In order to keep up with our WHOLE new family, we are moving our blog address HERE!
Please visit us there and bookmark that blog! We'll be updating on the whole family from there!
BIG NEWS! We welcomed Emma Rose Parrish to the family on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:40am! It was a BIG surprise that she arrived early. Well, maybe a little surprise, since she only weighed in at 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and was 19 inches long.
Visit at our new blog for news and photos as the new Mommy finds the time! Please bear with me. :)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Yes, we are still here!
The Parrish Family is still alive and well. We have just been ridiculously busy as the arrival of our new littlest Parrish gets closer and closer!
All is going well with the pregnancy, and today we are just about a month away from little Emma's arrival. She has been super active over the past few weeks bumping and flipping and doing general calisthenics to keep her Mommy on her toes. It's actually quite cool to experience.
We are JUST getting over the men of the house's sicknesses. That's right, both Robin & Evan were quite sick for over a week. Both are still getting over the last of the yuckiness, but overall, I'd say they are both better. Thank heavens I didn't get what they had. And no, they did not have H1N1, although the morning I called the Dr. for Robin, the lady that answered the phone to give a message to the Doctor said, "That sounds like that swine flu!" Crazy lady. Luckily, it turns out she was completely wrong and hopefully she got fired for making a poor pregnant woman freak out about her family getting the swine flu.
The wonderful folks at my place of employment were sweet enough to have a 'mini-shower' for me for Baby Emma. It was not 'officially' a shower, because this is the second baby, but they were very generous in giving the family an awesome gift card for Babies R Us. We can definitely use that. Woo hoo!
As for the goings on in Evan's little ever-changing life, his vocabulary is the most fun new thing we are experiencing. It's growing it seems like every day. We, as parents can tell what he's saying more than others, of course, and Grandma Lu can swear she hears him say stuff that I can't quite make out. Some of the more amusing words he's come up with are, 'poopy,' whether he actually has done a poopy or not,'crap,' which we try to ignore, even though it's super funny, and any word with a -y at the end always has the accent on the second syllable. So, it's not really POOP-y, but poop-EEE! Just try to imagine it... it's really cute. He of course, also says, Mommy and Daddy and a plethora of other things, like, truck (which sounds like 'cruk!'), duck, ball, cute (as in, I'm cute!), pookie (which is something I've called him since he was born), and other things, too. It's SO great hearing little words come out of that little mouth!
So, the adventures continue in the Parrish household as we prepare for Emma's arrival. We're PRETTY sure that Evan has a small idea of what's coming, but we are also certain little Emma will rock his world when she arrives.
Please pray for our family in the coming weeks! We're so excited, but we're all in for SUCH a change when we've expanded to FOUR!
All is going well with the pregnancy, and today we are just about a month away from little Emma's arrival. She has been super active over the past few weeks bumping and flipping and doing general calisthenics to keep her Mommy on her toes. It's actually quite cool to experience.
We are JUST getting over the men of the house's sicknesses. That's right, both Robin & Evan were quite sick for over a week. Both are still getting over the last of the yuckiness, but overall, I'd say they are both better. Thank heavens I didn't get what they had. And no, they did not have H1N1, although the morning I called the Dr. for Robin, the lady that answered the phone to give a message to the Doctor said, "That sounds like that swine flu!" Crazy lady. Luckily, it turns out she was completely wrong and hopefully she got fired for making a poor pregnant woman freak out about her family getting the swine flu.
The wonderful folks at my place of employment were sweet enough to have a 'mini-shower' for me for Baby Emma. It was not 'officially' a shower, because this is the second baby, but they were very generous in giving the family an awesome gift card for Babies R Us. We can definitely use that. Woo hoo!
As for the goings on in Evan's little ever-changing life, his vocabulary is the most fun new thing we are experiencing. It's growing it seems like every day. We, as parents can tell what he's saying more than others, of course, and Grandma Lu can swear she hears him say stuff that I can't quite make out. Some of the more amusing words he's come up with are, 'poopy,' whether he actually has done a poopy or not,'crap,' which we try to ignore, even though it's super funny, and any word with a -y at the end always has the accent on the second syllable. So, it's not really POOP-y, but poop-EEE! Just try to imagine it... it's really cute. He of course, also says, Mommy and Daddy and a plethora of other things, like, truck (which sounds like 'cruk!'), duck, ball, cute (as in, I'm cute!), pookie (which is something I've called him since he was born), and other things, too. It's SO great hearing little words come out of that little mouth!
So, the adventures continue in the Parrish household as we prepare for Emma's arrival. We're PRETTY sure that Evan has a small idea of what's coming, but we are also certain little Emma will rock his world when she arrives.
Please pray for our family in the coming weeks! We're so excited, but we're all in for SUCH a change when we've expanded to FOUR!
