Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee. This ferocious little guy got a Halloween costume over the weekend, and this morning was "my so sad" (to borrow from EA) when I didn't let him wear his bumble bee costume instead of play clothes.

Happy Birthday Julie!!

Yesterday was your birthday, but you were shrimping on the boat. A perfect example of who you are: doing something you might not want to do because you care about your family (or were guilted into it... but either way, you're a saint). Anyhow... you are my hero in so many ways. Here are a few:

Number one: You make wonderful bread and share it.

Number two: You are the embodiment of patience.

Number three: You share my vice of looking at all the celebrity gossip online, thus making me feel less guilty about it.

Number four: You're not scared to go for seconds on Tillamook Choco.Peanut Butter with milk, even though you know it will make you nauseous, also reducing my guilt about doing the same thing.

Number five: You are always willing to answer our health questions about weird rashes and abnormal bowel movements.

Number six: You are kind to my daughter even when she physically assaults your son. (Refer back to #2 and apologies.)

AND Number seven: You are willing to hold my son for two hours while he mauls you and violates your personal space. (Again, apologies. Next time you babysit you might want to wear a turtleneck and/or borrow Jim's scent blocker hunting shirt.)

You are great. Thanks for being the first of a line of greatness!

Daddy Kisses

Reuben has learned to give kisses, which he is demonstrating here.

He prefers open-mouthed style.

Daddy does not.

I heart Biter Biscuits!!!

Thank you Aunt Katy!

Happy Birthday, Christy Jean!

Christy Jean (Parrott) McDonald -

God knew what He was doing when He put you in Jude's womb. He knew that this family needed a fashion savvy, go-getter with a heart of gold. Your lightness of heart reminds me to stay positive and hopeful, your charm and energy inspires me to be creatively ambitious, and your loving kindness is contagious.

(And did I mention you're one of my very favorite things about the grand state of Texas. I had the best time.) The only thing I would change about you is your location. I'd make you a couple of plane rides closer...

You brighten our world and I am/we are so blessed to have you.Wishing you the most wonderful day ever!!

P.S. You may have noticed that I stole this pic off of your blog, but it was just so beautiful and I thought you'd prefer it to one a little less flattering (like one in your jammies - See Trina's Happy Birthday blog)

For Sale

For Sale: Very "Mature" Ford explorer that is LOADED with experience and personality! Also included in sale is the infamous el-boato the Bounty Hunter which has been known to travel far and kill many fish.
No reasonable offer refused.
$49,999 OBO or will sell seperatly as:
$49,000 for the Ford and
$999 for the Bounty Hunter

serious inquiries only, please call 247-8584

Real men hug fish instead of kill them.

Just don't tell Grandad I said that.

Life Lessons

We taught the kids an important life lesson today - that hard work really pays off in the end.

Wait for it....

Wait for it....

Ahhhh, refreshment after that long walk, kettle corn!

His Mother's Son

Just look at that smile! I thought Julie might get a kick out of this picture. Lockjaw and all... (click on the picture to enlargen it to get the full effect).

Mother's Day

Hail to the women who keep this family going!!

Happy Birthday Jim!!

James Steven Parrott

Born May 4th, 1980

A sweet boy to a loving, gentle man...

I find it a privilege to give my life to you and an honor to sacrifice for the sake of our family.

I'll follow you anywhere - my heart is yours.

Just please shoot a bear.

Happy Birthday Grace!!

Grace Amaris Parrott, superstar

Born May 1st, 2004

So much energy and charisma...

God knew I needed your smile to keep me going.

I love you more than chocolate!

Urkel

Danny just gave an entirely new meaning to "Urkel your pants" when he dressed Taylor for bed tonight.

Hugs from sunny Tejas!

Hair

We took Taylor in for a new hair style today. What do you think of this one? We'll just call him Slick from now on....

Happy Birthday Katy!!!

So the original plan with this was that Taylor would hold the sign and smile all cute and it would be a happy little birthday pictuer for Katy. But the boy just wouldn't cooperate. So imagine, if you will, that there is a happy little Taylor holding this picture and smiling because he loves his Aunt Kay Kay soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much, and wants nothing more than to wish her a happy, happy, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Trina!!

To the honorary member of the Parrott family,

Happy Birthday!!

We love you and wish you many more happy years with us here in Ketchikan!

(If you move away, the happy wishes are null and void.)

Trina - So sorry... this is the only pic I have of you. You probably did not want to be plastered on the Internet in your jammies, but usually only the family views this blog... and all of Christy's friends... and sometimes my friends. Again, so sorry.

the newest Parrott in town

Family-
I just saw this add on Sitnews...perhaphs we should communicate with our long lost relative when she gets here.
jimbo


I am a law student who will be working in Ketchikan over the summer. I am looking to rent a room or small apartment near downtown or within walking distance from a bus stop. I am a clean, quiet, non-smoker and do not own any pets. Contact Karen at 314-960-2728 or karenparrott@hotmail.com
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Reuben: The New Parrott

Introducing Reuben Luther Parrott!!!

The newest member of the Parrott clan is getting tons of attention.

(Maybe too much from the look of it.)

He is showing some favoritism towards his Daddy...

But he likes his Mommy just fine too.

Grace, on the other hand, is showing some signs of regression...

but maybe just in response to Reuben's keen fashion sense.

How could she possibly keep up?!

Pop that collar, BOY!

Can't go wrong in camo!

Grace is also enjoying getting to do things she previously did not get away with...

And she is always pleased to hold her brother...

Reuben, however, does not concur.

Stay tuned for more from the Parrott family...

Hook 'em Horns

Hook 'em Horns, right Jay? This picture is from Elizabeth especially for her Uncle Danny...

the men of the family

Danny

Jim

Jay

Dad