~ The Parcell's ~

The benefits of Massage Therapy!

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Christmas Special!!!

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Forget Me Knots Massage

“A touch of perfection for a life of serenity”

(801)787-3302

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

For the month of December…..

BUY “1” SWEDISH MASSAGE ($50)

GET “1” for $20

AND….“ 1” FREE PARAFFIN WAX HAND TREATMENT!!!! ($25 value)

EXPIRATION DATE (one year of date issued)

Call Jen @ 801 787-3302

1421 South 1580 East Spanish Fork ,Utah

BYU WIN!

2010-11-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Nick and I went to the last BYU home game! The game started with crazy wind gusts and ended with quite a chill! The Ref's were horrible, but still you can't stop greatness! We won 40-7! To have a day with just Nick was priceless! We have so much fun together! What a blessing to be married to my best friend! Shout out to Ed and Stephanie for making that quality alone time possible! I was in desperate need of a kid break! Now I am grateful for them again, and my in-laws, and for my wonderful husband!

Feeding The Ducks!

2010-10-03T15:48:00.000-06:00

This morning while cleaning out the fridge, it became apparent that we had lots of stale bread and buns! So I decided it was time to go feed the ducks! I surprised the kids and we took off on a mini adventure! I hid the bread and let the kids imaginations go crazy as to where we were going! It makes me laugh to hear some of their notions! I think one even asked if we were flying to Michigan! lol! It was so fun to watch them feed the ducks and laugh with out a care in the world! It reminds me that getting out and away from our day to day chaos is so therapuetic! We had a blast but at the end of the day, we were missing Nick! It's just not the same without him! Next time we will wait until he is there to go with us! We went to a movie last night and had a great time then as well! It has been awesome to spend some quality time with my kids this weekend! They are getting so big! Scares me! Glad we could slow things down a bit and enjoy the moment!

Picture Day!

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I do realize that it has been a very long time since the last post and I apologize! I will try to improve on my flaky blogging! In my first attempt lets look at some pictures of my very cute kids! Yesterday was school picture day and to make up for last years forgotten picture day, we made some effort and actually got ready! Woohoo! It was exhausting and expensive! It is tough to get four kids picture perfect!

Graduation Day!

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It did not come without struggles or sacrifices, but it was achieved ! Nick threw me a big surprise party and we celebrated hard core! Thank you to all that made it and supported me through out! I know that many of you wanted to come, but could not make it, we understand and are grateful for your love and support! Nick thank you for all the work you put into Saturday! I love you so much and really could not have done this without you! Thank you for loving me!!!! Saturday was such an awesome day! It has made my top ten of best days ever! My family being there, my speech at graduation, my friends, pictures, the flowers, the party, the DJ, all of it! WOW! What a day!

Me and my awesome husband at the tabernacle!

Graduation was all of Provo College but these are my fellow Therapuetic Massage graduates!

My advisor Shellie Snow! She is the best!!!!

My sweet family! Me and Ed and Stephanie- The in-laws!

Seabass and Suzanne~ I was grabbing Suzannes bum in this shot~ lol! My friend Amanda!

Cold little Ashley!

All the boys sitting around the fire!

Conner~Tyson~Noah So cute!

My hottie~ My hero!

My very own personalized cake!

Chris and Dick cuddling!

Jeff~ The best DJ around!

Doug and Amy and their cute kids!

Me my flowers and my sign!

My Official Business Card!

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Finally a name!

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After months of torment, I have finally come up with a name for my business! I was feeling like I was never going to come up with a name. Last night my family got together and went up into the mountains for a BBQ and campfire. My brother set off some rockets and while we were running through the sage brush I saw these little blue flowers. They reminded me of Forget me nots and then BAM! It hit me! Forget me nots but the not be KNOT! Perfect! I am so excited to begin this new adventure and I love that my business name is both clever and appropriate and there is no innuendo!!!!!

Caden A Hershey Track Meet Hero!

2010-05-04T19:32:00.004-06:00

Well today is a proud parent moment! Caden had the third grade Hershey Track Meet! He rocked the house! He ran in the 100M, 200M, the long jump, and the 4x100M relay team. He won first place in all his races up through the semifinals. In the finals he took Fifth overall in the 100M and third in the 200M, and second in the relay. This was against all the third graders in the combined Spanish Fork elementary schools! We are so proud of Caden and all of his hard work and dedication! I also walked away with a wicked one sided face/neck/and shoulder burn! It was worth it though! * A special thank you to Melissa for the awesome pictures! She stepped in when my battery was dying! I got the video footage and she took these detailed pictures! Thank you!

Fellow friend started Flashback pictures!

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I just can't believe where the time has gone! I just love the cuteness! The first one is of my Ashley and Aubrie Brower at dance with Corinne Ivie. They were just barely three! This is an all time fav of Conner and Caden! Just watch as Conner laughs the best laugh everytime he bounces the ball! I can't watch this and not laugh! Too great!

Mexico Collage

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Mexico! My sweet paradise!

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So it has been a turbulent past couple of months! While I have been busy working on my schooling, we managed to sneak away for a week in paradise! Nick I and went down to Mazatlan, Mexico and shared an amazing trip with each other and Ed and Stephanie. Using their time share, we stayed in the lap of luxury and thoroughly enjoyed the pampering! What a wonderful trip that we will never forget and will always return to when in need of a happy place! Pictures do not give it justice but here is a glimpse of my paradise! You will have to go to older posts at the bottom! Due to the large number of pictures that I uploaded. Sorry!

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Sledding Party!

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This past weekend, the fam had a sledding party up at Ed and Steph's! Nick took up all the kids and had an awesome time! I sadly had to miss this shin dig because I had a brand new batch of sunbeams coming my way! I could not let them down! I was very lonely after church, but after seeing the pictures(which I skified from other people) I was sad no more! They had so much fun! Wish I could have been there! Grandpa and Allie on the four wheeler

Caden laughing it up

Ashley whipping down

All the boys

My Russian assasin and his black eye!

Conner my cutie pie Nick and the herd Nick not looking so happy

Ashley and Caden such kind siblings

All ready to go outside and sled

The three amigos

The sledding train

Wheeee and how's this work again.....

Hold on

Beautiful Ashley

My hottie rockin in out

Wipeout

So handsome

My Brown Eyed Girl Allie

VALIDATION!

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I know you are all sick of hearing about my school and my lack of time, but here is one more post that is about school, but is really exciting and note worthy! I applied for a Merit scholarship through school about a month ago! WOW! I have never been a lucky person so the things that I have, have been earned! This is one more example of this! I am as you can tell from my words, very proud of myself! It has been hard and will continue to be hard, but this scholarship will pay for some of my tuition and this is a good good thing!!!! Thank you for everyones support!

A brief pause in our chaos!!!!!

