The Weaver Family Blog

I'm Back a brief or not so brief over view of the Weaver Summer!

2009-09-28T11:43:00.000-07:00

Well I didn't plan on taking the summer off! I didn't plan on many things that happened this summer! But they did! Some were good and some were not which has been the reason I have been so busy and just needed to take a break! I think I am finally feeling up to getting back into life though...Sometimes we just need a kick in the pants! So here is a run down as you know the end of May was very eventful (always is!) for our family Bridget turned 12 and is now in young women's at church! She has been able to go to the Temple and do work there, which I think is one her favorite things about being 12! Jeff turned 22 and is still working at Raley's he has been busy at work and trying to decide on a career path or school path...he is still dating Casey and we love her and like having her closer to us. In June Bridget had a promotion ceremony from Crescent school because it only goes to fifth grade, at the time with budget cuts we weren't sure where she would start school this year! Quinn and Bridget both performed in the Talent Show and Band Recital at the end of the year. We planted a garden and got some honeydew and watermelons maybe pumpkins! we have been working on getting a sprinkler system and lawn in our big backyard but that is a process! In June we took a trip to Utah and did some fun site seeing (Kelly had to work one day and that paid for most of the trip!) Unfortunately we were driving through West Jordan and a car pulled out in front of us on a major street and totalled our Honda on June 23rd...It began the start of the unexpected during the summer! We have all been to a chiropractor with various knee, back, neck pains but are getting to feel a lot better. Hopefully this will all be over with in the coming year and we will be getting a new family car! We did buy a used Buick for now which is a nice car and will be good for Bridget and Quinn when they need a car! When we got back from our first Utah trip we did have to go get a car, go spend a week at Cub Scout Day Camp! And a fun fourth at my sister Kathleen's new house! Quinn also spent a fun week at Art camp. We did some other fun things like the Exploritorium and Lawrence Hall of Science during the summer and then we went to see the Telescopes at night at Chabot with Diana and Nadja which was really fun! By August we found out that Bridget would be here at our local elementary school and Quinn and I decided to say goodbye to Crescent and for him to move there also, this puts Quinn and Bridget on he same schedule! SO before school started Kelly's dad came out and drove back with me and the kids to Utah to visit with Kelly's Oma and his cousins son Fabian, we had a good visit and did some more site seeing and spent a really fun day at Lagoon! Quinn is happy to have a new German pen pal! when we got back it was time to get ready for school, Bridget is in sixth grade and got the teacher that we hoped she would. Quinlan was originally placed in a a class that wasn't working for him but after a couple of days he was offered a place in a Gate Class (Advanced Placement) and he has loved it, he loves a good challenge! They both started back at Piano lessons with Sister Adam's and both stated advanced band this last week and love it, I am not sure if I love to hear all of the practicing! Especially Quinn's sax! Bridget spent the last few weeks practicing and performing in a Road show (they did a spoof of Beauty and the Beast) for church and had a lot of fun with that! I am not working yet but have been looking for a new job and hoping to get something early morning so I can still be a taxi in the afternoon! Lastly Quinn received his Arrow of Light! His last big cub scouting award from his Cub Master (Kelly) and his Den Leader (Jeff) in January Quinn will be a boy scout...Wow I can't believe how fast life goes by, and the small stuff like losing a car really just doesn't matter! Tomorrow would have been my daddy's 83rd birthday I miss him just as much today as I did 3 years ago! But I know if I am faithful and endure till the end we will be together forever someday! Happy Birthday Dad!

WOW Where Did May go!

2009-05-31T21:01:00.000-07:00

So I decided I can't wait a month between posts because I have just too! Much to share! It has been crazy of course we moved etc. since my last post! But I have so much to share! Today we spoke in our new ward it was really wonderful and I now feel like I belong! My children have been so busy which means I have been too! Jeff turned 22 on May 23rd he went to Magic Mountain on his birthday and rode the new terminator roller coaster, he was with the first group of riders, they actually arrived at the park 4.5 hours before the opening just to ride it first! He has been busy with work and school and finals. He gave probably what I would say is his best talk in sacrament meeting today! I was proud to be his mom!Bridget and Quinn have been equally as busy, they had a choir performance and Quinn was part of the play that they did, of course he was great! They won as a team with two of their friends the school competition for Battle of the Books (they read 9 books over the last year and were tested on questions, including vocabulary, grammar, science and general knowledge). The win meant they were able to compete with 27 teams in the district and they came in 2nd place (by one point!) they did so great! But that is not all! Bridget won a blue ribbon in the district art show that was judged by 5 local artists! Quinn came in second place by 84 thousandths of a second! in his last pine wood derby! His car was a tech deck skate board it was awesome! He also won in the local library poetry contest! And was able to read his poem at an earth day celebration at the library! Oh yea he earned his Webelo badge and went camping with his dad and to a Webelo hike and Camporee! Whew hang on! Bridget had a birthday! She was kidnapped! by some of her knew young women's leaders since she turned 12! She also was able to go to the temple for the (sort of first time! She was there when we were sealed as a family!) Her Oma and Opa and Aunt Tracy and Uncle Jake came for her trip to the temple! It was really wonderful! That same week Bridget was selected for the PE teachers challenge day because she had done all of her PE homework for the year, she and her teammates competed against the teachers and won! She also had a Birthday party with lots of friends and we went to see the new Pixar movie UP! It was a lot of fun! So if you are wondering why I haven't blogged there you go! Add moving and unpacking a family birthday party, my sisters car accident and helping her move to her new house well there you go! But it is good to be back!

Easter Weekend

2009-04-13T12:16:00.000-07:00

Quinn by Auntie Erin's pool!
Auntie Erin wishing she had a daughter!

Kelly and Mary playing games.

Quinn walking in his sleep and finding eggs!

Bridget with her first pair of high heels!

