Sunday, December 28, 2008

How is my baby 10!

Wow I got a Smile!
Blowing out Candles!

Ummm Good! Talking to Grandma and licking the batter at the same time!


Today is the day 10 years ago about lunch time I went to the hospital and they sent me home said "I wasn't in Labor!" It sure felt like labor! Then a few hours later about 15 minutes after pulling up to the hospital out came our Quinlan! We were so anxious for him to come here. We knew he was a boy and we were so excited! We had a scare during my pregnancy and thought he might not make it here! That is why we picked his name it means the Hearth of the Home, The Warmth! Quinn (or Quinnie, or Quinnie the Pooh, which I am not allowed to call him anymore!) has added more warmth and love to our home then we could of ever imagined! He is a valiant young man, I know he is truly part of the "Army of Heleman" and that his character is strong. He loves his friends and his family and I am so very blessed to call him my son! We love you Quinnie, Happy Birthday!

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Wow I can't believe it's over!

My nephew Ed, Sister In Law Deki, Erin, Kat, Sophia, Jeff and Me
Kathleen Opening her Quilt!

The Calm before the Storm!
Quinn, Bridget and Jeff in their Christmas Jammies...


I think this happens every Christmas! We spend weeks getting ready for it and then it is gone! I think that is why I always get a little sad that it passes so fast. We had a really nice Christmas eve and Christmas day though! We went out to dinner on Christmas eve after Jeff got off from work, we looked at some lights on the way home and then went home to open some presents (Well jammies!). Our Friend Diana went with us and we had a fun time! We were up too late though and almost missed Santa! But he must have come late because when Quinn woke up at six int he morning there were presents under the tree! We had a nice morning with our traditional cinnamon rolls and bacon and OJ. We then got ready to go to Erin's for Christmas with family (Aunt Kathleen and her family, Uncle Bob and Aunt Deki, Cousin Ed, and Aunt Erin and some of her husbands family!) The highlight for me was opening presents (well at least when Kat and Erin opened their presents from me! I made quilts for them from old dresses that my mom wore. I didn't expect them to cry or me to cry like we did but it was a sweet moment and we knew mom and dad were with us!) We brought Stacey home with us and picked up Casey on the way home. We then opened more presents and were off to bed! (It was way after midnight!) On Friday I spent the morning getting new decorations and lights for next year at the sales! Then when I came home we all went to see "Bedtime Stories" with Adam Sandler it was a great movie we all just loved it! (Especially Jeff). We then came home and fixed a big dinner for everyone and our Sister Missionaries, Casey and Stacey, and our Friend Diana joined us, it was fun to cook a holiday dinner since I only made part of it the day before. Afterwards we took in the lights at Candy Cane lane. I think we will spend the rest of the weekend playing video games and eating leftover goodies! Hope everyone else had wonderful memories!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas



Merry Christmas to All! We are so excited to have the Holidays once again. It is such a special time with family and friends. It is time when we remember the ones who have gone before us too! I miss my mom so much at this time of year. I can relate and wish I was more thankful to all of the long hours she put in, wrapping presents, baking and cooking. I now know why her Christmas cards were always late! We will be spending time with my sisters and older brother and the kids are all excited about that! Our family has grown a lot this year. Kathleen's family has more then doubled, she has three new girls and one new boy! Oh yea and a great new guy too! Bobbie, Tracy and Julie all had little boys this year too. On Thanksgiving we found out that Brian and Didi would be adding to the Weaver Cousin's next year. (Bridget is hoping for a girl after all of the boys this year!) We have a busy week as our little one turns 10 on Sunday, I always remind him that his birthday is at such a special time of the year. I can't believe he is double digits! He still has a splint on from his arm he broke his wrist on December 12Th (He convinced Bridge that he needed to sleep in her bed because his was too small and he would bump his cast! So Jeff snapped the picture above. I am so glad that they are such good friends, as a matter of fact she was the first one on his birthday party list!) We saw the Tales of Desperaux for his birthday with 10 friends it was a lot of fun and the movie was great! Bridget is becoming quite the baker and gift wrapper, and I know she is my daughter because at 11 Santa is still as real as ever! Jeff has been busy at work (grocery store/Christmas!) He is glad that finals are done and he has a few weeks off from school. Kelly has a four day weekend and we are looking forward to playing video games and enjoying each others company! Merry Christmas to one and all!