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During this momentary and brief little break, I think I should post a few things that have happened within our family since my last blog post! Nick has been in New Mexico working while I have been teaching preschool and going to school full time. I have been a single mom and have aged at least ten years over the past two months! Many of you know that Allie had experienced a bike injury that ensued an ambulance trip, intibation, life flighted, and put into Primary childrens ICU! She is a miracle! Unscathed from permanent damage we have been so blessed! We are also blessed by our friends and family! Thank you for all of your help! Also I would like to thank Cathy Ann and Shari and Bryce and Seabass and Suzanne and Ed and Stephanie for all of their help with my kids while I have been going to school. Your help has allowed me to focus on my education and to maintain a perfect attendance and a 4.0. I am still on the presidents list and have no notion of that changing! This has been a difficult time, but I feel very lucky and extremely blessed! We have so much and I will never forget that!!!! Nick works so hard to provide for us and my kids have all pulled together to help us get through this together! I love all of them dearly! Here are a few pictures of our lives over the past couple of months!!! What a beautiful life!!!!

LAGOON IN SEPTEMBER HALLOWEEN DAY

CADEN REPRESENTING THE BLUEMAN AT THE AIRFORCE GAME! NOVEMBER

CONNER PUSHING ALLIE AT THE HOSPITOL IN OCTOBER

ALLIE EATING HER FIRST MEAL AT PRIMARY CHILDRENS IN OCTOBER

ALLIE DAYS AFTER HER ACCIDENT BUT STILL IN HER BRACE! OCTOBER

ASHLEY'S DOOR DRAWING WHEN NICK WAS OUT OF TOWN IN NOVEMBER

MY NEW HAIRCUT AND COLOR IN NOVEMBER

ED ALLIE CONNER AND NICK CELEBRATING THEIR OCTOBER 30TH AND NOVEMBER 1RST BIRTHDAYS

ALLIE AND CONNER FIFTH BIRTHDAY NOVEMBER 1

ME AND MY SISTERS BEING SILLY ON HALLOWEEN

HAPPY 32 BIRTHDAY NICK

ASHLEY AND CADEN FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUGUST

HOT POTS IN AUGUST ON MY B DAY MY BIRTHDAY! I COULD LOOK WORSE! I AM 32 AND HAVE FOUR KIDS~

MY BLUEMEN~!!!

WARD HALLOWEEN PARTY THAT ALLIE AND I MISSED

CRAZY HAIR DAY OCTOBER

OCTOBER HAY RIDE AT THE RED BARN FOR PRESCHOOL

CONNER AND ALLIES FIRST DAY OF PRESCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER

I don't even have time for a shower!

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Please don't be too upset with me! I know that many of my friends and family are feeling neglected and rightfully so! I have not been around and if I am around I am on lock down doing homework or studying or making big projects! I am finding out that I am a perfectionist when it comes to school! I just want to maintain my 4.0 until I graduate. I did get an award for the 4.0 coveted Presidents List and an award for Perfect attendance(no small task)! I am proud of my hard work, but there is always room for improvent, thus my non existance! I do love my friends and I do love my family! This is only temporary and then I will return to the world of the living! If I have had a free minute, you can understand that I gave it to my husband and my kids! Here are a few quick pictures of those rare moments! Thank you to all of my supporters and poop on you if you are a hater! LOL! LOL still! More supporters than haters thank goodness! Thanks again, especially to my kind and patient husband who knows when not to ask what is for dinner when I am heading out the door at three thirty for school not to return until close to eleven! Nick I love you!

August 13th was my Birthday , but the present came later!

It was worth the wait! All I need now is a white basket for the handles!

This is me loving my new bike!!!!!

My BELATED BIRTHDAY BIKE!

Ashley's Seventh Birthday and her special cherry chocolate homemade cake! Payson pool for the Parcell's on Ashley's Birthday! August 22!

I forgot their wings so we bought these at Smiths(It's all they had) :( !!! SO CUTE though! More to come later.......

Happy 10th Anniversary!

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Ten Crazy years! Nick and I have today reached ten years of matrimony! He is my best friend and for that I am grateful! The other day I got thinking and realized that our ten years has not always been a peice of cake! Most marriages aren't. But it got me wondering about an analagy of the It's a small world ride at Disney! Now thats a slow and simple ride, it is sweet, and then it gets really annoying almost too perfect kind of annoying! Some marriages are like that and they do just fine. Then there is the dragster at Cedar Point amusement park! It is fast and fun and scary and there are parts where you almost pee your pants, and parts where you scream and parts where you hold your breath and parts where you smile and laugh! Me and Nick we are the Dragster! Life is not always easy, but we are true best friends and at the end of the day, we are stronger and happier and closer! Nick I love you with all my heart! You make me so happy! I could not have chosen a better eternal companion! Love you babe! I look forward to many many more thrills as we take off together on our own roller coaster. The good, the bad and the awesome! I have so much fun with you and there is no other person in this world who knows me better. You know my soul and you still love me! You make me strive to be a better person. Eternity is not long enough! Nicholas Martin Parcell thank you for ten amazing years, you are the circle of my universe!!! Always and Forever, Love Jen

Sharpening the Saw!

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My mom tells me all the time, that I need to stop and sharpen the saw. Meaning that I need to sharpen the dull blade or else I will be sawing and sawing and sawing with no real progression. The blade is dull and I am running ragid trying to do it all! Today I stopped and sharpened the saw! I spent a wonderful day with my husband and kids! We went to a family reunion and then on our way home, we stopped at Bridal Veil Falls and walked to them and played in the pool at the bottom. It was so great to pause and enjoy the most important people in my life! I feel sharp and ready to tackle another crazy adventurous week!!!! I just love this place!

Caden's First Soccer Tournament!

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Caden had five games in four days! In the hot hot hot of summer! He played his little butt off! They came in second place but hey for their first tournament finals are not too shabby! Caden you are a rock star! He is number 20 and you can see him off on the side in pic #1.

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Tubing in Lake Powell!

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Tubing was so much fun! We all got a turn and had a blast holding on for dear life as Grandpa twisted and turned trying to bounce of us off the tube!

Shari's Wedding! Last of the Schmitt weddings!

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Last weekend my sister Shari got married to Bryce Roby in the Manti temple. I am a little partial, but it was just such a beautiful temple to decide. I loved being there with her in the brides room and then in the sealing room. She and Bryce were so happy! The day before I had the privilege to go to Timpanogas temple and go through with her while she took out her endowment. It has been a while since I have been to the temple. I felt so at peace in spite of the morning that I had had! We had a great weekend and got a few pictures! Enjoy!

Caden's Birthday Party!

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For Caden's Birthday, all he wanted to do was to take his friends to the Provo Sportz Comedy Club! So we planned for pizza, cake, Comedy show, and swimming in the pool! We aim to please! He had nine friends come and it appeared as though they all had a great time! Thank you for the great presents that his friends gave him! He had the time of his life!

Eating Pizza on the deck! Singing Happy Birthday!

Fourth of July cake for my nine year old!

Coleman proud of his farting abilities! lol

Caden and his stash!

Walking to the Comedy club Wyatt and Jackson picked each other as their walking buddies!

A restless bunch outside of the club!

Caden and his Dad!

Caden and his mom!

Colton, Coleman, Tyler, and David!

Jackson, Boston, Caden, Wyatt, and Keegan!

Caden got asked up on stage for one of the skits! So cute!

