Parker's Blog

Christmas 2010

2011-01-09T11:01:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years. I hope everyone had a great holiday. We laid pretty low this year. Made it all about Parker which is not hard to do ;)

As usual - he got spoiled. Was an overwhelming day. Here are some pictures to enjoy - he's growing and changing so much everyday. He starts school (montessori) tomorrow and we are all very excited and nervous. Bye for now,

Happy Halloween

2010-11-01T15:29:00.000-07:00

What a fun night! For a month now Parker has asked me if he could be a robot for halloween. I knew that he would NOT go for the standard cardboard box and dryer venting that I would of loved to do (brings back memories to my R2D2 costume when I was 7) so this was our version of a robot costume. He was so excited. Our friends came over and their little guy who is 16months was dressed as a mummy (have to wait to ask his mommy to post his pic first).

Hope you all had a spooky halloween and sorry for the long delay in posts. Will hopefully get some recap pictures up soon.

Oh and my computer crashed so if there is family/friends that would love to see this post please pass it along as I lost all my emails!

Thanks!

JDRF Walk !!!!

2010-06-25T16:05:00.000-07:00

Yahooooo!!!! We raised $5200!!!! Can you believe it! We raised 10% of all of Peterborough!!! So THANK YOU to everyone who donated!!! Next year the bar will be raised to $10,000 as I think we can double what we did in one month in a year!! So keep posted as to our fundraising efforts!!

We had a great turnout and Parker got to meet a few new faces and see some familar ones as well! What a great day!!!

Thank you again!!! xoxoxoxo

EDITED*Please help support Parker in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

2010-05-08T11:34:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends and Family,

I don't normally like doing this but this is different. This is for Parker. Please take a few minutes to read his profile page at JDRF and see if you can support him in raising money towards our goal of $300. Thank you!

Click here for link.

****EDITED****

I am sorry... I never thought to post info to ask if anyone was interested in participating. If you would like to walk with us we would be sooooooo happy! If you would like to fundraise and not walk that would be fantastic as well! Just send me an email. THanks Matt for reminding me what family is about!

Happy Birthday Daddy and Mommy!

2010-03-24T15:11:00.001-07:00

Just a pic that Corey took this am. Sorry for the huge delay in pictures. Has been a very busy winter. We had Parker's dr apt last week and he is doing really well. His target number that we try to get for his average blood glucose (blood sugar) is 8.5% and he was 8.9% so they were very happy with that. I am wanting to get even more control on his diabetes and the next step is to get him on a pump. Have an apt with the clinic in May to get more answers and hopefully, by xmas he will be on a pump. The biggest challenge will be to get him to wear it and not rip it off.

It was a beautiful sunny day here today.... Oh... have to go.. Parker needs to potty!

Bye for now,

Stacy

Holidays 2009!

2010-01-05T15:26:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone! Hope you all had Happy Holidays! Ours were happy and busy! We went down to Burlington to Matt/Addie/Paxton's for the weekend before xmas to have the Pie family xmas! Papie and Grandma (Rick and Betty) drove all the way up from Florida to come and spend xmas with all of us. Thanks again Rick and Betty!

Then on Sunday we all headed to Markham to Deb and Geoff's for a big celebration! Lots of food, family and little ones running around! It was great to finally meet sweet little Madeline and to meet little baby Jude!

Then for xmas we headed down to Whitby to Jody and JJ's. Thanks again for the great time!

Parker was SPOILED! This year! He still talks about xmas and all the presents and meeting Santa! Love how Jody dressed up in the old Santa suite that has been around since I was little and sat on Santa's knee! He tells all his friends he got to sit on Santa's lap and that Santa brought him presents.

The holidays weren't as stressful with Parker's diabetes as I thougth they would be. He did really well and is continuing to do very well.

Bye for now,

Stacy, Corey and Parker xoxox

Arrgh Matey's!

2009-11-08T07:31:00.000-08:00

Parker had a BLAST on Halloween! Once he got a treat from the first house that was it! Trick or Treat is all we heard! This year was easy on the treats as we only went to about 10 houses and we didn't get lots of candy and he's too young to know about candy yet. He did enjoy some chips - which are low in carbs for a treat! Lots of fun going out with his little friends Teagan (bee) and Siena (Pooh)! Hope you all had a happy Halloween!

Bad Bloggers - New pictures

2009-10-31T09:52:00.000-07:00

Hello Family and Friends!

Sorry for such a long time since we've posted some pictures. As most of you know, it's been a busy and rough couple of months. For those of you who don't know, Parker was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (click here for more info) on September 10th. Parker started to drink excessively about a week prior and with some knowledge from one of Corey's co-workers who have a little girl (Teagan) who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year, Corey brought him to the walk in and with one simple blood prick with a glucose meter and a reading of 21.8 the doctor knew right away. So we went to the Peterborough hospital for a few days to learn how to administer insulin, do readings and learn about carb counting. We were lucky that we caught it very early so he didn't have to go on an iv. He has been doing very well. We are still all over the map with his numbers (want 6-12 mmol/L). We have had a few lows (under 6) which is very scary and alot of highs. I feel like we are on a teeter-totter most days! So anyway...... Thank you to everyone for your support! We appreciate it! Enjoy these pictures. They are from a trip to Algonquin Park with Corey in October and one night in the tub! Love how he wants to wear his fireman's hat!

'been busy with dad

2009-07-01T17:06:00.000-07:00

Daddy Pie here - I have watched Parker for a couple of days in the past week and we have had a ton-o-fun! He really loves the chance to get outside and go exploring with no fear of the water. It rained all day today(Canada Day) so we had our adventures inside... he really knows how to keep busy!

Happy Father's Day Daddy

2009-06-21T04:16:00.001-07:00

Happy Father's Day Daddy! Love you!

Rainy Day Walk

2009-06-07T13:11:00.000-07:00

Just some more pictures from this morning. Corey and Parker went to Buttermilk Falls for a walk and then out in a field. Parker didn't like walking through the tall grass at first but enjoyed it once he figured out that he could move the grass. Growing too fast, talking alot more and becoming such a sweet little boy!