I can't believe moving week is here! I can't believe Easter has passed. It is such a joyous holiday when we think of the true meaning of Holy Week. Yesterday at church that is what the talks were about and my friend Susanne said how glad she was to think about this week because of the news that she had received that her mom had terminal cancer, this is my friend that helped me with the loss of my mom and helped my friend Raychel and Patricia with the loss of their moms too. I hope by that service she will be prepared for the loss of her own mom and because of her knowledge of the gospel it will make it easier like it has been on me and my friends. Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day and we had all of my moms favorites except with my two sisters there was three of us to cook! The cousins had a great big Easter egg hunt in my sisters yard. We played lots of cribbage and pretended that dad was there by using all of his "cribbage phrases"! It was just a wonderful day to be thankful for all of our many blessings! We are so blessed to be able to move to a beautiful new house with a great big back yard and a good school for Bridget and Quinn to go too and for Jeff to be close to work too! Well I have included some Easter pics! It may be a while with the move before I blog again! Happy Spring Happy Easter!

A quiet Morning!

2009-04-04T11:49:00.000-07:00

So yesterday while I was keeping busy I was trying not to think about the date! But it was my friends birthday and other things were going on, Yesterday and today are both tough days for me, today it is really personal but it was three years ago yesterday that I lost my dad. I miss him so much! I miss so many stupid and fun and wonderful things about him, from his cologne to the way he jingled his change in his pockets or how he ran! or how he said Hello! I can not wait to see him again and I am really really thankful that I will see him again and that I know that! He was a wonderful man and a great daddy and I will always be thankful I was his first daughter and for the love he gave me. Today is a more personal thing but it has to do with being a mom, perhaps the most rewarding and hardest thing I have ever or will ever do! But I am thankful for my children and I am thankful for lessons learned even the really tough lessons! After all we are all called to serve our father and sometimes we have to do it the hard way just as our own children do too!

A fun day!

2009-04-03T14:33:00.000-07:00

So this morning Bridget had a dentist appointment Bright and Early at 8:30! We got up and dressed and headed off to the dentist, it took a little longer because she got the bottom set of braces on today! (the top are pink and purple and the bottom yellow and orange, Easter Colors and lots of them!) She is about 3 months or so ahead of schedule...(Yay less money!) Then Bridget and Quinn and I went and had breakfast at Bab's! It was a lot of fun, we ran some errands, paint, Spackle, recycling (22 dollars!) and a birthday present! We are home packing again but we had a much needed break!

Spring Packing

2009-04-02T14:28:00.000-07:00

So I am not sure where the first week of Spring Break has gone? Well packing maybe~ We have Quinn's room done, all pictures and Nick knacks, the garage and "food storage" room! We are half way done with Bridget (she has so many little things to get rid of!) Then my room and office, Yuck! Just got some more boxes today from a nice family that just moved here from Oregon (I love Craigslist!) the sweet mom of three made me realize how much I love my church family because they had moved here for her husbands job and had no family and friends here so it was quite an adjustment for them, wait till the Vacaville heat in the summer! But honestly I am so glad for my church family! They have helped me with so many things. Well I better get out of the computer and off to work (procrastination is an art form!). The kids are taking a break this afternoon they went to go see Monsters vs. Aliens in 3D... Hopefully they come home ready to work! I may be done about a week before we move! Wow that would be a record! I am adding a video (mind you I don't hold the camera very still!) of Bridget and Quinn's spring concert with the School District Honor Choir! By the way did I mention both of my kiddos made the honor roll! I have added my favorite spirit week photo too, it is funny but they really are good friends and I think they have enjoyed being in class together they may never have it again so I hope it built a stronger bond between them, after all eternity is a long time!

Packing Up!

2009-03-31T19:17:00.000-07:00

So as some of you know and some of you do not, we are moving! We have been here in our home in Fairfield for 3 years already! It is hard to believe what a three years it has been! I remember the day Kelly and I found this house it was love at first sight and we have made many new Friends here in the area too. When we moved in it was a really tough time my dad passed away on April 3rd three years ago and his funeral was on the 7Th and we got the keys on the 8Th! It was a hard week to say the least. oh yea did I mention on top of losing my dad my mom fell and broke her arm in three places the morning he died! Now I can look back and just smile because I know my parents are together again. My mom didn't do to good without my dad, I really think she held out until he died she had been sick for about 11 years and when he was gone she could let go and go home to him too. One of the things about this house is I will always have those lasting memories of my mom and taking care of her here. Those are times I will never forget, especially the sweet sisters who helped me to take care of her and all of the meals and love at both of their funerals. Jeff also left from his mission to Florida from here, now he is home and working at Raley's and going to school, we are proud of him and all of the good choices he is making. Bridget moved here as a little second grader and now she is almost done with elementary school which brings me to one of the reasons we are moving! Bridget is an honor roll student and doing so good in school that we want to put her in a different school then she would attend if we stay here. She has worked so hard, she plays piano and flute and is a straight A math student! Quinn was still in first grade when we moved and he has really grown he will finish his last year in the pep program and he is doing really well his GPA was higher then 3.5 ! Yay Quinn... He has taken up saxophone along with the piano. He is finishing up Cub Scouts and Will only have his Arrow of Light to work on! He will then join the Boy Scouts at the end of the year! We have much to be thankful for and are grateful for our move back to Fairfield and we are only moving across town. It does however put us in a new ward and we will miss the wonderful families of Fairfield 2ND ward that we will not see every Sunday. We will never forget your kindness and generosity and what a pleasure it has been to serve you and get to know your families! Count your many blessings name them one by one! Count your many blessings see what God has done!

2009-03-19T18:14:00.000-07:00

Well It is another hectic month! We have been busy trying to decide on what to do for school for Bridget next year, we are not excited about the school she should attend and have finally come up with a solution (more on that in the next few weeks!). The kids have a three week break YAY starting a week from tomorrow, in the mean time they have a district Choir performance, at least one talk at church, a missionary farewell, and Quinn has earned his Webelos badge and will get it next week at pack meeting. Life is Good Busy but Good!

Shamrock Shakes and Thin Mint Cookies (My Irish eyes may not shine!)

