THE TROOPS

Happy Birthday Hunter!

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I can hardly believe this guy is 11 years old. He is growing up and he is such a wonderful son! Happy Birthday Hunter! We love you so much!

Science Fair

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Hunter with his friend T. Standing in front of their science fair project. It is a mini model of a digester. Can you guess who worked on this? As Hunter's friend T says - Brad did 50%, Sarah did 25% and we did the rest! :o)

Happy Easter!

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After the Easter Egg Hunt.

Hunter and his friend T.V. also hunted eggs.

Easter Sunday 2010
He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!
We went to our friends, the V's, for a great time and wonderful Easter Lunch. Plus an egg hunt for the little ones! Had a very nice day. We are missing our Family and Friends.

Samantha, Hunter and Tucker. Wow - my kids are looking so big.

The Easter Bunny left treats!

Ski days

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Hunter and Brad on the Chair Lift at Pomerelle.

Hunter Getting ready to Snowboard. He has been about 3 times this year and is getting good at it.

I will Listen in Class

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This was a consequence for Samantha for "Continued" talking in class. She is my little Social bug - Like Mother like Daughter.

TaVaci Performance

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Samantha is in the Tavaci Performing Arts Group here in Jerome. She does a lot of singing and acting. She is liking it - but after this performance - she has decided that she wants to go back to Dancing.

Sam & Hershey

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Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Sarah is back to Work!

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I have started LogoMotions back up from Idaho. I joined the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce. These pictures are from the ribbon cutting ceremony.

50's Day @ School

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Sam with friends from school - Shh......the boy next to her is quite "smitten" with her. Already - in 1st grade - stay away little boy!!!

Looking so pretty!

Sam - Cheer Camp

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Sam - posing! She is such a doll!

Sam said it was hard to hold this girl up!

Doing a cheer.

Sam is far left.

Sam attended a 2 week long cheer camp at our school - put on by the Magic Valley Christian School cheerleaders. She had a fun time - they performed at one of the MVCS basketball games. Sam says even though it was fun - she doesn't want to be a cheerleader.

Hunter - Basketball

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Hunter - Basketball Season 2010 - Jerome Recreation Center
"They took first place at the end of the season - Lost only 1 game of 6! Hunter did so well this year. My boy is growing up.

Taking an Elbow to the chest.

Love his face in this photo - a little blurry - still learning how to take action shots.

Tucker is Playing Basketball

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Tucker - Basketball - Jerome Recreation Center - 2010

Not sure what he is thinking - but love the look!

Tucker is so proud of himself - The other boy in this picture is Tucker's buddy and neighbor - also a twin!!

Tucker - taking a shot under instruction from his coach!

Tucker - Dribbling. One of his favorite things to do.

Tucker had a great time playing basketball. I was a bit nervous to put him on a team - but he wanted to play so badly. He did great - he spent a lot of time on the court cheerleading, waving to Mom and Dad, running off the court to hug Mom and Sam, and taking the ball from his teammates. But - he was having a great time - isn't that what it is all about!

My friend Ty

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Samantha and Ty

My Best Friend Tyler!

Friends for Life

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Hunter and Jordan - These two have been friends since Hunter was 2 hours old! Jordan was 6 weeks.

Hunter, Erin, and Jordan -

Jordan - Hunter - Erin

Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning and New Jammies

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Christmas Eve Photo

New Jammies - Christmas Eve

Even Mom has new Jammies!

Hershey's Christmas Present Toy - unfortunately - he ate it in about 5 minutes -

Hershey with his "Chuck It" toy - this is really fun to play with him with. If only he would drop the ball when he brings it back! It would be a lot more fun!! Silly Dog!

Tucker with all his Gifts.

Sammy with all her gifts.

Hunter with his gifts - It was a Packer kind of Christmas.

Christmas 2009

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Kid's Christmas Program at school

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The kids had their Christmas program at school on December 16th. They did so well!
Here are a few pictures.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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We hope you all have a Wonderful Thanksgiving! We are so Thankful for our Lord, Jesus Christ, his love, mercy, grace and forgiveness. We are also very thankful for all of our loving family and friends. We wish God's Blessings upon you all on this day and forward. Love to you all from Idaho.

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Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Happy Halloween All!

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Happy Halloween to all of you! Hope it is a fun day!

