THE WEAVER FAM

Finally!

2011-12-12T16:57:00.000-08:00

I have never decorated my house before. Mostly because decorating your whole house at one time is TOO expensive. So, I decided that I would just do one room at a time. And I started with my bedroom. :) It is so nice to have one room in the house that is always the way I want it to be! Anyway, I told my sisters, and my Mom about it and they all really wanted to see it. So...here it is! Oh, and the first pictures are of some wall hangings that I made. :) I LOVE them!!

EDUCATION

2011-12-06T19:33:00.000-08:00

As a teenager, I never took education seriously. I wish I had. I'm certain I am not alone in feeling this way. Lately I have been thinking a great deal about education. I sometimes wish that I had held off on getting married and having children, and attended college instead. But, now looking back, I know that everything has happened for a reason. And I am SO glad that I did things the way that I did. I know the person that I was right after high school. If I had gone to school right away, I would have continued to make the same efforts that I had always made. And that would have ended up in very expensive bad grades. haha. I was not mature enough for college. I did not value education, or my mind.

Since then, I have become a wife and a Mother. Which is a type of education all by it self. One that I am no where near "mastering", but am continually trying to improve. I love my life. I love my family. But as much as I love it, I do not feel 100 % fulfilled. It has taken me some time to figure out what was wrong. I figured out that my brain has been left dormant for too long. Long enough that I have come to value and appreciate it. I now have a hunger for knowledge. I crave the feeling of learning something new. The last time I felt this way was probably when I was in Kindergarten. I don't really remember. But I feel it now. So, I will begin to feed my brain. Build it back up, the way you would an atrophied muscle. It will probably hurt a bit at times but it will feel good as well I'm sure.

We are advised by prophets to get an education. We are told that an education is vital to our future, not only in this life, but in the next. Our knowledge is all that we take with us when we die. We cannot take any worldly posessions with us. So, in an eternal perspective, our brains are the most valuable things we own. And we should focus on them. Academically, and spiritually. They are all connected. I believe this with all of my heart. Because I know that there is a living prophet on the earth today. And if he is real, then God is real. Heaven is real. So, I plan to pack my little brain with all that it can carry, to the eternities.

Deciding where to start can be daunting. When I hear the phrase, "get an education", I automatically think of the word, Bachelor or Master. Very frightening words to me. I sometimes think, I am not smart enough to ever achieve either of those. Or, I don't have time for it. But, really, I AM smart enough. And I DO have time. I have a life time. I may not be able to go to school full time, or be able to afford to commit to a four year degree or more. School is EXPENSIVE. But I will do what I can. You don't have to go to a university to learn about something. There are thousands of books in library's. And they are FREE! So, if you are wanting to start out slow, go to your local library, pick a subject, find a book, and educate yourself. I don't believe that it is nesecary to have a "degree" in order to truly learn something. You can be your own educator. And you take all knowledge with you. Not only the knowledge accompanied with a certificate. Heavenly Father requires no papers. :)

I believe that the most important knowledge is that of the gospel. The scriptures. Our savior. Our Heavenly Father and his plan for us. I am currently half way through reading The Book of Mormon. I have read it before. But never like this time. I am truly reading it. I love it! I have always wished that I had a testimony of The Book of Mormon. And now, I can. And I am not yet finished with it. If you have never read it, I hope that you will. With an open heart and mind.

Ok, so this has been a bit intense and long. These are just some of the many thoughts that have been constantly going through my mind as of late. Oh, and guess what!! I just found out, that I will be able to get an associates degree through The University of Phoenix. For free! Because of Pell Grants and tuition assistance through the military. I am SO excited!! But I am having the hardest time deciding what to study! Ahh!!

2011-12-05T22:45:00.000-08:00

Shelby- Mom, why did you give me this cookie?

Me- Because I love you.

Shelby- You can't love me with cookies, Mom.

Me- Oh. Well, what can I love you with then?

Shelby- Toys. :)

to Barbie or not to Barbie

2011-12-05T11:01:00.000-08:00

Having a daughter has changed the way I look at the world...in so many ways. I worry about so many things and how they will affect her and the rest of her life. I want her to be a confident woman. So many women struggle with low self esteem. I think that a large part of the cause is the image of the "perfect woman" all over magazines. And when I look at Barbies, with their perfect bodies, it makes me wonder if they are the right kind of "roll models" for my daughter. They are so skimpily dressed. And Shelby really likes the way they dress. She wants to be just like the barbies. So, a while back I( very secretly) disposed of all the barbies. I'm trying to get her interested in other things. We got her an "Our Generation" doll form target. She likes it ok. She plays with it when I encourage her. But when we talk about Christmas, and Santa, she still talks about how much she loves barbies and all she wants is barbies. I feel so bad! I feel like such a mean Mom. Did I do the wrong thing? But if I let her have barbies, and she wants to dress like them, how can I tell her that she can't. It will seem quite hypocritical to her I think.

Another thought is...will it even make a difference? I could keep barbies out of the house, but she will be around them at friends houses. She will see them in stores. And she may still end up wanting to dress like them, or maybe even dress immodestly behind my back anyway. Something I am guilty of myself. Sorry Mom. OR... I could allow her all the barbies she wants, and she could end up just the way I hope she will. I am so frustrated!! I don't know what to do!! Well, actually, now after having written this all down...I think I do. But I would love to hear your thoughts...

Sad, sad, day... :(

2011-10-30T21:37:00.000-07:00

I have known this day was coming for a while now...but still I am SO sad. My chacos and I have gone for our last walk. You may think this sounds silly. But I love my chacos(they are a brand of shoes, for those who don't know). I got them 6 years ago. Before Lucas was born. And I have worn them at least 5 days, EVERY week since then. So, a lot! A few months ago, I started to notice a little crack in the bottom of my right chaco. :( But I kept wearing them. No reason not to. Anyway, just this past thursday, as Shelby and I were walking to meet Lucas after school, I felt my chaco split apart, and start to pinch the ball of my foot with every step... I was so sad! Is it weird that I am emotionally attached to a pair of shoes? Maybe. Oh well. Goodbye, my chacos.

4, going on 14

2011-10-02T21:54:00.000-07:00

Shelby will be 4 years old in about 5 hours. She was born at 3 am. I can hardly believe that she is already 4. So often when I look at her, I still see my baby girl. She has changed so much, but still has her soft baby cheeks. I love them! I love to hold her and put my face next to hers, and just stay there for a while. And fortunately, she still likes it too. I wish she could stay my little girl forever. But she is in a hurry to grow up. And she will, before I know it, I'm sure. So I am just enjoying watching her grow. Here are a few things about Shelby...

* Her favorite color is green.

* Her favorite princess is Ariel.

* She is ALL girl! She loves to dress up, have her nails painted, and watch me put on my makeup, while she pretends to do the same thing. I do let her put on lip gloss. She loves it!

*She is crazy about her Dad. But she likes to to try and act like she couldn't care less. They are constantly egging each other on, and love to tease each other. It's so fun to watch. They love each other so much.

