The Parsons Family

Florida/Georgia Game (Halloween)

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Justins 1st day of school ...

2009-08-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

Shamu Rocks Show

2009-08-28T18:13:00.000-07:00

Sea World Trip

2009-08-28T17:33:00.000-07:00

We had a great time at Sea World! It was a little warm but we had the chance to see all of the animals. Our favorite part as a family was watching the night show with Shamu. The whole weekend was great! Sorry about the order of the pictures, but this Blogger is so weird.

Summer Fun

2009-08-06T17:03:00.000-07:00

Recent Photos

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TRIP to Indy to see GG & Papa Jones

2009-05-19T06:33:00.000-07:00

On our way to see Papa Jones & GG

Papa and I played ball the first night.

Saw a big ole frog.

Mowed the grass for Papa.

Mom,Dad and Papa, all went racing.. Dad was the fastest..

Went to see where Peyton Manning goes to work.

Went to the real track. Man they go fast!! Dad wanted to go that fast.

Peyton Mannings crib for all you Colts fans..

Papa showed me the piece of equipment he operates..

Dad and I fed the geese some popcorn,

Happy Birthday GG!!!

Papa hard at work!

Had my first Smores...MMM good

Heading back home to J-ville! Thnx Papa and GG! I had FUN!

Easter 2009...

2009-04-13T09:19:00.000-07:00

Trip to Sunshine Park

2009-04-13T08:58:00.000-07:00

Line UP GUYZ!
Had too pat the boyz down b4 going to the park, never know with this bunch, make sure they were not packing heat or blades. Lloyd had a butter knife, but I think that was for his sandwhich.

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Justin is doing his best Bigfoot impression!! LOL

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What a little man he turning out to be.

Utah Trip

2009-02-17T06:46:00.001-08:00

Had A great time in Utah with the fellas. We truly had a guys trip and without getting into details that may not be suitable for children. Just know we had a great time. God is good all the time and some times He shows me through his beautiful landscape. I can not wait to return for a second go at the mountain.

Getting ready for Christmas.

2008-12-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

Decorating for Christmas! So much fun!

Went to see the Harley Santa!

Got Our live Christmas tree.

Thanksgiving

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

Thanksgiving was fun this year, although it was a very quick trip it was a blast. We will see everyone again in a couple of weeks for Christmas though.

Ohio Vacation...

2008-11-12T07:45:00.000-08:00

We had such a good time visiting with family and friends. Ate some good food (much props to pops on his Brunswick stew).

Mom makes riding fun!!

2008-10-22T08:32:00.000-07:00

I Love Football!!!

2008-10-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

I Love Football!

Uncle Matts boat launch!!!!!

2008-10-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

Here WE GO!!! That Boat is cool!!!

Every one came out to watch it go!!

It goes Fast!! Uncle Matt was flying!!

Even Ms.Kalen went for a ride, She went fast to.

Dad tried to sink it by putting his fat butt in that little boat!! LOL

Big Party for Me and my Buddy Noah.

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Kindness the clown showed up!!!>>>> P.K. is a funny guy!!!!!!

Slip and slide and pool were lots of FUN.. Thanks Pastor Kevin for opening your house!

CAKE TIME!!!! MMMMMMMMMM

My buddy Noah on his new toy!! >>>>> Uncle "J" doing some film making..

Noah and his mom and dad.>>>>> Ms. Tiff is here to save the world.

Sweeeeet Pool!

Uncle "T", always a good party when he shows UP!

Uncle Matt's Game!!!!

2008-10-03T04:59:00.000-07:00

Uncle Matt is a good football player!!

I am trying to be like uncle Matt and tackle this dummie!

It was kind of hot that day! Need some H2O!

Birthday Cake.

2008-09-12T06:15:00.000-07:00

Had lots of Fun on my birthday.

2008-09-12T06:10:00.000-07:00

MY 1ST BIRTHDAY!!!

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Thanks to everyone who came to my party and celebrating with me. Thank you for the many gifts and all the love you have shown me.

GG and Big Bro give a gift.

Crazy kidd from across the street (dont know who let him in) > The Schous came as well, I LOVE THEM!

Big Brother even put on a hat for the party.

Me and Uncle Bruce

MMMMMM CAKE!!!

First steps.

2008-08-28T06:32:00.000-07:00

Look at me!

Growing so fast

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Getting so big so fast.