We are not trick-or-treating this year because it is very cold out and the kids have been sick - so this year, we are hoping to have trick-or-treaters and we will hand out candy. Plus - we have the new Ice Age movie, so we will pop popcorn and hang out at home. This is a surprise - the kids do not know about the movie yet!

Pumpkin Carving 10-30-09

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Last night we were finally all well from being sick the last two weeks that we carved pumpkins. Sorry these pictures are out of order. Blogspot is having issues today. Anyway - it was fun and the seeds are yummy!

The happy carvers.

The end result!

Sams, Hunters, and Tuckers.

Sammy

Tucker

Hunter

Daddy trimming up Hunter's Pumpkin Face!

Hunter is helping Sam and she just finished telling him "I love you Big Brother". Oh those moments are so few~

Hunter punching out his pattern.

Hunter and Hershey.

Sammy getting the seed ready for baking. This is hers and my favorite part!

Cleaning out the Pumpkins.

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip - 10/15/09

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Tucker at the Pumpkin Patch - Which one do I want?

Sam asleep on the way back to school! Actually - she is faking it so i would take her picture. :o) That is what she told me afterwards.

Tucker and Megan.

These too are such good friends!

1st Graders!

Sam and her friend S holding their pumpkins.

I want this one Mom!

Being Samantha - she had to check out ALL the pumpkins before she could make a choice.

I got mine Mom.

Another Maybe?

Megan and Tucker walking the patch.

Sam and her friends on the way to the patch.

Tucker on the Bus - on the way to the patch. I LOVE his smile and his eyes!!

2009 Wax Museum

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The kids school holds a Wax Museum every year in October. The kids and/or classroom dress the part of a favorite character/scene from a book that they have read. Then the entire school spends the morning visiting the other classes as they Pose as Wax figures. It is a lot of fun and the kids really enjoy doing it. The kids and/or parents make all the props as well. I really enjoyed making the props with the kids this year for Hunter and his buddy and for Sam and Tucker's scene.

Hunter and his buddy T were partners. They were characters from the book, "Fourth and Goal". Hunter is #16.

T and Hunter

First Grade - Twins group acting as Animal characters from the Book - "Do Kangaroo's have Mother's too?"

Tucker as a Horse.

Sammy as a Shaggy Dog.

Their group. (Sam and I painted the backdrop with all the grass.)

Another Horse picture. Can you tell he was thrilled?

And another thrilled participant! :o)

They actually did have fun - but they have to pose off and on for 30 minutes and these costumes were very hot and they just wanted to be done!

Bend, OR Visit with the Timmers

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On October 1, 2009 Brad and I were able to get away for 4 days to meet Kevin and Stephana Timmer in Bend, Oregon. We had a wonderful, relaxing, no kids weekend. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for taking care of the kids.

Dinner at the Brickhouse! It is amazing how wonderful food can taste when you can eat it hot, not have to cut up anyones food, and no spills or arguments happen.

Best friends Stephana and Kevin.

Bradley and I

Stephana and I

Brad and Kevin Golfing. We stayed at Eagle Crest Resort. Love it there! The condos are right on the Golf course. Brad was able to get in a couple of games of Golf.

Kevin and Bradley

Jog-A-Thon 2009

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The CCS Jog-A-Thon was held September 30th. Because of the below freezing temps and high winds, the Jog-A-Thon was held inside at our local Recreation Center. The kids did great! They all received Ribbons for their participation and Hunter received a Bronze Medal for more than 36 laps in the 1/2 hour time limit. Tucker has 25 laps, Samantha had 33 laps, and Hunter had 39 laps. Thank you so much to all of you who sponsored the kids!!!

Hunter getting his lap card marked off. Yes - that is me to the left! I ran with Hunter for his 1/2 hour.

4th and 5th graders waiting for the "Ready, Set, Go" whistle.

Tucker was very thirsty after his 1/2 hour. He rarely drinks water!

Grandma Weg encouraging Samantha along. Grandpa and Grandma were in town so they were able to be with us at the Jog-A-Thon!

Tucker running his heart out and enjoying it. That is Megan behind him.

"Go, Sammy Go!" Love the look on her face in this picture.

5th Grade Class!

1st Grade Class!

Hunter and Football

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These pictures are from Hunter's last Football Game. They Won 13 to 7! Yeah. Hunter is #54. Football season is over until next year! Good timing too because it is getting COLD outside!