Monday, December 22, 2008

My Mom's Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

I thought I had lost a recipe that my mom always made, we never had the traditional sugar cookies always these big soft yummy sugar cookies and I have missed them, so Kelly and I mixed the dough tonight! I says to cool for an hour but I always remember they work better overnight. And Decorate like regular sugar cookies!


1 c. shortening2 c. sugar1/2 pt. sour cream2 eggs2 egg yolks1 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking soda2 tsp. baking powder2 tsp. nutmeg6 c. flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream together the following: shortening, sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together: flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix well. Cover, chill 1 hour. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter. Bake for 10 minutes.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Thanksgiving and Family Visit to Utah

Cousins Are Lots of Fun!

This is why Ethan is the Crack Up! I wish I couldhave got his Kung fu Panda Moves too!

Thanksgiving and a Road Trip!


On thanksgiving we spent a great day with my sister Erin and her family. It was a really quiet day since our sister Kathleen left town to go to Southern California to meet her almost new mom in law! But it was a lot of fun, we played games and Erin's little boy Jacob had us cracking up during Apples to Apples! Erin made a great dinner and one of the best turkeys ever! On Black Friday Jeff and I were up at about 2 am (yes three hours of sleep!) We got some Blu Ray players which was really cool! and some other things! (I finished niece and nephew shopping!) And started on Bridget and Quinnie's things. Jeff of coarse wants green stuff but we have a good surprise waiting for him! I am trying to download pictures to share too! On Black Friday we went to bed early (not enough sleep and we got up early Saturday to head out to Utah! We took the train again this time with Kelly. It was really a relaxing day. We sat in the lounge car at a table and played games and had lunch. We went back and took a nap at our seats and enjoyed the scenery over the Mountains and had dinner later in the Diner Car, which the kids love because they get Individual Ice Creams at the end. We then headed back to our seats for some shut eye til we got to Salt Lake. Kelly's parents met us and we were off to Tooele. We Got up Sunday and enjoyed a family day. Almost all of Kelly's brothers and sisters were there (only Julie couldn't get away from Arizona). It was so much fun for Bridget and Quinn to play with all of their cousins, Becca, Dallas, Courtney, Madison, Blake, Kaytlin, Michael, Ethan (the crack up!), Hailey, Landyn, Kahri, and Caleb were all there. Bridget loved having Caleb and Landyn around since they just arrived this fall and she loves babies. Quinn loved having his little cousins Michael and Ethan and Hailey follow him around and playing with his cool cousin Kaytlin (she is a girl who likes bugs what more can I say!). The best part of the evening was finding out that Brian and Didi will be adding to the Weaver Bunch in late May! We are so excited for them! On Monday Kelly and his Brother Cary and his little girl Kahri went with Bridget and Quinn to the Discovery Museum and had a good afternoon, then Mom and Dad and I met them along with Jake and Tracy and Caleb at the Salt Lake Temple to see the Beautiful temple lights. Tuesday was when the fun began because Quinn was sick ALL DAY! But he is getting better and we got on the train late Tuesday night and had a relaxing ride home on Wednesday just in time for me to head out to Ward Council Meeting! And come home to Bridget getting sick, needless to say we took one more day off and have relaxed at home today! Hope all of you had a good holiday and aren't to busy getting ready for Christmas that you forget the Reason For The Season! I hoping my tree looks like this soon! It has lights and everything else is up!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Happy 10th Birthday Sophie!


In my rush to get our vacation pics up I forgot to Say Happy Birthday Sophia, We are so happy you are part of our family!
This is a picture of Sophie at the beach yesterday in Carlsbad California!

