1 for the money, 2 for the show – it’s showtime

Posted on June 12, 2012 by parksway

They say when you get older that your body starts to fall apart. Well, I’m here to tell you that they are right – whoever they are. I’m only 5 years old and my teeth are falling out. I’ve had 2 loose teeth forever and on Friday, my first tooth ever fell out. I was nervous about it falling out because I thought it would hurt, but it turns out it only stung a little bit. I was so excited, I had mommy text daddy to tell him.

I was really excited to see what the Tooth Fairy was going to bring me since this was my first tooth and whatever the Tooth Fairy brings sets the tone for the rest of my teeth. Turns out she brought me some cash ($5), some small toys, and a thank you card. At this rate, I will make about $100 bucks off my pearly whites and plenty of toys.

It was funny because the Tooth Fairy left all kinds of fairy dust everywhere – the window, the nightstand, the pillow, and even outside on my slide.  It looks like she slid down my slide right into the window.

That could be where the story ends, but two days later (Sunday) I lost my second tooth. Mommy and daddy were a little concerned that the Tooth Fairy may have been caught off guard since it was short notice and all, but I told them that the Tooth Fairy was certainly prepared for an instance like this and that it would be complete disappointment on my part if she let me down. What do you know? She came through – another $5, small toys, and a thank you card. I got 18 more teeth so bring it Tooth Fairy. (BTW she left more dust and this time on my swings – she must love my place.)

Tooth #1 – we thought the other one was going to fall out first

Tooth #2 – a new one already coming in

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Happy Birthday Daddy

Posted on April 8, 2012 by parksway

I was so excited the other day because it was my daddy’s birthday – can’t believe he’s already 21. Anyway, while I was excited to see him in the morning, he had to go out of town for business so mommy and I didn’t get to spend any real time with him. We were all kind of bummed. To make sure he had a little piece of home with him, I gave him one of my stuffed animals – Daddy Lion. He looks a lot like Mama Lion, but there is a distinct difference between the two. Daddy and mommy thought it was so sweet of me to do that – I should probably ask for something big while their defenses are down.

Daddy made sure he didn’t leave Daddy Lion at the hotel so he took pictures for me so I would know he was taken care of.

When daddy came home, mommy and I made sure we celebrated his birthday. We made him a cake and gave him gifts and cards. I think he was happy to see us and we were happy to see him.

Life on the road isn't so bad

 

Wonder how this looked at the x-ray at security

 

Chef Boy-R-P

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At the movies

Posted on November 22, 2011 by parksway

I couldn’t stand it – Happy Feet 2 had been out for a full day so I made my parents take me to the movies. I mean how long was I suppose to go without knowing how life turned out for Mumble. After all, Happy Feet 1 didn’t say they lived happily ever after or anything – talk about a cliffhanger. …

Anyway, we decided to go to the drive-in with Grannie. I love the drive-in, but one thing I can always count on is daddy singing Alone at the Drive-in from Grease in his best Travolta voice….stranded at the drive-in, branded a fool, what will they say Monday at school….

Another reason we went to the drive-in was so Grannie and I could see Happy Feet 2 and mommy and daddy could see The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (this is one of daddy’s guilty pleasures so don’t make fun of it – and don’t make fun of 90210, past or present, because that is another one of his guilty pleasures).

I’m glad we did it this way because that allowed daddy and mommy to save some dignity. Going to the drive-in also helped daddy not look like a creepy old guy going to this movie in an actual theater with 200 little 16 year-old girls. It also kept me out of the middle of the whole Team Edward vs. Team Jacob battle that mommy and daddy have been in since the first Twilight movie – daddy is Team Edward and mommy is Team Jacob – talk about mixed marriages…..

Anyway, they say their movie rocked and are already counting down to part 2. So as a whole, movie night was awesome all around. Thank you mommy, daddy, and Grannie.