Hunter is on the end here!

Joe Mama's Car Show - Jerome, ID 082309

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They had this car at a car show we attended. Of course it was a great photo op! Now Brad wants to go to the races!!

Samantha's Flower Project

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At the beginning of spring - Samantha planted many seeds. Several had to be started over because Hershey ate all the starts. But, we are finally getting a lot of flowers from them - especially the Sunflowers (these were Hershey's favorites to eat). Tonight we picked a bouquet at her request so that everyone could enjoy her flowers. This was very fun to do with her and she was very diligent in caring for them. In a couple of weeks it will be time to say good-bye to the flowers until next year.

White Cosmo

Purple Cosmo

Beautiful Sunflower.

Hershey Photos - 091209

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Hershey is getting so big - so fast. He is 5 1/2 months only!
And so stinking cute!! And his Dad is sure smitten with him. (AKA - Brad)

Hershey is drinking from the hose. He LOVES to do this and we use this as a reward for doing good on his walks.

Sammy loves Hershey.

Hershey and Tucker playing.

Tucker does such a good job commanding Hershey! And he loves to play with him. Especially to chase him - Hershey loves that too.

Sammy's Big Girl Bike

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Sammy riding her new Big Girl Bike - that Daddy surprised her with.

Still has training wheels. She is just not quite ready to let them go.

Praying Mantis Pics

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Look at this Praying Mantis. I found this on the flowers one day. If you look close he /she is eating another bug. Pretty cool to look at and watch!

Birthday Lunch with Idaho Friends

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Idaho Friends - Took me to Lunch for my B-day.

Thanks everyone! It was a very nice time and thanks for the awesome gifts too!

Sammy's Black Eye

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Sammy's got a shiner!! One day after school she ran into the Coat shelve pretty hard. Her eye was black for about 7 days. One of Hunter's friends told her, when he saw it, that now all the boys would like her because they would think she was cool with a black eye!! So cute and funny!

She also had a big bump on her elbow and the back of her head because when she hit it sent her flying and she landed on her back! I was right there when it happened and so glad, because she cried so........hard!!!

it sure hurt! And, now that I am posting these pictures - Sept 13th - Tucker just slammed the door on Samantha and hit her other eye in the exact same spot but different side. Nice............! And - school pictures are in 2 days.!!! Guess we'll need to pay for a little retouching this year!!

Hunter is Playing Tackle Football

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Hunter is playing Tackle Football this year. His team is made up of 5th and 6th Graders. He has games every Monday night and practice for 1 1/2 hours on Tues, Wed, and Friday. So far he is loving it. His first game is September 14, 2009.

Wow!!! He just got his helmet!

Hunter is in Red - off to practice tackling

Participating in the drills. He tries to do his best and gives it his all!! Very proud of him.

Just got his pads - he had to attend 3 practices before he could get his full gear.

He certainly looks older than 10!!! He is currently 5' 2" and weighing in at 108 lbs. He will outgrow me in a few months probably!!

First Day of School - August 25th, 2009

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Megan and Tucker - I know he looks so sad. By the time I took this picture he was very confused with what was going on. He looks much happier in the pictures below.

Hunter at his desk - doesn't he look excited!

Sammy at her desk. She is very excited to be at school.

Tucker at school - He is excited too! At least he was the first day.

My three little darlings outside their school on the first day of 2009/2010 school year. Have a great year babies.

At home - just before loading up to leave for school.

Hunter - 5th grade.

Hunter's Cool Shoes - Vans. Purple and Black.

I am ready to go Mom.

Samantha - 1st Grade

Oh she is so sweet!

Tucker - 1st grade.

Look at me - and I have a Transformers Backpack.

So cute!

Hunter Golfing with Dad. - July 29, 2009

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Brad took Hunter golfing. He had a great time and now loves the sport. Like Father, Like Son!

Wow - look at that form!

Miles Visit - cont. - Exploring the Canyon

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We took Auntie Cole, Jordan and Tyler exploring down in the Canyon and showed them some sites.

This is a statue of Twin Mermaids. While we were here - the Man who sculpted this statue was here making some minor repairs. It was fun to meet him.

A statue at the Twin Falls Visitors Center

Hunter and Tyler coming down the canyon after climbing up a path.

