Parker goes on vacation to Seaside, OR

This is the view from their balcony! They had an absolute blast!!!

Parker and his best friend Andy Poole get to have their own condo in Seaside, Oregon and have a great 3 week vacation before they head out on their LDS Missions. Andy knows he is going to Atlanta Georga North mission and he leaves 11/30/11. Parker's papers are in...where will he go?

Parker and Andy each get a Starfish at Ecola Beach! Tide was low and they found their treasures.

Grandpa poses by Light House near Long Beach Washington (Astoria, I think). It's so beautiful up there! Grandpa took the boys on an amazing trip!

Parker on the beach by the condo! He absolutely loves Oregon!

Summer Jobs! 2011

Summer 2011...

Parker is head lifeguard at Ross Park Aquatic Complex and Hayley works at the Carmike 10 theater!

Parker sends in his Mission Papers!

This is the official photo that went with his mission papers to Salt Lake City! Now...we wait...where will he go? Gotta love those red rosy cheeks!

JULY 4TH 2011

After all the yummy food & playing catch, it's time to watch the fireworks! Parker's taking it in...but not so thrilled I'm taking a picture of him. Gotta get the pictures in while I still can! Soon he'll be off & on his own!
Hayley taking in the fireworks! No turning around for photo op!


We had a great time during the early evening hours! We always go to our favorite spot above the fairgrounds and the kids play football/catch and just mess around. Here's Hayley taking a little rest!

Parker was working up a sweat! Had to shed the jacket for a while! They had made friends with more people and were having a great time!

I promise...I was there - just no photos of me, as usual! haha

GRADUATION DAY!

Parker was excited to receive awesome luggage for his soon to come LDS Mission. I wondered if he'd like it, but he loved it!
Parker also got a very nice and compact sized camera....for his adult life experiences...mostly his soon to come mission. He loved it and immediately started using it!

Here they are...the Pocatello High School class of 2011! Parker is on the left side on the far left side 3 rows back.
Hayley was singing in the choir...very emotional day for her too! She is on top row all the way on the left on the end.

Grandma & Grandpa Young with Parker just before graduation. It was a windy chilly day. Parker was so glad they were there!

Hayley, Parker & Mom. Wow, how did I get these tall kids? Time has just gone too fast. One down & one to go....for graduation that is. I love these 2 so much! It was a very nice day.

Senior Assembly! Seniors last big HooRah!

Parker and Hayley pose outside the school. Hayley really loves her brother and is having a hard time realizing he's not coming back next year. This has proven to be pretty hard on her. How lucky that they are such good friends!
Parker poses outside following the Assembly. He beatboxed at the assembly and brought the house down. He dedicated a special bit of his performance to Hayley - immitating her saying "Oh My Gosh" in her little voice & then beatboxing at the same time. The kids all screamed and cheered! These 2 have left their mark on Poky High!

Jace England, Hayley and Parker. Quick little pose by the Auditorium. Hayley has lots of senior friends that she'll miss!

Parker with Jace and Jordan. Oh high school is over...so many fun times!

LAST STAKE DANCE TOGETHER...

Parker & Hayley head out to their last stake dance together. Soon he graduates and she's on her own. This one should be fun!