Ryan Julianne and Sam!

I haven't seen my little brother and his family for over a year now. They flew into Boise on Thursday and we got to hang out with them for a few days. We had a great party at Rob's, complete with musical performances of all variety. So, where are all the great pictures of these fun people and events? Umm...well, I think Melanie took a few pics from her phone?? or was that Julianne? So the pictures are lame, but the food was good, eh? I did pull out the camera when the family was together for some early Christmas present opening. Right before the Weavers left for Eastern Idaho, Grandma let Emma open a birthday present early...

Hi Sam--in the very back sitting on his dad's lap.

Grandma and Grandpa Lish and Weaver opened some presents early too.

Kamryn pretty much insisted on opening a present, also. We obliged.

Don't look so excited, Melanie :)

Pretty new dress to wear on Sunday! Thanks, Grandma Weaver!!

And a tinker bell skirt. So fun!

See below for the birthday/Christmas dress debut

(plus Kami)

Sunday Morning

Coiffure is made possible by the Sesame Street contributions from hulu.com.

Thank you.

November Nothings

A long time ago in November, we did LOTS of stuff. wanna see???

First off was my fantastically fun date with Edward at Edward's. These are my cohorts for Cullens: Shelly and Jen--rip rearin' to go into the theater. Tickets for such an event are a great feeling in one's hand. Isn't it ironic that they are immediatley thereafter torn in half and disposed of? Oh wait--I kept the relevant half and have now framed it by my bedside...

not really...but it IS probably still at the bottom of my bag.

Included among the faithful followers: Briana
Although sicker than sick, she loaded up with cough drops and managed a genial smile for the photos.

Because we are of the venerable vampire variety, we were only at the theater 2 and 1/2 hours early to partake of the anticipatory atmosphere.

First in line.

After forty minutes, Shelly and I decided a late night jaunt to Costco was in order to satiate our craving for Swedish fish.

We walked.

Luckily the fish came in individually wrapped packages so we could more easily partake. And they all managed to fit inside Jen's bag for smuggling into the theater. Ya' snooze ya' lose, Edward's cinemas for not selling swedish fish!
Lots of fun!

Next up on the long post tour is the double birthday document.

My two oldest have birthdays two years and one day apart.

I now OFFICIALLY have a teenager...oh boy.

Rob and kids came over for the celebration.

I found the reaction to the present opening as fun as the real thing. We love Uncle Dirk!


We traveled to Chubbuck for Thanksgiving. Reserved the church for the big dinner. There are many November birthdays in Dirk's family. Thanks, Jandy for the extraordinary cake featuring each one.

Grandpa Weaver passed away the week before Thanksgiving. His funeral was the next weekend. We were grateful to be able to attend the service. The music was beautiful. The talks were uplifting. Grandpa left an incredible legacy of kindness and faith.

I left wanting to be a better person.

In all her glory--Glory with the plastic spoon. and a burp cloth.

not coordiated beforehand

Dave Weaver's family

Janean, Edith, Dad, Alma, Paul, Rick, Josh and John.

Eight of the 10 Weaver children.


Last up, some really random pictures of my kids.

Okay, so I don't think this picture was taken in November, but just how cute is Emma with Gramdma in white at the Catan table??

OOOweee! Waddup with dat?

Pleasantly surprised at her confidence.

She said: Hi santa, my name is Kami!

Yes, we are encouraging our kids to be part of SYTYCD season 24

"Two Little Eyes that Blink blink blink"

Yes--he is asleep.

I told you--we are all about SYTYCD...even posing in ridiculous contemporary styles in our sleep--with head gear on.

And with that--GOODNIGHT!