* She is a person of extremes. When she is happy, she is the sweetest thing I've ever seen. But when she is mad...watch out!

* She is very passionate. She stands up for what she believes in. She is very determined and confident. She CAN do EVERYTHING on her own...no matter what I may think or say.

* She loves her brother so much. She misses him very much when he is at school. But I know that she enjoys the alone time with me. As do I.

* She is probably the most stubborn person I have ever met.

Shelby has so many characteristics that make for a very difficult little girl, sometimes. But I would not have her any other way. I can tell, that as she grows up, she will have the confidence, courage, and determination that she will need, to succeed in life. I love my Shelby so much. I am just crazy about her. There is never a dull moment with her around. I am so blessed to have her for my own. Happy Birthday, Shelby Lois Weaver!!

Shelby, cuddled up with Luke, while he is reading her favorite book to her.

Picking out her polish.
She has to pull them all out before she can choose.
All finished, however, she looks sad because she has decided that she didn't want purple. Bummer. lol
My pretty little girl.

2011-09-05T17:03:00.000-07:00

I took these pictures last month. It's my little sister, Dixie and her sweet little family! I just thought I'd share.

Weaver Update

2011-05-28T18:29:00.001-07:00

A snack before church :) Random, I know, but I just found this pic, and I love it!
Kevin is home, and we have been having a great time!
Kevin and I built these shelves when he came home so we could get everything off the floor in the garage...
so that the kids could have somewhere to play on rainy days(which happen often).

A picture I took for my sister-in-law, for a project she was doing, but I thought I'd post it, cause it's a cute one.

My Mom

2011-05-28T18:16:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, my Mom came to town. It was a much needed visit for me. I love my Mom so much! And it was so nice to have her all to myself. We had 2 whole days with her. We didn't DO a whole lot. Mostly just visited. And I'm so glad. I love to sit and have really good conversations with my Mom. And even more, I love watching my kids cling to her and love her. Luke and Shelby absolutely loved having their Nana here.

I just had to write it down.

2011-01-28T13:39:00.000-08:00

While the kids and I were eating lunch today, Luke and I had the following conversation...

Luke- "Mom, when I grow up and get married, I'm gonna kiss her like this(pursing his lips and moving his head around).

Me- "Yes, I suppose you will."

Luke- "But, Mom, I might miss you when I get married."

Me- "I might miss you too. But guess what?"

Luke- "What?!"

Me- "You guys can come visit me any time you want. You can come to my house any time."

Luke(with a huge smile)- "So, we can borrow your car?"

Me- "Well, you will need to have your own car."

I love my Luke so much!

SNOW!!!

2010-12-29T12:47:00.000-08:00

Luke was so sad that there was no snow for Christmas. But this morning, when we woke up, there was snow everywhere!! So we bundled up and enjoyed our winter wonderland. I love watching my kids enjoy themselves. Nothing fills my heart with more joy. I took tons of pictures. Here are some of them...

Snow feast!!

Shelby putting her snow ball on Luke's back, as he is picking one up.

Christmas(I'd like to dedicate this one to my Dad. He knows why. I love you Dad!!).

2010-12-29T12:17:00.000-08:00

The best Christmas present, was having these guys for Christmas!! We watched lots of Christmas movies, played games, ate way too much, visited Pikes Market, Ikea, and Cabelas. And I fell even more in love with my little niece, Melanie(Mel). So, there are A LOT of pictures of her. She is just so CUTE!!!

The Hessing Fam

Sorry Zach, I had to post this.

Cousins

Luke's impression of a T-Rex. lol
Shelby LOVES her Uncle Zach so much!!
I couldn't get a good picture of this, but here is it.("hello Dianne, take a look at these swatches").

All of Pikes Market fell in love with her. Can you really blame them though?
Refusing to eat her pea's. She really does eat them pretty good, but when she's done, she's done!!

The Duck Truck

2010-11-18T19:36:00.000-08:00

The kids and I had to take Kevin to work this morning. On our way there, we passed a semi that had a cartoon duck on it. I don't know what company the truck was for, but that doesn't matter anyway. Luke asked, "Mommy, what does the duck truck do"? I thought for a second, and said, "Maybe that is the truck that brings all the ducks their food". Luke pondered for a second, "hmmm... No, I think that they drive around to find ducks, and they teach them how to fly." I love how little kids look at things. I like his idea so much better than mine.

A little late...

2010-11-10T10:10:00.000-08:00

I have seen many people do little tributes to their kids on their birthday's on their blogs. I want to start doing that. I was going to to do one for Shelby's Birthday, which was October 3rd. But her Birthday became a little complicated. But absolutely wonderful at the same time. I just didn't have the time to post about her at the time. So now, here it goes.

A few things about Shelby Lois.

* Her favorite color has always been pink, but I think it is changing to purple.

* She is OBSESSED with The Little Mermaid. And she has only seen the movie once!

* She loves to clean. I love that!

* She is a pushover for her brother. If there is ever anything that he wants, and she has it, she always gives it to him. He totally takes advantage of it. He knows all he has to do is say her name in a sweet helpless way. It's quite funny.

* She refers to Luke as her best friend. She always introduces him to people at stores or wherever we go. She is quite social.

* She is also the most stubborn person I have ever known. Some days I am not sure who's will is stronger, hers or mine.

* Shelby will eat anything! It is great. No matter what I make, she eats at least one plate full. Her absolute favorite food though, is meat. She can't get enough of it. She will even eat tuna right out of the can, before mayo is added or anything(YUCK!!). She even loves mushrooms!!

* Shelby is the girliest of girls. She only wants to wear dresses. She is always playing a damsel in distress. Which works great because Luke is always running around as some super hero, looking for "lives that need savin' ", to quote Luke.

* My favorite thing about Shelby, is how much she loves her Daddy. She hugs him like no one else. She loves to dance with him and is always asking him to do so. And recently she has started telling me that when she grows big like me, she is going to marry her Daddy at the temple. It is so cute. She gets very sad when I tell her that she can't. Poor thing. I'm sure she will get over it some day.

Well, that is my Shelby in a nutshell. I love her so very much. I am enjoying watching her grow, and look forward to watching her continue to learn and grow. But I really wish she would slow down a bit. I can't even guess how many times that wish has been wished throughout time.

Here is a little video I took of Shelby last week. She was playing dress up and just having fun. Sorry it is sideways.

My Wonderful Weekend!!

2010-09-27T21:11:00.000-07:00

This weekend, one of my best friends, and a friend of hers came to visit. Thanks to Kevin, I was able to spend all day Friday and Saturday having all kinds of fun with them. We had SO much fun!! Friday morning, we went to the Seattle Temple to do initiatory. After that, we went to Pikes Market in Seattle, the space needle, the troll under the bridge, and to a seafood restaurant. I can't remember the name of it. But it was really good. On Saturday, we went to Port Angeles, hurricane ridge, Forks WA, Hoh Rain Forest, and La Push. It was all amazing!! I am pretty sure my favorite part was the rain forest. Anyway, here are the pictures I took. Sorry they are so out of order! I am not very good at uploading them in the right order! Oh well. Enjoy!! :)

The beach in La Push. We did't stay long, it was SO windy.