2009-03-14T20:57:00.000-07:00

Okay I will admit it I love these two rights of March! Actually Late February! Both bring back good memories, I actually remember riding my bike with my little brother to McD's after St. Pats day and we got the last two Shamrock shakes that year! But much to my dismay NONE of the McDonald's in Fairfield have them! I have had my girl scout cookies, but no Thin Mints! So if you know where in California preferably Northern California they are! Where oh Where are they, my Irish eyes may not shine this year!
I picked some Irish songs to listen too. Hope you enjoy them. They always remind me of my childhood too. It is one thing I miss a lot is listening to Irish music with my mom and dad. Although I never let them know I liked it!

Another Damaged Wrist!

2009-02-26T15:42:00.000-08:00

I just got to spend another few hours in the ER! Yay me. Quinn was running backwards (long story) didn't see a jacket on the ground and fell backwards. He put his left arm back (bad idea he is left handed!) to catch himself. Above is picture from December when he did a similar thing and broke his wrist! Now he is in another splint for weeks only on his left hand! Did I mention he was left handed! He is thinking I will come in and write down all his work...Yea Right! He convinced Bridget he needed to sleep with her last time, I wonder what will happen tonight!

Is another month almost gone!

2009-02-26T10:04:00.000-08:00

I said at the end of January I would Blog more!!! Well here I am catching up. February has almost come and gone! I downloaded some Irish Music on my Playlist because March is almost here and it is time as my mom would say for the "wearing O the Green!" Growing up my mom and dad reminded us often of our Irish roots and how hard is was for the Irish when they first came to this country, most people wouldn't give them jobs and so they took jobs as policemen, firemen, and ambulance worker (my grandpa drove one of the first ambulances into Paris on D Day in World War II). So I am proud of my Irish heritage and hopefully can instill some of that into my kids along with their wonderful German ancestry! It was a busy month but lots of fun! Kelly had to make two trips to LA for work so that was not fun for us, but Quinn and Bridget were fine company for Valentines day dinner! (And Kelly left me some goodies before he left.) We had inches and inches of rain this month too. But last weekend I had a great dinner for my birthday with my sister and all of her kiddos and my older brother Bob and his wife! That was a lot of fun just to sit and talk! We spent the night at Kat's and got to go watch Stacey go play some baseball the next day, I can't believe he is in High school! Kelly came home Sunday and we spent some great family time together! On Monday I had a great birthday, I had some wonderful friends take me to lunch and it was fun just to get together and then Jeff, Bridget and Quinn and I had a late afternoon treat! Raychel and Kellie took me to the movies we saw Shopaholic and it was really fun, then Kelly took me out for a late night dinner, it was great to have some alone time. On Tuesday Quinn and Bridget preformed in the Black History night Choir performance and Quinn had a speaking part and did a great job and Bridget helped with one of the games that night. We are looking forward to our upcoming break at the end of March, Kelly may have to go back to LA so we could go visit the mouse while he is there! Happy February to everyone! I think one of the best things this month is I have had lots of time to reflect on MOM and how much I love her and still miss her, but not with so much sadness now, I took some Shamrocks to her grave yesterday and thought about all the good things she did for me, I am so happy she was my mom!

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints

2009-02-16T13:00:00.000-08:00

As Many of you know I joined the church almost nine years ago. I have times where I am so glad to be a member of our church. Times when my testimony of the truthfulness has been tested and passed! And times when I have been discouraged. But as I thought about the last two years (almost three since dad got sick on Valentines day three years ago). I am so glad I can say I know where my parents are. I know they are together I know they never spent a Valentines day without each other and that they are waiting for all of us and they are enjoying reunions with loved ones that have gone on before. I know my mom finally met my fathers beloved dad. I am thankful for this. I am also thankful for the little things that go unnoticed, random acts of kindness and love. Compassion and charity! Today I woke to a phone call that an elderly man had gone out last night and not returned home, by the time Bridget, Quinn, Jeff and I started in the search there were 100's if not 1000's already looking for him, many not from our congregation or our stake many who did not know this family. He was found in a town more then 30 minutes away in a field and he is home now with his wife of more then 65 years. What a tender mercy, what a miracle, because yes there are angels here on the earth today and yes there are still miracles that occur in our lives everyday!

Lazy January

2009-02-08T22:40:00.000-08:00

Well I didn't do very good on my blog in January! With going back to work, and getting the kids to band, choir, piano (you would think Kelly and I are musical and we so aren't)! Activity Days, and scouts, oh yea and we finally have bike riding mastered! A little late but Yay it is accomplished! It was a little crazy. I think I always get the blahs in January and then February comes and wakes me up, who knows maybe it is the tax return, or Valentines or maybe my Bday! But Kelly is on his way out of town for a week or more Yay me! and the Pep program that my children are in at school is on the cutting list for school budget cuts, along with Band, Music, Art, and PE and sports really I think I am closer and closer to home school! Especially when I work in the Elementary school and see some of the problems first hand! Any way January ended busy as usual we Had Quinn's first Pack Meeting as a Webelo. Bridget and all of the girls from activity days went on a temple trip and Kelly and I went to Placerville to celebrate my Big Brother Bob's 60Th. It was a fun month. Today we start the Happy Birthday's that are February with Kelly's brother Brian! Happy BDay Brian, and then on Thursday Kelly's sister Julie has her turn! Happy Bday Julie. Oh and one last note I have a new Great Nephew his name is Greyson John Victorino (Bob has 5 grandsons now, that first girl if she ever comes will really be spoiled!) Greyson was born on February 5Th weighing in at 10 pounds 13 ounces (Go Susie!) Mom and baby are doing great! One of the greatest joys Kelly and I have is our big families, and as February comes I can not help but think of my mom, it will be two years ago this week that she left this world and i cannot wait to see her and my dad again, I know she is with us when ever one of her grand kids or great grand kids accomplishes something great! Mom I love you!

January is whizzing by!

