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We celebrated Daddy's 40th Surprise Birthday Party a few weeks ago. Let's just say we now have a new pool basketball goal and Momma's stoked! Daddy's goin' down... Happy Birthday to another June baby in our family! We love you, babe.

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Our kiddos birthdays are 5 days apart in the month of June with Parker Scott on June 2nd and Abby June 7th. Here are a few pics from Abby's 9th birthday party. The girls kicked off the celebration at Sweet and Sassy in Southlake, then in the pink limo on to the Gaylord for swimming and a slumber party. It was a wonderful time had by all.

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It has been a busy month of June starting with Parker Scott's birthday. We can't believe he is already 1. It has been a great ride and look forward to many more memories with our little buddy. We celebrated at Amazing Jake's in Plano.

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Friday evening we packed up and headed a few miles down the road to the Gaylord Texan to kick off Summerfest. Summerfest was full of activities for adults and kids. We ate dinner and enjoyed fireworks over Lake Grapevine Friday evening. Saturday, we hung out at the outdoor pool all day and enjoyed dinner there while catching a little NBA playoff action. There was a DJ playin' some tunes at the

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Mommy had an amazing Mother's Day with her family. She had an especially touching moment at the Mother's Day Tea at Abby's school. We had yummy food, the kids sang a beautiful song for all of the mom's and were given amazing gifts that we will cherish forever.One particular thing I will never forget for the rest of my life is when Abby ran off in the middle of singing the song. About half way

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Can you say yummy mashed taters...

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LOL. This past weekend Abby was playing around and decided to put her Build-A-Bear clothes on Parker Scott and a pink tulle bow from one of Mommy’s birthday presents. It was the most hilarious thing I had ever seen. It was crazy. He was such a pretty girl (Scott did not like it when I said that.) Ouch, I know. He's going to kill Abby and I when he gets bigger. When I looked at him – he looked

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Well, we haven't posted lately with all that we've had going on so I'm going to catch you all up with this post. Wow, where to start. We started the month celebrating my birthday a few weekends ago. My wonderful hubby gave me more gifts for our home. He remodeled the carpeted stairs to wood before we got our wrought iron stair railings installed. Thanks honey. They look awesome! Thanks, Brittney

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Ok, there are no pics associated with this post because we just didn't have the heart to show anyone since it was so shocking and quite honestly, disgusting. As many of you know, Parker Scott did not have any teeth as of this past week. He has been teething since, what feels like, he was - oh say, 2-3 months old. Well, this weekend he was moving about the house as he usually does and we look over

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Parker Scott turned 9 months two days ago! It amazes us how our little guy is no longer an infant. It seems as though he is literally doing something new each day. He and Abigail absolutely light up our lives. They have brought us more joy than we can ever imagine. We can't WAIT to have more. Yes, I said MORE!!! Those of you that know Parker understand how blessed we are to have such an easy

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To: My Dark-Haired Handsome ValentineFrom the moment I saw you 15 years ago, I started to get feelings of hunger that couldn't be met. Like feelings that come when I see yummy pies, well, I get those feelings when I look into your eyes.The thought of your lips makes my mouth start to water like the hot sauce I love and can't get enough of. Your skin, your hair and the rest of you brings thoughts

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Well, we're off to the doctor yet again this morning for Parker boy. I had a few minutes while he sleeps. Thank you, Children's Benadryl and little brown bear, my boy is finally getting some much neeeded rest. This past Monday, Parker Scott started to have a barking cough, a runny nose, a fever and wasn't acting interested in nourishment of any kind. Abigail had been running fever all weekend and

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We thought we'd share that IKEA is having another Seize the Days Sale this weekend. Check it out here. On Saturday, January 31st, they have a queen mattress set for $399 regularly $799. I know that sounds extremely cheap but it is great for an extra bedroom or someone you know that may not want to spend a great deal on a mattress set. I was very leary initially of buying a mattress from IKEA but

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I felt I needed to share this as my heart has been heavy lately... As I mentioned below, I am so very proud of my country. While I am so very proud of my country I am also so very disappointed. I have been feeling this way for a while. There have been multiple things that have happened along the way but I can no longer hold it in. A friend initially told me how thousands chanted, "hey, hey,

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I have had so many people ask me how to create the different looks with the headers I have posted on our blog lately so I thought I would share with everyone. I have already shared this with Misty and think she shared with Michelle - way to go, girls. The headers look awesome!!! So easy, huh. :o)For others, it is www.scrapblog.com. You can create from a new header where you create everything from

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We went to the Gaylord with Scott's family this past week and had a wonderful time. The Ice Sculptures were AMAZING! It was a mere 9 degrees inside... We had a wonderful time. Abigail and her friend Bethany had a wonderful time sliding down the ICE slide as did Mommy & Daddy (shhhh!). Here are a few pics from the evening...