The sign in the window of a restaurant we ate at in Forks.
Isn't that phone funny!? It's at the rain forest visitor center.
These tiny mushrooms are in the next picture on the left of the tree trunk.
I came across this huge leaf that was just propped up against this trunk.

All of those trees grew out of one fallen tree. They are all connected if you look closely.

The moss creature(aka Kim)
Kim's(and now my) friend, Erin.
Really cool looking roots!!

These next ones are from Hurricane Ridge.

The city on the other side of the ocean is somewhere in Canada. I can't remember which one though. Sorry.

These ones I took from Port Angeles.

I had never heard of The Troll Under the Bridge, but here it is. It is somewhere in Seattle, under a huge bridge. It is SO cool!! It is actually griping a VW Bug!!!

Power hungry world leaders and the U.N Small Arms Treaty.

2010-09-17T14:21:00.000-07:00

http://www.nagr.org/UN_lp_survey2.aspx?pid=GB5

I want to share this with everyone who I know who cares about the constitution of the United States. There are people right now who are trying to take away our individual right to own firearms without hindrance from our own government and absurdly enough from the U.N as well. Please take the time to click on the link above and read in more detail about what is going on and for your own sakes please vote during the midterm elections.

SO COOL!!!

2010-05-31T07:21:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, Kevin called me outside to show me this. Isn't it cool?!?! It's so slimy and gooey. And boy does it move slow. And it is the biggest one I have ever seen. I put one of Shelby's shoes next to it to give you a better idea of how big it is. She wears a size 6, for those of you who know kid sizes. Anyway, I think the little guy is kinda cute, and I thought I'd share. :)

Sam & Natalie's Wedding/ my trip

2010-05-30T18:52:00.000-07:00

My very handsome Nephew, Bradley
My other very handsome Nephew, Joseph
Me and my Bradley :)
Sam, Natalie, and Bradley
Sam cried. How sweet is that?
Natalie is so beautiful.
Sam, telling me that I didn't get a picture of him. HA!
I love my brother!

Crazy Ben! I love him too!!
Tawnya Bockman Russel. It was so good to see her.
My beautiful sister, Aimee!
CHEESE!! LOL
Love it
Cuteness!!
A sweet little family.
A cute couple.
Another cute couple.
LOVE
Too funny!

I love this picture!

This is SO hilarious!! Joseph can whistle, snap both fingers, and alternate winking each eye... all at the same time!!!

Luke's handstand

2010-05-23T22:11:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Luke suddenly yelled at me to look at him and I saw this. I didn't even know that he could do that since neither Heidi or I have taught him. He's only seen me do it in the living room and I guess wanted to try. After leaning against the wall he kicked his feet off so he was facing me but still upside down and doing a headstand without the wall. I was so proud and he obliged me by performing again for the camera. I'm such a proud Dad.

My Replacement

2010-05-21T09:25:00.000-07:00

This morning at breakfast it was Luke's turn to say the prayer. And part way through it he got stuck and forgot what to say. I was about to open my mouth to help him when Shelby who was next to him, leaned toward him and in a very sweet voice, whispered in his ear what to say. I got teary eyed. And when it was done, Luke said, "Mom! Shelby did help me. That's cause she's a Mommy. She is a beautiful Mommy!" He turned and said "thank you for helping me, Shelby". And she said, with a cute little smile, "You're welcome Yuke"(she has trouble with her L's). I am so proud of my kiddos. I just love them SOOOO much!!!

My sleeping family.

2010-04-29T17:42:00.000-07:00

This afternoon after I woke up we were all hanging out in the living room. Luke got in trouble, went to time out and fell asleep there. Then Heidi fell asleep on the couch and Shelby laid down next to me and fell asleep while I rubbed her back. They've had a busy day feeding the missionaries, going on a walk and to the park. All while I slept. I have a great wife!

Meet Jasper...

2010-03-30T10:11:00.000-07:00

About a week and a half ago, we added a new member to our family. His name is Jasper. We just LOVE him. We drove down to Boise to pick him up. And then we headed on down to Elko, Nevada to spend some time with Dixie and Zach(I know I told some of you that i was going to get a picture of Dixie with her baby bump, but I didn't, I'm sorry). We had so much fun!! Here are some pictures of Jasper and the kids. Luke and Shelby are so happy to finally have a dog. Luke has been telling me over and over for the past 2 years that he NEEDS a dog. Both he and Shelby are very good with Jasper. And he is quite patient with them.

Tired pups
Dixie's Moose, Jasper, and his sister, Ella(we brought Ella to Elko. She was sold to a family there).

Jasper was taking a nap, and Luke thought he needed to be read a story. He chose to read "Lady and the Tramp". Quite appropriate.
They had so much fun together, it was so sad that we had to separate them.

I just love his cute little face!! And I am so happy to finally have a dog too!
*JASPER*

Daddy~Daughter~Dates

2010-03-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

Yesterday evening, I was driving around Fred Meyer, looking for the redbox machine. There are always lots of shops connected to the outside of Fred Meyer. One of the shops was a baskin robins. I have never been to baskin robins, by the way. Weird huh? Anyway, as I was driving by very slowly, I saw a little girl(maybe 6 or 7), sitting at a table across from her Daddy. They were both having ice cream and the little girl was talking a lot, and the Dad was just smiling and listening to her. It made me tear up a little. That was just so sweet. It reminded me of a time when my family still lived in Denver. I don't remember how old was. Anyway, my Daddy took me to Estes Park for a Daddy~Daughter Date. Estes Park is one of the most beautiful places I've been to. That is of course, based off of my little girl memory. But I remember thinking it was the most beautiful place in the world. We walked around town, did some sight seeing. There was a Dairy Queen, and we went in and had ice cream together. I don't remember now what we had, or what we talked about. But I do remember being so completely happy. I love my Daddy so much. I'm so grateful that he took time to spend with me, and to make me feel special. I love seeing other Dad's doing that. I LOVE seeing the relationship that is forming between Kevin and Shelby. I look forward to them going on Daddy~Daughter~Dates in the years to come. I just love my Dad so much. And I love being a daughter, his daughter.

Sorry, that was a little random, and emotional, but those were all the thoughts and feelings that rushed through me as I watched those two strangers enjoying some Baskin Robins together. And I just had to write them down.

A rare thing...

2010-03-12T09:27:00.001-08:00

Kevin is the type of person that does not smile all that often. Not that he is not a happy person. He is. But he very rarely shows a genuine smile. At least outside of our home anyway. The other night, Kevin and I were out on a date, and while we were driving along, I made him laugh and I got this picture. I have very few pictures of Kevin's genuine smile. And I LOVE his smile! Anyway, you may think this is corny or boring, but, I just had to document it. And it is only from the side, unfortunately, but I take what I can get. :)

Random pictures, mostly just having fun!

2010-03-12T09:09:00.000-08:00

Not the best picture of myself, but considering this picture was taken by Luke, I think it turned out pretty good!