The famous Perrine Bridge. On most days in the Summer you can see Base Jumpers jumping off. It is pretty cool to watch.

These are a bunch of nests that were built by little sparrows along the side of the canyon rocks.

Hunter getting ready to "rock climb" to the top. I don't think he made up because I wouldn't let him climb up that high. I know.......but you all know me.

Not a very clear picture but it is of Hunter, Jordan, Tyler and Sam. Tucker was not with us on this day - he was with Megan.

Tyler and Jordan

Hunter and Jordan

Hunter - Look Mom - I went up really high! And yes, I was having a bit of anxiety watching this climb.

Here they are climbing up.

Miles Visit - Cont. - Camping Out!

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Auntie Cole is the best Auntie ever! She slept in the tent two nights in a roll with the kids. (Mom and Dad and Tucker slept inside.) The temperature got down to 42 degrees both nights. They all said they weren't cold. They had a great time! Thanks Auntie for being such a good sport!!
All is quiet - I think it is close to Midnight!

Hunter and Jordan!

Sammy, Tyler, and Auntie.

Night, Night!!

Smores and Fires with the Miles!

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Tucker roasting a marshmallow.

MMM...............Good! (I have the hood on to keep the bugs off of me!) It wasn't really cold.

Sammy Catherine

Tyler - Yummy!

Beautiful Girl Tyler with her Beautifully made Smore!

Mom making a smore.

Hunter catching his marshmallow on fire! Much more fun than roasting one to eat. :o)

Getting things ready!

Auntie Cole and Tucker.

My Handsome Man!

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Watching the fire!

Bradley - Darling!

Lighting the Torches - so many bugs this time of year at night.

Handsome - Handsome!!

Playing with Friends - August 13, 2009

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Playing Duck, Duck Goose! Sammy is it!

Auntie Cole and Hershey - I think Hershey won the Tug-o-War. (Auntie - may not like this post. LOL!)

Sammy - waiting to be the Goose.

Will I be the Goose this time?

Keep on going around - I just was the Goose!

Jordan - Yeah - you can make me the Goose -

Tyler - Ha Ha - I will catch you if you pick me!

Even Hershey joined in on the fun!

Auntie is lovin on Tucker. Jordan is it!

My 44th B-day - I know - I don't look that old. HAHA

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Nicole and Sarah - This was taken the Morning of my 44th B-day. We left soon after this for some fun time shopping in Downtown Twin Falls. We had a great time and enjoyed the time together.

All my candles - about set the smoke alarm off. HA! Nicole and the kids put 44 candles on my cake (AKA - Brownies).

Hunter and Jordan lighting the candles.

Best Friends Visiting - part 2 - Silly String Fight!

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Tyler with Silly String on her.

Silly String Fight!!

Look out Sam - they are getting you!

Tucker squirting Auntie Cole behind the camera.

Here Tuck - Mom will help!! Get them!!

We are going to get you Hunter!

Nothing but giggles and squeals! So Fun!

Tucker and Mom - Getting Auntie Cole again.

Tyler

Jordan

Best Friends are Visiting - August 12, 2009

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Auntie Cole, Tyler and Jordan followed us back from WA on August 12th to spend a week with us before we headed back to school. We had so much fun and the weather was fabulous. Lots of swimming, playing and living outdoors.

Tyler

Hunter and Tucker by the Fire.

Sam and Tyler - Bestfriends - by the fire.

Jordan

Jordan and Hunter.

Best friends for life - being absolute hilarious dressing up like this!!!

Hunter and Jordan - 10 years later and still the best of buds forever!!

Summer Toes - July 30, 2009

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Sammy's Summer toes! She loves to get her nails and toes done! Mom did these. Pretty good if I might say so.....

Bubbles and Hershey Playtime - July 30, 2009

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Hunter - What's up Dude!

Hershey and Hunter

Love my buddy!

Sam says - "Hershey, do you like bubbles?"

Sam's sweet self.

Sam and Tucker blowing bubbles.

Love this face!!

And this one too!

And this one too, too!

WA Trip Cont. - "Boys from the Hood" - August 10, 2009

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Hunter was able to have a playdate with the boys in our old neighborhood. It was just like old times. They had a great time together and so cool how they got along. It was like we had never left. Love these guys!

We were able to visit with all the kids as well. They are all growing up so fast.