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!

2009-05-23T16:51:00.001-07:00

Yup! I finally went pee-pee on the potty! I was SOOOOO proud. It was on the 21st, just woke up from my nap at Jenni's (daycare) and I sat on the potty. Jenni asked me if I was done, I said yup, then stood up and there it was! I was so excited to flush it down the toilet and I got a sticker to wear on my shirt that read 'You did it!'! When mommy came and picked me up she was SOOOOOO happy and proud! Daddy was pretty proud too and when I saw him I smilled ear to ear when he asked me if I went peepee on the potty! This picture is an old one but you get the idea! One step closer to diaper free!

Goofy Face

2009-04-26T09:59:00.001-07:00

Having Fun!

2009-04-23T15:40:00.001-07:00

Just a few more pics.... He's chaning so much everyday!

xoxo

Funny guy

2009-04-21T15:04:00.001-07:00

Just a few pictures.... sorry for being a horrible blogger! Parker is becoming such a little character! Talking alot more... playing alot more and wait for it.....

He actually ASKS to go to bed!!!!!!!!!!! No fuss!!!!!!!!!!! Crazy!

Enjoy!

Parker LOVES his new daycare!

2009-03-18T07:53:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone! Sooooo sorry for the long wait for a new post. We've had a busy time with moving and trying to unpack. Parker is at a new daycare and has been doing so well. He's talking so much now and everyday he says a few new words. We have even started to potty train! Well... the potty is in the bathroom and he does sit on it (with a book of course - picture to come soon on that one). We love living in town! It is so nice. Parker and I go for a walk to the post office every day and jsut love it! We've had a great visit with Grandma for the past month and THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! so much for all the help! I also want to thank Brandon and Matt for the help and for putting up with the stress of the day and a very grumpy Stacy :).

Enjoy these pictures. They were taken by Jen - Parker's new daycare. Can you tell what his favourite toy is at the moment? Trucks, cars and more cars!

Visit with Paxton, Uncle Matt and Auntie Addie

2009-01-27T14:27:00.000-08:00

We had a great weekend with Matt, Addie and Paxton! The big boys worked while the little boys played! It was amazing to see the boys together. Parker wanted to share with Paxton (for most of the weekend) and it was pretty cute when Parker wanted to put the bowl on Paxton's head! Thanks to Addie for the amazing pictures! She's becoming an amazing photographer of little ones!

Thanks Addie!

Holidays

2009-01-06T15:55:00.001-08:00

Hello Everyone - Happy New Years!

What a busy holiday season! Down south to Burlington for xmas, then here for a few days (and squeezed in a home inspection for our new house!) then up north for new years eve and back down on the 2nd! Phew! Just a few pics from the festivities! Parker had a blast this year! The only thing is that it took forever to open ALL his gifts as he just wanted to play with what he just opened and didn't realize there was more. Can't believe he's 17 months! This year will be a whopper of one! New house, new daycare (again), and a new 2nd cousin on it's way(congrats Shannon and Dan!)!

Enjoy and happy new year!

Merry Christmas from the Pie's

2008-12-14T11:40:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Merry Christmas Everyone! Just remember to mute my playlist to get the full effect! Enjoy and hope you get a good chuckle!

New pictures finally!

2008-12-04T18:03:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone and thank you for your patience in waiting for some new pictures. We don't have too many to post as we have been pretty busy. Winter is here in full force and we have been busy trying to figure out what we are going to be doing now that the house has sold. We did decide to move up north ..... however, my boss threw me a very tasty bone and we have decided to stay here in Haliburton. Mixed emotions about it but we will make it work. Looking for a house this weekend. Hopefully we can find something in town.

Parker has been very busy! He's got lots of energy and never stops! Changing so much every day and he's definitly a toddler! So much fun! Enjoy these pictures and we hope everyone is well!

Love the Pietryszyn's

Walk in the bush

2008-11-09T16:53:00.000-08:00

Just some new pictures of Parker. Corey and Parker went for a walk last week and Parker had fun exploring! His bo-bo is all gone now - which makes me feel better. He's a typical 15 month old. He's testing his boundaries non stop and has been doing alot of time outs! 1 minute goes pretty fast but he knows that he's done something wrong. So much fun having a toddler in the house!

Enjoy!

Not the happiest little Giraffe

2008-10-31T16:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween! Parker was dressed up as a little sheriff this am for daycare and then tonight we attempted to get dressed up as a giraffe. Cute. But no way..... Parker was not a happy camper! Also check out his nice little battle wound from daycare! Took a tumble with his big clunky rubber boots! Winter will be fun! He doesn't like hats, mitts or boots!

Enjoy!

Double Chipper, Happy Birthday Hannah &......

2008-10-26T15:43:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the world little Nolan Cooper Harrison! My friend Carrie had her second son yesterday in Orillia! Can't wait to go meet him. Congrats Carrie, Stew and big brother Isaac!

We went to Hannah's 4th birthday party yesterday and Parker had a blast! He discovered chips and we couldn't get him away from the many bowls of chips! He played with all the kids, played in the Fishing Pond and even came home with prizes! Michelle did an amazing job of decorating the "carnival' theme bd party for sweet little Hannah!

Oh... so excited... sold my raggedy ann/andy shoes at the Hive! Check out my blog to see pics.... the green shoes are still available for sale.

Thanks for looking!

2008-10-21T16:25:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for taking sooooo long to put up new pictures of Parker. It's been a busy month. Parker was sick, we sold the house, I had a baby and toddler trade show in Barrie and just life! I have many more pictures that Corey took (so you know they are amazing) but will try to spread it over a few posts. Just love these ones. Enjoy and thanks for looking!

FALLing in Love with Tasha

2008-10-03T16:05:00.001-07:00

Just some cute pics of Parker and Tasha that Corey took this week. Parker is finally recovered from a one week bag viral infection. His appetite is slowly coming back and his rash is all gone. What a week! Parker is loving his new daycare as there are lots of kids to play with. 14 months! Can't believe it!

Thanks for looking!

Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!

