Our Trey Bear

This month we said our final good byes to our beloved Trey.  We knew this day was fast approaching. Friday, Dec 14th, Tom texted me that Trey was not doing so well and they we may have to put him down.  But by Saturday he was back to walking, tail a wagging and eating to we thought we were in the clear.   Sunday Dec 16th, when I went out to feed them he was coughing quite a bit, in fact, if he were a cat you would have thought he was trying to cough up a hair ball.  I rubbed his head and told him I hoped he wasn't catching a cold.  I then left for work and the boys headed out as well to take our truck to my dads.  When I arrived home from work, Kita our white lab was pacing in front of the back door.  I went to let her in and called for Trey but he didn't come so I walked out on the porch to find him laying perfectly still in his dog house. I called for Tom who quickly asked me to walk in the house.  I knew immediately we had lost our family pet of almost 15 years.  It was so hard to see him go but at the same time I now know he is not in pain, he can hear clearly and see the birds that fly.  

RIP Trey Bear you are and will be missed.

Wintermas 2012

This year Ben Lomond did something different for their Wintermas Dance.  They invited four area high schools to join them as they celebrated the season.  The dance was pretty much one big stomp.  My boys were dressed to impress….as always.  They enjoyed some wings at Wing Nutz and then headed over to the high school.  From the stories I hear it was quite the night.  Weston danced most of the night with his shirt off, Colton was sweating something fierce but didn't remove his sweater and they did come away with some "numbers".

 Strike a pose

 O MY

 Wanna party?

 Logan~ ride the pony

 The cute girls who braved the boys

I loved their shirts

As the group headed out the door I couldn't help but LOVE the group of kids that left.  They are all so full of spunk and they all accept each other for who they really are.  Weston I know has a soft spot for one but he is keeping it to himself….this momma knows all.  But I also know he doesn't want to get serious before he leaves on his mission; smart young man.  Merry Wintermas from our home to yours!  Man, what a night.

The stocking were hung by the chimney with Care

This year has been crazy busy so decorating the house for Christmas seemed to get pushed off A LOT. When we finally did get around to making our home look and feel like Christmas I wanted to keep is real simple.  I didn't want to distract from the beautiful job Tom and the boys did in remodeling for me. I LOVE the look of my fireplace, I think it really makes my living room feel "cozy"

These four men are my life….but anyone who follows my blog already knows that.

I almost didn't add this photo because I look horrible but I figure every once in a while I must show myself.

I think Weston's guitar adds the perfect touch to the room.  I told him he could leave it in the living room because I love the look of it.

Peaing your Plants? and Christmas Dogs….

Weston was surprised by a delivery at the door one afternoon.  It was a delivery of a plant surround by pea pods.   Super cute idea.  Emily George, the same gal that Wes asked to prom last year invited him to Syracuse High School's Sadies dance.

This was the most bizarre yet beautiful plant.  It has started to bloom these deep dark purple blossoms around the edges of the bright pink.  Fun, right?  :)  Weston of course was excited to answer her back so he carved the letters Y E S into three separate pumpkins.  He and Colton drove to her home and lit the candles inside and rang the doorbell and ran.  Sorry no pics ….you must use your imagination on this one.

The cute couple the day of the dance….. such cute smiles on such great friends.

This fall we also celebrated the release of Weston's acting debut.  He and Sterling got some serious face time in the movie, 12 Dogs of Christmas II.  I couldn't help myself and threw him a movie preview party.  It was fun.  Complete with decorations, food and of course watching the movie.  I filled a jar with Starbursts and let the party guests guess the number in the jar to win their very own copy of the movie.  Call me crazy but I just wanted to have some fun.  Thank you to everyone who made it such a fun day.

I believe the balloon man is Kaelton...

Making Memories

My work schedule has been crazy busy the last couple of months….OK it has been about a year now and I am still working like a mad woman.  So when I get a Saturday off it is a celebration.  We as a family decided to go for a ride to see the fall leaves.  We got up early and headed to Mantua.  The sights were breathtaking.  The ride had to be cut short because one of our four wheelers was acting up but what ime we did spend riding was fabulous.  Saturdays like this warm my soul.  Check out the gorgeous guys and the wonderful colors.

Remember….to be your child's memories tomorrow you must be in their lives today!

love making these memories with my guys.

Halloween 2012

Like tradition we gathered at Heil hill to celebrate Halloween.  The weather was unusually warm but it was a delightful evening spent with family.  This year each family brought their favorite soup.  It was fun to see the variety that filled each of the crock pots.   As I have looked back over my blog from years past it is amazing to me how much the kids have grown up.  CRAZY how fast the years go by.  This was Weston and Kaelton's last Halloween bash as they both will be leaving on their 2 year missions this summer.  Now that is crazy yet AWESOME.  Enjoy the photos.

 Cutting open the pumpkin ~ Grandpa style

 Happy Halloween Grandma and Grandpa Jim

How can you not LOVE these guys?