Hunter and Jemar - Best Buddies for years now.

WA Trip - Cont. - Sammy's First "Salon" Haircut - August 10, 2009

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Sammy got her haircut by Auntie Stephana while in WA. This was her first "Salon Haircut". She thought she was pretty special.

Bye-Bye - 4 inches in some places.

Snip - Snip. She so needed a good haircut!

Sweetness!

Tucker came along to watch.

WA Trip Cont. - Cousins - Aug 2009

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All the Weg Cousins!! We love you so much and so enjoyed spending time with you while we were in WA! Top - Breanne, Tyson, Ty - Erin's Boyfriend; Erin, Jasmine, Becki, Amber, Brandi, Tucker
Middle - Brett
Bottom - Leslie, Madison, Colee, Sam, Gracie, and Hunter

More of us just being silly!

Brett and Sam and Tucker - Gotta love Tucker and Sam's Peace Sign!

WA Visit - 1st Great Grand Baby - Treven - Aug 2009

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Grandpa Rick and Grandma Pam and Treven

Great Grandpa and Grandma Weg and Treven

Four Generations!

Proud parents Breanne and Tyson and Treven

Tucker and Treven

Sam and Treven

Hunter and Treven

We are so glad we were able to make the trip to see this precious little baby!

Trip to WA - August 5, 2009 - R's B-day

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We were so happy to be able to attend Rylee's 6th Birthday Party.

Sam and Rylee - Best Friends

After the Party - Sound asleep in a tent in the living room.

ZZZZ...................!

Hunter - at the party.

Rylee and Tyson the next day having Dutch Pancakes. Thanks Uncle Kevin for making them for us.

Tucker and Tyson - not sure what is going on in this picture. They both look like they are after the same thing in the sandbox.

Tucker and Tyson had a great time playing together on this visit. I love how Tyson followed Tucker around and the two of them just "Hung out"

My Handsome Man - relaxing. So happy to be at the Timmer's house and in WA. We all were!

Mohawks - July 9, 2009

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Brotherly Love! Our summer haircuts.

You too look so cute!! or I guess I should say "COOL"!

Hunter

Tucker

P.S. These are coming off before we go back to school!

Family Visitors - July 19, 2009

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Auntie Lori, Uncle Alvin and Colee came to visit for a few days! We are at a park at Shoshone Falls.

Kids don't look too happy - It was very hot!

Shoshone Falls - Beautiful!

A little bit about Shoshone Falls.

Our family - again - the sun was very hot.

Uncle Alvin, Auntie Lori, and Colee at Shoshone Falls.

Hunter and Colee!

Having a Fire - We had a fire every night and ate lots of Smores! It was very fun.

Notice the Twins asleep in Auntie Lori's and my arms. They were tired.

Hunter and Colee jumping in the pool!

Colee and Tucker!

Sammy jumping in!

Hunter Colee and Sam having a great time!

Sam, Hunter, Tucker and Colee! What fun we had while they were visiting.

Summer Fun - July 2009

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Hunter - Making a big jump!

An another!

Tucker - Giving it a try! He loves to Jump in the Water.

Oh so...............sweet and cute!

Sammy Cat loving the Water too! I love this smile.

And she loves to swim!!

And so does he!!! No fear what so ever!

Happy Summer to you all!!

July 10, 2009 - Hershey

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Poor Hershey got Nuetered and His dew claws all removed in the same day. He wore this Silly Cone for 10 days. He about went nuts - literally - as did we all. We had a lot of sympathy for him during this time - I mean - after all - we took away his manhood and stuck this silly cone on his!! How embarrassing it must have been for him in the neighborhood. HAHA!

Hershey's Dog House

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Who likes the house more .............?

We do!!

We all fit!!

Look at the awesome Dog House that Brad Built. Insulated and all!! And big enough to fit all the kids and Hershey. Pretty soon he will be moving outstide.

Just needs Shingles and Trim - Brad is finishing it up next weekend.

It looks to me that he likes his new house!

Summer is Here and We have a new Pool!

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I gave in and we got a pool for the kids. It is very cool. I might even get in it. Very cold right now because we just filled it.

Pictures tell you the kids love it!!

Happy Summer Everyone! We love you!

Hershey loves to play with Big Balls.

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Hershey is getting bigger

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Notice the pink tongue.

