Facer Family Photos 2011

Back: Jake, Tasha, Troy, Russ, Julie, Tara, Geana, Shane.

Front: Kiley, Carrera, Tyler, Denim, Cameron, Braxton, Dakota.

It was my Grandma Facer's 80th birthday so my uncle Broc came and took family photos of the whole clan. They turned out great! The whole family was there except 3 who live in Japan, it was a fun and special day.

Weston Family Pictures 2011

(Standing) Cade, Katie, Ryder, Braxton, McKenna, (on chairs) Cameron, Dori, Dakota.






Brent and Rebecca had our cousin take some photos of the family at our Holiday Party. They turned out so nice! I married into one great family! Shane is going to work on the background for me so I can put it up as my new header FINALLY. I feel like the one on top is way old, but I do love it. I do have to admit that my boys are turning into some Handsome young men that make me proud daily.

Christmas 2011

This year for Christmas we decided to teach the boys a little lesson on gratitude and gave them some fake gifts. Braxton got a rotten banana, Dakota a doll and Cameron a bottle of rabbit poo. We were trying to teach them to be thankful for whatever they received and we don't have to get everything on our lists. Their reactions were priceless, we got it on film, but I just wanted to have it for my blog book that I am getting ready to print from 2011.

Dakota would not even touch his doll once he saw what it was, Braxton just sat and stared at the banana but said little, and Cameron said "What is this--goat turds--who gave me these goat turds--I DO NOT like goat turds." He said it over and over and we laughed our heads off. It sounded more like goat toads actually, but it is hard to type the way it sounded.

They did actually get everything a little boy could ask for and were really thankful for all they got and showed much kindness, we just hope they learned a little about appreciation. We only got video from that morning sadly, which will never happen again because I don't have any snapshots and I am not happy about that.

Braxton got a snowboard, RC car, puzzle and clothes. Dakota got Ninjago (Lego) set, RC car, puzzle and clothes. Cameron got a tent, sleeping bag, puzzle and clothes. The family got an IPOD touch to share, new tent, and a camp chef. We had a great year and spend lots of time with family which is the best part of the season. We had a lot of parties and traditions this year too!

One of our favorite parts of this season was doing the 12 days of Christmas to a family in our neighborhood. The boys looked forward to it each night and we hope we brought some joy into their lives because it brought a lot of joy into ours and we hope to make it a yearly tradition at the Weston home.

Santa Claus 2011

Visiting Santa 2001

We went to the lights at Willard bay and got to stop in to see Santa at the end. Dakota was the only one who officially sat on his lap asking for a video game, Brax was too cool (but still sneaked in and asked for a snowboard) and Cam was scared to death--even being that close was way to much for him, but I insisted for a photo. Cam asked for "whatever he brings me", which ought to be pretty easy ;). Fun ages! One thing at the top of their lists that they didn't ask him for is an I POD touch.

Little Things

(Cell Camera Sorry)

I don't know why but I love to take photos of my children when they fall asleep in funny ways. Yesterday the topic of one ladies talk was the "little things" that make us smile and laugh and make our whole day or week better and watching my children sleep is one of those things for me. She gave the most amazing thoughts on little things throughout her whole life that mattered to her and I really reflected on how much kids make us appreciate the little things. They make us pay attention to things that we as adults skip over or ignore. They make us slow down. Today lets all take a minute and slow down.

I have had sick kids for 9 days and counting and I am finally seeing an end in sight and wow! I have had to slow down because of being home bound. It has been pretty nice. We have baked, played games, played Mario way too much, wrapped presents, and just enjoyed each others company. It has made for a slow, easy December and as dreadful as it is having sick kids it is kind of nice.