2008-09-24T17:38:00.000-07:00

Just some pictures from the last couple of weeks. Parker has been very busy with starting a new daycare, cutting 2 more teeth and another on the way, playing at the park, visiting Uncle Jody, Auntie JJ, Grandpa Al, and Grama. Busy, busy, busy!

Enjoy! Thanks to Pepere and Janet for the great alpaca peruvian sweater! Parker wears them almost every day!

September Pics

2008-09-12T06:39:00.000-07:00

Just a few pictures from the other day. Also wanted to put up a link to our local newspaper. Corey has been hired to be a freelance photographer and he's had two spreads. His first was the one about the regatta and the other got first page coverage! Congrats! Click here for the link of his front page coverage (make sure to scroll down a bit for the other pics).

Phone Chat and Daddy's Award

2008-09-07T17:09:00.001-07:00

Just a cute video of Parker on his 'phone'. He is 'talking' so much lately! Says a few words - Mom, Dad, Mum-Mum (his favourite cookies) Asha (for Tasha), Done, Yah, Yup, and tonight he said bath and book (again it's best to mute the playlist on the right hand side). Also here's a link for Corey's award he received from saving those two men in April. (click here for link)

Walk this Way!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-28T16:11:00.000-07:00

Parker is WALKING!!!!!!!!! So crazy how fast this happened. In the past few days he's been taking a few steps here and a few steps there and then 6-8 steps and now watch out world! Parker is on the loose! It's best to mute the playlist I have if you have speakers. (Sorry for the hair in the video... just got home and haven't vaccumed tasha's hair from the day yet - embarrased but had to share with you all this great video) Sorry Betty, Rick and Matante Shirley/Uncle Rolly and anyone else on dial up. Love two very proud parents and one mobile little boy! What a great anniversary gift! Happy 4th anniversary Corey. I love You!

Beach Fun

2008-08-23T16:18:00.001-07:00

What an amazing day! We weren't too sure that Parker was going to be in a good mood as he didn't have a morning nap but we decided instead of going camping (which was #1 plan) that we would go to the beach. He loved it! Wasn't too sure of the water at first but after lots of playing in the sand he was ready to go in the water. At 4 we decided to come home and within 2 seconds of being in the car he was out! Didn't even wake up when we went into town. A first! For some reason he's not wanting to go to sleep right now either... Hopefully he'll have a good night sleep! Enjoy! Also put a video up of him walking! He's taking a few steps on his own. The most is about 5! Video is not the best (check out the huge clump of dog hair he scored!).... sorry.... Thanks for looking!

Visit with Pepere and Janet

2008-08-15T16:32:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post a few more pictures from the past week. Parker had a great time getting to know Pepere and Janet (still trying to figure out a good name for Janet). It was a great visit! Also wanted to share some pictures of Parker's new superman outfit that Matante Shirley and Uncle Rolly got him for his birthday! So cute. This is Parker's favourite place to play. Even though he has taken a few tumbles off of the hearth he goes right back up. He also got to play with his new crayons today. Probably put more in his mouth than on the paper :)

Enjoy.

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY PARKER!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-08T06:56:00.000-07:00

What a party! We can't believe that our little man is 1! Parker had a blast at his monkey party! It was a big day - he met his pepere and Janet for the first time, opened lost of presents, played alot with friends Hannah and Cooper, got to see alot of friends and family that he loves, including new cousin Paxton and of course - had CAKE!

He wasn't too sure what to do with the cake at first but with Hannah by his side telling him to 'Just do it!' and with a cucumber in each hand he finally got more on his face than in his mouth! He did really well for no nap in the afternoon!

Thank you to all who were able to attend! Unfortunatly there were alot of people who couldn't make it so we will have to see them very soon!

Thanks again for all the great presents!

These shoes are made for walking (almost)

2008-07-20T15:44:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of today of Parker moving around behind his cars. He's almost there! He just needs that confidence to let go as most of the time he is bringing the car for a walk more than using the car to walk. He will probably will be walking by his birthday! I went antiquing today and Corey hung out with Parker. They had a blast. It was rainy outside so it was very nice to come home to my boys all dressed up like beach boys! Just love how they match. Parker was even liking his crocs (which are size 4-5 - the same size as Hannah who is is almost 4!).Enjoy the video... it's a long one. (check under pics and video as there is another one)

Oh and guess who is turing ONE soon????

Where has my little baby gone?

2008-07-18T06:00:00.001-07:00

My baby is gone! He's a TODDLER now! I can't get over how fast they go from a little tiny, wrinkled bundle of joy to an energetic, handful bundle of energy! The fun never stops now! I love watching Parker grow into his personality. I think he'll be walking soon!!!!! Some pics from last weekend playing with Hannah and just exploring!

Thanks for looking! Make sure to check out Uncle Matt's blog as there are some new pictures of little Paxton!

Also have a few pictures of little Madeline Grey. She is sooooo sweet! Loving all these babies!

Yipeeee!!!!! Paxton is here! I am a big cousin!!!!!!!!

2008-07-14T16:22:00.000-07:00

We are soooo excited that Paxton Bruce Pietryszyn came into this world on Saturday July 12th! Great job mommy - he is so beautiful! Corey, Parker and I got to meet Paxton on Sunday. He is so tiny and precious! Can't wait to see him again!

Here are the pictures I promised from our day in Gravenhurst. Enjoy!

Road Trip

2008-07-06T16:03:00.000-07:00

What a road trip! We had to leave the house as we had four showings on Saturday so we decided we would go to Orillia for the Mariposa Folk Festival. We got there and discovered that one, no dogs were allowed and two, it was $60/person to get in. So we decided to go to Gravenhurst to see the antique wooden boat show. We got there, were excited, and no dogs allowed! GRRRRR. So we ended up hanging out at a park and had a great afternoon. Sorry the pictures are a little grainy. Corey took some great ones but he hasn't downloaded them yet. Check out our house. We still have trim to finish but it's close!

Happy Canada Day and Happy Birthday Madeline!