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Lt. Dustin Vincent

Posted on November 6, 2011 by parksway

I found out yesterday that my third cousin, Lt. Dustin Vincent (Army), was killed in action in Iraq. He was married with one child. The turmoil over seas seems so far away at times and so close to home other times. I know the men and women who serve and protect our country do so knowing that their death is possible, but they continue to serve for all of our freedoms. Thank you to all of our service men and women, past and present. Rest in peace, Dustin.

http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/slain-Mesquite-Soldiers-bible-holds-message-for-mom-iraq–133339953.html

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Mesquite-Soldier-Dustin-Vincent-Remembered-by-Family-133306428.html

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10 years later….

Posted on September 12, 2011 by parksway

….Americans still don’t understand….loved ones ask why….suspicion rises when someone of Middle Eastern decent boards a plane….American servicemen and women serve with more pride and conviction….stories of heroes from that day are still told….children rely on fading memories and pictures to remember parents lost….parents’ hearts still ache for children lost…..tears still fall….

9/11 Memorial at the site of the Twin Towers

I wasn’t alive 10 years ago, but my mommy and daddy remember how life was before and after America fell victim to the largest attack on civilians on U.S. soil. They remember learning words that before the Towers fell meant nothing , but became synonymous with loss, hurt, and hate – jihad, Al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden. But mommy and daddy also remember the words that became synonymous with pride, hero, and hope – FDNY, NYPD, United We Stand. They know that my world will be different from their world just as theirs was different from their parents’, but they wrestle with how to teach me evil forces exist without fostering fear or prejudice. Then again, that’s the challenge for all Americans.

These links provide interesting and touching perspectives and reinforce the notion that we will never forget.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/09/08/rutgers.sept11.kids/index.html?hpt=hp_bn1

http://www.timesunion.com/news/slideshow/National-September-11-Memorials-30804.php

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILY!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by parksway

My baby cousin turned 1 today. I hope you have a great birthday Lily-Pop!

Papa Dupree and Lily

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This ain’t Duran Duran’s Rio

Posted on April 16, 2011 by parksway

Duran Duran may have been the only Rio of my parents’ generation, but not mine. My generation has Rio the movie. Daddy and I went to see this movie and we loved every minute. We didn’t do the 3D version because daddy says he isn’t quite on board with wearing cheap sunglasses (shout out ZZtop) in a movie. Plus, I get tired of wearing them so no reason to see the 3D version.

Anyway, the movie was plenty funny. Daddy and I literally laughed out loud several times – birds dancing and shaking their booty, funny faces, birds bouncing off booties, a bulldog that drools like my papa Kolias’ dog, etc. There weren’t any real scary or loud parts so nothing made me really jump except once when something jumped out I wasn’t expecting. All the colorful animals and colors of the Rio de Janeiro setting really kept me interested so I think it would hold the interest of most kids my age . It did have a little romance, but not quite a chick flick so my rep is intact of being a boy’s boy.

Overall, we gave the movie two thumbs up.

P-out!

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It’s a girl – Happy Birthday, Reese!

Posted on December 13, 2010 by parksway

Today, my cousins Chirssy and Michael welcomed their first baby, Reese, into the world and all of our lives. Congratulations and good luck – I know what a handful I was for two new parents. All I can say is that your life will never be the same, but according to my mommy and daddy, your life will never be better.

You will wonder what you did with all your time and learn to survive on half the sleep you use to get, but also be able to fall asleep at a moment’s peace. You will laugh harder at little looks and sounds and even cry at silly Hallmark card commercials or the thought of her growing up. You will spend hours just watching your baby girl sleep or play. You will beam with pride when she says your name or takes her first step. And nothing will compare to when she greets you when you come home – like she waited all day just to see you, hug you, and play with you – nothing is ever more important than that moment. You’ll be amazed at how quickly she learns and what she repeats – cuss words and scoldings never sounded so cute or innocent. You will also build up a tolerance to all the body’s fluids – and there is a lot.

The list of highlights and changes continues to grow – just ask your parents.

 Reese – 7 lbs 8 oz

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