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The Life of Riley Parker

  • The Day I Was Born

    The Day I Was Born
    At 7:15pm weighting 6 lbs. 14 oz. my life began. I was a tiny baby with light blonde hair and blue eyes. I'd become Riley Rene Parker at St. Joe's Mercy Hospital.
  • Welcoming My Little Sister

    Welcoming My Little Sister
    My sister Taylor Morgan Parker was born. She was the chubby baby with dark colored hair. I would no longer be an only child, or the baby of the family.
  • Saying Goodbye to The Family Pet

    Saying Goodbye to The Family Pet
    On this day the family dog, Trapper, the one who helped me learn how to walk, passed away from a heart attack. It was sad saying goodbye he'd been such a great dog. We no longer had a friendly, protective dog, or a pet.
  • My First Day Of Kindergarten

    My First Day Of Kindergarten
    This was the day I started kindergarten at Holly Academy. I was in Ms. Turner's homeroom. I was growing up, gaining more freedom.
  • My First Communion

    My First Communion
    This was the day that I had my first communion at St. Rita's Church. It was a nice sunny day. I am now able to receive bread and wine at church.
  • Repeating 2nd Grade

    Repeating 2nd Grade
    My parents told me they had decided to hold me back. I was not happy, and I had started to cry. I had to meet new people all over again; also I had to start over.
  • New Dog

    New Dog
    This was the day my now 5-year-old dog, Cooper Parker, came home with us. He was about 13 weeks old and chubby and so cute. We now had a dog to protect us and to cuddle and play with.
  • 5th Grade Trip

    5th Grade Trip
    Our whole class traveled to Mackinaw Island, and made many memories and had lots of fun. We got to stay at the Grand Hotel and we ate 5 coarse meals. We learned more about the island and about the Grand Hotel.
  • Hunters Safety

    Hunters Safety
    These were the days I took the hunters safety classes and passed getting my hunter safety card. It was a lot of hard work but I pushed trough. I was finally able to go hunting with a weapon.
  • Worst Day

    Worst Day
    This day was a terrible day. My mom, sister and I were all in a car accident. I had to be taken to the hospital. My life was forever changed by the carelessness of another.
  • Good Day

    Good Day
    This was the day I made the varsity volleyball team at Holly Academy. I was so happy and excited to be playing again. It was one milestone in my road to success.
  • My First Doe

    My First Doe
    At 4:15 I killed my first animal, a doe to be exact. I got to share the moment with my day, and my sister. After years of hard work and lots of time I was able to complete a dream.
  • Varsity 2013

    Varsity 2013
    On this day had made varsity for the second year. It was a great day, and lots of fun. It was another great accomplishment after lots of hard work.
  • 8th Grade Trip

    8th Grade Trip
    This was our 8th grade trip. It was so much fun, minus the sleeping on the bus part. I learned a lot more about Washington DC and I made even stronger friendships.
  • Try-outs

    Try-outs
    After three days of intense try-outs and a lot of hard work I made the freshman volleyball team. I was so excited, and excited. I was sore and tired, but I had accomplished something I’d set my mind to.