2008-07-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

Just a quick post to say we hope you enjoyed your Canada Day! As well we would like to wish a warm welcome and HAPPY BIRTH DAY to Madeline Cluff! Chris and Karen welcomed Madeline last night and we are so happy for them! We don't have any pictures yet but will put one up as soon as we get one! Parker is excited to have a second cousin and is patiently waiting for Paxton to arrive! Just a few pictures of yesterday and of the weekend. Thanks for looking~

Tent

2008-06-26T11:01:00.001-07:00

We finally pulled out the tent that Grandma Betty and PaPie got Parker. He loves it!

Happy Birthday Auntie Addie

2008-06-23T10:26:00.000-07:00

Just a quick birthday wish for auntie Addie! (sorry the card is not the best photoshop editing....)

Sweet Child of Mine

2008-06-23T08:35:00.000-07:00

I just love this little man's sweet profile! Parker is a busy little monkey these days! His new thing is to climb into his toy boxes and hang out and to play on the couch... enjoy!

Father's Day Weekend

2008-06-16T07:20:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day Daddy! What a good and bad weekend! Parker and I had a great weekend hanging out with Deb, Geoff, Jocelyn and Jacob. Parker had a busy weekend with playing, bouncing on the trampoline, splashing in the pool and feeding animals at the petting zoo and then hanging out at the park at the show. But Corey didn't have such a great weekend. The show was very dissapointing, getting everything ready on Friday was very stressful (including a mishap with the trailer, hitting crazy rain...) and then on the way home the carrier on top of the truck openend up and we did loose one bag of clothes that I bought for Parker (the swim suit that Deb bought for Parker was safe :) but what topped it off and I am to blame - I forgot to wish Corey a happy Father's day! I am horrible! Parker was not a happy camper when he woke up and I thought that I had wished Corey when he woke up but nope. Then with all the comotion of getting stuff back into the truck and then at the show.... ARGGGGG I am a horrible wife! So I have been feeling pretty bad! So will have to figure out something to make it up.

So enjoy the pictures of Parker's adventures this weekend. Also put one up of him in his little kiddy pool here at the house. The bugs were not out (not too often that happens) so he hung out in the pool. Enjoy!

a boy in a box

2008-06-12T18:46:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone! Sorry it's been a while since our last post. Things have been busy here! We have been up to our eye balls in paint and mess! If you haven't heard we are selling the house so we have been very busy getting it ready as it needed work. So all the projects we were wanting to do during the past four years have been done in the last month. Our hearth is done (thanks Rick), are counters are sitting in the hall along with all the trim to finish the house. Phew! Plus Corey has been getting ready for his show in Newmarket this weekend plus he cut his finger and had to go to emerg for 5 stitches..... Poor Parker has had his play area taken over by our bed while we were painting our bedroom. But it's almost done. We are calling the real-estate agent to come next week. Even thought the patio door won't be in for another week and the trim won't be all done.... oh well....

Here are some pictures of Parker. He's covered in mosquito bites. Poor little man! He got eaten alive as well by those pesky no-see-ums. They come through the screens.... Grrrrr.... But he's doing well. Sleeping through the night (yippeeeee) and doing well. Getting bigger every day! Enjoy and thanks for looking!

Future Climber

2008-06-03T19:02:00.001-07:00

Just some pics from today as we were painting (hence mess). Parker was making alot of grunting so I turned around to find him doing this. A budding climber for sure or maybe acrobats!

Weekend at Grandma and PaPie's

2008-06-02T14:50:00.000-07:00

This weekend Parker and I stayed at Grandma and Pa-Pie's. Betty, Lucy and I went up to Sudbury for Addie's baby shower (doesn't she look amazing!!) while Parker hung out with Pa-Pie and Uncle Peter. They had a blast - so much that I think everyone was pretty tuckered out (Parker slept through the night!). I am waiting to get some pics from Rick to put up from their adventure! I love that Parker had a great day. It was great for him to hang out with two great role models! I am sure they taught Parker some new tricks - he's almost walking! Also put up some pictures of Parker at meal time. He feeds himself for the beginning of the meal and this is the result (see the hair - who knew food was such a great gel). Enjoy!

Kisses from Tasha

2008-05-26T07:24:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the quality of these pics but I had to post them. Yes that is Parker's shirt on his head... When he was undressing he didn't want me to take the shirt off his head so I left it.... I thought he looked so funny so we came into the living room to take some pictures and Tasha decided to play. She was kissing him non stop. He even started giving her kisses (see pic with Parker's mouth open - that's how he kisses). Too cute..... It's been a rough week for the poor little man. He has cute two new teeth (including his molar and eye tooth which usually doesn't come until 18 months) so we now have 8 teeth (6 top and 2 down).... Signs that my baby is growing up! :( :)

Peek-a-boo

2008-05-23T11:43:00.000-07:00

Enjoy.... just ignore how silly (and a tad annoying)I sound :)

Save the Date!

2008-05-22T12:22:00.000-07:00

This will be coming in the mail! So mark your calendars... If you haven't seen the new post from this morning make sure to scroll down for some more pictures!

Our little Joker

2008-05-22T07:35:00.000-07:00

Pics taken last night during bath time with Daddy.... TFL

Also want to say a huge congrats to Heidi and Jay on the birth of little Sawyer! As well as congrats to Crystal and Jay on the birth of their son (no name yet)! Can't wait to meet the two little men!

Not so cute... but funny pictures

2008-05-19T07:45:00.000-07:00

Not so cute???? As if a mother would say that about her little cutie! But after seeing these hilarious pictures of Parker you will see what I mean... Have a good little chuckle! I did toss in a cute one!

Too Cute....

2008-05-14T18:07:00.003-07:00

The sun was shinning and I had to snap some pictures.... enjoy...thanks for looking :)

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T05:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all moms out there and Moms to Be (Addie, Karen) and upcoming second time around moms- (Heidi and Leanne)! We hope you have a great day! Parker gave me his gift by sleeping through the night! This was the fourth night this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe it's finally happening! Keeping my fingers crossed! Enjoy some pictures of Parker wrestling Spidey! I think Parker won.... :)

Parker Climbs Mount Bouncy

2008-05-10T06:31:00.000-07:00

As I mentioned yesterday Parker wants to crawl up on everything.... :)I am anticipating alot more bumps and bruises to come !