The ref letting the kids beat him up!

On stage after the great and hilarious show!

Singing a Birthday song outside after the show! The cast was so good to the kids!

Swimming after hours in the backyard!

Freezing!

No towel to dry off with so Tyler used the still warm concrete!

Coleman also warming up!

Keegan getting his shirt on to go home! ( he was a little wound up!)

It's Raining it's Pouring!

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Last week, it was pouring rain and these weathered little girls showed up at my door! I could not resist this photo op! They are so beautiful and growing into such little ladies! It rained so much so fast that it was hypnotizing. Is was a sight to be seen for sure!

Growing like weeds!

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This last Friday, I saw the sun and decided to absorb as much of it as possible before the storms hit again. I took my kids to the park and just let them run around and be silly and loud. I just looked at them thinking how big they are and that they just seem to be growing like weeds! I am glad that I got the chance to be with my kids for the day. This week I will starting school and I know that life is only going to get crazier. Anyways here are the pictures of that afternoon!

Ashley insisted on taking those two of me, the other was a timer pic.

A bragging Mom moment!

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My son Caden has loved soccer from way early on even in my belly! Yes I just said that, now let me explain! When I was eight months pregnant with Caden, we were moving into a little house in Springville. I was slowly putting things away and unpacking. My attention at that moment was in the kitchen and as I leaned over the stove and on tippy toes to an above cabinet, Caden kicked so hard that he knocked over some glasses that were next to my belly on the stove top. I joked to Nick that "He's going to be a soccer player!" Funny! Now yes he is only about nine, but he is really talented. He was playing city ball and shined even making as many as ten goals during one game. But other kids who could not keep up with him started playing dirty and knocking him over and kicking him in the stomach and knee when he was down! We heard about these tryouts for an accelerated soccer team in Mapleton. We showed up that morning and watched as Caden played his guts out. Nick and I heard the coach say I like 20 21 and 24. Caden's number was 20! We were so excited, but that faded when we heard that really there were only like four or less open spots. We waited Four days before hearing that he did in fact make the team. I ran to the school and told Caden! We both jumped up and down and actually got a little teary eyed, i am not going to lie! So since then he had a week long camp and now has 7:30 am practices Mon, Wed, and Friday. HE works so hard and his coach told us that during the tryouts they knew they wanted him after seeing him play in just the first five minutes. After camp week, he pulled Nick and I aside and said that Caden is very talented and that if he keeps up this enthusiasm, he will play college ball! Now yes he is only 9, well almost 9, but if he chooses to continue down this path, me and Nick will support him every step of the way! Way to go Caden Dad and I are way proud of you!

You Asked For It Jen!

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Jen Brower commented on being sad that I left this picture out! I thought that I was being nice by saving her from this picture going public, but I guess I was wrong! So here you have it, This is Jen eating a hot dog! lol:)

Surprise!

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So this is old news, but none the less still news! The day the kids got out of school, a bunch of moms spear headed a surprise party for the kids! Jill Brown made hot dogs and everyone else supplied the trimmings. It was a lot of fun to see the kids and even moms let loose and welcome summer! We set up the water slide on the side of the house and let me tell you, that's a good time! So are cake walks and face painting and slip and slides. Sounds like a new tradition if you ask me!

My Buddy and classmate!

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Here are Conner and Allie at their graduation for preschool. The program was fantastic. Allie was so animated and Conner, well he stole the show, by being so loud! He from the top of his lungs, shouted his songs! You can see in this picture below, he was singing John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmitt. Hands in pocket and with all he had he belted out the words! Everysong! Sorry to all the other parents. Atleast they were laughing and not too upset! Great job you two! I can't believe how big you are gettting!

Conner and Allies dedicated teachers and class

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Preschool Graduation year one!

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I didn't drop off the face of the earth!

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But I did get lost in my yard! Pulling a couple of weeds, turned into, Planting flower boxes, two pots, four full flower beds, and lots and lots of planting, and watering! I took pictures on advice from my mother-in-law so that as summer progresses and things fill in, I will be able to see how much everything has grown! I did plant a garden as well, but I just used some of my backyard flower bed and a few tomatoes hidden in the front! Whatever it takes, right? I sure love gardening!

Trax~Gateway~Discovery Museum~WOW!

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So not eight hours after getting off of my flight from Michigan, I was driving to Sandy to get on Trax! (With a car full of kids) I am insane! Conner and Allie were so excited that I just got carried away in their enthusiasm! Riding on Trax was a new experience for them and they acted as though it were a roller coaster! I loved watching them it was so refreshing! Next we walked from the trax station to the Gateway food court where we all ate our yummy home lunches. Due to lack of time and no groceries in my house after my trip, I grabbed a loaf of bread, a container of Peanut Butter and a packet or two of jelly! Bought some Cheetos at Johnny' s and called it a day! After lunch we walked down to the Discovery Museum. That is such a cool place. I can't wait to bring Nick and the other kids to take part in their own adventure. Hours of fun and many pictures later, we returned to Trax. The very last picture of the slide show is so telling as to how that ride went! They were spent and ever so done! Me too for that matter!!!!! A walk from the train to the parking lot was a good energy release and then we were heading home in the afternoon rush on I-15. You know, it was so exhausting and then I had Dance for Ashley and then Soccer games for both Caden and Ashley and then dinner making and then my dance class and then I closed the Laundromat! Holy crap! Butttttttttttttttttttttt........It was a great day! I am so lucky to be able to spend time with my kids. What fun to see them all interact with others and new situations. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of this field trip and the many other activities that unfolded this day. Everyday that I am up and moving around and enjoying life and being busy, is a true blessing from the Lord! I can't imagine what my life would be like without each of them. I guess all there is to do is to treasure them for the gifts that they are! Enjoy the slide show, I know I sure did!

Here are the Posts I promised!

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As you scroll through the posts and see all the pictures, make sure that you click on the picture collages. It will blow up all the pictures and then all the text will become readable. Enjoy my trip pictures!

You may have notice the change in quality!

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My extremely generous dad gave me this very imrpessive Sony Cybershot Digital Camera! He was mortified when he saw that I only had my camera phone for all my pictures. It worked well, but now with this camera, I can see just how awesome the quality is! Thank you Dad I love the camera and all that it does! Woooo Hoooo!

StoneyCreek!

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As a child I remember running down the trails of StoneyCreek. Reading the nature signs and soaking in all of the nature! In the short time i was home, I knew I had to make it back to StoneyCreek. My mom, Michelle, and Jessica joined us. It was a beautiful day and the company was elite! It is so full of memories to me that, I don't think I talked very much. I was deep in thought about my life I lived there in Michigan! What a beautiful Day! And fun fun games of Pooh sticks!

Home Sweet Home

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Goodbyes! So hard!

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The Giant Tree Mug!

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Sweet Little Evelyn

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The Family I have in Michigan

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So in case you were noticing that my dad was void of this post. He was parking the car and then I posted earlier the only shots that he would allow during dinner! He is a funny funny guy!

Many, Many, Many posts to come! Sneak Peak!

