00

Thanks for taking me to the Zoo Dad.

just keep swimming, just keep swimming

the bunny is freaking me out Dad!

can we go back to the pool Mom?

"K" is for Kaylee

2009-04-11T09:56:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

So I know that Lyndsay probably won't make a picture montage of herself in her own honor and I don't have the pictures of her to do it myself but certainly wanted to send a Birthday wish to her on her own special day.

Milestone

2009-04-06T07:08:00.001-07:00

Happy 6 Months Girls!!

2009-04-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

Just a few funny pictures of Kaylee. I think she was smiling right before and after the slide photo. Not sure what her problem is with the couch but I think they worked it out later.

Boat Show

2009-03-24T15:55:00.000-07:00

I'm going to the Boat Show this week because I'm having withdrawals from all things warm, wet and fun. Lake Powell sounds like a great family vacation right now. Good grief, LAKE LOWELL sounds fun right now!

things are great!

2009-03-11T17:53:00.001-07:00

Lately Kaylee, and I have been exploring a lot outside since the weather is on our side and it stays lighter longer. The fresh air and nature has been a nice change from the gloomy winter.Today was Julia Davis Park day. My battery died from the start so we didn't get very many pictures. Tomorrow is the Camels Back Park hike. Fresh air, good exercise, and a fabulous play date with just us girls is so much fun! We're gearing up for May when Kaylee, and I do the annual "Race for the Cure" run. She's just as excited about it as I am.

Jeremy, tickles Kaylee, with his beard all the time. She screams the loudest when this event takes place. She talks a lot these days and it's so sweet to listen to. She says "mumm mumm mumm". I think we all know what her first words will be.

This is one of the sewing projects I'm doing right now. I'm attempting Kaylee's Easter dress and I feel pretty confident about it, we'll see. The pattern says it's easy :)

New Tricks

2009-03-04T06:59:00.000-08:00

Kaylee, is really good about rolling over from back to belly but would never even attempt belly to back. So yesterday amazed us yet again when she decided it's time to roll over both ways! Just out of left field like she'd been doing it all along. Then we noticed that she could sit without falling over and knew, it just gets better from here. yes, that's Kaylee, reading. She loves books, they seem to taste delicious to her. I tried it and don't know what the big deal is. It's a good read though, Baby Einstein finding objects in our everyday life. She likes to hit the pictures.

just a proud parent spreading a good news minute.

your 2 cents

2009-02-28T21:53:00.000-08:00

posing the question about when Jeremy and I can take a vacation, without our Kaylee. Now let's not get the wrong idea. Life with our sweetheart is just that, sweet and fabulous. We've been planning this vacation for years with a few kinks in the way but we're still going through with it. At what age is it safe to take the plunge?

Welcome Back!!

2009-02-26T20:49:00.000-08:00

Or at least there should have a been a banner that said that when I walked into the Nampa Rec Center. Today was my first day back to the mighty gym and man was it nice! I look forward to the aches and pains. Did someone say Marathon?

ps- thanks for the passes Mom. I'm still working on getting back on the charter membership. stay tuned...

Dear Grandma and Grandpa

2009-02-15T16:09:00.000-08:00

I miss you very much. Especially Grandma's advice. Thanks for telling my Mom I can eat Rice Cereal now. I know it's hard for her to accept that I'm growing quickly. Now I'm sleeping better and much longer at night. I also really like licking the spoon. I have a big girl chair too. Guess what? I rolled over from my back to my tummy on Friday the 13th. creepy but true. I just love doing it so much I can't stop anymore! You should see my Dad try to change my diaper. I wiggle so much it's funny. He got me a Valentine balloon and puppy that's soft. Well, I better go now. I think I need to be feed again so I'm crying to let my Mom know. I hope you're well in Wyoming and I miss and love you. Be sure to click on my pictures so you can see me up close.

Love, Kaylee

ps. Grandma I really like the warm soft hat you made me with mittens.

Grandpa, how are the toothpick sales coming? Mom said that the more toothpicks you sell the quicker you can come back.

Look at me, I'm 4 months!

2009-02-06T14:54:00.000-08:00

4 months today! We went to the Dr.'s today and naturally he said she was perfect. He said she looks just like her Mamma, but who are we kidding.