Fun Weekend in San Diego

This weekend we had a quick trip to Legoland and San Diego. It was a lot of fun. I took Bridget and Quinn and My Friend Diana and her daughter (Quinn's best friend Nadja) came, along with my Niece Sophie (I invited her to come along because she turned the Big 10! yesterday!) We got up early on Saturday and made it to Carlsbad and our hotel in about 7 1/2 hours with one stop! Yeah Me...We went into Legoland for about 3 1/2 hours that day (we could upgrade our tickets for an extra day for 1 dollar!).
After Legoland we drove about 30 minutes to Diana's sister's house, her husband is a Marine stationed in San Diego. We had some pizza and Diana was able to visit with her and see her two nephews and niece. On the way back to the Hotel we drove by the San Diego Temple, it really is beautiful. We took a few pictures (the security guard took the best one) and then drove back to the Hotel for and early night.
We spent the entire next day at Legoland and had a lot of fun. The kids enjoyed the rides and the weather was really warm by midday so it was nice to spend a day in the sunshine. Quinn was even brave enough to do the knights tournament ride upside down, which his big brother didn't think he would do! It was a fun day and the kids loved finding all of the Santa's in mini land. They ended the day playing with the mind storm Lego's which they all really liked. It was funny because Bridget and Sophia were the best in the group!
On Monday we woke up to sweet sunshine so after a shower and a big breakfast at the hotel we headed to the beach for a while to play before we drove home all day! We met my sister in Lodi to drop off the Birthday girl with her mom and we were home before 8! The kids spent family night watching Little People Big World with dad, who had stayed home to hear a missionary speak before he leaves, and to go shooting at the range on Saturday, and of course work on Monday. We think he enjoyed his quiet weekend! Now we start the decorating today only 5 trees to go!

Monday, November 17, 2008

Family Pictures












We finally got together with Jeff's schedule and Kelly's schedule at work and the kids at school and my work to get some pictures done! We were even able to get Jeff's girl friend Casey with us! She has been around quite a wile so who knows... He is almost 22~ I can not believe how much they are growing up. Quinn will be double digits after Christmas and Bridget is looking forward to Young Women's and babysitting next year. She went to help a new family in the ward today they were moving in and they have 3 month old twin girls (she loved it!) Jeff is advancing at Raley's and getting less headaches... Yeah. He has finished two semesters at school since returning from his mission. He would love to visit the people in Florida again. Casey is a great girl and we all love her very much. The other day we found out that Quinn had already lost all of his baby teeth and I was sad no more "Tooth Fairy"! Quinn said "Don't worry mom we will have kids that spend the night sometime and maybe the Tooth Fairy will be at your house again!" That is Quinn my eternal Sunshine Boy... (PS Thanks Raychel the Pictures are GREAT!)...

Friday, November 14, 2008

Updated Picture of our Bear Scout!


The night Quinn recieved his Bear Scout award our camera's batteries decided to die! A friend sent this to me last night so I wanted to update Quinn's picture, I cannot believe he will be a Webelo in a few weeks and through with Cub Scouts in one year! I do not know where the time flew too! It is nice that his dad has been his cub master for most of the time he has been in Cub Scouts (all but the first month!)

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Mormons Stole Your Rights………Huh?

I felt I needed to share this as I have watched the terrible news over the last week. As many of you know I am a convert to the LDS Church, I hold my Testimony dear, I also hold the believe that I live in a country that was founded on the Freedom of Religion and this last week our rights have been violated, our Temples have been vandalized and protesters have scorned us for the belief of Family, Eternal Families something that is at the core of my testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. While I know we cannot agree; what has been done is wrong, we were treated badly before the election but we won with the support and brotherhood of many of groups it is time to let the voice of the People be heard. Here are some interesting facts.

DISCLAIMER:

- I DO NOT TAKE CREDIT FOR THESE FACTS, NOR DID I PRODUCE THEM, this link (http://beetlebabee.wordpress.com/) leads to the actual author. I advise you read his (or her?) blog, it's very well written, and provides much more information on the topic.

- All credit for the of passing the information on should go to Natalie (http://www.myspace.com/nat_a_lie) for posting a bulletin that I happen to read on myspace. Just thought I should spread the good word.

- This is not an invitation to bash, so take your rants and contention elsewhere. This is a peaceful group.

- However, do feel free to comment.

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Mormons Stole Your Rights………Huh?

Get the Facts:

1. Mormons make up less than 2% of the population of California. There are approximately 800,000 LDS out of a total population of approximately 34 million.


2. Mormon voters were less than 5% of the yes vote. If one estimates that 250,000 LDS are registered voters (the rest being children), then LDS voters made up 4.6% of the Yes vote and 2.4% of the total Proposition 8 vote.


3. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) donated no money to the Yes on 8 campaign. Individual members of the Church were encouraged to support the Yes on 8 efforts and, exercising their constitutional right to free speech, donated whatever they felt like donating.


4. The No on 8 campaign raised more money than the Yes on 8 campaign. Unofficial estimates put No on 8 at $38 million and Yes on 8 at $32 million, making it the most expensive non-presidential election in the country.