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The past two weeks have been a whirl wind of craziness! I have so much to post it is not even funny! I will put out a teaser and the rest will have to sneak in as my life continues to whiz past me! I am so excited to share all the great memories that I have formed and to let you see another side to the wild and silly and fun filled life of Jennifer Parcell!! Great memories and great times! So how do I choose on which post to pacify peoples blogging cravings? Hmm how about a couple pictures of me and my parents. Ok settled! So many of you know that I had the great opportunity to fly home to Michigan! It was AMAZING! I had the time of my life plus some! Like I said, I have tons of pictures, but here is the latest pictures of me and my mom and dad!

My Dad, My Mom, and Me. All they did was keep feeding me and it shows! Oh well that's what the gym is for right?

My tiny mom and me!

My parents and me and my crazy niece Jessica! We could not get her to smile sweetly. Ok so let me say that I have naturally curly hair, and with the humidity in Michigan and the massive downpour of rain, my hair went from naturally curly to freaking Amazon woman! The volume was uncontrollable! And the frizz was outrageous! Funny huh?

All dressed up and places to go!

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Easter morning as we head off to church! We were actually early!!!!

The in front of the car Easter pose! A tradition at the Parcell's!

Probably the best of the bunch!

All of us together at Grandma and Grandpas before we ate a yummy Easter meal! Not too shabby of a family pic!

Grandpa Comes To The Rescue!

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Grandpa our hero! Ashley had dance at 4pm, but as the clock kept ticking, she began wondering why I was holding her back from going even though it was after 4pm. See I knew that Grandpa was coming and he had a plan! He finally arrived and had some soup from Grandma in his hand as well as a little box. Hmmm? He asked Ashley to come and pick out a piece of chicken inside the box! She reached in and then there was utter shock! Thats not chicken! She just stared, until a nervous smile crept up on her face! She was so happy! We immediately placed him into the cage. He scooted in and headed right for the wheel where he ran for a minute and then had alittle snack! He was home! Ashley was delighted and Grandpa is her hero! Thank you Grandpa! Murry was our friend and we truly miss him! Our new little friend has been fun and friendly and has helped us to remember Murry but not be so lonely. Our new friends name is........................... Oscar! Oscar loves his new home and his new family! Thank you to all for your love and support!

Tradgedy Strikes The Parcell's Yet Again!

2009-04-06T10:39:00.007-06:00

In deep sadness I regretfully inform you that our dear hamster Murry has passed away after a freak accident that instantly broke his spine! This freak accident was Conner! He was playing with Murry in his ball but knew that stairs were dangerous so he picked him up and was carrying him down when Conner tripped and the hamster ball flew out of his grip and violently fell down the flight of stairs! With shear anxiety Murry was carried into my room where an examination was performed and time of death was announced! Ashley in whom the hamster belonged to was devastated. Her cries could be heard around the cul de sac and the sobbing brought tears to my eyes! I fondly reflected on Murry as my middle of the night companion as there are many nights I lay awake in my bed and hear Murry running on his wheel. He felt my pain and now I felt his as Ashley deals with the loss of her furry little friend. I can see that this is a big deal to the entire family as well as her friend Aubrie. She was so grieve stricken she had to go home for a minute to seek comfort from her mom. All the kids held Murry for the last time and them we nestled him in his box to buried in. Ashley decorated the box and gave sweet messages that helped heal her broken heart. I could see that the funeral to come needed to be special as to not mock his death, but to celebrate his life. Ash wanted to invite her friends so we made up some quick invitations and sent them around the street! All her friends arrived and at 4:30 pm we gathered to share our memories and to say goodbye to Murry. In went the box, in went a red vine ball he played with,in went treats of his, and in went some flowers. Dirt covered his box as we watched the darkness consume the hole. The shallow resting place was soon engulfed with the dust of the earth! Flowers placed by Ash on the loose ground above little Murry and a moment of silence incurred. Friends said their goodbyes and family comforted Ashley as we walked back into the house. It was almost perfect except our sweet little Conner who felt very little realization of the loss, said "GOODNIGHT MURRY!" in a real gruff voice right as I was filling the grave with dirt. All and all we were able to honor Murry and leave him to rest in peace while running in the wheels of heaven!

April Fool's Day Feast!???!

2009-04-01T21:08:00.001-06:00

Grilled cheese, mashed potatoe's, mini hamburgers (crabby patties!), peas and carrots, and a cupcake for desert!???? Or perhaps......

Grilled cheese? Nope, Angel food cake loaf sliced and toasted with orange colored frosting!

Mashed Potatoe's and gravy with peas and carrots? Nope Vanilla ice cream with carmel sauce drizzled on top and green and orange lemon head candies! Mini hamburgers? Nope Vanilla wafers, with a mint patty and coconut flakes colored with green food coloring, red and yellow and orange cake frosting, and jelly coating on top with sesame seeds dipped on the top! Cupcakes? Nope, Sausage loaf with mashed potatoe's colored with red food coloring. Blue Koolaide? Nope water with lots of blue food coloring!!!!!

Happy and belwildered, kids and husband, and one exhausted mom! Very long day!

Jen's April Fool's Day Fun!

2009-04-01T21:04:00.000-06:00

PRANK #1 Open cupboard and fill with tons of plastic ball and wait for victim to open and watch with amusement as balls fly around!

Nick caught on to my intersest and sent Allie to the cupboard instead! Neither here nor there, it was still funny!

PRANK # 2 Put fishing line across the door frame and watch Nick snag across it as he enters the garage door and laundry room!

PRANK # 3 Put Saran Wrap over the kids toilet and wait for disaster to strike! No one understood this one and they kept coming up to me and telling me that they had to go to the bathroom, but that there was some weird plastic stuff over the toilet! PRANK # 4 I super glued two quarters, two dimes, and two pennies, on the porch and waited for my money hoarding kids to come home from school and try to pry them up! They picked at it until they came up, but wondered and asked me why i glued money to the porch! They did not quite get that it was for April fool's Day! What can I say,"I tried!"

Conner, Conner, Conner!!!!!

2009-03-30T13:28:00.000-06:00

Half of my four year olds is Conner! He is loud and persistant, crazy, funny, sweet,and perpetually pushing my buttons! This day was no different! My dryer was broke, so I was at the Bubble Hut drying some bed linens. Conner was not listening and kept getting put in time out! Like that worked! He just kept pushing and pushing and finally I snapped! He had a rip in his pants and I told him that if he did not calm down that I was going to rip off his pant leg. Plus I hate holes in clothing, it drives me nuts, especially socks! Well you guessed it, he did not calm down, so I followed through on my threat! These are the after pictures! I laughed so hard that I almost pee'd my pants! He was shocked, and slightly embarrassed. He eventually laughed too! So I guess he learned to not push my buttons and to not wear holy pants!

Little Nicky! Just kidding it's Nick!

2009-03-30T13:14:00.001-06:00

Nick when he was two years old! So cute and chubby!

Dad Ed and Nick! They both look the same, just Nick has a bigger body and Ed has a couple more gray hairs! Crazy cuteness!

Going Postal!!!!!!