12 lbs 15 oz. 35%

25 in. TALL 90%

yes, We have a tall child. She must have Grandpa Bodily's legs. She's just been such an awesome kid we really have been so lucky. She's always been a good sleeper but now that we've graduated to her own room and crib, she sleeps even better. She wants to eat everything and drools pretty good. I love taking her on strolls in her little stroller, it's like pushing a doll around. I got this chair so she could sit up with out me holding her and boy is it nice! She wants to eat it but who cares, it works. I might need to "Bedazzle" it (danielle style) a bit so it's not so ugly, we'll see.

"Hi, Grandpa and Grandma. I miss seeing you but know you're okay in Wyoming taking good care of "Trainwreck Lodge" love, Kaylee

My First EBay Purchase

2009-02-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

vintage Viking is just what I was looking for! Nothing to complicated, so I could actually use it and something in Tiffany Blue.

It may be small and ancient but who are we kidding? I have a hard time with my Mac computer let alone a sewing machine computer.

Now.......Mom, how do you thread AGAIN??

34 years already!

2009-01-31T08:58:00.000-08:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY PARENTS!

This makes it all worth it*

2009-01-30T03:10:00.000-08:00

I picked Kaylee, up at my parents on my last official day of work and she clearly was excited about Mom's decision to stay home and take care of her. She was going a few seconds before we started to record and this is what we got. Nothing Sweeter.

Yup! She reads! Enjoying a good book at Grandma Bodily's house.

Grandma introduces Kaylee, to a new friend.

lovley ladies

2008-12-30T23:47:00.000-08:00

three generations stand in this photo. Mom is in the back looking at us while Kaylee enjoys her first winter snow. This was a good day. :)

lady in red

2008-12-07T09:31:00.000-08:00

She has no idea just how adorable she is but her mom does here's a post.

slow down little lady! mom & dad aren't ready

2008-12-06T07:09:00.000-08:00

Kaylee, is 2 months today!!

People say you're no longer a newborn when you're 2 months old, but I'm not ready for her to be anything but our sweet little newborn. Kaylee, still wears her newborn clothes, newborn diapers, and has a slight hint of her newborn cry (not much though) so she's still a newborn to me.

I tried to break myself of her in the bassinet by moving it from the side of our bed to 3 feet away up against our wall. it lasted a minute. If I have to get out of bed to get her, she's to far away for me!

I'll take a picture of her today at 5:27 pm for her official day but these were a few days ago. Crazy just how she's grown!

Thankful thought

2008-11-27T07:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to our whole family!! I'm thankful that we are a close and loving family who truly cares for one another. Grandma and Grandpa Bodily did a great job keeping us together with love and laughter.

love, The Park Family of 3

ps. this isn't a thanksgiving picture but who cares when it's this cute, it just has to be shared . we're thankful that Kaylee seems to be a happy person, because she came out smiling and keeps on smiling! any day now we'll get a giggle...

My parental duty, a Series EE

2008-11-20T15:01:00.000-08:00

In keeping with my parents tradition... I went to the nearest US Bank and purchased my daughter a Series EE US Savings Bond! This event made me feel good about myself, because I'm contributing to her financial future already! Tomorrow, we go to open her own bank account! This is surely more exciting for me then her.

1 month already!

2008-11-17T17:58:00.000-08:00

Theses are 1 month pictures. We've been comparing her to the size of the monkey each month. Growing like a baby does! She started smiling a lot and "talking" more and more with her funny noises. I tried to post a video of it but 50 min. into the download I just couldn't keep waiting, so I'll try another one.

Temple Experience

2008-11-16T19:15:00.000-08:00

Just a note about my temple experience this past Thursday.

My ward had a "mini ward baptism" inviting those in my temple prep class to do baptisms on Thursday, which was at a good time for our family temple and fast weekend.

There was about 10 of us which included the Bishop's brother because they were doing the work for a few of their family names.

I was able to go to the temple in Seattle about 3 yrs ago so I was excited to go again. I did about 5 names and one of them was a woman with a well known Filipino name. That made me smile.

Every time I go, I always think about the names. I wonder if they are present as they have waited a long time for it to be their turn. What a privilege it is that I can do that for them.

I hope to go more often.

The church is true. "Do what is right, No matter what."

Kaylee has a talent!!

2008-10-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

So Grandma Bodily got Kaylee to smile today! Then when I got home, Jeremy and I noticed that sure enough, she can follow us with her head and eyes! It's awesome knowing that Kaylee sees us and acknowledges our motion, but this also means she's growing quickly and soon will be 4 weeks old! next are braces!

A few of my Favorite things

2008-10-30T05:50:00.000-07:00

anything Kaylee and her Dad

FaMiLy PhOto

2008-10-26T18:09:00.000-07:00

So this is our new family and I have no idea how to make the picture smaller so this is it until I can fix it.