Bobble-head!
I have no idea what they were doing, but they were both very into it.
She was telling me she was cold!

Awww, feel the love.
I tried to get a picture of the three of us, and this is the best I got. I like it.
The boy likes to stick out his tongue I guess.

I love Washington in the spring!!

2010-03-12T08:58:00.000-08:00

This flower goes on something that looks like a weed on the ground. They are very pretty though.

These little white bulb flowers are each about the size of my baby toe nail. Some of you know just how small that is... REALLY SMALL!
These purpley flowers grow on a tall bush just outside our front window. As do the tiny white ones. I just LOVE flowers!

Shelby had to try too...

2010-03-12T08:51:00.001-08:00

Shelby was my helper this morning. I think she had fun. Her favorite part was helping me flip the pancakes. But I didn't get pictures of that, of course. And yes, I was very careful. She just held on to the end of the handle while I did the flipping. ;)

Story time with Luke...

2010-03-07T20:02:00.000-08:00

Tonight's story went like this...

"Once upon a time, long ago... there was... A LUCAS BENJAMIN!!! He was a fighter, but he didn't have a sword. But he had big muscles to fight with(flexing his muscles at the time). He found a castle with a princess. Princess Mommy. He saved princess Mommy. Princess Mommy gave Lucas Benjamin a hug. Princess Mommy asked Lucas Benjamin to save her baby, Princess Shelby. A big mean man took her. He chased the mean man. They fighted! Princess Shelby was crying. Lucas Benjamin SAVED Princess Shelby. Princes Shelby said Awww, thank you Lucas Benjamin!"

I think Luke will either be a writer, or maybe the next Magnum P.I. I like it.

Momma's little helper

2010-03-01T21:21:00.000-08:00

We have pancakes almost every morning. Luke has watched me make them many times and recently has wanted to help me make not only the pancakes, but everything. He has watched me make them so many times that he even mimic's how I pull the whisk up above the bowl and let the batter drip to check the consistency(as seen in the second picture). Oh and the apron is the one I made for Shelby for her Birthday last year, but she has shown absolutely no interest in it. And I was certain she would love it because she was always putting mine on. What do I know?? Oh well, at least it's not going to waste. Luke loves it!

Oh! I love this boy!!

Nothing but love.

2010-03-01T20:56:00.000-08:00

The other day, Kevin came home from work at about Noon. He is working 11:00 pm to 11:00 am shifts currently. So, anyway, he got home and was Very tired. But Shelby asked him if she could read him a story. He, being very sweet went and knelt down on the floor and put his head on her lap so she could read to him and he could rest. I just had to get some pictures, and here they are. Shelby just loves her Daddy. :) He was out cold!

Giving Daddy a kiss on the head.

Such a fun evening!

2010-01-15T19:58:00.000-08:00

It wasn't raining, but they love to play with the umbrella.

Looking for rain...
Cheese!!!

So Happy!
Hiding from cars, under the umbrella.
He does not sit still, hard to get a clear pic of him.
Hiding from cars. Shelby runs to the house if she hears anything with a motor. She is terrified of cars.
Is it gone??
Peek-A-Boo!!
Time to go inside...
She wasn't happy about it, but she came inside anyway.

BEAUTIFUL

2010-01-15T19:43:00.000-08:00

It has been raining for pretty much the past 2 days strait. But, this evening, it stopped, the clouds began to thin, and we were able see the beautiful sunset. I just had to take a few pictures. Unfortunately it does not look as good here as it did in person. After this, the kids and I took advantage of the break in the cold rainy weather and played outside. Pics of that in a few minutes.

STORY TIME...

2010-01-09T23:05:00.000-08:00

We tell stories every night at our house before the kids go to bed. It's usually either Kevin or Luke telling the story. Tonight, Luke told us a story. I thought it was very cute and hilarious, so I just had to share.

"Once upon a time, long ago, there was a boy named Joseph Smith. He went for a walk in the woods and said his prayers. Then he disappeared... He went up into space!! He went to the moon in a rocket ship! Joseph said, 'Wow, that is a awesome rocket!!!' Then he went to the park. The end."

It took everything in me not to laugh my head off. I don't want him to ever be too embarrassed to tell stories. I'm not sure how this story telling tradition started, but I am so glad it did. It is always one of my favorite parts of the day.

"JESUS WANTS ME FOR A SUNBEAM"

2010-01-04T11:36:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, January 3rd, my little Luke started Primary! It never occurred to me how big of a deal that would be to me. I got all teary eyed when I saw him sitting in his class. Sorry, I am a bit of a sap. Anyway, here are some of the pictures I took yesterday to document it for myself.

My handsome boy :)

All ready to go to church and very excited :)

Shelby dresses herself and was not quite done.

After church Luke was able to put back on his cape which has rarely left his body since Christmas morning(thank you so much Aimee for making it for him!!!)
Crime never stops, not even on Sundays I guess. Luke is off to save the world, so he tells me. He also tells me that he is Fantastic and that his name is no longer Luke, but Super Hero!!! He corrects me daily.

The day after Christmas...Christmas Day still to come...

2009-12-28T09:44:00.000-08:00

We spent Christmas night at Kevin's Sister, Aubrey's house. The day after we went with her and her family to a pier in Seattle. It was a lot of fun. Here are some of the pictures I took.

Luke, enjoying a p,b&j and making funny faces, and just having fun.

Struggling to get her hat off.

Some pictures from the pier in Seattle where we had a pic-nic on the day after Christmas. It was such a nice day. We had so much fun. After this we walked through Seattle to a carousel for the kids to ride. I have no pictures of that though because my battery died. So sad.

Shelby is tired of hearing that she has to eat her sandwich before she can have the cheetos.
My Niece, Ava, dancing and skipping around. She is so pretty.

Shelby dancing and having fun in the sun.

Tempered Glass

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So last week this is what happened to our car. The antenna mount for my radio shifted to just the wrong spot so when Heidi closed the trunk it pinched the bottom of the window and showed the magical effects of tempered glass. Thanks for the new window Geico.

Fun with Dad

2009-11-10T15:45:00.000-08:00

This is something that Kevin and Luke do for fun. They are pretty good at doing tricks together. Luke will ask Kevin to do this over and over again. I have a bunch of other videos of them doing other tricks but for some reason this is the only one that would upload, so sorry, you only get to see one of them.

As promised a long time ago...

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Better pictures of Mt. Rainier.

I took these from the street just outside our apartment complex.

Our Family Home Evening activity this past week.

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Luke and Shelby were planning on helping me, but as soon as they felt the inside, they changed their minds.
So, I cleaned it out and Kevin did the carving.
Meet "Bunkin" our Jack-o-lantern. Shelby can't say pumpkin, she says bunkin.
Kevin and his fake smile.

I showed the kids "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" the other day and Luke has been saying this over and over ever since. I love it. It is hilarious!! In case you can't understand what he is saying though, he is saying, "You didn't tell me you were gonna kill it!! Awwww!!".

Good Fun!!