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The Sparkmans had a very blessed Christmas, as always... We have more than we deserve. Abby asked for a room makeover for Christmas from Mommy & Daddy, a Wii from Santa and luckily received both. Check out the pics of her new room and a few pics of her and her cousin Madyson being Rock Stars with the Disney Sing it... We'll post more Christmas pics later in the week. Hope all had a wonderful

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We wrapped presents, decorated a Gingerbread house again this year and put a few final touches on the Christmas tree over the weekend. Parker man kept us laughing as he played peek a boo in Mommy and Daddy's bed while Daddy caught a few zzzzz's. Never a dull moment with that boy! Peek a boo Mommy... here I am!!!Hey, why isn't anyone looking for me anymore?Abby decorating her Gingerbread House...

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Hello "little piggies"...Need I say more???

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We wanted to share a few pics of our new volleyball "star" in action... This is Abigail's first year to play and she absolutely LOVES it. Thus far, it is her favorite sport. Mommy is constantly being asked to bump. Everyday, rain or shine! I must admit I enjoy playing with her. It allows mommy to be a legend in her mind like old times for a few minutes. Abigail is begging me to teach her to serve

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"Oh, my goodness! How many times have I told you to pick up your towel off of the floor in the bathroom after your shower??” My frustration shows as I grab the towel and hang it back on the bathroom rack. How many times have I asked you to put the Sonicare back on the charger after brushing? My sigh is loud. I wouldn't want anyone to miss it! I quickly move from room to room trying desperately to

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We wanted to share a few pics from the Fall Pumpkin Patch of the kiddos. We had a good time picking out pumpkins and the hay maze. Abby was super excited to take Parker boy this year. Parker tried to eat a few of the pumpkins which was absolutely adorable to us...

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Here are a few pics from Halloween on Friday. We went to a church carnival Friday evening for Trunk or Treat. The kids had a blast with the bounce houses, games, watching the juggler for Jesus, hayrides and good grub. There aren't any pics from the evening since Mommy & Daddy promised Abby we would leave the camera at home (so we could be hands free) and just go have a great time -- not worrying

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So Parker has learned how to blow bubbles and laugh hysterically... He is just always smilin' and havin' a good time. Here a few pics from last weekend (before he rolled off and landed on his head, of course). Way too happy for that.

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Last week was college day at the Sloan School. The kiddos want you to get your guns up... Go Red Raiders!Talk to the hand!Sydney Raye, Parker's girlfriend at school...Parker Scott and his good buddy, Wyatt...Someone playin' a trick on my boy. This ones for you Uncle Matt!Go Tech!Parker Scott and Abby...Ms Becky, Abby & Parker...Ms Michelle and Abby...

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You sure are cute, Sydney... Pirate Parker... No pictures, please... Don't even think about taking fluffers from me... We're exhausted from a long night of our mommies trying to make us baby wise! We cried all night long and we're pooped...

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Abigail playing soccer this weekend. You go girls! Our little Stinger. Stingers #1 Fan! So we just thought our lives were busy when Abigail started "real" school a few years ago while both working. Then she started a little gymnastics & cheerleading here and there but nothing too overwhelming for mommy & daddy. We welcomed Parker Scott while in the middle of renovations on the house and I

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So the Presidential Debate was on Friday and I am left feeling like I want more. I can hardly wait for the next one. The VP debate will be colorful as well without a doubt! I realize not everyone enjoys this time - you are either someone who loves it or are so sick of hearing about it and ready for the drama to be over. Me, I am thoroughly intrigued during this time. I can't turn off Fox News and

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I first have to begin this Sunday morning by thanking the Lord for the husband he has given me. We just had breakfast and we're about to get ready for church and I sit in reflection of how blessed I truly am. I know a great deal of wives feel they are blessed and I am sure they are. I am just so undeserving of such a wonderful man and his unconditional love. He is an amazing, Godly man and I

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Laughed out loud for the first time today... We will be posting the video soon! Awh, it was so precious. He has started laughing a great deal but with no sound just a big wide open mouthed grin. Where does the time go. He is doing something new each week it seems.

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