2009-01-20T18:13:00.000-08:00

What the heck happened! January is almost over! We have been so busy with school and extra curricular stuff that the month has whizzed by! We had a little day trip this past weekend to go and see some California historical sites for the Fourth grade curriculum (California Missions) we went to San Rafael and San Fransisco De Asis or Mission Dolores. One of the exciting parts of the day was Bridget noticed there were 7 Bridget's buried in the cemetery next to the mission, it was in the Irish section of San Fransisco and after the church became a regular Catholic church many Irish Families attended church there. My mom was baptized Catholic there. So that was pretty cool, Quinn thought it was cool because it is the oldest building in San Fransisco! Then we stopped off and did some window shopping at Ikea. We are going back to the City for the Chinese New Year, I have never thought the kids were old enough but they are now! And we have had great weather and have been getting in a daily bike ride, Bridget and Quinn are still bike challenged so all the practice is good! Today I was able to plan out Activities for my Activity Day girls till August! And tomorrow Quinn will be working on some Webelo activities and Piano, maybe that is why one day roles into the next! Anyway speaking of rolling on it is time to go make dinner!

How is my baby 10!

2008-12-28T22:03:00.000-08:00

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!

Wow I can't believe it's over!

2008-12-27T09:22:00.000-08:00

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!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-24T08:16:00.000-08:00

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!

My Mom's Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

2008-12-22T21:48:00.000-08:00

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.

Thanksgiving and Family Visit to Utah

2008-12-04T19:19:00.001-08:00

Cousins Are Lots of Fun!

2008-12-04T18:22:00.000-08:00

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

Thanksgiving and a Road Trip!

2008-12-04T17:33:00.000-08:00

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!

Happy 10th Birthday Sophie!

2008-11-25T15:39:00.000-08:00

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

2008-11-25T07:18:00.001-08:00

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!

Family Pictures

2008-11-17T15:33:00.000-08:00

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!)...

Updated Picture of our Bear Scout!

2008-11-14T07:13:00.000-08:00

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!)

Mormons Stole Your Rights………Huh?

2008-11-13T20:48:00.000-08:00

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"

2008-11-13T08:05:00.000-08:00

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...

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

2008-11-12T19:01:00.001-08:00

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!

One Last Halloween Picture...

2008-11-06T20:11:00.000-08:00

Wow Can Not Believe it is November!

2008-11-06T10:04:00.001-08:00

Below is the ending of our Halloween night!

A little too much trick or treat and too many Snickers!

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...

Fall Family Fun: Tales from the Weavers!

2008-10-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-28T13:48:00.001-07:00

Kelly has another new nephew!

2008-10-27T21:36:00.001-07:00

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...

Family Ties

2008-10-20T21:55:00.000-07:00

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?

2008-10-20T20:54:00.000-07:00

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.

Should You Vote Republican or Democrat?

My Blogging Style

2008-10-20T20:51:00.001-07:00

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!

What's Your Blogging Personality?

View From The Temple!

2008-10-14T22:11:00.000-07:00

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!

My Quiz Results for "Twilight"

2008-10-12T08:30:00.000-07:00

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!

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

2008-10-05T15:36:00.000-07:00

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

2008-10-05T15:35:00.001-07:00

Bridget and Quinn Preform with the chior

2008-10-05T15:06:00.000-07:00

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!)

"Mary Poppins"

2008-10-01T09:14:00.000-07:00

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!

Todays Front Page of the Paper!

2008-09-27T01:16:00.000-07:00

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 Morning!

2008-09-26T06:02:00.000-07:00

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!

Quinn recieved his Bear Award on Tuesday...Half Way Done with Cubs!

2008-09-25T10:08:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Seems to be the Theme this month!

2008-09-23T10:05:00.000-07:00

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!

Happy Birthday Tyler, Oma and Hailey

2008-09-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

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.

Our Ladies Room

2008-09-22T17:35:00.001-07:00

View my page on Our Ladies Room - For Today's LDS Woman

Monday Morning

2008-09-22T06:46:00.000-07:00

We have been back to school since August fourth and I still do not like Monday Mornings! We had a good weekend, had a ladies night out, got to scrapbook with a friend and also we had the Coast and Creek Cleanup (Kelly and Quinn found a hundred dollar bill in the creek!) It was a good weekend. Today I am going to a funeral with Jeff, so I know it will be a hard day. Ever since my dad's death we have lost several friends and it never gets easier, although I am thankful for the knowledge of what happens after death. Well here is hoping that the week flies by and that is Friday Morning soon!

The Ones Who Go Before Us

2008-09-18T06:58:00.001-07:00

It is inevitable for most of us that our parents will go before us...At least that is the way it is intended in most cases. I cannot imagine what it would be like to lose one of my children, but I have lost both of my parents. Right after I lost dad, mom became very ill and her dementia advanced, but I am so grateful for the last six months of her life that she spent her with me and my family. I am thankful for my son Jeff and how he took care of his grandma. I am thankful for my sisters who helped with this also. There was a show that aired right after my dad died and they talked about "The Dead Dad's Club", a little morbid I know. But what they said was so true, it is so much easier when you have lost a parent to comfort those that are going through it, they know you understand. My friend, and VT companion lost her mom last night, she was way too young and also a member of our church congregation, the first person I met at church, the first person to say Hello and Welcome! Her daughter is an amazing girl So that tells me what kind of women she was! It just brings all of the tears back for my mom! I know what is ahead for her(my friend) and I know it gets easier but then there are morning like this morning when 18 plus months later all you want to do is cry! And it is okay to cry it really does help!!!!

Catching up With The Year!

2008-09-08T18:42:00.002-07:00

We have had many fun family times this year! We have also had many new nieces and nephews born in the last year and a half. Below are some of our family highlights and a slide show of all of our new nieces and nephews (actually some great nieces and nephews!). We just returned from a wonderful quick trip to Utah and it was great! We were able to meet the latest member of our family, Baby Jacob Lee born on September the third. We also were able to attend Kaitlyn's Baptism which was so wonderful. We also visited with Julie and her kids since they were there from Arizona. Bridget and Quinn really enjoyed seeing all of their cousins and we can't wait until the next visit when we meet Baby Ruttenbur, Bobbie and Donny's new baby! PS. Quinn has a new nickname I typed his name on his train ticket as Quinkan! We all know that Quinn Can do anything, though!!!!

We should have lots of Pictures this fall and can't wait to catch up with everyone!

Babies, Babies, Babies

2008-09-08T18:42:00.001-07:00

Family Highlights 2008

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End of Summer!