5. Advertising messages for the Yes on 8 campaign are based on case law and real-life situations. The No on 8 supporters have insisted that the Yes on 8 messaging is based on lies. Every Yes on 8 claim is supported.


6. The majority of our friends and neighbors voted Yes on 8. Los Angeles County voted in favor of Yes on 8. Ventura County voted in favor of Yes on 8.


7. African Americans overwhelmingly supported Yes on 8. Exit polls show that 70% of Black voters chose Yes on 8. This was interesting because the majority of these voters voted for President-elect Obama. No on 8 supporters had assumed that Obama voters would vote No on 8.


8. The majority of Latino voters voted Yes on 8. Exit polls show that the majority of Latinos supported Yes on 8 and cited religious beliefs (assumed to be primarily Catholic).


9. The Yes on 8 coalition was a broad spectrum of religious organizations. Catholics, Evangelicals, Protestants, Orthodox Jews, Muslims - all supported Yes on 8. It is estimated that there are 10 million Catholics and 10 million Protestants in California. Mormons were a tiny fraction of the population represented by Yes on 8 coalition members.


10. Not all Mormons voted in favor of Proposition 8. Our faith accords that each person be allowed to choose for him or her self. Church leaders have asked members to treat other members with “civility, respect and love,” despite their differing views.


11. The Church did not violate the principal of separation of church and state. This principle is derived from the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof . . .” The phrase “separation of church and state”, which does not appear in the Constitution itself, is generally traced to an 1802 letter by Thomas Jefferson, although it has since been quoted in several opinions handed down by the United States Supreme Court in recent years. The LDS Church is under no obligation to refrain from participating in the political process, to the extent permitted by law. U.S. election law is very clear that Churches may not endorse candidates, but may support issues. The Church has always been very careful on this matter and occasionally (not often) chooses to support causes that it feels to be of a moral nature.


Before you point fingers understand the facts. Mormons have freedoms too.


12. Supporters of Proposition 8 did exactly what the Constitution provides for all citizens: they exercised their First Amendment rights to speak out on an issue that concerned them, make contributions to a cause that they support, and then vote in the regular electoral process. For the most part, this seems to have been done in an open, fair, and civil way. Opponents of 8 have accused supporters of being bigots, liars, and worse. The fact is, we simply did what Americans do - we spoke up, we campaigned, and we voted.

"I Saw God Today"

Most people do not know this or maybe some do... Kelly and I eloped after a George Strait Concert. We both love George. (What is not to love in those Wranglers!) We met line dancing, one of our favorite songs is "The Chair" by George. Today I heard this song for the first time and it reminded me to slow down and look for God each day in the little things in life and in the big thngs, like my kids. I didn't think Gerge had any more great songs left but this is probably one of my favorite ever. So enjoy the words and if you cry a little remember how special you are. A child of a Heavenly Father and look for his hand in all you do...

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

195 Emails, No Computer or TV for Five days...Lots of Projects Done or Started!


So On Saturday our Computer and cable were down, couldn't get the problem fixed until today! We got the house clean on Saturday, made dinner for the missionaries, scrap booked with them and a friend! We had pictures done over the weekend (for Christmas can not wait to see them!) On Monday we made some scrap book pages cleaned up house, got Kelly off to LA for the week and made a blanket (see picture above my first try! It is a present for my kids teacher.) On Tuesday we did some Christmas shopping and made some Christmas cards. This morning took Quinn to the dentist, went visit teaching, picked up some mail at a friends and took the kids to lunch. Came home and had a computer! 195 emails later... I think I am caught up with that and with facebook and now blogging, actually no computer and no email and no television led to a rather productive week! So maybe I should wish for it to happen more often, ugh no I do not think so!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

One Last Halloween Picture...

To die is the only adventure Peter!

Wow Can Not Believe it is November!

Below is the ending of our Halloween night!
A little too much trick or treat and too many Snickers!
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The end of October was so busy with Halloween and school getting ready for a break! I cannot believe November is here... Tomorrow the kids will be out of school for 3 Weeks (yeah). I love having the kids home and we have lots of Christmas presents to get started on!
We are hoping to take a quick vacation too. And we might have a trip to Utah before Christmas, So I'm sure November will fly by too!
This is a picture of Bridget and Quinn at the pep Halloween Festival.
They both won the 4th 5th grade costume contest!