HaPpY BiRtHdAy !!

2008-10-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jeremy, being that this is his last year in his 20's!! I love you much.

Kaylee Park

2008-10-14T19:31:00.001-07:00

This is not a product of photo shop, out child is really just this cute and smiley! For those that haven't seen family blogs: 7lbs 3oz- 20 in. @5:27 pm and yes she shares a birthday with her cousin Abigail, my little sister's new daughter, who was born @ 10:57 pm.

our Kind Person

2008-10-09T10:13:00.000-07:00

Yes, she is here! Kaylee Park, is an addition to our family that her parents were NOT expecting and so pleased to be blessed with. I'm not as organized as my other family members but we'll definitely get photos and funny stories blogged. Thank you Lyndsay for bringing our baby girl home for the first time. (what a journal entry that is) :)

a note to my daughter

2008-10-06T06:09:00.000-07:00

PLEASE HURRY TODAY, LOT'S OF PEOPLE ARE WAITING!

2008-10-05T21:49:00.000-07:00

so, it's been danielle & jeremy for a many, many, years and this time tomorrow (fingers crossed) we'll be an even better package.

this is a big THANK YOU to my family which has blessed us in so many ways as we've taking this new journey. who'd a thought?

everyone expect phone calls around F.H.E. this is our 1st F.H.E. how exciting! Jeremy, has the lesson and I have TREATS!!

love everyone!

p.s. Meagan, I can't wait to share with you all of the new knowledge I'm about to gain. My "expertise". loves

F.Y.I

2008-09-19T11:58:00.001-07:00

just a quick note. I still receive email from our Seattle ward mostly to keep me updated on the following reason. Our good landlord (not Brad) but 97 year old John Hammer, passed away on wednesday. We know how happy he must be now, reunited with his wife who has been gone for a lot of years. He missed her so much. Just before we moved we visited him and I noticed a painting of her in his room but it was tilted. I asked why and he said the artist painted her nose with a slight tilt and he wanted her exactly how she was so he tilted the painting on the wall to straighten her out. Despite the fact that I hope to never have to have a 97 year old landlord, he was a good man and I know we were suppose to live in his home while we there.

Girl's Day

2008-09-19T11:58:00.000-07:00

This is Meagan's day at "Two Rivers Spa" which I highly recommend. Naturally we couldn't get pics of her during her prenatal massage but this is the lady that did it for her. I should've taken pics of her fabulous toe color and nails because they did a great job and the color she picked is so cute. Mom and I waited on the patio over looking the beautiful river. She's helping me make a beanie cap for Baby Park. this is Mom once again fixing what I did. One day, I'll be able to start and finish a project without having to start over. until then, I appreciate Mom, I'm 30 yrs old and she still saves the day. :)

well, it's my time...

2008-09-04T09:48:00.000-07:00

Now it didn't really happen like I thought it would but either way it happened...

The belly button has made an official appearance and it's here to stay until next month, hopefully it goes back.

It seems silly I know but I feel so strange with it sticking out of my shirts. I find myself trying to cover it like I have a weird modest issue which I know isn't really an issue.

so it's a moment for me and I thought I'd share.

ps. just 2 more weekss of work. maybe sooner if my appointment next week tells me otherwise. my lovely friend Mindy is due a week after me and her dr. thinks she's going sooner, so wish me luck.

IT IS HERE!!!!

2008-08-18T16:50:00.000-07:00

A BIG FAT SHOUT OUT TO ALLISON!!

the invitations she made for Meagan's shower just arrived in the mail and they are fabulous!

I'm so excited to celebrate Meagan and Josh with baby Abigail. The party is just 3 weeks away!!

Navel Update & More

2008-08-15T21:54:00.000-07:00

Good news...my belly button is still technically inside but more to a flatter surface now. not yet an actual "button".

Bishop Bower, came over today and FINALLY extended a call! Our ward has been through a lot of changes so I expected some delay. He visited for a while, reminisced about good old school days and took the "audiopark" tour.

So, I'll be serving in the Relief Society as the Enrichment Lady. Very excited!!

She's My Cherry Pie

2008-07-24T18:56:00.000-07:00

Today I made my first cherry pie. My intentions were to enter it in our Pioneer Day contest for the ward but knew I should wait till a few more practice rounds of pie baking. I need to work on presentation lets say. I'm not really a dessert person but Jeremy, will eat anything so it certainly won't go to waste.