All I want to do is STAND UP!

2008-05-09T17:11:00.001-07:00

Yah Parker! Another milestone in the last two days.... You now stand! It started two days ago and all he wants to do now is pull himself up on EVERYTHING! The only thing is now is to learn how to sit down! He was crying the other night in his crib at bedtime after being quiet for a while so i went to check in on him and there he was standing and he didn't know how to sit back down without falling down. So cute. So now it's not only the couch it's the vacuum, his radio flyer, his bouncy chair.... and the list goes on. He refuses to sit and gets very mad if you try to sit him down.... So much fun! Have lots of other great pics that I will be posting tomorrow and the next day so check back soon!

Love the Pie Family xoxoxo

Swings, Slides & Sillyness

2008-05-07T06:15:00.000-07:00

We went to town yesterday for Parker's first park experience! It was a blast. I just had to let go of the 'protective' mommy in me. Enjoy. Thanks for looking!

Visit with Grandma and Pa-Pie

2008-05-05T06:37:00.001-07:00

Welcome back to the north Grandma and Pa-Pie! It was nice seeing you after the long winter! Just some pictures of Parker with his grandparents and some of this morning. Love how Parker's hair is just like PaPie's :) Enjoy!

Playing Fun with Cooper

2008-04-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

Parker had a blast with Cooper yesterday! He becomes a different baby when another little one is around. The boys were great! Then after Cooper was gone home, Parker had fun with his toys. He was opening drawers, pulling toys out, crawling into the drawers. He is growing so fast. I can't believe he will be 9 months in two days!

Daddy and Uncle Brandon.... My heros

2008-04-29T06:56:00.000-07:00

Take a look.... Daddy is a hero!

www.orilliapacket.com

Article: From the Orillia Packet and Times

Pair saved from frigid waters
Two men pulled from icy Lake Dalrymple after boat capsizes
Posted By Courtney Whalen
Posted 8 hours ago

What started out as an afternoon of routine maintenance at Lake Dalrymple Resort took an unexpected turn Sunday when workers had to drop their hammers and pick up paddles for a water rescue.
With opening weekend fast approaching, Cal Lyver, part owner of the resort, was one of a number of people working at the property early Sunday afternoon.
While working on a dock with friend Al Thomas, Lyver thought he spotted something in the water.
“We saw something floating at a good distance and we couldn’t quite make it out,” said Lyver, adding he saw a flash of red he thought could be a life-jacket.
“We started waving and we got a response back,” he said. “That’s when we kind of went into rush mode.”
With the ice only out of the lake for about 10 days, Lyver knew it was essential to get whoever it was out of the frigid waters.
Brandon Cooper and his friend Cory Pietryszyn were just rounding the corner of the resort when they saw Lyver and Thomas running to call 911. They, too, jumped into action.
“The big concern was obviously how to get to them,” said Cooper.
The foursome grabbed an aluminum boat resting on the shore, but, with no motor attached, Cooper and Pietryszyn threw some life-jackets in the boat and grabbed some paddles.
“Myself and Cory, we jumped in the boat and started battling the waves to get to them,” said Cooper, noting the wind made it difficult paddling to where two men were holding on to their capsized boat.
“The whole thought of losing them was the driving force,” he said, noting he’d been in the water for a few minutes earlier in the day and knew how cold it was.
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As they got closer, Cooper said, they saw both men were conscious and had their life-jackets on. After determining there was no one else with them, Cooper and Pietryszyn had to focus on getting the men into the aluminum boat without toppling in themselves.
“We were able to get the one guy in pretty easily, but the other guy was pretty antsy,” he said.
Despite one moment when he thought they were all going to end up in the water, they got the two men in the boat and headed back to shore, reassuring the men, who he said were as worried about their boats as anything else.
With the current working with them, Cooper said the trip back to shore was much quicker.
“By that time, the fire department and ambulance were there and they took over,” he said.
After being tended by emergency crews, the two men left no worse for their frosty dip.
Lyver said he found out later the men were reportedly from Toronto. He estimated they were in the water at least 15 minutes; Cooper said it seemed closer to 20.
“Another five minutes in the water, I think one of them would have been in trouble,” said Lyver.
With no other activity in the area yet, Lyver said if the men had ended up in the water mid-week, the ending might not have been such a good one because he has no idea when someone may have been around to help.

'Pen' Mates

2008-04-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

Samson has decided that the Parker's new playpen (thanks Auntie Leanne!) is his new hang out. Especially when Parker is in it already. These two are a hoot! Parker cracks up just by looking at Samson! Love it.....

Baby gets a new ride!

2008-04-22T15:14:00.000-07:00

Just some cute pictures of Parker in his new wheels! Auntie Leanne, cousin Cole and Uncle Darren bought Parker this adorable Radio Flyer car. It has a radio, signal flashers, a horn, gas tank a door that opens and when he gets older he can do Fred Flinstone....So cute!

Trip to Grandma and Grandpa's

2008-04-20T16:57:00.000-07:00

Just some quick pictures of our trip to Grandma & Grandpa's. Parker had a busy week. He got TWO new teeth, slept through the night once, played, played and played some more. He also met Auntie Lee, Great Uncle Rolly, Great Auntie Shirley, Cousin Cole, Uncle Darren (sorry if I spelt it wrong), Pat, John, Auntie Chantelle and her little man Matthew and so many more people! He tried jello and played some more! It was a great week! Especially when Grandma and Grandpa babysat while mommy went to the spa! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for that!
I hope that Matante Shirley you don't mind but I took some of your pictures from your facebook. This week is going to be exciting too as we are going to see Pa-Pie and Grandma as well! Lots of love for Parker!

Videos

2008-04-09T13:01:00.000-07:00

Just two videos to make a dreary day sunny!

The tale of Superbaby and his sidekick Samson

2008-04-03T11:45:00.000-07:00

Parker just LOVES Samson! Tasha (dog) has no use for Parker but Sammy loves Parker as he is pretty rough with him and Samson likes it rough. So Samson comes to Parker alot and Parker just loves it! He gets the biggest smile when Samson is near. Enjoy....