HAMBONE!!

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I'm not tired at all Dad!

Me and Moms Trip!

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Mom and I went home to VA for GG's Tiny Miss pagent a couple of weeks ago and had a great time with friends and family.

Me and GG

Me and Papa Jones, we are good buddies!

Me, Mom, and Aunty Wendy

I am the man!

Kansas Trip

2008-06-04T19:01:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics from our trip to Kansas, where we visited Papa and Nana Jones. It was so much fun...

1st Plane Ride

2008-06-04T18:34:00.001-07:00

Justin got to experience his first plane ride in April...we flew to Kansas to see Papa Jones. He had been working out there for several months, so we decided to go visit. We had a blast! Justin even got to sit up front with the pilots...

7 & 8 months

2008-06-02T16:57:00.000-07:00

I'm so sorry it's taken this long for me to update the blog. We've had an exciting couple of months...Justin is "army crawling" all over the place and he's more interested in real food vs. baby food. He's so much fun...hope ya'll all get to see him soon!

Happy Easter!

2008-03-24T17:03:00.000-07:00

We began this special day by finding Justin's easter basket at the front door and then Winston had to take something from my easter basket, so he wouldn't feel left out. We then went to church, came home and had lunch with the Colliers, and then went over to the Jackson's later in the day. (We missed our families and wish we could have been with them, but were thankful to our Jacksonville families for taking us in.) We're excited to start traditions with Justin, but more importantly, we can't wait until he's old enough to understand the signficance of the Easter season...learning that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and then resurrected to new life! We hope and pray that you were able to experience Jesus' love this Easter!

Jason's Birthday

2008-03-22T19:27:00.001-07:00

We had fun celebrating Jason's 31st birthday. Kenny and Gina came to spend the weekend; it was fun hanging out with them again! A big thanks to the Collier, Losee, and Fielder families for making J's birthday special.

5 & 6 Months

2008-03-22T19:13:00.000-07:00

Once again, I am way behind on updating the blog so I decided to include pics from the last 2 months. We are having so much fun with Justin. He can now sit up (with some help from the boppy), roll all over the room, hold his own bottle, sit up in his high chair, and give Winston lots of love! He also loves to ride in the stroller!

Changes

2008-02-02T08:24:00.001-08:00

Justin has gone through so many changes this past month. We now have a thumb-sucker and a big boy who's eating cereal and veggies. We didn't want to give him solids until he was older, but the doctor said he's practically big enough to be a 6 or 7 month old baby. He loves it!

4 Months Old

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Justin turned 4 months on January 4th....he's growing up so fast! At his 4 month check-up he weighed 16 lb 7 oz and was 26" long. He's definitely a Parsons!!!

A big thanks to the Davis family! Go Cavaliers!

The Park

2008-02-02T08:02:00.000-08:00

Okay...these are really late, but wanted to get them posted for you to see. This was Justin's 1st trip to the park...on New Year's Eve!!! He liked the swing but didn't know what to think of the slide. Nana Jones and friends from VA (Wendi, Jake, and Zachary) came along to play while the big boys (Jason and Jack) played golf at TPC Sawgrass. It was a fun day!

Baby's 1st Christmas-Part 2

2008-01-05T10:14:00.000-08:00

We continued our Christmas when Grandma & Grandpa Parsons and Uncle Joe arrived on Christmas Eve. It was great to wake up Christmas morning and share this special time with our family. Justin opened more gifts and had fun taking in all the new sights and sounds. After gifts, it was off to the kitchen for me. For those of you who know me well, you know I don't cook. Well, my gift to everyone was cooking Christmas dinner! I made my first turkey and ham. Justin had fun at dinner playing with a plastic spoon...like everything else, it went right to his mouth. Our Christmas was truly blessed and we praise God for the time we were able to spend with family.

Baby's 1st Christmas

2008-01-04T18:45:00.001-08:00

This year was truly an amazing and extra special Christmas! We had the opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas...our Savior's birth, as we celebrated Justin's 1st Christmas. It was also special because we were able to share the holiday with family and friends. Nana Jones came to stay with us a few weeks and we made some precious memories while she was here. To begin our festivities, we (well, Jason found it!!!) picked out the most beautiful and perfect tree. Even Winston and Nana went along for the ride. Our next adventure took us to have a picture taken with the Harley Santa (we had to get a picture for Papa Jones with Justin and the Harley Davidson's!) And finally we had an early Christmas with Nana, so Justin was able to see what Santa brought him. Nana Jones had to leave early to go see Papa Jones in Kansas because he had to work on Christmas. We truly missed having them here, but were thankful for the time we spent together before Christmas.