2009-03-21T14:34:00.000-06:00

Conner and Allie had another field trip! First we went to the Firestation, then we went to the post office where they all mailed off a letter to themselves, and then we ended up at Miss Kathline's house (one of Nada's helpers) where we saw her sons hawks. They are licensed falconers. It was a long morning and I had nearly gone postal myself! Memories, Right? That is what I keep telling myself!

Ashley trapped a Leprechaun!

2009-03-21T14:24:00.000-06:00

For St. Patricks Day Ashley had to make a leprechaun trap! We worked hard together and this is what we came up with! She was so proud! At school the leprechauns failed to get caught by any of the classes. (apparently it depends on what the teacher does) Ashley's class had the leprechauns leave a candy treat. This was not what Ashley made her trap for, so she brought it home and set it up at night,determined to catch a little green leprechaun! Lo and behold she caught a leprechaun that night! She was so excited and all her hard work payed off!

My buddy's

2009-03-21T14:00:00.000-06:00

Conner-Allie-Carter-and Eli. Playing together so well!

The City Champions!

2009-03-09T10:37:00.003-06:00

Nick played with a bunch of guys on a city league. They had the tournament last week. So if you win your game Mon you play tues.... Thursday night was the championship game and you guessed it, it was our guys that made it! They all played great and won the game! How awesome! Way to go Boys! City Champs!!!!

15 down and many more to go!

2009-03-07T17:19:00.006-07:00

Basically, everyone that knows me, knows that after being on some medication for MS, I gained about 30 lbs! This was devasting! Even more devastating was that I went to the gym and cut out the crap and still gained! After discussions with my doctor and Nick we decided to stop the med's. Since then I hit the gym harder and really cut out anything that is unhealthy! I don't even drink diet pop anymore!!!!!! So with that said, after lots of blood, sweat, and many tears, I am officially down 15lbs! Yay! It has been so hard and it is not going to get any easier, but atleast I am on the downswing! I have lost weight many times before, but never has it been this hard! Perhaps because it is not so much about a smaller size than perfecting my body so that the MS is not so progressive. It is a matter of my life and my health and my quality of life! So I am in no way tooting my horn, but hell, TOOT, TOOT! hehehe See ya at the gym and I will post again after the next fifteen pounds! Chow!

Just in case you forgot or did not see me 15 lbs ago, here is the proof!

Long, Long, Monday!

2009-03-04T17:55:00.009-07:00

Monday was the day that would never end! I documented the day and even look at the pictures, I feel exhausted all over again! Just see for yourself!

6:30 am wake up and get all four kids ready for the day!

7:00 find out for sure NIck can't get home for the Dr. Suess Dad's and Doughnuts at 7:30am!

7:30 Take all four kids to DAD's and doughnuts! Not Mom's and doughnuts, but the kids would have been crushed if they had missed it! So I went!

7:28 am Walking over to the school...

My Crazy kids still with morning eyes!

Crazy Mom still with morning eyes! And sooooo out of place until Corinne came and sat with me!

Caden so excited to read some Dr. Seuess to me!

Ashley sporting the coveted Cat in the hat hat!

Yummy , I love my doughnut and chocolate milk.... mmmm mmmmm goood!

Conner would not sit still, but this is the best I could get! He also loved his doughnut! 7:55 am walk down the halls and see the classrooms and settle down and read read read! Then after reading,

8:25 the bell rang and school started.

8:30 Conner and Allie and I head next to the bubblehut because Allie spilled water all over my sheets and comforter and duvey cover ,and so off to the laundro-mat. Conner and Allie were all about helping me!

9:00am And completely mezmorized by the wash cycle.... I do the same thing!

9:19am Here mom, use this! Weeeeeeeee! Sorry Corinne, I made them get out after I got the shot!!!

Then there was a lot that happened that I could not take pictures of! So lets chat for a minute!

9:40am

1.while it was drying I left for Orem to make a house payment!

2.Got up there to find out they lied about having the Title on our car. THey suck!

3.fill out paper work for a lein release and a duplicate title all so we might sell the honda.

4. Drop off perscription at MAceys!

5. Go get linnens from laundro-mat.

6. Go back to pharmacy and they tell me they did not get all the info from my neurologist. So I call and get right through to her and . I go back in line and he says to me no we dont have the info yet. I was like dude, look behind you he is on the phone with her. Oh ya sorry maam! Ok that will be 20 minutes while we fill it. "WHat! WHy was it just sitting there when all you needed was the doctors DA number. I have been here four times and now it will be five! " So I left and took Conner and Allie to school after a quick stop at home for a sandwhich.

12:00pm I drop the twins off at school and now I get to track down medical records at two diff places.

12:18 pm I go to CUC and pick up my MRI and report cd and then head over to Utah Valley for the other 2 MRI and MRA for cd's and reports!

2:oopm I got home and had to make copies onto my computer so I won't have to run all over the county when I see a new doctor!

2:40 pm the older kids get home from school and start doing chores. I finish my last copy and have to run to pick up Conner and Allie from school. I dropped them off at home and Nick pulled in. Good timing!

3:10 and I have 20 minutes to get to Provo for my appt with Dr Robbins! I made it and filled out tons of forms. Saw the dr around 4:oo pm. He was polite and informative, but he needed more information before we decide what to do! Ok so now It is ...................

4:30 and I am heading home quickly to avoid losing a bet to NIck! Before 5:30 I win... After 5:30 he wins! Needless to say I won!!!!!!

5:00 Have a couple preztzles and a grapfruit since I ate nothing until this. Then freshened up a bit and at

5:30 Headed to the Morley's to take the kids through the burned house and talk with the firefighters. Took pictures of the family and other...

This is a picture of the front of the house days after the fire. Debrie was all over and windows boarded up!

This is a dresser that was up in the room where the fire started!

THis was a brnt drawer that had the sweater he was wearing the day before at my house. A sweater in which I was quite fond of and wanted to get one for Conner. So much so that I asked him if he would mind if I checked the tag to see where his mommy got it! I was just so taken by Nicklaus. Anyway there we are in line and in that drawer is that sweater. Burnt and ruin. It was a sad sad truth of so many other things!

Bedroom walls and ceiling gone!

Gotta love the firetrucks!

Caden acting funny like the truck is about to hit him! He was very pleased of this shot!

My non stop constantly moving children. That is why it is blurry!

The Parcell family as we get ready to go home and finish FHE.

6:30pm we head home and do FHE on preparedness. Stop drop and roll and escape routes and meet up places! then came the fire drills! Better than I had expected but room for improvement!

7:30pm Time to make English Muffin Pizzas!!!!

Allie sauces up her muffin bread...

Caden plays around!

Ashley's work of art!

Nicks starving belly!

Conner in motion swirling on the sauce!

Ready to cook!

Second batch being designed!

First batch eaten quickly!

More juice please?

8:45pm THen we read scriptures and had family prayer and sent them to bed!

9:00pm Nick went to play ball for the city and I took a shower and was gearing up for bed! But no at 10:30 NIck came home and wanted to do a midnight firedrill. So loud alarms and sleepy children, we all in jammies escaped outside and headed straight for the mailboxes! Mission accomplished! I jumped in bed @ 11:30 pm and watched batchelor and fell asleep! 12:00 am fell asleep 20 minutes into the show. SooooooooooooooooooooTired!