He is after Samantha in this Picture.

He got this scar while at his original home. Must have been scratched by a sibling puppy.

Is he the Cutest, Sweetest, Darlingist.........okay okay - but Oh, How we love Hershey!

His Paw's keep growing - I get a little nervous thinking of how big he might get.

More Pics from last day of Kindergarten.

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Look Mom - I can do it all by myself.

Tucker - coming down the firepole with Ms. Megan helping

I LOVE this picture. So adorable.

So......sweet!

She is missing her two front teeth!!

These were taken at the Last Day of Kindergarten Picnic on Thursday, May 14th.

Boys and BB Guns

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The Target!

Daddy and the Boys - they are using my (Sarah's) Dad's BB Gun.

This was the first time Tucker was allowed to shoot. He loved it - I think mostly because Dad and Big Brother were shooting and he always wants to do what they are doing.

Samantha

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Taken yesterday - 5/26.

Tucker with Sunglasses

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Tucker has found these glasses and he loves them! And, I love him in them. So Cute!!

Rainbows

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Beautiful pictures of rainbows. The top one was taken at 535 pm and the bottom was taken at 720 pm.

Training Wheels are OFF!!! - 4/18/09

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Sammy took her training wheels off and she did so good. However, I must report that they are now back on. She never got off the grass with the training wheels off, and she is not quite ready to try it on the road.

Hunter's Award - 5/22/09.

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The Shining As Stars Award is presented to Hunter for being a student who chooses to do the right thing. I am very proud of him!

This was also the last day of school! Woo-Hoo!

My Chef's

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During a shopping trip at Walmart - Tucker spotted this Apron/hat set hanging on the end of one of the isles. He rarely wants anything thing - but this he had to have. And, can you see why - he is so adorable. I love the expression on his face in this picture.

Tucker and Sam - They sure love one another.

Sammy got dressed up in her Apron and Hat also and the two danced around the kitchen and pretended to cook. Oh so sweet.

Flip Flops Mean Summer is Coming!

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Tucker and Sam's Feet sporting their new Summer Flip Flops.

It will be interesting to see if Tucker really wears his. He had them on for a few minutes for these pictures, and I haven't seen them since. But - he had fun picking them out with Samantha. Now - she on the other hand - lives in Flip Flops!!

Happy Mother's Day

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Me and my Lovey's! I am such a Lucky Mom!

Kindergarten Graduation - May 14, 2009

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Samantha

Tucker

The twins are now moving on to 1st Grade!! This is so hard to believe. Both are growing up so fast!!!

Our Newest Family Member - Hershey!!

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This is the first picture we saw of Hershey. So..............cute!!!

We got Hershey on May 8th, 2009. He is a Chocolate Lab/Weimeraner Mix. We are very smitten with him. Kids love him and so do Brad and I. He is 8 weeks old today (5/26/09) and getting so big so fast. He is a lot of fun.

Easter Sunday - April 12, 2009

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Happy Easter - Tucker, Hunter, and Samantha.

Tucker Lost his First Tooth - April 7th, 2009

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Tucker's first tooth is out~ He is so..........proud. (I am updating this on May 26 - since we have lost 2 more. That is 3 teeth all together. He likes me to pull them out!!) He is currently missing 1 of of upper front teeth and 2 bottom front teeth.

Wedding Pics - April 3, 2009

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Here we all are - ready for the Wedding.

Hunter and the Bride - Breanne

Flower girls - H and Sam

Bell Ringer - W and Tucker

The Wedding party - I took this with my phone - so not so clear. Auntie P has promised me wedding pictures on CD so once I get them, I will post to the Blog ! The Twins did fabulous and the Bride and Groom, and Wedding Party and Family all looked Beautiful. We danced the night away at the reception and had a wonderful time.

WA Trip - Grandpa and Grandma Weg and Kids 4/2/09

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WA Trip - Cousins

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All our cousins - just missing B & T but they are on their honeymoon.
We love you and miss you!

Trip to WA - 3/31-4/7/09 - PICs w/Grandma Sally

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We love you Grandma Sally!

Tucker Meets his Shadow 3/25/09

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This was the cutest thing. I was watching Tucker from the back door and noticed that he was playing with his shadow - and was talking to it. Very Cute.

Happy Birthday Hunter!!!