2008-08-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

Well yes it is true although it is early August school has started again and I am back at work! We had a quick and event filled summer. First, Quinn attended scout camp and Bridget and I volunteered to help out. Then we went camping for a few days at Union Lake reservoir in the Tahoe forest with family. It was a lot of fun, the kids swam, hiked, rafted, shot BB's and played extreme Croquet! After that we had a few days at home before we headed off to Disneyland and California Adventure. It was a fun trip with many memories! When we returned, Bridget and Sophia attended Scrap Book Camp and Quinn and Stacey went to Golf Lessons! Quinn also went to Lego camp while Bridget did some more Scrap booking! Of coarse we had lots of swim time and swim lessons too! We are also closer to Bike riding! We were blessed to have UrOma and Benjamin visit from Germany along with Oma and Opa from Utah! We visited San Fransisco and Benjamin got to tour Pixar and Jelly Belly, we ended with a trip to Marine World, where it became Official Quinn is a roller coaster rider! But just as we were settling back to school Bridget decided to have an extra break and go into the hospital to have her appendix removed! She is home now and doing well and with just a little scar she should expect a full recovery! Since she is 11 and Jeff was 11 when his ruptured we will be watching Quinn when he turns 11! Hope everyone is having a great summer too, we are anxiously awaiting 2 new nephews this fall!

Summer 2008

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Bridget (as the Tree on the right!)

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Quinn Dancing the Mickey Mambo!

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Bridget at the Band Concert

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Good Old Summer Time!

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Yeah Summer Vacation is finally here! Bridget and Quinn attend a school that has a longer schedule then most! It is a "modified Traditional", or year round! So we have six weeks to cram in some summer time fun! They started Swim lessons last week after school and they continue until next week.Bridget is learning how to dive and Quinn is doing really well with swimming under the water. Jeff of coarse is busy with work but has managed to go to Six Flags and lots of movies. Kelly and I are going to a concert next Friday, our first one in years, we are going to see Allison Kraus and are really looking forward to that. After next week Quinn will start Cub Scout day camp. Bridget gets to go and be a helper for the week with her best friend Hannah so she is really excited. I am going as a den leader too. It should be a fun week, if the fires subside, we are surrounded by smoke this weekend! After the 4Th of July we will going on a family camp out with some of my siblings at Ice House in Northern California. It should be loads of fun. Before the kids go back to school Bridget will be attending a week of Scrap Book camp and Quinn will be going to Lego Engineering (just like his dad!) camp. I am including some pictures and videos from the last month of school, we had band concerts, talent shows and "cruising out with a Disney theme at school. So we have been really busy. Last but not least Bridget made the Honor Roll every trimester this year at school. GO Bridget!

Birthdays and more Birthdays...

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May has always been an exciting month (and the end of April too!) But this year we seem to be adding more and more to the Family... This past weekend we celebrated Jeff's 21st birthday. Not in the usual way but in a GREAT way! He went with his family (mom, dad, little brother and sister, his Auntie and two younger cousins!) to see Indiana Jones, then we went home for French Silk Pie His favorite. He had friends come to visit for the weekend... No bars or anything else with the way the rest of the world celebrates just good fun! I was really more proud of him then ever this weekend... Then Today my little girl who is almost taller then me turned 11~ Lots of High School Musical, Hannah Montana and Scrap Book Stuff, She is such a great girl and she is so much fun to spend time with. Then to top it off we have had Caroline's Birthday, Jacobs Birthday, Eddies Birthday and almost graduation, and my niece and nephew Tony and Tracy had a birthday! Also my beautiful niece Christina had her first baby a beautiful boy named Vincent. Then My niece Andrea had her 3rd little boy... Travis, her oldest is also a Vincent( yes we have two Vincent's) and then middle son Wyatt, she is in for lots of Lego's and Hot Wheels! Then My nephew John (well his wife Lindsey had a angelic daughter earlier this month, her name is Jaedyn.... The funny thing is my Brother Ed who is 16 months younger then me is a Grandpa 9 times already... Whew I don't no if we will have that many grand kids even, I guess with "8" kids he is far from through. Today Bridget and one of her friends were crossing guards for the first time. They were helpful and didn't even need to be shown what to do! They were great, a teacher who helps out said I went to check on them but they were fine, it is rewarding to see them grow and be great kids, but as I saw all of the baby pictures this month and we anxiously await more babies from Kelly's family later this year it makes me think of when Jeff was a tiny newborn just a little over 6 pounds! How was that 21 years ago! Happy Birthday everyone, Happy Birthday Bridget my strong and mighty girl! Happy Birthday to "The Golden Gate Bridge, 71 years ago today my mom walked across that bridge as it opened with her dad!

I miss my Mom!

2008-05-02T18:01:00.000-07:00

This has been a really interesting week! Quinn has pretty bad spring allergies which resulted in asthma for the first time, which meant new medicine and a trip to the doctors for a breathing treatment... Bridget had a touch of the flu (more like sympathy and trying to stay home with her brother!) Jeff (who thank goodness just got insurance) had a touch of sore throat and his tonsils were swollen so doctors and medication for him! All this while Kelly and I were looking at houses and trying to get our credit clean so we can get a loan! What a fun process, especially when there is stuff on there that has been paid off for years and should have never of been on there! Then the big thing the reason for the title..."I miss Mom," I had a routine mammogram last week and on Monday they called to take some more film (Yeah as if once every two years wasn't enough!) so I went in for that wow what fun! Well I got a call from ultra sound today and they want to look at it some more! Of coarse trying to get an appointment is fun...Hopefully this ends with that but if not I will head into the trial with prayer and knowing something good will come out of it! So yes I need my mom this week... Sometimes I wonder how she did it!

Happy Anniversary

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Today is mine and Kelly's 14 wedding anniversary! Wow I can't believe we have been married that long... I also can't remember a time without him. I am thankful for our life and that we have since been sealed as a family for time and eternity.

Back To School!

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We have had an exciting three weeks off! I love have Bridget and Quinn home! With Jeff he was kind of an only child so I always had to entertain him. But Bridget and Quinnie have become such good friends and it is nice to see how well they get along! And since school is starting that means I am back to work ugh.... But I do miss some of the kids I get to see. And I love working in Bridget and Quinn's classrooms... So it is back to the everyday life!