Sleep training is still ongoing and today has been rough... He is soooo tired (so is mommy) after not getting much sleep last night. Naps have been a little easier today just because I think he's so tired. It will get better... That is what I keep telling myself!
8 days until we go up north! Yipeee

Sleep training is no fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-02T17:30:00.000-07:00

Sorry for being so negative but sleep training is horrible. Parker has been crying (screaming) for the last 63 minutes! We are at his bed side in shifts trying to get him to learn how to sleep on his own. You feel soooooo horrible for him. At least he hasn't got sick yet. I don't have any new pictures but I do have a scrapbook layout that I made for his 8 months - can't believe he's 8 months today... It's my first digital one....

Stacy (looking for strength)

Mommy and Parker

2008-03-26T15:51:00.000-07:00

Just two pics.... For you Pepere!

Love Parker and Mommy

Happy Birthday Daddy!

2008-03-23T06:32:00.000-07:00

Happy 32nd Birthday Daddy (& mommy tomorrow)! I didn't get you a present but I thought starting to crawl on your big day would make you happy! Mommy and I love you!

Parker

Story time

2008-03-21T11:58:00.001-07:00

Just a few pics....I know the last three are not story time but they were cute :)

Stacy, Corey and Parker

Winter Walk with Heidi and Cooper

2008-03-16T09:25:00.000-07:00

Just two pictures that Heidi took of Parker and Cooper last week while I was at work. I can't believe Cooper is walking! We have had a rough couple of nights with Parker but last night wasn't too bad and he slept in this morning! Today we are trying chicken! I just made a batch of chicken and sweet potatoes (one of Parker's favs) so lets see!

Love Parker, Stacy and Corey

Halleluiah, Halleluiah, Halleluiah

2008-03-08T11:08:00.000-08:00

Halleluiah! Parker slept through the night last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus - he had a 2.5hr nap this morning!!!! He went to bed at 8 (normal bed time) and at 5:15 he was up. I looked at the clock and nudged Corey as he does the morning shift with Parker. Then I realized I didn't get up last night at 1:30 for his normal night feeding. Confused, I double checked the clock, came out in the kitchen and looked in the fridge to see if his night bottle was still there and it was. More confused I looked at the clock and yup... 5:15. The lightbulb went on - HE SLEPT THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Couldn't believe it. He's in an amazing mood today! Enjoy these pics of him in his new (12 month) pj! :)

Harley Boy

2008-03-07T15:57:00.000-08:00

Just some pics of Parker in his Harley Davidson outfit that his great aunt Fern bought him. Matante Fern is a Harley Babe! Thanks Matante! (sorry for the quality)
:)

Zombie

2008-03-06T13:06:00.000-08:00

Even though these pictures don't show it (kinda do - bags say a lot) but Parker has been a zombie for the last couple of days. I guess that is what happens when you only have 2-10 minute naps during the day and don't sleep at night! How he does it I don't know... I guess I do... he reacts by screaming like a little pterodactyl! A very LOUD pterodactyl. ;)

The boy with many hats

2008-03-04T07:36:00.000-08:00

Just some pictures of Parker modelling some hats. I had to take pictures of him all dressed up in his little pepere (old man) hat. Michelle, Brandon and Hannah got Parker this superman toque and the last ones aren't really a hat but thought they were cute..... Enjoy!
Love Stacy, Corey and Parker

Mmmm .... Cookies

2008-03-01T07:32:00.000-08:00

Parker just LOVES these farley cookies. But they sure do make a mess - which is part of being a baby right?! Also put a few other pictures up. Note to Matt and Addie - best toys - look in your kitchen cutlery drawer! Parker now has TWO bottom teeth.

Love Stacy, Corey and Parker!

Winter Walk

2008-02-24T08:08:00.000-08:00

Just a few pictures of a winter walk with Daddy :)

Photo Shoot with Daddy

2008-02-20T17:26:00.001-08:00

Thank heavens for my cute little man! What a day Tuesday was! I was driving Parker to the sitter (Heidi - our life saver!) as I had to work and Corey told me that the hill was slippery and to stay on the snow bank. Well even in 1st gear, I gained too much speed and all of a sudden my back end started to come around my front end. Thank God for the snow banks as they wedged me in and prevented a bad roll over! So with lots of digging out Corey got me out and I went to work and he stayed home with Parker and they had a great day. Corey did a photo shoot with Parker and these are the pictures. Love these pictures - put a smile on my face. Especially tonight as I found out tonight that my Grandpa died last night. He was 83. He had been in a home for the past few years as he had alzheimer's pretty bad. He is not suffering anymore which is a good thing. He was an amazing man. I will miss you grandpapa! Just wish Parker could of met you!

LIttle Drummer Boy

2008-02-16T07:26:00.001-08:00

Parker is growing leaps and bounds! Including his chubby cheeks! I always called Corey CC (Chubby Cheeks) so now my little man is called my little CC! He has one tooth now (for real this time :) and the other is about to pop out any minute. He's not taking it very well poor little guy. But he is starting to sleep better at night and only gets up once for a half an hour around 1 and then back to bed until almost 6. So from 7:30-6 with only one wake up is not too bad!

Enjoy!

A Whole New World

2008-02-09T06:50:00.000-08:00

We can't believe how much Parker has grown! A whole new world has opened up for him now that he can sit up. I swear it has made him a happier little man. Tonight daddy was getting Parker ready for his bath and I heard this amazing sound coming from the bathroom (sorry that sounds wierd) so I grabbed my camera and started recording. The quality is horrible so I made it into an audio and tried to get it up but audio doesn't work on blogger so sorry for the quality. Enjoy!

Sitting Up... and falling down

2008-02-07T17:08:00.000-08:00

Parker finally sat up on his own today!!!!! So happy..... This one is for you Grandpa Al (I love you!)

Videos, Pics and Donkey

2008-02-06T18:50:00.000-08:00

Just some pics and a video.

We had his 6 month check up yesterday and he is 19.5 lbs and 2'3" long. The doctor called him 'robust'.

