March Adventures!

Before going to the temple, we went to Arlington National Cemetery to find his great-uncle and aunt's grave site. Truly a humbling place.

Weston submitted 2 paintings to a show held in the D.C. Temple Visitor Center and they were both accepted! It was such a blessing and a really amazing exhibit. Paintings, sculptures, etc. came from all over the world. Here is one we both really love from Rose(de tac dahl?)of Adam and Eve. The theme was "Fulfilling the Vision"


Hurray! Here are Weston's paintings: "That Man Might Be," a vital moment in our Heavenly Father's plan for His children, and "Washington D.C. Temple" (below)--a place we remember who we are, Whose we are, where we are going, and are eternally linked through Christ, to our families forever.


Williamsburg: The original church built in 1715 and still in use for services today! It was tied to the University (the lead Priest/Minister was also president of the school...sounds inspired...and familiar).

This is where I need to go when I start to get whiney...my life is good!

Oh, to go back in time and live in Williamsburg for a spell (though I'm most grateful to have an umbrella)! The homes are so beautiful! We had a blast walking, and meandering on a quiet day.

At one end of the 1 mile stretch: College of William and Mary, est. 1693. This is where Thomas Jefferson attended college and where many pivotal minds and debates for the Revolutionary war began.

Monkey bread made by the fire! Too bad it tasted like charcoal briquettes...

Hurray for camping! Weston got a good blaze going in the freezing cold--that's my Eagle Scout!

Spring break and amazing history--a jolly good time for some heel clicking!

On the pier over the Atlantic where one of the most important battles occurred in the history of the United States at Yorktown.

Statue erected 100 yrs after the surrender at Yorktown to remember one new nation and signify peace. "The best of all works--the work of peace" -Benjamin Franklin

The battleground of Yorktown


Sunset at our campground. Twas freezing and lovely!

Februray Happies

Valentine's Day!

Baby was about this big on Valentines! We love our little peanut and he apparently wanted to say "hello!"

Belly not quite fitting into normal clothes--whipping out my first maternity dress for the occassion!

We had a simple Valentine's Day at home after a crazy weekend and work day! I surprised Weston by turning the living room into dining room (which is easy when all you have to move is a card table!), and making knock-off Olive Garden recipes!

Cute they are

Inspired by a Young Women's activity, Valentine treats for friends took on a new look: Dessert sushi! So fun!

CATCH-UP TIME!!

Okay, so some of us are blog slackers. BUT, we know have internet (ba ha haa)and now, there are no more excuses. So sad. Not that there was too much happening at any rate! For family and sake of catching up a bit, here are some fun and important moments from 2010.

Reap what you sow?

We planted a garden behind our church this year with other friends and neighbors. Most of the plants, we inherited from people who had too many...and weren't sure what the plants were by the time we got them!
BEFORE (gotta love the official, dad-ish gardening hat)

AFTER
Thus far we are happy to discover watermelon, cantaloupe, zuchini, crooknecked/butternut squash...and so are the "wascaly wabbits!" Too cute to kill. At least something is enjoying the squashi :)


Gardening with friends!


Baby rotation time with Pearl! Precious.

JULY

Happy Independence Day! A favorite, family holiday for us. We are so blessed to live here in the United States--a gift and opportunity and responsibility to bless others with what we have been given.

Feeling country never felt so good as we went to pick berries! Our neighbors were awesome and not only gave us buckets and bushes to go crazy with, but invited us in for most yummy homemade scones!

Bluberries and Currents (sp?)--later turned into a late night whim of current, rhubarb (our first exposure) and blueberry jam! Such fun.

One of our friends and most ADORABLE berry picker ever! Love those bare feet!



Amazing chilli cheese burgers with the Platz family--a HOT 4th of July weekend

JUNE

Girls Camp! Our theme this year was "Spiritual Gifts within you" which correlated with the Young Women value, "Individual Worth." It was my first year as a camp director for our ward and I absolutely LOVED it!! Being around these amazing girls was truly a privilege and fortified my testimony that we are all sons and daughters of a loving Father in Heaven.

There is something about swatting ticks, braving snakes, befriending cute goats (random but true), being away from distraction, studying the scriptures/praying together, and sharing testimony in word and action that builds friendships and our personal relationship with the Savior is a beautiful, powerful way. I can't wait for next year!


Weston was a gem and volunteered to be one of the priesthood leaders for the 3rd year overnight hike on the Appalachain. Keeping up with the girlses is not always easy! I was happy to seem him (even in my nastified,greasy state)! IT's the longest we've been apart since our marriage.

spring babies!

A delight to celebrate the birth of the ones we love!

March began a LOT of Birthdays in our family--and our first together! Weston made me breakfast in bed (hash browns from scratch!) and we enjoyed the sunshine at the park with a scripture and sport-fun picnic. :)



Weston and I got to "Skype" with his family on his Birthday. Instead of going out, we ate a special meal in: Homemade german chocolate cake (and frosting--an adventure) and salmon. A dear Bishop and his wife even provided the perfect plate we plan on using for Bday "red plate specials." It's happy.