So Meagan and I both had to do our yucky test and hopefully all is good with that. I go back in on the 13th to talk about "important" stuff like drugs I'll surely be having and hospital stuff. Hopefully we can have some pictures then because I'm excited to see just how big she is now. I haven't gained much in the weight department but she sure feels like she might be a bigger child then maybe I'd like to be delivering. She seems to want to crawl out sometimes.! good news is I still have a navel and not a button.

Things are going great for Jeremy as well. He's going full speed ahead with his studio and things seem to on the right track.( That's a pun for anybody that gets it!) The other good news is that starting this week he no longer works for the Guitar Center on sundays!! Only tues, wed and thurs now. the other days he'll be in our studio, except he plans on taking sundays off. Keeping my fingers crossed, I've been waiting a long time for that one.

this is long.......

Baby Park - about 24 weeks

2008-06-21T08:34:00.000-07:00

"Cherish"

2008-05-11T07:41:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Mom, for the Willow Tree "Cherish" awaiting a miracle!! along with the flowers I really appreciate you thinking of me on this Mother's Day. I truly will Cherish this gift. I hope you feel just as special today as you've made me feel. after all, you REALLY deserve it! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

what a long strange trip it's been...

2008-05-10T13:39:00.000-07:00

just a quick hello to everyone that has missed us here at "picnic at the park".
jeremy, is working at the guitar center and his own studio. I'm still at the monkeytree house counting down the days of "fully vested".
this past week has been exciting! we found out she's a she on tues. felt her on wed. then heard her on thurs. i have a prenatal motor that lets us hear whats going on inside! she's around 5in. and 1 of that is just her feet! just a few names we've been working on but nothing set in stone. feel free to give us your feed back on any of them.
*danermy
*emily
*scout
*logan
*kali (kaylee)
-I'm sure more will come
well, even though we truly miss being in seattle, the reasons why we're here make us grateful.

after these messages...we'll be right back!!!

Monkey around the halls- hey to Kristin

2008-05-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

So the Thomas family sent us this oh so ever soft and fantastic blanket for Danermy. Since she currently can't enjoy it's goodness, I thought our monkey could, considering it's a monkey blanket. I'm not 100% but I think he likes it.

Thanks, Thomas's!!!

2008-03-27T09:06:00.000-07:00

just a bit before we disconnect the internet.

this move has been somewhat of a nightmare! it snowed and rained and heavy winds of freezing garbage last night. REALLY put us behind!! we're worried about going through the pass because it gets tons more snow then the city does.

i asked jeremy, if all of this was a sign? he responds, "HECK YES IT'S A SIGN! A SIGN TO GET OUT OF HERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!"

we're tired, soar, and eager to get back home. Let me just take this second to apologize to everyone for the lack of enthusiasm we'll be having when we get in. don't take it personal, just know we're burnt to the ground.

send good happy thoughts to us and our uhaul.

~growing like a weed!

2008-03-15T13:19:00.001-07:00

We FINALLY saw this human we keep hearing about!! Before the picture was taken, we were able to see an actual head with stubby legs. then it moved all aver the place and we didn't get another clear picture, so ..... you get to see a blob. our child the blob. only the face a parent could love.

baby's bedroom

2008-02-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

Wow!! isn't it just the most beautiful thing you've ever seen? oh yeah, i forgot, you can't.. the baby's room so far looks like a black hole. we have another appointment on the 11th so hopefully we'll be able to see that there's only 1 blueberry roaming around. the little black hole on the bottom right.

about me....7 wks later. so far so great!!! just snacking all day with fruits and veggies. crackers and H2O. walking all the time, including an awesome hike to Snoqualmie Falls last weekend. either this child is really sweet and wants to be nice...or just waiting to creep up on me with "HERE'S JOHNNY!!" and take that with sickness!

about jeremy....OH BOY!! WHERE TO BEGIN? always working overhaul. about to start 2 new bands. also working on his own project. a lot gentler album. AND, trying to start a new life for us. Bless his heart.

about us....as most of us know, YES, we're relocating to the tater state. this has been somewhat an emotionally decision for us but know it's the best thing for a soon to be family of 3. details to follow.

a new band member

2008-01-28T22:09:00.000-08:00

SO WE'RE EXCITED TO INTRODUCE A NEW BAND MEMBER , OUR LEAD VOCALIST, AND THESE ARE THE FIRST PHOTOS. our first show will be the first of October..WE'LL BE MAKING OUR OWN FLYERS AND EVERYONE IS INVITED!!