Monday, July 20, 2009
The parents are coming... the parents are coming!
Tomorrow is the day my parents are arriving from PA to spend another week with me while my husband traipses off to Cali, yet again. It's actually very great to have them here. They are extremely adept at entertaining Evan, and it's really great for them to get to spend time with him. It doesn't happen nearly enough. For all you grandparents out there who live near their grandkids, please tell my parents, so they will seriously consider moving closer to us! (Did you hear that, Mom?)
Anyway, I just heard from Robin that he is thinking he's getting Evan's cold. Evan has had a mild cold for a few days. I think it's getting better, but it's not quite gone yet. But anyway, Robin is getting that cold. AND he's leaving for San Diego on Wednesday. So, if you think of it, please pray that he would feel better, that he would have a safe trip, and that he makes some good contacts with some writing proposals he is taking with him.
We are also still waiting to hear back about some of the other proposals and offers that are out there on various tables around the country. Prayers for those would be appreciated as well. We're still very much in financial need. It's been over a year and half now since Robin has had steady income, and we're feeling the stress BIG TIME!
On the plus side, we got to go on a date on Friday night. We went out to eat (and I got to hear the plot line of his new book... HA! Take that all you book fans out there!). It was really nice to just have some Robin & Karen time. It's been a LONG LOOOONG time since we last went on a date.
As far as our new little girl goes... she's doing great. Growing as she should. We just had another ultrasound last week and she was very squirmy and flexible. She had her toes at her forehead, bless her little heart. We're at 27 weeks today... the blood pressure was actually better than it had ever been with Evan, so we press on! We can't wait to meet her! The pink clothes are beginning to accumulate!
More photos of Evan soon!
Anyway, I just heard from Robin that he is thinking he's getting Evan's cold. Evan has had a mild cold for a few days. I think it's getting better, but it's not quite gone yet. But anyway, Robin is getting that cold. AND he's leaving for San Diego on Wednesday. So, if you think of it, please pray that he would feel better, that he would have a safe trip, and that he makes some good contacts with some writing proposals he is taking with him.
We are also still waiting to hear back about some of the other proposals and offers that are out there on various tables around the country. Prayers for those would be appreciated as well. We're still very much in financial need. It's been over a year and half now since Robin has had steady income, and we're feeling the stress BIG TIME!
On the plus side, we got to go on a date on Friday night. We went out to eat (and I got to hear the plot line of his new book... HA! Take that all you book fans out there!). It was really nice to just have some Robin & Karen time. It's been a LONG LOOOONG time since we last went on a date.
As far as our new little girl goes... she's doing great. Growing as she should. We just had another ultrasound last week and she was very squirmy and flexible. She had her toes at her forehead, bless her little heart. We're at 27 weeks today... the blood pressure was actually better than it had ever been with Evan, so we press on! We can't wait to meet her! The pink clothes are beginning to accumulate!
More photos of Evan soon!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Wagon Train
Yesterday, Robin & I took Evan on his first wagon ride. The wagon came courtesy of his Grandpa & Grandma. We have had him in it before, but this was our first foray into actual transportation with it. He was awesome. Check out the video and the photo... the photo shows how he had gotten VERY comfortable by the end of the ride.
Cruising in my new wagon...
Chillaxin' in my awesome new transportation... faster Daddy! Faster!
On another note of 'firsts.' Evan refused to sit in a high chair at McAlister's last night (that's a favorite restaurant of his)... so, we used a booster seat for the first time. He absolutely loved it.
ALSO, he loves helping around the house... whether it's actually helping or not... we don't want to discourage him from that. He insisted on helping Daddy with the garbage this week. It was really adorable.
And on one final note... congratulations to Brook & Jared who welcomed their little girl, Sophia, into the world on the 3rd, and Chris & Melody, who welcomed their new little girl, Cana, into the world on (I think) the same day. All are happy and healthy! Now, I only have to wait another three months to do the same thing. :)
Cruising in my new wagon...
Chillaxin' in my awesome new transportation... faster Daddy! Faster!
On another note of 'firsts.' Evan refused to sit in a high chair at McAlister's last night (that's a favorite restaurant of his)... so, we used a booster seat for the first time. He absolutely loved it.
ALSO, he loves helping around the house... whether it's actually helping or not... we don't want to discourage him from that. He insisted on helping Daddy with the garbage this week. It was really adorable.
And on one final note... congratulations to Brook & Jared who welcomed their little girl, Sophia, into the world on the 3rd, and Chris & Melody, who welcomed their new little girl, Cana, into the world on (I think) the same day. All are happy and healthy! Now, I only have to wait another three months to do the same thing. :)
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Visiting Family
My parents and brother were here this past weekend visiting their grandson/nephew. They may have tried to pretend that they were there to see Robin & I, too, but well, we all know the truth, don't we? It's ok. I understand.