Two Years Ago April 3rd

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Two years ago today I went to bed not knowing that I would be awaken at 2:30 am by the phone call that would change my life. The hospital called to tell me that my dad had been rushed there by ambulance from the nursing home. They also told me my mom was there which I couldn't figure out... But we all know now what happened. By the time we got there he was gone from this life. I miss him still. I miss how he said "Hello". I miss how he would snap his fingers~ I miss how he called us "partner" in a western voice. I miss his silly grin with his eyes shut (just like mine do, thanks dad!) I miss his hugs and I miss him telling me he loves me. I am glad that I know we will someday be together forever! I love you Daddy. And oh yea someday I will get the pictures not sideways! My mom and dad in front of their house (oh yea it burned down this year too!)

Weaver Spring Vacation

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Home at last! (A week of travel in as few words as possible!)

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Wow what an exciting week! We traveled to the Southwest to visit with Kelly's family and take in some sights. First we traveled down to Palm Springs, and when we arrived it was 98*! Yes that is right... We left Friday morning and barely made it through the start of Easter Weekend travel through LA. We also passed the beautiful Redlands Temple on the way. When we arrived we checked into the hotel and then went up to ride the Palm Springs Tramway. If you have never done this it really is exciting, you travel from 25 feet above sea level on the dessert floor to over 8000 feet above sea level in beautiful Idyllwyl (Probably spelled it wrong!). While traveling up in the tram it moves 360* around so you can take in the dessert and the mountains! We had a nice dinner there and then traveled down to the heat of the dessert again and the kids took a dip in the pool! The next morning we traveled through Joshua Tree (a really amazing National Park) and onto Phoenix. We then met baby Mike Merrell for the first time! He really is a cutie! and very small... Bridget and Quinn were excited to be with their Oma and Opa, Aunt Julie and Uncle Mont and their cousins, Tea', Caroline and now baby Mike. After coloring eggs with their cousins, we went back to the hotel to fall asleep so the Easter Bunny could find us! We woke up to hidden eggs and lots of candy! The Easter Bunny even found Jeff in California, and he was able to spend the day with his auntie and cousins in California! After eating solid chocolate bunnies! Bridget and Quinn got dressed and ready for church, where baby Mike was blesses by his daddy, Quinn thought it was great that his daddy was about a head above everyone else in the circle. We had a lovely Easter day with family and a great lunch. Bridget, Quinn, Kelly and I decided to venture out in the Phoenix sun that evening and visit a place called Rawhide. We had a rootin tootin good time! And a great dinner too! Neither Kelly or I were brave enough to try the Rattle Snake that was on the menu though! That evening we went back to the hotel and Kelly's parents met us there and the kids enjoyed the pool again! (Yes it was still over 80 at 9:30 pm.) On Monday we got up early and met Kelly's parents and Tea' and Caroline and traveled to the Phoenix zoo. It was getting warm by the time we left so we are glad we ventured out early! The kids touched Manta Rays and rode the train and the carousel, they really enjoyed the day. We then went to Sonic for lunch, Yes our kids love Sonic and since there isn't one too close we have to venture to Sonic when we can with them! After lunch we went to the Arizona Science Center (after getting lost in the not so great part of Phoenix! We now know where the Phoenix Morgue is!). The kids ran around touched things, invented things, saw dinosaurs and got wet in the fountains! It was really fun! We then went to say our goodbyes to the family and go to bed early, since Tuesday would be an early morning. We woke up early and traveled through a lovely town called Prescott and through the Prescott forest (mostly so Kelly could visit a gun store...) After that little detour we traveled up from Williams to the Grand Canyon. We checked into the Red Feather lodge (not a bad place if you are traveling there!) and then went into the Park, that first view was just breathtaking... Grand does not do it justice... It is just overwhelming, the beauty, the grandeur, the vastness. We enjoyed lunch at the park and then Bridget and Quinn enjoyed the Junior Ranger Program. We then took the bus to Hopi Point to enjoy the most beautiful sunset we have ever seen. By the time we got to the car in the parking lot it was the last one there and it was pitch black...A little scary, but we looked up and saw the most beautiful star filled sky ever. We then went back to the park for some last views and to see some of the lodges and Hopi Indian House the next day, it was hard to leave that place of such beauty. We traveled away from there knowing that we had indeed seen something that is just to wonderful to describe. We traveled from there to the Hoover Dam. We decide to make a detour on our way to the West side of the Grand Canyon (this was the worst part of our trip!) On Highway 93 there is the Meadview turnoff, 49 miles to the reservation and the new glass walkway! We decided that we were not going to get a tour of the Hoover dam until Thursday so we would take the drive... We didn't know that about half way there the road turned to a dirt road that you could go about 25-15 miles and hour on! Okay but after 14 miles with 7 to go it turned back to pavement... Yeah! we arrived and payed our 20 dollar parking fee, at what looked like and airport and a lot of security... Which we thought was a little weird! We parked and walked into the "terminal" gift store, and after finally figuring out what to do found the area where you could get walkway tickets! We h ad read they were about 20-25 dollars and I knew that Bridget and I probably wouldn't do it! I have Vertigo way too bad. Anyway the girl at the counter said it was 29.95 for the walkway okay not bad! But to get there you had to take a shuttle and it was 39.95 per person with no discount for children! and you could not take pictures you had to purchase theirs and of coarse no one knew the exact price! Needless to say we decided to walk back to the car and enjoy one last view of the canyon! We were a little ways back but it was still beautiful in a different way then the South Side, less forest and more dessert there! We then drove back out and headed off to the Dam! Lesson Learned! When we got to the dam the sun was going down and we really enjoyed the drive over and stopped for pictures! We decided to drive on to Vegas get a room and eat dinner and venture to the Dam in the morning! Our kids loved the drive down the Vegas strip but the lights that excited them the most were the lights at the 3 McDonald's! We had a nice dinner went to bed and headed out in the "Dam" morning (okay had to get one Dam joke in there!) Before going to the dam we drove up to see the Las Vegas Temple (the third one on this trip! We also saw Redlands and Mesa!). It really is beautiful nestled up on the mountain. We then arrived at the dam, Kelly was like a kid in a candy store looking at this electrical engineering marvel! I think he just loved it! So did Quinn, maybe we have another engineer on our hands! We left Nevada that afternoon and headed out to California, we thought we would only make it as far as Barstow (Yuck!) but we made it all the way to Bakersfield, we have never traveled that route before it was really interesting! And we really enjoyed the drive through the Tehatchapi pass, it is really green and beautiful. We spent the night in Bakersfield and arrived home safe and early the next day, feeling a little tired, glad to be home, missing our adventure a little, and like we had truly seen a wonderful part of the beautiful Southwestern States! But as Dorothy says! "There is no place like Home..."