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Hunter turns 10 Today - Happy Happy Birthday - My Extreme Awesome 10 year old Son!!! Love you Hunter!!

Hunter and his Friends J and T. They went to the Magic Valley Speedway for his 10th B-day followed by a Sleepover at our house. Crazy Crazy Boys!! I don't think they ever quit laughing.

Tucker's Fitting

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Tucker is going to be a Bell Ringer in his Cousins wedding in April, so off we went to the Tux Shop to get fitted. I cannot wait to see him in his Tux. Sam is also in this wedding as a flower girl. Her fitting for her dress is below in a previous post.

How do I look Mom? Oh - so handsome!!

Update -

2009-02-27T10:47:00.002-07:00

Hello Family and Friends - I know - I have not been very good with keeping this blog updated the past month!

Life is busy and crazy right now. Here is a run down:

Brad - He is very busy with work, as usual. Spring is coming - so his mind is on ALL the things that he can do with the house and yard this year.

Sarah - Very involved with the Kids School right now. Took on the role as their Marketing Chairperson, along with being on the Board of Directors. Working parttime still. (Wow - really partime - seems like overtime) Keeping up with the kids and activities.

Hunter - Just started last quarter of school. Working and studying hard. Lots of homework for 4th grade. He is doing well, academically, in school. Just finished Basketball. We are done with sports until Football. There was mention of wanting to play soccer - but hoping this passes, as it is usually early AM and it is so cold and windy. If you recall the post from last year.

Samantha - Excelling and becoming a teenager more and more everyday. Yes, she is only 6! She is anticipating being a flower girl in her cousins Wedding in April and Washington.

Tucker - He is doing excellent in School, still has Miss "M" as his Aide. He is growing and becoming such a big boy. He, too, will be in the Wedding in April.

That is a fast and furious Update. We are looking forward to returning Home to Bellingham in April, and will get to stay for a week. We are going to try and see and/or call friends as much as possible. This will be a busy time with the Wedding. All in all, things are going well. Miss so many of you!!

I will try to be better on posting - Bye for now. Love and Hugs to all of you we love!

Valentine Donuts 2/13/09

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I think the picture says it all!

Notice the teeth missing - she just lost a front tooth, and soon another will be gone!

Valentines day at school.

Go Badgers - Undefeated Season

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Hunter - Basketball Picture - Jan 09
Isn't he getting so big. Hard to believe he is only going to be 10 in April!

During Practice - I don't have any game pictures. I am too busy watching the game to take pictures. His team, The Badgers, received 1st Place - they were undeafted for the season! Yeah!!

Flower Girl in the Future

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Sam's Fitting of her Flower Girl Dress. She is going to be in her Cousin Breanne's wedding in April in Washington. We can't wait - this means we get to go home for a week!

Thank you Breanne for asking me to be in your wedding! Tucker is going to be in it as well. He gets to wear a Tux. I promise lots of pictures afterwards. They are going to be so adorable.

Swimming - 1/29/08

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Tucker jumping off the edge - The kid has no fear - For those of you who know Me - I was jumping off the edge too - of my seat! But, he has learned how to do this and does fine! So eventually I relaxed.

Sister and Brother - Gotta love these moments.

Hunter playing catch with Grandpa outside of the pool.

Twinny Binnies - as I call them!

Sammy is finally getting the hang of floating - look at her face. She looks scared.

The kids are swimming at a Hotel Swimming Pool. Grandpa and Grandma Weg stopped in for a quick 4 day visit on January 28th. They stay at a Hotel right by our house so the kids can swim when they are in town.

Flat Stanley Came to Visit - 1/28/09

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Tucker and Sam welcome Flat Stanley. Thanks R.H. for sending him to Idaho. We had a lot of fun showing him the sights!

Like the Elk outside of Sportsman Warehouse.

And, the Famous Perrine Bridge with the Snake River below.

And, we even took him swimming!

Sammy took him to school with her one day for Show and Tell and Mrs. N. read the story to the class. They were all so excited to have Flat Stanley in class for the day.

Free Gas - 12/29/08

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One of my favorite pictures of Brad - I absolutely love it when he is being funny! Notice the shirt that he is wearing - Says Free Gas - he's imitating the guy on the shirt. Remember was his job is - Building Digesters for the Dairy Industry - Makes Manure into Methane Gas. Ha-Ha - I know what you were all thinking! :o) Notice the Boys below.