So, while they were here, my mom complained that I hadn't posted a new blog in a long time. She was right. I really haven't. I have no good excuse, except that I have an 18 month old who loves to get into everything and I'm 24 weeks pregnant and exhausted beyond belief. Other people are doing it, though, so I guess I should suck it up and write something.
I don't have much to share. Everything is going on pretty smoothly. Evan is REALLY trying to say some words, but because he's such a good communicator without the words, he really doesn't seem to think it's necessary to actually SAY anything. Yesterday, though, I do think he finally said 'truck' and he continually points at things and says 'that.' He also loves to say 'yesh.' That's Evan-ese for 'yes.' So, I do think we're making some progress.
I know that once he starts talking, he will never, EVER stop, so while I can't wait to hear more of his adorable little voice... I'm all about him taking his time.
Our family is still struggling financially, so more prayers for that would be greatly appreciated. Robin has had a bunch of little things to bring in much needed income, but we're still trying to find one or two BIG things. God has never let us down yet, and we know His timing is perfect, so we're really trying to hold onto that right now.
We are truly blessed with family who will not let us go homeless or hungry, so we are very thankful for them in the meantime... we'll be thankful for them once we're financially on our feet again, too. I'm just saying...
Anyway, other than a few bumps in the road, things with the Parrish's are going great. We're excitedly awaiting the arrival of little Emma in October. She's making herself known by making Mommy continually nauseous... still... and she has been doing her gymnastics and karate to let Mommy know she's there. I love it!
So, that's where we are. Peace, love and fireworks!
Here are a few photos of the little guy. Because I know that's why you all really read this. :)
So, while they were here, my mom complained that I hadn't posted a new blog in a long time. She was right. I really haven't. I have no good excuse, except that I have an 18 month old who loves to get into everything and I'm 24 weeks pregnant and exhausted beyond belief. Other people are doing it, though, so I guess I should suck it up and write something.
I don't have much to share. Everything is going on pretty smoothly. Evan is REALLY trying to say some words, but because he's such a good communicator without the words, he really doesn't seem to think it's necessary to actually SAY anything. Yesterday, though, I do think he finally said 'truck' and he continually points at things and says 'that.' He also loves to say 'yesh.' That's Evan-ese for 'yes.' So, I do think we're making some progress.
I know that once he starts talking, he will never, EVER stop, so while I can't wait to hear more of his adorable little voice... I'm all about him taking his time.
Our family is still struggling financially, so more prayers for that would be greatly appreciated. Robin has had a bunch of little things to bring in much needed income, but we're still trying to find one or two BIG things. God has never let us down yet, and we know His timing is perfect, so we're really trying to hold onto that right now.
We are truly blessed with family who will not let us go homeless or hungry, so we are very thankful for them in the meantime... we'll be thankful for them once we're financially on our feet again, too. I'm just saying...
Anyway, other than a few bumps in the road, things with the Parrish's are going great. We're excitedly awaiting the arrival of little Emma in October. She's making herself known by making Mommy continually nauseous... still... and she has been doing her gymnastics and karate to let Mommy know she's there. I love it!
So, that's where we are. Peace, love and fireworks!
Here are a few photos of the little guy. Because I know that's why you all really read this. :)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
It's official!
Evan is going to be a big brother... to a little sister! We found out at our ultrasound yesterday that Evan will be joined by little Emma Rose sometime this fall. She looked absolutely beautiful in the ultrasound. Everything looked good, and we're on our way!
Evan still doesn't quite get it yet, but as he's understanding more and more all the time, I figure it won't be long before he knows what 'sister' means.
Here are a few cute photos of Evan, to tide you over until I can get more up! These are courtesy of Robin and his cell phone...
Evan is very excited about his new 'outdoor' ball...
Because THIS ball replaced the other one, just like it, that deflated when we took it outside.
What kid doesn't love peek-a-boo?
Evan still doesn't quite get it yet, but as he's understanding more and more all the time, I figure it won't be long before he knows what 'sister' means.
Here are a few cute photos of Evan, to tide you over until I can get more up! These are courtesy of Robin and his cell phone...
Evan is very excited about his new 'outdoor' ball...
Because THIS ball replaced the other one, just like it, that deflated when we took it outside.
What kid doesn't love peek-a-boo?
Monday, May 4, 2009
Evan Parrish... Outdoorsman
Well, so much for his fear of grass. Our little guy totally LOVES to be outside now. Grandma and Grandpa were just here for a visit, and he dragged them outside at every possibly opportunity. Not like they minded.
We had a great visit with the grandparents and I hope to have some photos up soon from that, but in the meantime, here's some pictures of Evan enjoying his new found love of all things green...
We had a great visit with the grandparents and I hope to have some photos up soon from that, but in the meantime, here's some pictures of Evan enjoying his new found love of all things green...
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