White Picket Fences and Happy Birthdays!

2009-02-25T18:54:00.002-07:00

I am part of a card group that meets once a month! We make all kinds of cards and share with each other! This month our theme was Birthday cards! These are my cards that I created! I did not want to go to the store for supplies, so I went shopping in the basement and dug through my kraft boxes! Popsicle sticks and stickers and this is the result! I am pretty dang proud of myself! Usually I feel that my cards suck, but tonight I will go with pride and excitement to share my cards! You never know, you just might recieve one of these Parcell originals on your birthday! Regardless, I love making cards and find it very satisfying even if you have to squint at them for perfection. Except for tonight! Stare and scrutinize all you want!

Chelsi Cul de Sac Cruising!

2009-02-25T18:18:00.002-07:00

That's right! This is Chelsi Crockett! We we sitting out at Lacie's and she needed to run home, but did not want to run back over after, so she borrowed a kids bike and rode on down! It was just a funny image! She did great though! Smart thinking Chelsi!

Damn Dogs! Yes I just said that!!!!

2009-02-23T18:55:00.007-07:00

So my dogs that I do indeed love have become overgrown with thick hair that blinds their vision! Not to mention that Toby is a stinky stinky dog from being outside so much! Lacey Lou is not so bad but still, Yuck! So I pulled out the trimmers and started out rather enthousiastic to really make a difference and accomplish something big today! That was at 12:30 pm. It is now 7:00pm and I just finished about 30 minutes ago! So yes Damn dogs! The blade got dull and their hair was too thick and too long! I have blisters and a sore back! The clippers completely broke in four peices and I think it even started smoking! When I turned to scissors, it just looked like a hack job! I refuse to pay over 100 buck to get them cut by a professional anymore. I guess I need to invest in some real dog grooming clippers! Crap, more money! After the shotty haircuts came bathtime and then a wet soggy bathroom and you try and get two wet dogs to stop moving long enough to take an after shot! IMPOSSIBLE!!! Again DAMN dogs! I am not sorry for that! Here are a few token shots! Please feel free to laugh and make fun! I am not sensitive to the fact that they look terrible! Damn dogs! Oh ya Lacey Lou was way better than Toby! I believe I actually spanked him a couple of times, as if that would help! Damn dogs!

See, I am already to go in my grunge clothes and face mask and gloves!

Lacey's hair pile...

Toby's hairpile!

All done and all butched up! All done, why so sad Lacey Lou? Oh ya I hacked up your cute little face! All's well that end's well! Time to eat they say!

Super Hubby Award goes to NICK!

2009-02-21T21:53:00.002-07:00

I don't have a picture, but I do have a string of amazing actions of my husband to report! So My MS was really bad this past week and while I was doing my best to keep up with life, ie... cooking cleaning, homework, going to the gym,etc. By Friday my body was done! More pain and more head pains that will bring you to your knees. Under advisement of my neurologist, she said to go to the ER. WHahh wha.(Debbie Downer noise) So we begged her if there was some other alternitive! Nick agreed and took me to the ER. On the way over we were anxious about our arrival and how we might be greeted. Things ran smoothly until the doctor left and a new one took over. He signed discharge papers when I was more worse off than when we got there! TO top it off, when we asked questions, he came in and ripped me and nick a new one! Red headed, red faced hands flashing as he screamed to STOP just STOP IT! He was such a jerk! Nick yelled back and when that did not help he left! Then I turned to him, and asked k if you want to get all mad, do you even know why I am here and what my background is. Do you know that I have four kids and that I am more than just a patient. If you want to help then find those things out instead of kicking us out with no help! He quickly apologized and said he was upset at his colleage who treated me before and that he took it out on us! He calmly got the info and retreated me in a proper fashion. He kept saying sorry to me because I was crying so hard that I was talking and crying and breathing all at once! Not a pretty picture. A few shots later and we were out the door. I slept from 3;30 pm until 10am this morning! My body feels like I got hit by a mack truck, but the head issues are much tolerable! So Nick hates hospitols and waiting and when I am hurting he just has a hard time coping! This time he was patient and caring and assertive when the nurses and doctors just wanted to get rid of us! I love him for doing that for me and then for taking care of the kids in a loving way while I was out cold! He also filled perscriptions and checked in on me regularly. Never once losing his patience! He has really impressed me and I am so grateful to have him as a wonderful husband!

Caden Conquers Cub's!

2009-02-18T12:34:00.003-07:00

So my sweet little boy who is not so little anymore, has been in cub scouts for about six months. He loves it and really enjoys the meetings and his leaders. He loves it so much, that he just recently at pack meeting got several awards. He worked so hard to get it all done and was very excited for us to be there at pack night when he received them! He was so cute and handsome and very proud. As was I! Proud Mom! That's right, I was as excited as he was. In fact, a change in leaders made some confusion and Caden forgot to hand his book over for sign offs! We missed the dead line for awards that were earned to be turned in. I was sick about it, so my friend and Caden's scout leader made some calls for me and found out that I could go to the scout place and purchase the badges myself! So I trekked up to Orem bought them and got them over to Jen's. The evening was great! There I was with all my kids as Nick and I proudly stood beside Caden as he received his Bobcat, his Wolf, his golden arrowhead, and three silver arrow heads! What an amazing kid with great dedication! I sure love him and as you can see we are extremely proud of him and all of his accomplishments!

Caden with Jen his wolf leader! ( He loves her and thinks that she is very funny!) Cute Caden waiting to get his awards!

Jazz game vs Lakers

2009-02-17T14:36:00.002-07:00

Last week, Nick got a call from his friend Jessie. He asked Nick if he wanted tickets to the Jazz vs Lakers game. Nick with great delight quickly said yes! He called me and I said yes and then I called Mike and Jen and they said yes and luckly we all found sitters and off we went to the game! It was so much fun. Jen and I became the self proclaimed JenZZ the JaZZ fans. We may make t shirts and go to another game. So if there are any other Jenzz's that would like to join us! Sweet! What a great night! Thank you Jessie and Jen!

Exhaustion! V day or D day?

2009-02-15T00:47:00.009-07:00

Ok so today was a rollercoaster ride for sure! I will not elaborate since there is not enough space to add all the details. I will although show you some of the highlights through a few pictures I took!

Jen love's Nick! (thats a good thing huh!)

Nick love's Jen! Another good thing!!!

Caden-Ashley-Conner-&Allie-decorating their cookies!

Mom cutting out the double batch of sugar cookies!

Conner got a little carried away with the cutter! Ooops!

Conner was putting on a brave smile inspite of the puffy eye that was getting blacker by the minute! Ashley's head collided smack into his eye!

Allie was as happy as to pie to help mommy roll out the dough and cut out hearts!

Sister's doing girl stuff and loving it!

Homemade Pizza! Fresh out of the oven!

Five minutes later..... GONE!!!!!!!

Pizza Number 2!!!! Yummy!

