Thanksgiving Weekend

This Thanksgiving weekend we all went to lexington Jr High for some races. With all of these kids there was no way we could just sit around the house all day.

The kids were divided into two teams for the relay race.

Passing of the baton.

After the relay we had different group of people race.
This is the younger boys. Brock and Caden dominated that race.

The older boys race.

The dad's race. No there wasn't any compations here. YA RIGHT!

The older girls run. Katie took first with Amanda in second and Lyndsay took third. Way to go Girls!!!

Bond didn't have running shoes just dress shoes. Since he knew he wouldn't win in those shoes he did more or a high knee marching run instead. It was so funny I thought I would pee my pants I was laughing so hard.

The mom race.

The little kids lining up. Not all of them were so excited to run.

The little kids race.

Just waiting for their turns to race.

Karley, Luke and Tatumn kick-n-it.

After the races everyone headed over to the baseball dimond for a little kickball.

While all the little kids played kickball the dads and older boys played a "friendly" game of basketball. I am not sure if the "big boys" are getting older or the dads are the ones getting "older" but they had a good game.

This was for a project that Jacob had to do for school. When I figure out why it wont let me paste the artist statement about this picture I will add it OR you can go to weavn.blogspot.com and read about the photo there. Happy Birthday Trent and Travis.

August Birthday's

Happy Borthday to everyone who has a August Birthday!! We hope you have a fun birthday!!

Summer Fun!!!

We have been planning this trip since our children we babies and have looked forward to taking them back to where it all began for our families! For months our family studied different pioneer ancestors and really tried to learn their stories. As our children traveled through Liberty Jail, Hauns Mill, Far West, Independence, and up through Nauvoo and Carthage jail, our gratitude was multiplied for the many sacrifices these courageous men and women made to accept the gospel into their lives and to follow a prophet of the Lord into unknown places to make a new home for themselves and build a temple of God!When we asked our children what was one of their favorite experiences, they all agreed it was the Nauvoo Pageant and Handcart Trek, even though it was such hard work and so muddy! We are so grateful we could go as a family. Each of our testimonies were strengthened and church and family history came alive!

SHOWBIZ!!!

Alex Turned 7



Bree doing a alvacado facial with a smile!

More photos of Trent

Trent is on the left.

Happy Happy Birthday, Children Dear

Happy Birthday
Grandpa Weaver, Grandma Curtin, Shonna, Tyson, Breeana, and Karley.
We hope you have a great Birthday!!!!

More random photos of our heros

Picture from Tyson

A letter from Travis to Taressa

Hey Taressa,




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Just want to send you a little note and tell you some things that I didn't tell you before. Like Why Joined the military when I did but first I will let you know what is going on around here. We are constantly going to classes and training exercises. Last night we were taught how to maintain and operate some of the weapons systems we are going to use. 240 Bravo and the 249 machine guns. We also learned the 50 cal. These weapons will be mounted on top of our vehicles when we go out in the cities. I will be taking turns in the turrit. We also learned some the computers systems we will be using there. Today we took our driving test for our up armored vehicles. We expect to have 21 inches of snow tomorrow so training tomorrow will be canceled. I am taking training serious Taressa. I get tired sometimes but I will be proficient on all the systems we will be operating. My Commander in a good man. He dedicated to the mission and wants us to be well trained team. My Senior NCO is good at what he does. He knows a lot and I trust him to do the right things. Specialist Castanada is 22 years old. He is married and is my Battle buddy. We will be driving and operating the weapons systems to and from our missions. He is a good man. There are times where I feel like I don't fit in here. There is a certain army culture that I don't get involved in. I don't think it is needed or necessary but I think soldiers think its just part of being a solider. But I won't get to into detail about that. All and All I am tired but I like what I am doing and can see what we do can help a lot of people. I know this is dragging on but i know sometimes you all tell me I don't say enough so I guess I will try a little of this. I will try to make this as simple as possible, I joined because it was what I feel the God lead me to do. It is the right thing to do. I have a feeling that something big is coming, a storm that will effect every one- especially this country. I have had dreams and had unexplained encounters with people that have all lead to me making this decision. It was not easy but most important decisions aren't. I Prayed and studied it out in my mind for years and it was time for me to act. I feel A need to protect the constitution and uphold what’s in it. I feel I need to do this. It’s bigger than me its worth upholding it at all costs. With out freedom and liberty we are just slaves. I know just like all decisions this one will have consequences some intended others unintended. I know the spirit will teach more about that in the future. But that is the short of it, Taressa. I love you and your family. Talk to you soon.Love, Travis
Taressa

First Photo from Trent

Her is a picture of Trent back east. Look at all the snow.

Saying good-bye!

On January 25 we said good bye to Trent and Travis. There was a family good-bye party out at the base. Here are a few pictures from the day. LT-RT back to front: Paul, Chad and Adelyn
Trent, Kurt, Travis, Katie, Collin Shonna, and Amanda
Erica, Nancy, Jacob, Caden and Carson
Lyndsay, Luke, Tyler and Tatumn

Travis, Colby and Trent before everyone left to the party.


Luke and Trent Travis and Jacob

Trent and Travis Carson, Caden and Tyler checking out army trucks.

Saying Good-Bye to Trent and Travis

Next week Trent and Travis will be leaving for a tour of Duty in Iraqu. Before they left we gathered as a family for photos.

We are so proud of you Trent and Travis. We love you and will pray for your safe return in 13 months. We are so grateful there are people like you who are willing to serve our country. Thank you for all you do. We will miss you!!