Papa Jones & his gifts (at 4:30 AM in Kansas!!)

3 Months Old

2007-12-04T20:14:00.000-08:00

It's hard to believe that our little man is already 3 months old. I look back at pictures from when he was first born and see how much he has changed in such a short time period. Justin loves to have someone talk or sing to him...it makes him laugh and smile. And I've learned to never say never because Justin is enjoying something I said he wouldn't do until he was older.... watch TV. He loves all the different colors and light changes! Oh well, it keeps him happy and content and sometimes that's more important than what all the "books" say! I am also getting used to having a boy and the battle scars that come along with them...as you can see from the pictures! He gets more maniucres than I do =)

Happy Thanksgiving

2007-12-03T18:39:00.000-08:00

We spent Thanksgiving in Virginia with the Parsons, while Papa and Nana Jones enjoyed the snow in Kansas. Justin and Winston did great on the 10 hour trip...both of them slept for a majority of the time! It was so nice to spend time with family and friends...and of course really good food! It was a quick trip, but we're thankful we were able to make it up there!

Uncle Joe

Grandma Parsons

Grandpa Parsons

Cousin Lisa

"Aunt" Wendy

"Aunt" Gina

The Fielder Gang

Hanging with the Colliers

2007-12-03T18:25:00.000-08:00

For those of you who haven't met them, we have the BEST neighbors ever! Bruce and Carla are truly special people and Justin already loves them. (Bruce is great at getting him to smile and Carla has a special touch for putting him to sleep.) We've had fun taking Justin to his first Japanese Steakhouse and playing with him at the Collier's house.

A Big Thank You

2007-12-03T18:03:00.000-08:00

Sorry it's been so long since my last update, but our computer has been down. I want to send out a BIG thank you to Justin's sitters over the past few months. Ya'll have been a true blessing...Jason and I will be forever grateful. (Mamie Jami, "Auntie" Lacy, Miss Lisa & Sammie, "Aunt" Carla, Nana Jones, and Miss Karen - sorry there's no picture!)

Cute Kid...Cute Clothes

2007-11-08T19:13:00.000-08:00

Hope you enjoy the fashion show...I can get away with this while he's young!!!

Mom...take off this stupid hat!

2 Months Old

2007-11-08T19:00:00.000-08:00

My how time flies...Justin is already 2 months old! We continue to have a blast with him and enjoy watching him grow and learn new things. His facial expressions crack us up and he's such a cutie when he smiles and laughs. He had a doctor's appointment on Monday and got all of his 2 month shots. He did great! It helps that we have an amazing pediatrician. (Thanks for the referral Lacy!)

As you can see from the pictures, he's definitely a growing boy...14 lbs and 24" long. He'll be ready for the NFL or NBA!

Happy Halloween!

2007-10-31T22:15:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Nana Jones for Justin's outfit and to Grandma Parsons for his sleeper!

Back to Work

2007-10-30T23:15:00.000-07:00

Well, today was the day I returned to work...after being at home for 8 weeks with Justin. Many mixed emotions were running through me, but I was brave and didn't shed one tear! Here are a few pics of our last day together before I went back to work and my first day of work. It was so good to hold him after being away from him all day!

Happy Birthday Winston!

2007-10-30T23:08:00.000-07:00

Today Winston turned 4 years old...not sure how old that is in doggie years?!?! We tried to make his day special by saying his favorite phrase - "Wanna go for a ride?" and taking him to Petco to get a new toy and treats. He had a blast getting out of the house and receiving so much attention.

Like Father, Like Son

2007-10-24T09:26:00.000-07:00

Jason is the PERFECT daddy and does such a good job with Justin...even when he's crying his head off! He's been able to enjoy many of the "firsts" with our son - first to hold him, change his diaper, change his clothes, and feed him with a bottle. You can tell from the pictures that they share many similarities! (Same love for the Yankees, sleeping in the recliner, same feet, and same taste in clothing!!!)

7 Weeks Old

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As Justin continues to grow, I am constantly in awe of how much God has blessed our family. We have a healthy baby, a roof over our heads, food to eat, and jobs to provide for our needs. It's the little things in life that I never want to take for granted. These past 7 weeks have taught me so much - a love that cannot be explained, selflessness, and forgiveness. It's amazing how the Lord can teach you these things through a child!