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-14T09:52:00.003-07:00

Happy Valentines Day! Nick, we have been through so much and it is a great feeling to know that we are stronger happier and even more in love today than ever!!!!! Many of you don't know this, but Nick was my very first Valentine ever! Due to the highs and lows of dating, inevitably I was always alone on V day! So sad and yes so pathetic, but then Nick came along and saved me from the darkness that year after year I was acustomed to sitting in! He is so special! On our first valentine he actually spent his last few dollars to give me this ballon filled with a lady bug stuffed animal and candy and fluff, It was very cute and I still have it to this day. That is the insides, not the baloon! So on this day, I want to thank Nick for his love and support and his constant companionship on this day and every other! I am very blessed for him and our family! I also want to give my love to all my friends and wish them a wonderful day full of love and chocolate and amusement! Nick you are my best friend and I can't wait to spend 50 more Valentines Days with you and more! Love always and forever your first and only love, Love, Jen

The Comment Strike Is Over! Enjoy!

2009-02-12T16:47:00.002-07:00

Ok, well I think I got my message out there loud and clear! I would like to thank all of you for your support, sarcasm, and agreement on these issues! Hehehehe. I am lifting the no posting ban and will now begin to blog with new events and pictures and will set aside my flashback photos when there is nothing to blog about! Stay tuned for Caden's Pack night pic's and Jazz vs Lakers blog post and pics! Thanks again you guys all rock!!!! Still loving your comments as usual!!!! :)

Conner and Allie field trip to Dinosaur and Bean Museum!

2009-02-12T16:16:00.004-07:00

I had to fortunate experience of going on a feild trip with my twins! It was fun, but exhausting. I always get overstimulated and frazzled after these outings! Enjoy the pictures. Most of this just freaked me out!!!!!

Whitney-Conner-Allie Yucky Python

Miss. Nada FAR RIGHT

Weird lizard

Whitney Morehouse asked me to take this picture for her DAD because, " He would really like this!" How could I refuse! So cute huh!?

They all kept sticking their hands in his nostril and saying ewwww Rhino boogers!

Whitney-Allie-Conner-Wyatt-Erik

This was my group that I had to hold hands with the entire trip!(very difficult)

Conner-Whitney by the dinosaur fossil footprints.

Students working on dinosaur bone's and carefully drilling them out of the rock and dirt!

One big dinosaur!

No more new posts!!!!

2009-02-11T09:28:00.002-07:00

Well, I would love to say that I blog for the notion of making a book for journaling purposes, but I can't! Truth is, I blog to keep up to date with my friends and family! I also do it for a fresh and current ideal of humor. I do find some things comical on my own, but I will admit, I thrive on comments! I am a comment junky! I leave comments for everyone and I get sad when no one comments on my blog! Yes I do know that you are all very busy, and that I can't and don't expect me to be a priority! Except, I see that you are looking at my blog therefore telling me that you are interested enough for an update. If this is the case, a simple and quick note would be appreciated on so many levels! So call me childish and retarded if you will, but I WILL NOT POST AGAIN UNTIL I GET FIVE COMMENTS ON NOT THIS POST BUT THE PRIOR TWO POSTS. Melissa Morehouse is the only person who commented since last Thursday! This is all in good fun, but please feed my addiction! More comments please.!

A few Mistakes I have made....

2009-02-07T18:02:00.003-07:00

For Going Blonde! And giving Caden licorice!!!

Thinking I looked fat this day!

For going with this guy!

For the rats nest hair doo!

I kick and I stretch!!!!

2009-02-06T20:10:00.000-07:00

http://www.hulu.com/watch/1504/saturday-night-live-sally-omalley

Not so flattering! FLashbacks!

2009-02-05T10:42:00.002-07:00

Conner and Allie going home after two weeks in ICU.

Allie and her new family.

Conner William Parcell 4 lbs 11 oz November 1,2004. Conner is in the NICU, I did not get to hold him for almost two weeks. Gut wrenching. He was number 2 twin or B said the techs.

Allie Nicole Parcell November 1,2004 5 lbs 10 oz. 35 1/2 weeks along.Twin # 1 or A on ultrasound.

Moments before delivery. Huge is an understatement....

Memory lane!

2009-02-05T10:36:00.003-07:00

Last day of Twins pregnancy.

Ashley Mary Parcell August 22, 2002 8lbs 60z.

Two days before delivering Ashley.

Caden Nicholas Parcell July 4,2000 7 lbs 6 oz.

Day before delivering Caden. It was a 106 degrees and yes I bought that pool for me. I did share with the neighbor kids though!

Flashbacks!

2009-02-05T10:19:00.004-07:00

Kindergarten picture 5 years old.

Bemis Jr. High Cheerleading in 1989. Seventh grade.Henry Ford II Dance Team Freshman year.

High School Graduation picture. 1995.

Wedding day August 6, 1999

You've all asked what was going on in that head of mine. So here it is!

2009-01-31T00:13:00.005-07:00

Today I went to the hospital for yet another MRI. Except today I had an MRA. The difference is that this test can see blood vessels and an aneurysms or one that has ruptured. It all sounds very scary, but the truth is that if it's there, it's there. The rest will work out. Anywho, these were a few of the images. I have no idea what they show or don't show, but whatever it is, I find it fascinating. I find the entire human body to be a marvel and a wonder. How amazing are the miracles in technology! (And good insurance!)

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2009-01-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

Caden's first tooth lost not pulled!

2009-01-30T23:33:00.000-07:00

OUCH- Reality Bites!

2009-01-27T18:33:00.000-07:00

Click on Image To see what I am taking!

2009-01-27T18:23:00.002-07:00

YOU CAN TAKE AWAY MY BODY, BUT YOU CAN"T TAKE AWAY MY SENSE OF HUMOR!!!

Atlast It Is Figured Out!

2009-01-27T17:39:00.004-07:00

For all those who know me and that have seen me, you all know that I have gained an enormous amount of weight in a short period of time! This is no easy pill to swallow! I have been eating next to nothing and exercising like a banshee!!! Really! I actually gained more weight after going Nazis ,well over a month ago. I was getting so frustrated and really overwhelmed. I don't want to be model skinny, just normal sized not girthy! I was so frustrated in fact that i asked Nick to give me a blessing. It's funny how that works, because for some odd reason something my mom said to me kept repeating in my head. She asked if it was from my medication. I quickly responded saying that I had gained weight before I started any meds. So I had the blessing and then it hit me. I needed to look up all the side effects to my meds. It only took a minute to find that half of my pills have a general side effect of, " Rapid Weight Gain!!! AND... Extreme Water Retention!" Hmm? Here's the kicker, I still have no relief from these meds, and they are causing me to gain weight! WTF!!! So after talking to Nick, I have decided to wean myself off of these weight gaining,water retaining, pieces of HUD! If the medicine is not working why take it! SO, today begins the weaning and soon, very soon, I should start to see results! What a relief!!!! I was beginning to feel helpless. Oh and as to the early weight gain, well that just happens to me when I can't exercise. Sedentary lifestyle does not work for me. Never has never will!!! Unfortunately I did not have a choice, I physically could not get to the gym. But now I can and NOW I DO! So cross your fingers and let's hope for the best!!!!