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WA in the spring!! (I took these back in April)

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   I found one that is a little bit better. Better will come.
   Another bush next to our porch.
   Same tree, I love it!!! It really did look like pop corn!!
   The tree across from our apartment
   Some flowers on a bush next to our porch.
   A not so clear view of Mt. Rainier. I will post a better one soon.

I love having a girl!!!

2009-07-01T20:58:00.000-07:00

This was supposed to be a before and after thing, but I accidently uploaded the pictures in the wrong order. I did her hair all nice and cute on a Sunday morning, and this was the next morning. I just had to post this because it is so hilarious.

Long time no see

2009-06-30T21:22:00.000-07:00

Luke and Shelby hanging out on our porch and actually cooperating with me and my camera!!

I need advice

2009-06-10T12:18:00.000-07:00

So, Luke is getting older and is not quite content with just playing with toys all the time. This has sort of snuck up on me. I just realized that he is getting close to pre-school age, or maybe he is pre-school age. I don't remember how old I was when I went to pre-school. And I am not sure that I want to send him to a public preschool. Mostly because of how much it will probably cost and I think that a lot of might be stuff I could do with him at home. This is why I need advice. I need to know what kids learn in pre-school. Is it something I can do with him at home? If yes, what things do I need? What books, supplies, etc... So, if any of you have any information or suggestions for me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks guys!!

~Heidi~

a "LITTLE" catching up to do

2009-06-05T09:35:00.000-07:00

Ok, so it has been a long time since I added to my blog. Pretty much since Kevin came home. A lot has happened since then. We stayed with my parents for a few days, then went up to Zach and Dixie's house and then on up to Aimee and James' house. We had a great time visiting with everyone. We had never been up to Aimee's house before. WOW, the drive up that way is gorgeous!! I have a ton of pictures from that whole trip, but I can not post them because I lost the cord that connects my camera to my computer. I am so bummed. Anyway, from Aimee's house we headed over to WA. That was another beautiful drive. We have been here about a month and a half now. It has taken about that long to get settled in and for it to feel like home, but we have made our little apartment a home and we love it. I also have lots of pictures of us here that I will post when I can. Most of them are of Luke and Shelby, thus the name of my blog. Well, anyway, we are enjoying our new life in WA, we miss our family and friends so much and love you all very much. I hope you are all doing well, which from most of your blogs, I can see that you are. I'm so glad.

So, that's it for now. I will catch you up more later. Hopefully with pictures :)

Dad is home!

2009-03-24T20:50:00.001-07:00

Shelby was so tired. They were up later than normal tonight. They were enjoying spending time with their Dad.
Kevin's flight came in at 10:00 yesterday night and this morning when the kids got up they were sooo excited to see him. It was a wonderful surprise for them. They have been having so much fun together today. I took these right before the kids went to bed. Luke was so happy to have his Dad there for his bed time routine. I think I am just not that exciting any more. It has been just me almost every night for the past 8 months. Luke is so excited that Kevin is home.

Oh, and so am I, I guess I figured that was a given, haha. Well, and I can't really express how I feel, so, I am just really excited he is home :)

Pig Tails for Sunday

2009-03-10T13:14:00.000-07:00

I couldn't get a picture of her from behind of both the pig tails, but here is her right pig tail. We had just gotten home from church just this past Sunday and she went strait to her favorite spot in the house. An empty cupboard in Dixie's kitchen. She loves to shut herself in it.

Country Boy Luke

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I think the hat is actually one of Dixie's girls, but he loves to wear it and they don't mind.
I love the country look on Luke. It fits his personality very well.

This is mostly for Kevin, but others might enjoy too. Kevin has been asking me to update my blog. He really wants to see pictures.

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I hope you enjoy these sweetheart. We love you and miss you very much.

This is the best I could get of them in their Sunday clothes. Sorry sweetie, they don't sit still, especially on Sundays it seems, I wonder why...haha

It is hard to get a strait face from Shelby

Luke playing outside, enjoying the snow

Shelby squinting from the sun set

The Birthday Boy's enjoying some cake and pie

Cuteness

2009-02-06T06:52:00.000-08:00

My sister-in-law, Tammie took this picture of Shelby and e-mailed it to me. It is my new favorite of her and I just wanted to share it.

A good laugh!

2009-02-05T13:43:00.000-08:00

While Shelby was taking a nap today, Luke and I had fruit leather and some cheeto puffs for a snack. So it is a given that Luke's little hands were extremely sticky from the fruit leather and so the powdered cheese from the cheetos stuck to his hands all the better. So, we were siting there and Luke was telling me that this is his favorite food(he says that about just about everything). He started to reach for my leg to rest his hand on it and I noticed out of the corner of my eye just in time to pull away. As I did, I said,"please don't put your hand on my pants because they are really messy." He pulled his hands away quickly and held them like he was trying to protect them. He stared with huge eyes at my pants and said in a panicky voice, "They Are?!" I started laughing so hard! It did not occur to me that he would assume I meant that my pants were messy. He was very excited that I was laughing so hard. He loves it when he makes me laugh.

Grandparents and Grandchildren, no relationship like it!

2009-01-29T08:22:00.001-08:00

I have been thinking about my subject for today a lot the past few days. Anyway, a few days ago Luke had a tootsie-pop. An orange one which is the best kind besides the brown ones. The wrapper had an indian shooting a star! I was so excited. I hadn't seen one in such a long time. I remember when I was very young thinking that if you were lucky enough to find one of those you could get another tootsie-pop for free. I googled that and found that it is not true. How sad! I don't know where I got that idea but I was obviously not alone in thinking that since I found a web site talking about the myth about the indianshooting a star. This made me think of my Grandpa Humphries. He had a great deal to do with why I remember my childhood so fondly. He honored the indian shooting a star "rule". Well, first I should explain that he owned the only store for miles and sold lots of candy there. When we would find a tootsie-pop with an indian on it, he would allow us to get another one for free. I think that he kinda took it a little bit farther that the myth was supposed to go though. If my memory serves me well, then we(his grandchildren) rarely had to pay for the first tootsie-pop. I remember riding my bike to his store during the summer and him giving me a little brown paper sack and telling me to go fill it up. Besides lots of candy, he would give us soda's, ice cream cones(more specifically orange cream sickles, the best ever!!!!). Now that I am a parent I am sure that my parents did not appreciate that near as much as I did. But I have also learned that Grandparents are sort of entitled to do things like this. For some reason I just can't say no to my Dad when he gives sweets to Luke and Shelby. But looking back on how I felt about it as a child, I am grateful that my children have grandparents who love them and spoil them sometimes. Luke and Shelby will in turn have the same sort of fond memories that I have. And even though I don't like them to have sweets, I really don't want to deprive them of such "sweet" memories.

Sneaky little boy

2009-01-24T08:41:00.001-08:00

A couple nights ago as I was getting ready for bed I noticed that my scriptures were not where I keep them. I looked all over for them and could not find them. So I went to bed anyway. The next evening when I was putting Luke in his bed I noticed a lump under his covers at the foot of his bed. I'm sure you already guessed it, it was my scriptures. I don't know why it didn't occur to me to look there because he has been known to stash things there in the past. There have been several times when either Pam or I can't find something and it turns up at the foot of Luke's bed, under the covers. I have never caught him in the act so I don't know when he does this. After I put the kids to bed I go downstairs for a couple of hours before I go up to my room, so my guess is he does it when I think he is asleep. I just thought I would share this little story. I think it is pretty funny. Luke is quite the character.