Okay...here's a quick explanation on some of these pictures. Justin is still not sleeping in his crib because he's not sleeping through the night, but I'm trying to get him used to napping in it so that the transition won't scare him too much. He's still sleeping in the pack-n-play in our room, so that I don't have to walk up and down stairs at 2 AM!!!!! The second pic shows him sleeping in the stroller. Walking through the neighborhood is part of our morning routine. Happy 7 Weeks Justin!

6 Weeks Old

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With each new day, we are truly amazed and feel so blessed to be raising this precious baby boy. So much has happened in the past week. Justin is full of energy...keeping his head up for minutes at a time, pushing himself up while laying on his play mat, and staying up for longer periods during the day. Justin continues to make us laugh with his "funny faces" and adore him with his "sweet looks." It's hard to believe that he's already 6 weeks old!

Check out my kicks!

More Pics

2007-10-11T09:20:00.000-07:00

We're having so much fun dressing up our little man and taking pictures. These were too precious not to pass along. Hope you enjoy...

I wonder why he's laughing at me?
When Justin doesn't get his way...

5 Weeks Old

2007-10-09T16:16:00.000-07:00

Today Justin turned 5 weeks old, so guess what we did to celebrate? We had our first outing at Wal-mart...just the two of us! Fun...huh?!?! And of course I had to dress him up for the occasion. Jason and I are having a blast getting to know our little man. One thing's for sure...he's already spoiled rotten!!! I want to thank everyone who has given me such great advice over the past several weeks...without each of you, I'd be totally lost!

Fun Filled Days

2007-10-08T18:09:00.001-07:00

Here are a few things Justin likes to do during the day...

Play...he loves to lay on his play mat!

Sleep...the swing works every time!

Smile...it's probably just gas!

Eat...Daddy finally gets to feed me!

Home Sweet Home

2007-10-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, we began building our new house in early March but didn't expect our old house to sell as quickly as it did. With the market so slow, we were SO blessed to have our house move so fast. But there was a slight problem...our new house wasn't ready. We have 2 extremely gracious families who allowed us to live with them for a total of 9 weeks!!!! Thank you so much to the Tafaoa and Jackson families...you guys rock! We began getting very anxious in July when we were told we didn't have a closing date, due to the fact that our little one was on the way. But praise God-we moved into our new home on August 10, 2007...just 3 weeks before Justin was born! It's a great neighborhood and we're happy to call Waterleaf home!

Mr. Winston

2007-10-03T07:36:00.000-07:00

Our family wouldn't be complete without adding some pictures of Mr. Winston. For those of you who have met him, you know that he rules the household! He doesn't quite know what to think of Justin. I think Winston will be happy when Justin is old enough to play with him.

Tummy Trouble?

2007-10-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

In case you're ever having tummy trouble, try the dryer...worked for Justin!!!!

4 Weeks Old

2007-10-02T10:24:00.000-07:00

We can't believe it...our precious baby boy is 4 weeks old today! It's amazing to see how much he's grown and changed in such a short time frame. Can't wait for all of you to meet him!
Big Brother Winston would be proud!

A Blog...Finally!

2007-10-02T09:26:00.000-07:00

A good friend encouraged me to set up a blog when I was pregnant, but I kept putting it off. Now that Justin has arrived, Jason and I want a place where our family and friends can stay updated. Here's a brief update on what's happened in the last 4 weeks. My doctor advised us to schedule a C-section because the baby's head was measuring larger than his due date and my pelvic bone. So the big day was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4th! Jason and I arrived at St. Vincent's hospital at 8 AM, both a little nervous...not knowing what to expect. After a lot of paperwork and bloodwork, we were taken up to the labor and delivery floor. At 1:15 PM, Justin Blake Parsons arrived weighing 7 lb. 3 oz and 20 1/2" long. He was a true miracle from God! The surgery went extremely well and the recovery has been much better than we expected. Jason is such an amazing daddy...he was changing diapers and cloths before I could even get out of bed. A big thank you to everyone who came to visit us at the hospital and once we got home. We are truly grateful to our parents, who were able to share our little bundle of joy once we got home. Mom...I truly appreciate the extra time you were able to spend here and for all your help around the house!