We are excited as we enter into the Season of our Saviors birth. We are excited to spend time with family. 2008 brought us four new nephews , a new niece and we have been blessed with
Kathleen's family growing too. It will definitely make the Holidays fun too...


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Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Fall Family Fun: Tales from the Weavers!


Okay the last few weeks have been filled with lots of activities! Two weekends ago we spent time at Fenton's YUM YUM... and then went to the Nut Tree for some rides and then Bridget and Quinn had a giant game of outdoor chess! Above is a Picture of Bridget's strategy! And one of Quinn planning his next move! We then had a crazy week at school, we are reaching the end of the first trimester and it is time for report cards!
This last weekend we had our fall festival and it was a fun evening. Kathleen and Reggie and their kids all came and so did Nadja and Diana. The kids played games, went through the maze and went trunk or treating! They have lots of candy although Bridget isn't happy with her
braces right about now! I am just happy it is over since I am the activities chairperson!
I hope Reggie is feeling better since Kelly talked him into the pie eating contest!
Saturday afternoon before the festival, Bridget and I went with Hannah and Patricia
to see High School Musical 3! It was good I do not know if it is my favorite yet! But the
music was good and Bridget loved it, although no boys better be bringing a picnic
to my daughters bedroom while she is in High School!
While we were getting ready for the fall festival we spent some times at the produce stand getting pumpkins and climbing the corn maze on Friday afternoon.
Today we are off to a harvest festival with the PEP kids from school and
then we are off to Pack Meeting! Thank goodness we go off track for three weeks next week
maybe things will slow down! Yeah Right!

Fall Family Fun 2008

Monday, October 27, 2008

Kelly has another new nephew!


Landon Ruttenbur born yesterday to Kelly's sister Bobbie and her husband Donny.
He weighed in at 8 pounds one ounce and was 20 inches long
this is Kelly's youngest sister and third one to have a baby boy this year,
big sister Denise had one last summer so that is 4 boys in 15 months!
Bridget says it is time for some girls...

Monday, October 20, 2008

Family Ties


A PROCLAMATION TO THE WORLD

WE THE FIRST PRESIDENCY and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

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THE FIRST COMMANDMENT that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

WE DECLARE the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.

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HUSBAND AND WIFE have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens where ever they live. Husbands and wifes-mothers and fathers-will be held accountable before God and for the discharge of these obligations.

About eight and a half years ago I became a member of the "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints." I gained a testimony of the church and of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his love for me, the above lines are from The Family a Proclamation to the World. They are things I held a belief on even before I saw them in writing. I know one day I will be accountable for how I raised my children when they were young. I love everyone in my family, extended family too.I know we do not all have the same beliefs about this issue, I do not want to alienate anyone in my family and I respect their beliefs. But I would also hope that they would allow me the same, that is to believe and fight for what I see as right. I don't see this as a equal rights amendment, I see it as something that I need to do for my family. I see what is happening and parents have less rights when it comes to the rearing of their children, what they are taught in schools, and religious freedoms are on the attack (which goes against everything our forefathers fought for during the revolutionary war). Thanks for listening to my ramblings!

Republican Or Democrat! Do you really have to ask?




Your Vote Score: 92% Republican, 8% Democrat



You fit well with the Republican party, and you should almost definitely vote Republican this election.

In fact, you're so strongly Republican, a political career (or at least some activism )may be in your future.

My Blogging Style




Your Blogging Type is Social and Responsible



You enjoy blogging and do all you can to advance the blogging community.

From helping friends set up blogs to getting rid of spam - you take a leadership role.

A super blogger, you tend to blog regularly. You'd hate to disappoint your audience.

And always appropriate, there's no way you'd blog something too personal!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

View From The Temple!

Today I went to the Oakland temple. I had not been in a while and it was a perfect fall day. The view from the Temple was absolutely wonderful!
Clear sky's and warm weather.
A few Christmas' before mom passed away Kelly and the kids and I
took her to see the Christmas lights at the Temple and she also
saw a fabulous view of her city. Probably one of the last times she visited the bay area. While it is a crazy place to be in it sure is beautiful from a
distance. I am so glad I did this today, it was one of those things that
we sometimes need to do just for ourselves!