And some of you may be thinking.... how did she not notice that lump the next morning, I probably would have if I made his bed every morning. But, I don't, so it blended in with all of the other lumps in the covers. Oh well, haha

Pay it Forward Exchange

2009-01-21T15:09:00.000-08:00

I got this Pay it Forward challenge from my friend Brooke's blog. I thought it was such a great idea and am way excited about it. If you would like to join me just follow the instructions bellow.

This is how it works: The Pay it Forward Exchange is based off of the concept from the movie "Pay it Forward". I will send a hand made gift to the first three people who comment on this post on my blog requesting to join the PIF Exchange. All the gifts will be made and sent out some time within this year. How exciting to not know when your surprise package will arrive! What you need to do in return, is pay it forward by making the same promise on your own blog. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PROMISE TO POST THIS SAME 'PAY IT FORWARD' MESSAGE ON YOUR BLOG, WHICH MUST BE ACTIVE IN ORDER TO PLAY. YOU WILL PAY IT FORWARD TO 3 PEOPLE WHO COMMENT ON YOUR BLOG. I'd love for you to join me. Will you? Other comments are welcome but only the first three will be my Pay it Forward recipients. Come and join me, who doesn't love a gift or giving gifts???

MY DAD

2009-01-10T09:33:00.001-08:00

Luke and Shelby with Grandpa

This coming Monday, my Dad is going to become the new Sheriff of Fremont county. He has worked very hard to get to this point and no one deserves it more than him. I am so very proud of him. I am lucky to have him as a Father. And Fremont County is lucky to have him as a Sheriff. I know he will do a wonderful job. He is very well qualified for the job. There is no man that I admire more, and I just wanted to say how much I love him, and how proud I am of him.

This past summer a bunch of family members went with Dad to the Street Fest in St. Anthony to help campaign. We had a lot of success and tons of fun. It was like a little family reunion as well. Below are some pictures from that night. I don not have pictures of everyone that was there, I apologize. But, I hope you enjoy them.

Pictures from the summer street fest in St. Anthony

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   Uncle Nug(Zach) with Bailey
   A way good picture of Ben, so handsome!
   Luke way exited about who knows what
   Jake playing with the little guys. He is such a sweet boy.

Street Fest

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   Brad has the sweetest eyes, I don't think anyone could say no to this face
   The "Newly Weds"
   Joseph, Daddy/Uncle Ben, and shelby
   Shelby having fun with Aunt Lynsey
   Shelby and her flirty face

Good Times Campaigning!!!!

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   Dixie, Kenzie, and Payton, being super cute, all 3 of them
   More super cuteness!!!
   Joseph just havin a good time
   I know it is repetitive, but, this is way cute too.
   One of my favorite pictures, I just wish Jocie had been in it. There is nothing like sisters.

Finally!!!

2009-01-08T18:43:00.000-08:00

Most of you probably know that we are going to be stationed somewhere when Kevin is done with Tech School, and that we have been waiting forever to find out where. Well, Kevin finally received his assignment today. Some time in April, we will be moving to McChord Air Force Base. It is in Lakewood, Washington, about 45 minutes south of Seattle. Kevin's sister and brother-in-law and their two kids live in Seattle. We are so excited about that. And my sister and her family live in Moscow, Idaho which is about a 5 or 6 hour drive from McChord. I am so happy about where we are being based.

Happy Birthday Lucas!!!

2009-01-05T21:26:00.000-08:00

Lucas Benjamin Weaver was born 3 years ago today. And though it is late right now, I am not too late in getting this posted in time for his birthday. You see, he was born at 11:18 pm and so he is not yet 3 years old.

Lucas is such an amazing boy. He is so cute, funny, smart, and has such a sweet spirit about him. Most of the time he is this wild, crazy and energetic little boy(or as nursery leaders have nic-named him,"Tazmanian Devil"), but he also has a very sweet and sensitive side to him. He is always aware of the emotions of others around him. He can always sense when someone is feeling sad. There have been several times when I have been having a hard dad, and am silently crying by my self and Luke is in another room playing. He just suddenly stops what he is doing, comes and finds me, looks very concerned at me and asks me if I am ok. He then reaches for me and says SQUEEEEZE! We hug and then he puts a hand on each side of my face, kisses me and tells me he loves me so much. Of course then I really cry, and he just hugs me.

He is such a good big brother to Shelby. Whenever she is crying or upset at all, he makes sure I am aware and that I fix it right away. If Shelby gets hurt, he immediately drops to the floor and kisses her feet. Kinda weird, I know, but it is really cute. I am pretty sure it is because he refuses to kiss her on the lips. He can't stand her slobbery baby kisses. Why he chooses to kiss her feet instead though I don't know. Maybe it is because her feet are the part farthest from her mouth and feels that is the safest place to kiss her.

He got to spend a lot of time with his Dad over the past 2 weeks and he loved it. I was a little worried about how he would react to Kevin after him being gone for so long, but he acted a if he had never left. As soon as he saw Kevin walking towards the car at the airport, he screamed "Mom, there's Dad!!!!" They were pretty much inseparable from then on. We had a joint Birthday Party for Lucas and Kevin while Kev was here. There b-days are on the 5th and 6th of January. If Luke had been born about 45 minutes later, they would have the same birthday. But I think it is good that they each have their own day. Well, I guess Lucas does share with Joel, but that is cool.

Ok, so it turned out to be way more than just a few words about my favorite boy, I hope you don't mind. I am just so very grateful to have him in my life. Even the wild side of him. He really is a lot of fun. And the sweet side of him has helped me through a lot. I love you, Lucas Benjamin Weaver

Lucas Benjamin Weaver

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The face is dirty, it often is, but even dirty, it is still a handsome face.
Luke cuddling on the floor with his little sister Shelby, with the blankets that their Great Grandma Humphries made for them.

I miss him still having that baby look. This was before Shelby.
This was his first Fourth of July, and his first time eating peaches. He was not a fan.

Once there was a snow woman...

2008-12-03T11:57:00.000-08:00

A few days ago Luke and I made this snow woman together. It was his first time making one and he had a blast. I wish I had a picture of him next to it but I don't. It was only a few inches taller than him. I call it a snow woman because it was sporting Shelby's purple snow hat. But then again, it has Luke's gloves on, so whatever, I guess. She turned out kinda cute though I think.

Family picture, sort of

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So, it isn't the best, it's dark, and only 2 of us are smiling, and of course, Kevin isn't in it. But, here are me and the kids on Thanks Giving Day. I was shocked that we got one with Luke smiling and not Shelby. I thought it would be the other way around. Luke always makes goofy faces.

Me and Kev

2008-12-03T11:45:00.000-08:00

This is the most recent picture I have of Kevin. I went to visit him in Biloxi for a weekend. Sorry you can't see his face very well, he isn't allowed to take his hat off when he is outside.