My Little Picaso's

2009-01-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

Today Conner and Allie made these at preschool! I just love the art they create. They have such active imaginations and I love to have them describe the pictures to me! Sometimes, I can see it and sometimes I struggle, but either way I love ot see what their little minds come up with. Sometimes the explanation is better than the actual picture. Allie is so detailed and Conner is so CRAZY! It's great to be a mom and to see,and watch them grow!

Sick little ducklings!

2009-01-22T22:37:00.004-07:00

These are there best sick faces!

So today was kinda crazy! All my kids have been sick with that cold and cough. Fevers, headaches, runny nose stuffy nose, ear aches, sore throat, and worst of all the dreaded weezing and coughing! They have all been coughing so bad that it makes them gag and then throw up! Poor kids! Today I took them all in to the doctors. Each being a $20 copay so there goes $80 bucks! Then this was how it all broke down, Conner has bronchitus and a double ear infection, and a throat infection,caden has an ear infection, bronchitus, wheezing, and low oxygen counts, and a throat infection.Allie and Ashley both are wheezing bad with bronchitus, and low oxygen rate, and ear infections, and well simply just pretty dang miserable! My doctor said that Caden, and Allie and Ashley are borderline pneumonia. So next came the prescriptions! Four z packs,half pills half liquid, four different bottles of cough medicine, and four different bottles of steroids. Very expensive and and very complicated since each child has a separate set of directions and times! Holy cow! I am so glad I took them though since atleast they will start getting better. Conner did not have a treatment, he just wore the mask for fun. The doc let him!

Baby come out!!!!

2009-01-22T22:13:00.002-07:00

So the other day I asked my friend who is at the end of her fifth pregnancy if she wanted to come to the gym with me, and stairclimb her baby out! SHe politely passed and continued walking all over Spanish Fork! Today she called saying that she wanted to go, and she wasn't stopping till she had her baby, so we went! She is amazing! She walked brisqly and fervantly. She wants that baby out. Steady and strong for 50 minutes. Three miles walked, and still glowing! I snuck a few pictures and yes I know her face is blurry, but that was cause she was in motion. I did get her approval before posting these, but I think we can all agree that she is gorgeous and crazy since she thinks she is like four hundred pounds. If only I was that tiny when I was pregnant! Anyways, she got some looks, but more awe than attitude. What a trooper! And she is going to be in great shape after the baby comes out since she is in cardio mode 24-7!!!!!

Time for Change!

2009-01-21T12:32:00.003-07:00

I say that it is time for change, because my ten year old customized computer, is as finicky as a crabby old man! Some days it works, some days it doesn't, somedays it's fast, some days it's slow! The only thing I can rely on is that I can't rely on it! The time has come to invest in a new computer. I am not sure what I would do if I knew my computer would always work. Hmm, I think that it is something that I could get used to! So once again, I am sorry that the last post you have had to stare at is that stupid little deer! So sorry! But do enjoy this clip and know that I feel his pain! http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/06/security_cam_footage_of_cubicle_rage_to_the_extreme_is_every_cube_dwellers_fantasy-2.html

What The Heck!!!!

2009-01-14T09:30:00.005-07:00

So on Monday I was dropping the twins off at preschool, but as I pulled out of the driveway, this is what was standing right there in the yard across the street. I pulled over to take a picture, but ofcourse some lady blasted her horn and scowled at me flying past in a furry. This scared my friend and he ran away from where I had a clear shot. This was the best I could do since he was running quickly and I was in my car with a cell phone camera! What the heck was he doing in the middle of pure suburbia, not a feild or forest to be found in miles!? It was exciting to say the least!

2009-01-09T14:25:00.003-07:00

A New Day

by Jennifer Parcell

Quiet is lost, my mind is spinning with uncertainty, no steady ground.

Wandering through my thoughts I search for a haven, filled with peace.

Almost futile at times as my head shouts with doubt that has no bounds,

Screaming silently to please let me be free and find my life's new lease.

Darkness inevitably creeps into the light, and nighttime steals away my sight.

Struggling with reality, but needing to be calmed, I cry to the heaven's above.

Suddenly the darkness lifts and I am engulfed with his love, blinding so bright.

A brightness so white and so pure, all over I can feel his tender encircling love.

Clarity replaces confusion, peace eases uncertainty, quiet was lost,now found,

His love so sure, as he knows my pain, his hand takes mine, no longer alone.

Together in peace the fear subsides , my heart heals, quiet is the only sound.

My family encircles with arms reaching out and together our love has grown .

Kindness, compassion, and charity of friends, they gently wipe away the tears.

Knowing of this ever flowing love my worrie's disappear, and hope finds it's way.

With strength , peace and endurance , I embrace my life's journey, no fears.

As dawn breaks, the light will shine, and with that comes the start of a new day!

I am so grateful...

2009-01-09T11:43:00.013-07:00

+ Well after drowning in pain and periods of self pity and loathing, I have reached the surface and I can finally breath! So in response to the new oxygen I have received, I would like to tell you the things in my life that I am grateful for and just how blessed I truly am! Enjoy these pictures and see the joy I have in my life! There are good days and there are bad days but in all days there is joy to be found. Call it an epiphany or a light bulb moment, but whatever you call it, it has been a true comfort and I can see the tender mercy's of the Lord at work in my life. I am so grateful for the savior and his love and the gospel that gives me direction! I am grateful that my oldest child holds hands with his little sister and loves her! I am grateful that my kids stop to enjoy the simple things in life. No matter how small those pleasures are in fact! I am grateful for my tub and the little bundles of joy who enjoy big bubbles like their mom! I am grateful that my kids have faith and believe, but I am also grateful that... when my son has questions of life, he goes straight to the source to find the truth!!!! I am grateful that Nick is a great father and that he is patient with our kids when they (Conner) wants to make his dad warm and continues to bring all the blankets and pillows that he could find in the house! I am grateful that there is music in our home and .... and rhythm in their hearts while dancing all around! I am grateful for a mother- in- law that buys really cute ensembles! I am grateful for my beautiful children.... I am grateful for loving children... I am grateful that my kids love their cousins and grandparents so much that they would not sit still for pictures since they just wanted to be with them! I am grateful for the little smirks that always invoke a smile on my face! Gifts from God! I am grateful for friends who will pummel people and risk life and limb to grab free loaves of bread that she saw them restocking after the initial stash was ran sacked and devoured! I am so grateful for friends who patiently explain to me how to pinch my coupons and teach me how to only spends 36 dollars on all of this stuff that actually would have cost 130 dollars! I am grateful for my friends and their love as well as our love of coldstone get aways! I am grateful for my husband who's passion is infectious! I am grateful for my best friend in whom I can confide! I am so grateful that I am not this couple! hehehe But I am grateful for this couple and their love and the love I have for them! I am grateful for all of my friends and the fun we have! (EVEN those who are not pictured!) And last but not least I am grateful for my parents and my brothers and sisters for all of their love support and guidance! Thank You for everything!!!!