They too are so SILLY!

12/27/08 - Christmas Break Surprise

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Our best friends arrived in Boise - The kids did not know. They were SO...........excited. I had told them that we were going to Boise to see an exhibit - when we arrived - the exhibit wasn't ready - so we waited, and waited, and waited - (the plane was delayed)! Then, finally, they walked through the gate. Hunter figured it out - but still was very exciting. They stayed with us for a week!! Thanks for visiting! We love you and Miss you!

Sam and Tyler - Getting Pretty to be Princesses!

Oh My - They must have spent an hour in the Bathroom applying their makeup!

And........WOW............Are they ever so beautiful! (You can see why it took an hour :0))

Jordan and Tucker - So cute!!!

Bye Lucky!

2009-01-21T09:52:00.002-07:00

(See post below)

Tuesday - 1/20/09 we received a call from the Owners of Lucky. We are all so sad!

Before I agreed to let Brad bring Lucky home to the kids I had called all the shelters in the area. They had asked my name in the event someone called in. I gave it to them with my number, thinking the dog had been missing for at least week, so probably no one would call. I was wrong.

Lots of tears were shed yesterday afternoon, and it was so.........hard to break the news to the kids. They are doing okay today. Hunter is still very sad. We keep trying to tell them that it is a good thing for Lucky (aka Drake) to be back with his family, whom also has 3 little kids. They don't quite agree right now, but they will. We sure miss him. We got attached so quickly - he is a wonderful dog.

So now - you can only guess what we will be doing - Yes, getting a new puppy - but we told the kids we had to wait until spring - because it is to cold right now to train a puppy.

Our newest family member - Lucky!

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Brad brought this dog home from his job site. It has been around since Tuesday of this week. He is such a mellow, sweet dog. We are going to take care of him and look for his owner, but so far, there are no takers. We have called the shelters and checked with Animal control. We have a feeling someone abandoned him. We LOVE him!!! Hunter named him Lucky!

He is sound asleep. I am sure he is tired. It has been so cold at night and he has been out wandering - this is the first time in a warm place since Tuesday.

Hunter's Baby - Lucky. He has wanted a Lab since we moved here. We are thinking this puppy is meant to be. Not sure on his age - will take him to a vet in the next couple of days. Right now we are letting him sleep and warm up.

I am so proud of my husband. This was all his idea. I still can't believe he even let him in the house. Bye for now.

Christmas Eve Pictures

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It took about 10 pictures like these to get the picture below.

Sam, Hunter, and Tucker.

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

School Christmas Program

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Hunter - or AKA - a Camel Hump!

Hunter coming out from under the blanket - or AKA - the Camel Skin.

Hunter is under the brown blanket with another classmate. He was a "Hump" of the Camel.

Samantha - singing - so sweet and serious.

Tucker - singing along - Love the hands.

Taste of Winter - So........Yummy!

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My Snow Angels - 12/16/2008

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We have snow! December 16, 2008

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Christmas Pictures by the Tree - 12/6/08

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Putting up the Christmas Tree - 12/06/2008

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The tree is going up! The kids all had a great time this year decorating it! And, I even let them put the ornaments where they wanted, and I have left them there. :o)

Cute Bath Time Pictures - 12/6/08

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Tucker and Sam having fun in the bath. They love to do this!

Putting up the lights - 11/30/08

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The lights are going up! Sooner than I can ever remember Brad putting them up. It is very fun to have him excited about putting lights up. I am going to try to get a nighttime picture when it is all said and done. The best part about all these pictures are the Santa Hats that Brad and Hunter are wearing. They did this as a surprise. The twins and I were napping and when we woke up - they were outside working on the lights. I was delighted to see them in the Santa hats. I love it when my husband is in the Christmas spirit.
Snowflake light

Dad's little helpers. I know - can you believe I let them climb on the ladder! Must be getting less cautious in my old age.

Dad and Sam put one of the two snowmen lights together.

Had to put this in here. It is SO cute. This is Tucker's new smile - whenever you ask him to smile for a picture - this is what you get!!

Love the "Brotherly Love"

Hunter and Tucker putting #2 Snowman together.

Brad and Hunter in their Santa Caps!! Love 'Em!

Here is a picture of the house with lights and snow - taken on 12/20/08.