Shelby eating Thanks Giving Dinner

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It is easy to see that Shelby is just thankful to be alive. That is pretty much her personality. She is almost always happy and loves everything and everyone.

Mostly a response to Mom

2008-12-02T21:52:00.000-08:00

I am doing the same tag that Mom did. 1. EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT RING?Yes, conference weekend, Oct 2004. 2. LONGEST RELATIONSHIP?Married 4 years this Dec. 18th 3. LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED? I can't remember. How horrible of me. 4. EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE?Oh yes, just a few hours ago in fact. 5. WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED OUT?Not since August. 6. WHAT DO YOU SPEND THE MOST MONEY ON?Car payment 7. LAST FOOD YOU ATE?Chocolate cake 8. FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?I would have to agree with Michelle Church, and my Mom - I notice if it's my husband first & then don't notice if they're not. 9. WHERE ARE YOU?On the computer in my in-laws basement. 10. WHERE DO YOU LIVE?I live nowhere permanently, but in Denver for a few months, and then who knos where. 11. HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED: Sky View High School and South Fremont. 12. CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER:Alltel 13. FAVORITE MALL STORE:Aeropostale14. LONGEST JOB YOU HAD: CNA at Ashton Nursing Home-just over a year, ha ha.15. DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE?I think there are some in Monopoly, right?-dido Mom. 16. DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE?No 17. LAST WEDDING YOU ATTENDED?My little sister Dixie and her hubby Zach's wedding. 18. FIRST FRIEND YOU’D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY:I don't play it, but if something like that happened, I'd call Dixie, because Kevin isn't available to talk on the phone most of them time. 19 WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THUNDERSTORMS?I LOVE them. 20. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: The Back Yard. 21. BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD: I can't think of one right now. 22. WHERE’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS?Rodesio's in Denver or SLC-dido again Mom. 23. CAN YOU COOK?Yes. 24 WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE?Passat. BEST KISSER:Kevin, of course. 25. LAST TIME YOU CRIED? On Thanks Giving. 26. MOST DISLIKED FOODS:Mushrooms,and fish. 27. THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF:I feel that I am able to love just about anybody.28. THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF?That is hard to settle on just one thing. 29 LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB?17 hours. 30 FAVORITE MOVIES?It's A Wonderful Life, To Kill a Mockingbird, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, To Sir With Love. So many there isn't time or room.(exactly Mom!!) 31. CAN YOU SING?Sort of, but not as well as I would like to. 32. LAST CONCERT ATTENDED?Blues Traveler at Red Rocks,July 4th 2004 33. LAST KISS?16 days ago, unless you count Luke and Shelby.34 LAST MOVIE RENTED:Places in the heart. I watched it with my Mom, I loved it!35. FAVORITE COMEDIAN? Bob Hope and Bill Cosby. 36 DO YOU SMOKE?No. 37. SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES? With. 38WHO SLEEPS WITH YOU EVERY NIGHT?Me,myself and I ha ha. DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK?Yes.HOW MANY S HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE?Three or Four, 41 PANCAKES OR FRENCH TOAST?French Toast. 42. DO YOU LIKE COFFEE?:I've never tried it. 43. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW?:Jeans,and a green shirt. 44 PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC"Life's like an hour glass glued to the table"45. WHAT KIND OF JELLY DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR PB & J?:Raspberry 46 CAN YOU PLAY POOL?Yes, but I haven't for years. 47. CAN YOU SWIM? Yes. 48. FAVORITE ICE CREAM?:Vanilla. 49. DO YOU LIKE MAPS?Yes, they are fun to study. 50 TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF I have no idea what to say PARTY? I love Halloween parties!! YOUR FAVORITE SEASON:Fall 53. LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED AT SOMETHING STUPID?I can't remember 54. WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING ?About 7:30. 55. BEST THING ABOUT WINTER?:Christmas & the beautiful snow 56. LAST TIME A COP GAVE YOU A TICKET? I have never had one. 57. NAME OF YOUR FIRST PET?: Two kittens named Hunter and Ruff. 58 DO YOU THINK PIRATES ARE COOL OR OVERRATED?:Johnny Depp is pretty cool. 59WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? Watching my brother Ben in the "The Nativity", and cutting down a christmas tree. 60.BIRTHDATE:April 10th, 1985.WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? ME! ARE YOU SMILING? I wasn't, but I am now. 62. DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW?Yes, all of my family in Idaho, and mostly Kevin. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO? Well, normaly I would say Scotland, but right now I would have to say, Wichita Falls, Texas.

Thanksgiving

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Well, I was able to come to Trophy Club Texas this weekend for Thanksgiving. I am currently living in Wichita Falls Texas still undergoing my training for the Air Force and uncle Rick came and picked my up and brought me to his place near Dallas. It has been such a blessing to get away from the base and spend time with my Aunt Laura and Uncle Rick and their kids. I've felt like a human again, even if it's only been for a few days. Tomorrow I go back and although I'm not looking forward to it I'm anxious to finish my education so I can go to my first duty station with my family.

That's all from Kevin. I'm hitting the sack

"Stay calm, don't panic"

2008-10-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

Ok, so a few hours before Shelby's party, I took her to town for some Mom and Shelby time (Thankyou Nana for watching Luke). Wal-Mart was our last stop before heading home. I opened the back car door, tossed my purse into the front seat, and proceeded to buckle Shelby in her car seat. Then I shut her door, and tried to open mine. It was locked. I had accidentaly pushed the lock button on the remote before I tossed my purse into the front seat. So, Shelby was locked in the car, along with my cell phone. Long story short, I borrowed a cell phone from a very nice family so I could call 911. I also found out that the lock smiths don't charge you to open your car when there is a child locked in it. Isn't that sweet. So, I am sure that Shelby will not remember her first birthday, but I will never forget.

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Me and the birthday girl. I can't believe she is already one year old. Time is going by so fast.

Shelby devouring her birthday cake that her Grandpa made for her. I think she liked it. Grandpa did a good job.

Shelby in her party hat.She looks like she is worried about what it is going to do to her hair.

Shelby loves baby dolls. She got this one from her Papa and Nana Weaver. She obviously loves it.

2008-10-24T16:02:00.000-07:00

This is Kevin right after his graduation from BMT. He did a great job. He graduated with honors, and is now in tech school (at Keesler AFB) where he is doing very well. He was just put onthe honor roll. I am so proud of him.

2008-09-07T16:02:00.000-07:00

Joseph looking very tough and cute

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Shelby doing something funny with her lip.

Luke's best friend, Dirt

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Luke loves to give himself dirt baths. He always tells me that he loves dirt. He likes to dump some on my head when I am not paying attention.

2008-08-24T16:58:00.000-07:00

This is when she finally fell asleep. She is so sweet. I sit and stare at this one a lot.

2008-08-21T14:29:00.000-07:00

I put Shelby in her chair so I could vacuum. She tries to eat the cord if I don't put her in her chair. It was right before her bed time and so she started to fall asleep.