Happy Anniversary Uncle Llama and Aunt Tracy!

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Happy First Anniversary Jake and Tracy Lee! We love you both cannot believe it was one year ago today that we were with you as you were sealed! (Okay someday I will be able to move my pictures!!! But I am off to a field trip with Quinn so it won't be today!)

Happy Spring

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Hope this finds family and friends happy and starting to enjoy the Spring Weather! We had a chance to enjoy the snow with Kathleen and the kids, and to enjoy some golf just recently!
Everyone is doing well. Bridget and Quinn are ready for Spring Break (3 weeks off!). We will be traveling to Phoenix to visit with some of Kelly's family as his sister Julie and her husband Monte welcomed their first boy, Michael Brett Merrell into their family. He will be blessed on Easter Sunday. While we are there we will be enjoying some of the natural wonders of Arizona including the Grand Canyon, I know Bridget and Quinn are looking forward to a week with dad uninterrupted by work... He has been busy.

As Saint Patrick's Day passed I couldn't help but think of Mom and Dad. I miss them still, cannot believe it is almost 2 years since Dad passed away and more then one year since we lost mom. But as I look at the family growing and thriving I can not think of how happy they are with the family ...... WE now can only live our lives to the fullest and someday look forward to that great reunion with them! Much Love and Happy Easter to All.

Winter and Spring Weaver Family Fun!

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And The Winner Is?

2008-01-29T23:20:00.000-08:00

Today was a great day for Kelly and Quinn. He repeated as PineWood Derby Champ. It was a fun night and his great car was really fast... Also it helps when your home teacher works for Pixar and is an artist and helps you paint your car!

On a lighter note it was a good weekend this weekend, we had a few events and they were fun times. Bridget, Quinn, Kelly and I enjoyed the sunshine on Saturday and did some pre race shopping and went out to breakfast! Quinn and I rested a lot after our minor Auto Accident on Thursday! We were sitting still at the light someone lost control and hit the side of our car. Good news is after a few adjustments Quinn and I should be up to par. And although there is damage o the car it is drivable and doesn't look too bad at first glance.

The most significant part of this weekend was the Sunday night passing of our beloved Prophet and President of our church Gordon B. Hinckley. I loved to listen to him and I have reread many of his works these last two days. He was the only President of the church since I was baptized and also for any of my kids. So we look forward to the exciting change knowing that President Hinckley has gone home to his beloved Marjorie after being apart for the last few years. We will miss him his quick wit and sense of humor. I am sure it was said to him, "Well done thy Good and Faithful Servant!"

January Has Come and Is Almost Gone!

2008-01-21T20:14:00.000-08:00

Wow! I do not know what happened to the first month of 2008! We started back to school! I work about 3 and 1/2 hours a day at Bridget and Quinn's school. Also I teach on Wednesday morning science in Bridget's class and Thursday morning social studies in Quinnie's class, I really love it, this month I am doing Mount Rushmore and Earth quakes! Jeff has been busy working, if you didn't already know Jeff came home a few months ago and would like to return but he has a reoccurring physical problem and we are waiting to see if he will have surgery, if he does he probably will not be able to go back out! His heart is still with the Latin people of South Florida as I imagine it will be for a long time to come. He starts college tomorrow, he figured he better fill in his time... Kelly is having a really busy time at work, which is good and bad, we did a get a chance to have a wonderful night at the Oakland temple before they closed for a few weeks. Quinn will try to repeat as Pine Wood Derby champ! His race is on January 29Th, not to be outdone by the boys our Activity Day girls are racing on February 12Th, Bridget says she can do it too! I cannot believe how fast they grow, I have been through it with Jeff but it just seems faster this time. Well we hope everyone is off to a great New Year we love you all! Okay someday my pictures won't be sideways too! But Enjoy Quinns picture! This was after he won last year!

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Highlights of 2007

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2007 has had its good and sad times! Having the Gospel in our lifes always puts any of those sad times really in perspective! Here are some of our family highlights in picture!

Quinn's Big Day!

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Enjoy a picture of Quinn opening presents! Complete with Black Frosting on his lips and his friend Nadja by his side! He had a great Birthday and Party!

Happy New Years and All that Stuff

2007-12-27T18:49:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas vacation! sitting around doing not much of anything! We baked some cookies, opened presents and tomorrow we will start the celebration that is QUINN! His cousins, Sophia, Stacey, Caleb and Jacob are coming to spend the night and then his party is Saturday morning complete with a Dryers Birthday Cake flavored Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cake! We have not done Christmas with the Angle side of the family yet so we will be all (except Ed and some of the kids far away) together Saturday Afternoon, we will probably also visit the cemetery, which when I went there yesterday it was oddly peaceful, I visited My Great Aunt Nana, my grandma Peg and Grandpa Kenny, Kathleen's little boy Robbie and then Mom and Dad. I missed them so much this year. Buying dad some goofy golf shirt, making sure it had a pocket on the left! and some piece of Irish Crystal or Disney Decoration for mom, smelling her Windsong that Dad would get her. The smell of grandma Angle's applesauce cake and waking up with Dad to have that first piece for breakfast. Sharing See's candy with mom. Watching her in her apron and slippers as she cooked, swore, drank diet Pepsi and made the best fudge I have ever tasted! When Bridget and Quinn woke at 4 am on Christmas morning and they said they were not sure what woke them I was sure it was mom and dad paying me back for all those early Christmas mornings and they probably gave them a little shove! I see them live on through their Children and grandchildren and great grandchildren (10 and 2 more on the way!). I look forward to 2008, At least I can not bury my mom or dad this year... Morbid but true... Anyway we look forward to new family members and new friends and trying to be better people!