I included some pictures of Parker and his favourite thing besides mommy and daddy - Donkey! This donkey was given to Parker (by his Great Aunt Lucy, G Uncle Peter, GG, Chris and Karen and Shannon and Dan) on the day he was born. This toy actually drove me nuts (sorry :) as it makes noise - it says 'Shrek' and 'Are we there yet?'. That is all is says. But we put it by his change table and when he would scream we would make Donkey talk. If he was crying or fussing Donkey would instantly make him stop and stare. He would then smile and now laughs. He absolutely LOVES Donkey. He now hugs Donkey and if Donkey is not at his change table he scratches the spot where Donkey usually is and makes sounds of concern. When we get Donkey, Parker is sooooo happy..... Looks like we found his favourite stuffed toy!

6 months already....

2008-02-02T08:00:00.000-08:00

Stop! Just growing so fast Parker! I can't believe you are 6 months old today! Just seems like yesterday that you were born. The Pie family is under the weather this winter day with bad colds. Here are some more pictures to enjoy!

Love Stacy, Corey and Parker - in booger city.... ;)

Happy 80th Birthday Great Grandma Maria (GG)!

2008-01-25T15:00:00.000-08:00

Happy 80th Birthday GG! I love you and hope you had a great day! Today was a great day for me! Even though my teeth are bothering me I was in a great mood! I had my favourite food so far - squash! Yummy! I am not a big fan of banana, apple sauce or sweet potatoes! In a couple of days mommy is going to try carrots and peaches.... Let's see!

I hope you have a great day and I can't wait to see you soon!

I love you GG,

Parker - big hugs and kisses. Mommy and Daddy wish you a wonderful birthday as well. They send their love xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoox

You are my sunshine....

2008-01-22T16:10:00.000-08:00

Apple Sauce - Yummy

2008-01-20T18:20:00.000-08:00

Just some very funny pics from last week when we decided to try apple sauce.... as you can see it didn't go very well.... Will be waiting until next week to try food again as Parker is having a bad week with food. Officially done nursing - which I think was harder on me physically and emotionally. Just wasn't cutting it with him on supply and his stomach. Enjoy!

So excited!

2008-01-14T18:58:00.000-08:00

Hello friends and family....Parker here.... Just wanted to say how happy and excited I am that I am going to have two cousins this year! My mommy found this picture and thought she would put it up. I will have to show the ropes to my new cousins on how to get kisses and lovin' in the Pietryszyn family! So excited....

Bye for now,

Love you all, Parker

Make sure to see the other post my mommy put up tonight of some more pictures of me.

Random Pics

2008-01-14T14:55:00.000-08:00

Just found a bunch of pics to share.... enjoy... sorry for some being a little grainy....

Just for Fun and a new Big Tooth!

2008-01-12T11:18:00.000-08:00

Just some more pictures of Parker playing.... He is loving to play now and we have been having some better nights the last couple nights... so better nights make for better days... He even naps for 2 1/2 hrs to three hours in the am.... So sweet.... growing so fast....even got one big tooth ;)

Love the Pie Family

All because 2 people fell in love 10 yrs ago!

2008-01-12T08:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Anniversary Hunny! Can't believe that it's been 10 years this week that we met in Lindsay at school at a party in my suite. We have had ups, downs, have been busy with different jobs, living all over the place, getting married, buying a house and expanding our family with pets. But we both have to agree that the best thing that has happened since we have met in the last ten years is the birth of our son Parker! What an amazing addition he has been to our lives!

I love you Hunny.... Happy anniversary - 10 years!

Stacy

Fuzzy Wuzzy

2008-01-05T16:17:00.001-08:00

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear,

Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair,

Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't fuzzy

Was he?

Just a little saying we say to Parker for his fuzzy little head.... :)

Happy New Years!

2008-01-02T14:37:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years! This is going to be a great year! It is the year of babies... Matt and Addie, Chris and Karen, Jay and Heidi, and Suzanne and Jeff. We had a pretty quiet New Years with Matt and Addie (and Maggie) coming for a visit. Played poker and the guys (minus Parker) drank as us 'mommies' can't. Parker woke up just before midnight and we rang in the new year together. Pretty amazing to kiss your baby on new years eve! Just wanted to share some more pictures from xmas at my parents..... Hope everyone had a fun and safe new years!

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-28T06:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays! We hope that you all had a great Christmas! Corey, Parker and I went up north to my mom and Al's for xmas. Had good weather going up and Parker was not as miserable in the truck on the way up as I had thought he would be. He did fuss for about an hour non stop but as soon as we fed him some more he slept for the rest of the ride. Lots of food, gifts and fun. It was a busy house with 6 adults, one baby, 5 dogs and two cats! Here are some pictures... Enjoy....

Sweet as Candy

2007-12-06T10:15:00.000-08:00

Make a scrapbook!

To view click on the play arrow. When it opens up, scroll to the bottom right corner and arrows will appear to change the pages.

Enjoy! Let me know if you want any of the pictures.....

So Cute

2007-12-04T15:14:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how much of a good mood Parker was tonight.... We had the worst night to date last night - he woke up at 12:45 and didn't go back down until 4:20 (thanks Daddy for the help!) And with only one 20 min nap today and to top it all off Parker got his shots, we can't believe the mood he is in... even though he is pretty grumpy now and is falling asleep as we speak. Just love the stare down with Tasha and his little laugh. He is starting to laugh a little more.... So cute...

Don't get mad at us....and it's a good thing he's cute

2007-12-03T14:22:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,

Well we couln't wait any longer and Parker was so ready for it! We decided to try adding pablum (rice cereal) to his bottle at night in hopes that he would sleep better. For about two weeks now Parker has been getting up every two to sometimes every hour during the night... So my dark circles and cranky attitute has led me to try pablum in the bottle at night... well that wasn't working so we decided to try a very watered down version to see if he would even take it... and the results were just as in the video.... so we are now doing one feeding a day of thicker pablum... Not that it's helping him sleep at night.... That is a whole different post.... so enjoy the video and don't get mad at me as they say not to do this until he's 6months. but some say 4... i'm the mom and i'm doing it.... so lets hope tonight is a better night because tomorrow he gets his shots and i know it will be a rough night....