Sunday, October 12, 2008

My Quiz Results for "Twilight"

I'm a Esme! I found out through TwilightersAnonymous.com. Which Twilight Female Are You? Take the quiz and find out!
Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!


My Quiz Results:
"You are thoughtful and care very deeply for your family. A loving home is of great
importance to you and you always try to make people feel welcome. Although you have a great capacity to love, you also have a great capacity to hurt, so at times you can be
sensitive. You're firm when you need to be, but people trust your judgment and
appreciate the kind way you always handle things. "

Okay I too like a friend have not read the books but I have heard over and over about them, so I took the quiz weird because it is really an accurate discription! Anyway can't wait for the movie because I don't know when I will get to read the books!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

October is Here and We Are Off to a Busy Start!


Wow cannot believe it is October! This has been a busy week, it didn't feel much like October at the start of the week when we had 90 plus degree weather but that has led Bridget and Quinn to an unexpected week of swimming fun! On Wednesday Bridget had braces put on! She is very excited about them and in case you cannot tell the rubber bands are orange and black for Halloween! We also had Hispanic Heritage night at school and Quinn's favorite week began the Book Fair! He did get a couple of new books, and has already read one of them! We have had a great weekend it is the weekend of our church's general conference so we were happy to hear words from our church leaders this weekend. We also spent a day at Apple Hill with my sister and her family, my brother Bob and his wife, and my friend Diana and her daughter, it was a rainy fall day and the weather was not good but the kids didn't mind and everything smelled so fresh and clean from the rain! We all went out to dinner and had a great time! Below is a slide show of our day...
Lastly on a sad note on our way to Apple Hill yesterday I received a call from a friend in Elk Grove letting me know that my friends husband had passed, Brother Sundberg or Santa as he was known to my kids (He became Santa every year with full beard and all!) I babysat his beautiful granddaughters when we lived in Elk Grove and was able to become friends with him and his wife, they used to live in Fairfield too! I know he is with his mom and Beautiful daughter Jenny who passed away two years ago. We will miss him but like Christmas and Santa! He too will live in our hearts.

Apple Hill 2008

Bridget and Quinn Preform with the chior

Bridget and Quinn preformed with the choir from school for Hispanic Heritage night, yes we live in California! This was one of my favorite songs that they sang! (Don't forget to turn off the music below before you play this they do not sound too good together!)

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

"Mary Poppins"

Bridget at Disneyland July 2008
Bridget at the Grand Canyon in March of 2008
Bridget on a Snow Outing with her cousins in Spring 2008

Ever since our Princess was born she has been such a wonderful blessing.

She slept all night in the hospital. She loved to just sit in her swing and listen to her little voice. She loved to be held by her daddy, yes she is daddy's girl! She came home from the hospital on May 28th 1997 riding in the Ford truck between Kelly and I with his hand holding on to her little fingers! (I think he has been wrapped in those fingers ever since!) She was only 19 months old when Quinlan was born and she was so sweet to him...even as he grew and loved to pull her hair. The only thing I can remember her doing when she was little that was "naughty" or out of the ordinary was she climbed out of her crib at a very young age. She had a tough start to school but has made the honor roll every semester and never, ever gets in trouble. Her third grade teacher said she was "Mary Poppins" practically perfect in every way. The song "In My Daughters Eyes' has always reminded me of her, she sees good in every person she meets. babies and small children flock to her, one of her friends little sisters love spending time with her instead of their own sister! On a recent trip on the train a little 2 year old boy fell in love with her and sat with her on the train from Winnemucca to Reno and played games, watched "Thomas" and shared cookies. Sisters in my ward often ask "When can she babysit?" If Bridget ever did anything a little bit wrong all it needed was a look and she corrected it. She is not totally perfect though! She is called Pokey! She is slow at getting ready which does drive her mom a little or lot crazy (depending on if I will be late for work!) But I think she is entering puberty, ugh...I can't take it she is supposed to be the good kid! Yesterday she got to me more then ever before, pouting, whining, annoying her brother, being a little rude! All of those attributes are supposed to be saved for Jeff and Quinnie! NOT BRIDGET!
But alas I think the time is coming, she is a pre-teen almost a dreaded "Teenager"...if this is what that is going to be like "Oh Know". I want my "Butterfly Kisses" back. Will I make it through this age? Will her father? Will her brothers? And will she live to tell about it? Only time will tell! I guess if this all I have to worry about with her and she is still the great student, the good friend, the wonderful babysitter, and truly loving daughter of God I can Survive and she will too!