Happy Birthday The December Birthdays!

2007-12-23T16:23:00.000-08:00

This is our week of Birthdays! Today is our beloved prophets Joseph's 202 birthday 2 years ago as we were celebrating the 200Th year of his birth we lost our dear friend Brian Myers, I know he picked that day to go home because he liked parties! Then we will celebrate the true reason for the season the birth of our brother and Savior even Jesus the Christ. I am so thankful that he would come here to know everything he knew about how he would live and die just for me! I hope I can love my family that much. As I have been rushing around this week getting ready for everything I got sick, really sick with strep throat and Kelly put his back out and Bridget is still on the mend from her cold and ankle sprain and I realized cookies and cards are all nice but having your family with you safe and healthy is what matters the most so enjoy those who are nearby and reach out to those who are far away! We have a dear friend Brother Sorenson who will be 80 on Wednesday! He still does missionary work, he has cards printed up that say ask me about the gospel, that man has a powerful testimony! Then there is our Quinnie, today as he gave a talk in Sacrament and he read from Luke about the birth of his savior and about what Christmas really is he started to cry, he felt that prompting form the Holy Ghost "Yes This is True". When he sat down he told his friend, I hate it when the spirit gets me like that! It was so sweet he didn't want to cry but the feelings about what we should truly picture in our mind as we Picture Christmas this year is that Stable, that is what an 8 year old boy told me today! I hope he continues to grow and realize how wonderful it is to have that companionship and what a wonderful week he was born in to share it with these great leaders, even our Savior! merry Christmas, Oh yea one last note I am feeling better but I am really grateful for a mother in law who taught her son how to cook! Girls if they can't cook well try again!

Feliz Navidad!

2007-12-17T16:38:00.000-08:00

Well we survivied the weekend! Thank goodness. Kelly and I are the activity comittee chairpersons at church, or party planners. We just finished with our second Christmas party for about 180 people from our ward. It was Christmas around the world, and Friday night I learned and Kelly too, how to make tamales. They were very good if I do say so myself. Bridget and Quinn had fun with their cousins and Aunt visiting at the party. It was a pretty good weekend all in all, we finished about all of Chistmas shopping YEAH! And we threw the party. Know it should be smooth sailing, I even got my overseas cards and packages in the mail, now it is time to grocery shop and BAKE> I can not wait to wrap presents :) Have a good week, Love Mary

An Apostle, A Clean House, A Christmas Party and a Sprained Ankle

2007-12-10T22:13:00.001-08:00

Well the title describes our weekend! We had stake conference so our weekend really started Thursday night as Kelly and I were able to attend the Oakland Temple with about 300 others from our stake it was really wonderful. Then Friday night we went to Kelly's Christmas Party it was really fun this year and dinner was great, Kelly's boss really loves Kelly like a son and thinks the world of him which is nice! Saturday we spent cleaning house and getting ready for the holidays which since we had a powerful wind storm and cold front through here that was good. Even Bridget and Quinn cleaned their rooms, have to make room for Santa! Then Saturday night Kelly and I attended Stake conference and met Elder L. Tom Perry which was really wonderful. Then Sunday morning we went to conference (I got there 2.5 hours early for the soft seats!Kelly and the kids came about 45 minutes before!) The building was standing room only... But it was all worth it to hear from one of the Lord's chosen. Our Bishop was called to the Stake Presidency so we will be having a new Bishop soon too, oh well change never hurt anyone. Then Sunday night we had friends who will be moving soon after the holidays back to Provo over, he served his mission in Germany so Kelly and I made dumplings and Rouladen and Bratwurst, it was a perfect day UNTIL Quinn went into Bridget's room with the other kids tripped on Barbies stable and fell on Bridget's Ankle which is sprained with a strained ligament, who is on crutches for at least one week................ Oh well she has Quinn as a slave for the week... Happy days of Christmas.

Mary

2007-12-05T09:46:00.000-08:00

December 5Th

Today is the day our parents were married more then 50 years ago. This picture was one of last taken in their home about 14 years ago! It seems hard to believe it has been that long ago! But since then we have new family members and we miss Mom and Dad, but we know that this year they are celebrating together! I am so thankful for Mom and Dad and the example that they gave each of how to love unconditionally! I hope that my children will learn that from me, and so on.............. I also hope they will always have happy memories of Nomi and Papa!

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Happy December.

Yeah our computer is fixed!

These are a couple of pictures from our recent family pictures.

Some in the house by the tree and in the back yard in

SUNNY CALIFORNIA! (although it was about 49* yesterday!)

Hope you all have a good week.

Love Mary

The Problem with the Technical Geek!

2007-11-29T08:59:00.000-08:00

Okay We have had computer problems all week! You think with Kelly being my husband that this would be an easy fix, or even with Jeff as our son! But no, he has not been able to fix it! He scans the computer a lot! But our computer has been hi-jacked? Don't know just want it fixed. Kelly has his lap top, work computer and now his new phone toy! But me I rely on this! Hopefully it will be better soon and I can down load our Christmas family pictures on the blog! Well just have a good last day of November hopefully everyone is doing well. Lots of Christmas Cheer... Mary

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Keeping In Touch

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We have been trying to set up a Family Blog space for months, but haven't had the time in 2007! Finally, the kids have an extra day off for Thanksgiving break and the trees (yes all 6 of them) are decorated! Now it is time for this and Christmas Cards... Thanks to Julie and Tracy for the encouragement to get this done! 2007 has been an interesting year, a year of passing and a year of great joy, and great tears! We look forward to the Christmas season and to new beginings, in 2 weeks we will have a reorganized stake and a new president and Elder L. Tom Perry will preside over our conference. We are looking forward to hearing from one of the 12 during this Christmas season! We hope that as family and friends are rushing about this season they remember the Reason for the Season...