2008-07-18T14:19:00.000-07:00

QUITE THE CHARACTER, THAT SHELBY, AND CUTE

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I don't know what else to say, other than I think she is so totally adorable!!

SCARY?

2008-07-14T20:09:00.000-07:00

Ok, Shelby really isn't trying to be scary here. She is totally not old enough to try to be scary. I just caught her in the middle of smiling and waving at me. She waves with both hands, and just sort of flaps them in the air. It is so cute.

LUKE AND DAD WASHING THE CAR

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   Luke loves to help wash the car. He is such a good helper.
   He got pretty wet, and had a blast doing it.
   I love this picture. I think it is so cute when Luke and Kevin do things together. I love my boys.

DIG IN!!

2008-07-14T19:42:00.000-07:00

Luke had his first Fat Boy the other day. He made a huge mess, and enjoyed it immensely. Keep in mind, this is just a picture of the beginning. When he was done, it took the hose to clean him off.

Shelby n Daddy

2008-07-14T19:34:00.000-07:00

Shelby loves her Daddy so much. They have a lot of fun together. Kev loves his little girl too, it is really cute. Daughters have a strange affect on their Daddies.

2008-07-14T19:31:00.000-07:00

I have the best looking husband in the world. I love him soooooo much.

Shelby and Grammie

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Shelby being loved by her Grammie. This is such a sweet picture. It is too bad that little ones can't remember moments like this, but thank goodness for cameras. I will always remember it now.

2008-07-14T19:07:00.000-07:00

We went to the Denver Zoo with Ben, Lynsey, and Joseph. Here is Joseph looking awesome by the otters. He is so adorable.

My friends and fam

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haeberlezoo.blogspot.com,

belyjohappenings.blogspot.com

pinkladybug.blogspot.com

abwinegar.blogspot.com

"Jopess!!!!"

2008-06-16T13:42:00.000-07:00

Joseph had a good time too I think. He knows aunt Heidi, uncle Kevin and cousin Luke pretty well. Luke and Joseph have a great time together. Luke can't say Joseph, it comes out, "Jopess". We all think it's pretty cute. The other day Lyndsey said that it will be sad when he learns to say it correctly. I think it will be too.

Brad, just chillin

2008-06-16T13:37:00.000-07:00

Brad, just sitting, eating his pop sickle, and taking everything in. He was pretty quiet that night because he doesn't really know Luke and we were at Pam and Alma's house. But I think he still had a good time. He laughed at his dad a lot. He thinks Sam is hilarious. It is way cute. And he really likes Shelby. He is good with babies.

Two Humphries and a Weaver, but still buddies.

2008-06-16T13:14:00.000-07:00

On Friday we had a bar-b-q. Ben and Lyns and Joseph were there. And Sam and Brad were there. The boys had a good time together. After supper and running around, they had pop sickles. Luke and Brad are showing each other their pop sickles and Joseph is making a way cute face. These 3 boys are going to be fun to watch grow up. I hope they stay close friends. Oh,and Naomi too, can't forget the other 2 year old. They will need a girl in there to help keep them out of trouble. Anyway, we had a good time that night. It was so good to see Ben and Sam and Lyndsey. I just wish that more of the whole family could have been there.

Sweet Shelby

2008-06-12T21:37:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite picture of Shelby. I just love her face. She is such a sweet, and fun little girl. Her tongue is constantly moving all over. It is so funny. You really have to be careful when giving her kisses. They are really wet.

Serious Luke and his goggles

2008-06-12T21:25:00.000-07:00

Luke has discovered goggles and has decided that they must be warn at all times when outside. That is until a couple of days ago when they broke. He was quite upset. I love how serious he looks in this pic. He has no idea how silly he looks or that goggles are really just for swimming.

2008-06-12T21:12:00.000-07:00

I love to just sit and look at this picture. He is so handsome. It makes me sad to know that he will not always be my little boy. But I am sure enjoying him while it lasts. How can you not enjoy that face? Honestly? Ok, I'll stop. You all probably think I am annoying.

2008-06-12T21:02:00.000-07:00

Luke with cousin Jack and Grandma Weaver. They go and play in the water until they cant stand being cold anymore and run to Grandma to be warmed, and then do it all over again....and again.....and again. It never ends. And a lot of times they are eating pop sickles at the same time. Silly children.

Dad and Luke

2008-06-12T20:56:00.000-07:00

Kevin had just come home from work and was playing with Luke in the back yard before Luke had to go to bed. They were having so much fun together.

Shelby with her Nana

2008-06-12T20:47:00.000-07:00

Shelby with her Nana at Uncle Zach and Aunt Dixie's house in Boise. I love this pic. It is such a good one of Mom. Shelby looks a lot like Nana in this pic. I love that, I think it is so cute.

2008-06-12T20:41:00.000-07:00

2008-06-12T20:28:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I haven't updated my blog in a long time. Not since I joined facebook. But for those of my friends and family who are not on facebook and only do blogs, I will keep this updated as well. Sorry it has been a while.

Well, we are living in Lakewood CO right now. Kevin is working for his dad until he leaves for basic training for the Air Force. We are having lots of fun, but miss everyone in Idaho soooo much.

There are not a whole lot of updates for Luke. He is still himself. He has learned to do summer salts though. He enjoys that.

Shelby is so close to crawling. It is so cute. She gets on her hands and knees and rocks back and forth, and stares at her hands like they are supposed to be doing something, but she is not quite sure what it is yet. I'm sure she will be all over the place before we know it.

I am still doing pretty much what I always do, just in a different house. I have started attending a parenting class offered by our ward here. Kevin's parents actually teach the class. They do a good job and it is very interesting because I get to hear all sorts of stories.

Well, that is about it for us for now. I hope everyone is doing well and having a great summer.

2008-03-07T15:52:00.000-08:00

This calf and it's mother were living in the canal in front of our house and are now spending most of their time in the Howards back yard. I took Luke to the window to show him the moose. I said "Look at the Moose Luke. Do you see the Moose?" He said, "OOHHH, Sheep!!!" Not matter how many times I tell him that they are moose, He insists that they are in fact, sheep. That is the biggest sheep I have ever seen. FYI- The snow that it is standing in is about 3 feet deep. So, you can see how tall it is.

2008-03-07T15:26:00.000-08:00

This Moose is the only one I have seen around here that does not have a calf. She got spooked onto our road by a car. So I decided to take a few pictures of her as she strolled down our road and make her famous. In this one you can see our mail box just under her head. We have dug out the show around it. I think that moose are goofy looking animals and they make me nervous. I will not miss them when they all decide to go back home.

2008-03-07T15:11:00.000-08:00

2008-02-03T19:22:00.000-08:00

All the Snow is not keeping the birds away. We have a bird feeder on our front porch and it gets lots of business. Luke likes to look at them but he gets excited and yells "BIRDS!!" So, as a result, he does not get to watch them for long. But I think he probably enjoys watching them fly. So it works out good. Well, except for the birds that were trying to eat. But as you can see, they are not about to waste away.