How Parker wakes up

2007-11-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

Well one thing is for sure... our little monkey doesn't take after his mom when he wakes up from naps... I used to (still do) wake up grumpy.... not Parker... see for yourself!

T'is the season to be jolly

2007-11-27T13:53:00.000-08:00

Just a quick post to show how Parker loves his jolly jumper that Grandma & Pa Pie got him for xmas! He just hangs out and loves his new view of the whole house... enjoy!

Parker slept through the night!!! and Snow...

2007-11-21T04:49:00.001-08:00

Hello.... Just very excited that Parker slept through the night last night for the first time. Went to bed a little later 9:30 than his usual bedtime as we had to go get snow tires on the truck yesterday and he woke up at 6!!!! So excited! But this is what we woke up to... good thing we got those snow tires.... Going to Pembroke tonight for Corey's course he is teaching at Algonquin College. Corey is excited and nervous!

Bye for now....

Toys

2007-11-19T11:06:00.000-08:00

Hello... I hope that this post doesn't sound funny but I hope you all understand after reading it. With all the scares with plastic these days and with the Pie family trying to reduce our environmental footprint, and with Christmas fast approaching, I am hoping to try to get Parker toys that are not made of plastic, and do not require batteries. We will be happy with toys that do have thes aspects but would greatly appreciate a limited quantity of them. Just with my philosophy on chemicals and now Parker seems to put everything in his mouth we hope you understand. I have attached a few good links to some Canadian companies that sell wooden and safe toys.... Not that we are expecting any of these... Looking forward to seeing most of you on the weekend.

Love the Pie Family

http://www.babynaturopathics.com/shop/pc/home.asp

http://www.momknowsbest.ca/en/our_products/c377966812/index.html

http://www.naturalpod.com/

http://www.souns.org/

Also, check out my new website! http://www.pumpkinpiememories.com/

hanging out

2007-11-12T15:10:00.000-08:00

Just some more pics... Parker has been in such a good mood - even with his first cold! Enjoy...

Bounce and fuss

2007-11-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

Hello...

Quick post to upload two videos. The first is Parker in his bouncy excersaucer - first time he has enjoyed it and made it bounce and play music on his own. It's a little long however...

The second video I just found today - Corey must of took it.... Just so that you don't think Parker is always a happy baby...

Enjoy!

Our Superbaby!

2007-11-01T06:33:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post some new pictures from last night and a few days ago. We decided to go 'trick or treating' at a friends house (Cooper's) and thought that Parker's pumpkin costume would be too bulky for his car seat so we decided to dress him up as something else.... and it was no question that he would have to be super(baby)! A little blue onsie, some felt, hot glue and a cloth red diaper cover that I had and voila! Cooper was dressed up as Johnny Cash and what a cute pair these two were.

Also posted a few pictures of Parker in his Bumbo for the firt time. Hope you had a blast last night and had lots of cute little kiddies at your doors.

Love Parker, Stacy & Corey

Parker is almost 3 months!

2007-10-29T10:16:00.000-07:00

Hello.... I can't believe my little guy is going to be 3 months this week! He is getting so much bigger. He is almost out of his small cloth diapers and has moved into the mediums. He holds his head up almost on his own, enjoys tummy time a little more, loves to sleep with mommy and daddy in the morning and is almost sleeping through the night (which I think I am more excited about)! He does have a personality. He is not patient (just like his parents), and I think he has a little temper already! At least he's not like me and wakes up in a very good mood! He's getting more content and we can leave him in his chair or swing for a bit and get some stuff done. A few of the pics are a little blurry - sorry about that, but I figured some pics are better than none.

Bye for now,

Love Stacy, Corey and of course the reason you all check this blog... Parker!

Parker's Blog

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JDRF Walk !!!!

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Happy Birthday Daddy and Mommy!

Holidays 2009!

Arrgh Matey's!

Bad Bloggers - New pictures

'been busy with dad

Happy Father's Day Daddy

Rainy Day Walk

I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!

Goofy Face

Having Fun!

Funny guy

Parker LOVES his new daycare!

Visit with Paxton, Uncle Matt and Auntie Addie

Holidays

Merry Christmas from the Pie's

New pictures finally!

Walk in the bush

Not the happiest little Giraffe

Double Chipper, Happy Birthday Hannah &......

FALLing in Love with Tasha

Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!

September Pics

Phone Chat and Daddy's Award

Walk this Way!!!!!!!!!!!

Beach Fun

Visit with Pepere and Janet

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY PARKER!!!!!!!!!

These shoes are made for walking (almost)

Where has my little baby gone?

Yipeeee!!!!! Paxton is here! I am a big cousin!!!!!!!!

Road Trip

Happy Canada Day and Happy Birthday Madeline!

Tent

Happy Birthday Auntie Addie

Sweet Child of Mine

Father's Day Weekend

a boy in a box

Future Climber

Weekend at Grandma and PaPie's

Kisses from Tasha

Peek-a-boo

Save the Date!

Our little Joker

Not so cute... but funny pictures

Too Cute....

Happy Mother's Day

Parker Climbs Mount Bouncy

All I want to do is STAND UP!

Swings, Slides & Sillyness

Visit with Grandma and Pa-Pie

Playing Fun with Cooper

Daddy and Uncle Brandon.... My heros

'Pen' Mates

Baby gets a new ride!

Trip to Grandma and Grandpa's

Videos

The tale of Superbaby and his sidekick Samson

Sleep training is no fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mommy and Parker

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Story time

Winter Walk with Heidi and Cooper

Halleluiah, Halleluiah, Halleluiah

Harley Boy

Zombie

The boy with many hats

Mmmm .... Cookies

Winter Walk

Photo Shoot with Daddy

LIttle Drummer Boy

A Whole New World

Sitting Up... and falling down

Videos, Pics and Donkey

6 months already....

Happy 80th Birthday Great Grandma Maria (GG)!

Happy Halloween

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