Saturday, September 27, 2008

Todays Front Page of the Paper!


Cub Scout does good deed after finding $100
By Cecil Conley Daily Republic September 26, 2008 18:31
Quinn Weaver, 9, found a $100 bill during Coastal Cleanup Day and donated it to his Cub Scout pack. Photo by Brad Zweerink
FAIRFIELD - Nine-year-old Quinn Weaver grinned when asked whether he would define 'a lot of money' as having two quarters in the palm of his hand.Quinn may be just a fourth-grade student at Crescent Elementary School in Suisun City, but he knows a thing or two about currency and the value of money. As Quinn, his father and sister were gathering trash at Laurel Creek last Saturday during the California Coastal Cleanup Day, Quinn found a $100 bill.'It was a lot of quarters,' he said.Quinn first thought the bill was a leaf. After his father, Kelly, inspected it, Quinn and his sister, Bridget, soon knew they had found 'a lot of money.'As the finder of the bill, Quinn could have very well become the keeper of the money. And what would a 9-year-old boy buy with $100?'Video games,' he said.His mother, Mary, had another idea. She thought the money should go to a good cause. Being that Quinn took part in the cleanup effort as a member of a Cub Scout pack, she thought her son should give the money to the Cub Scouts.His 11-year-old sister, Bridget, agreed. 'When you have more than others, you should give to the less fortunate,' she said.Quinn shrugged his shoulders when asked whether he thought it was a good idea. But eventually, he decided he could live without a few more video games.His decision to donate the money made his mother proud.'I think he learned a lesson about community service,' Mary Weaver said. 'His reward was coming away feeling good about helping. The money he found is a reward he can share with others. By doing that, it's good all the way around.'Since finding the $100 bill, Quinn said he now looks for money wherever he goes. The other day, he found a penny on the sidewalk outside Crescent Elementary.He kept it.Reach Cecil Conley at 427-6925 or cconley@dailyrepublic.net.
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Friday, September 26, 2008

Friday Morning!

I am up very early this morning because it is picture day! What torture.... Bridget never wants her hair the way I would like it etc. We came to a compromise last night, so you will have to wait until you get her picture! Well this is the day I was waiting for except I can feel a slight cold coming on and it was almost 100* yesterday and I have a sunburn! I am ready for fall weather but my kids sure have had one last hoorah at the pool this week. We probably will get at least another time or two to use it before it closes for the winter. I am looking forward to a good sleep tonight since it didn't happen last night, and being able to catch up with some sleep over the weekend. Well I am off to blow dry hair and get the looks, because she hates having her hair done! Quinn is so easy, polo shirt, and clean hair... I start off next week with my dads birthday so that is always a day of reflection I have missed him so much and I can't believe it is over two years since his death and 18 months since mom's. I hope they smile as they see us with our kids going through things that they did with us and how lucky we are to have the kids we have. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend, hope I do not really have a cold, hope that Monday can wait til after a good weekend!
PS the picture of Quinn below is not when he received his actual Bear no batteries in camera, but a friend took some thank goodness!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Happy Birthday Seems to be the Theme this month!





Both of our fathers were born in late September. They have many similar qualities, it is good that I still have Kelly's dad because I still really miss my daddy. So I wanted to wish Kelly's dad Happy Birthday! We can't wait to see you again soon.
I also put a picture up of my dad, I know you and mom are celebrating together and we will all be together forever someday again!

Monday, September 22, 2008

Happy Birthday Tyler, Oma and Hailey

Happy Birthday Hailey! Wow does time fly! How can you be two you busy little thing you. We can't wait till we see you and hopefully your new little brother again in November. We hope you are still bowling with the Cow Ball! Moo....
Happy Birthday Elder Campbell. One of our favorite Elder's serving in the Nashville Tennessee mission. We love you Tyler! (Just a side note I know most of you know my conversion story of the little boy that bore his testimony and softened my heart this is that little boy, not so little any more!)

I think this is when Oma is happiest! When she is near her grandchildren! We hope she has a happy birthday. We wish we could be closer to see her, the best was a couple of years ago when we knocked on her door on her birthday and she didn't know we were coming, it was great!I am so grateful for Kelly's mom especially without my mom still here and all of the love and prayers she gives our family.