T-Rex vs. Noah's Ark

Weston discovers the reason dinosaurs are extinct.

Dallin

Dallin's 1 year old portrait.

A walk with Weston

We live just a short walk from a beautiful lake with a lovely walking path around the outside. This is a typical conversation with Weston as we walk.

Weston: Oh LOOK mama, it's a doggy! Someday, can we have a doggy at our house???

Mom: Someday. But I think our house is too small for a doggy right now.

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(small dog walks by)

Weston: How about that doggy, mama. It's a small doggy for our small house.

Mom: That's a good one. How about if we get a doggy in our next house. I promise.

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(passes one of the dog-poop stations with the bags and the garbage)

Weston: Look mama, that's where the doggies go poo poo.

Mom: Yes, it is.

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Weston: There's a bridge, mama!! Oh! and some water!

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(Stop to feed the ducks)

Weston: (laughing hysterically at the geese and ducks trying to get the bread) SILLY GOOSE! Don't get me. Get back. Look mama, they're getting the bread. Don't eat Dallin's toes!

(Other people stop and stare at Weston making a huge scene as he laughs so hard he can barely stand.)

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Weston: What a pretty tree. Are those purple flowers? Can I smell them. (Stops to smell the flowers)

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Weston: (sees another dog poop station) Look mama, that's makes the doggies go poo poo.

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(a child passes crying)

Weston: Is she sad mama?

Mom: Yes, she is sad.

Weston: Why is she sad?

Mom: I don't know. Maybe her mommy forgot to bring her some fruit snacks.

Weston. Yeah, she just needs some fruit snacks.

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Weston: (sees more ducks) You silly ducks, I don't have any more bread!

Never a dull moment.

no fanks

Setting: Dinner - Weston is wiping his hands off on his shirt.

Mom: Weston, would you like a napkin?

Weston: No fanks, I'll just use my shirt.

Summer 2010 portraits

They didn't turn out that great. It is exhausting trying to get two kids to pretend like they are having fun and smile for the camera.

We got a picture on a Harley for Grandpa Bob.

Weston's Birthday!

What a day! We went and saw Toy Story 3 at the theater with Grandma, had a picnic in the park, made chocolate cup cakes, had Weston's favorite dinner (Chicken ala King), opened presents and decorated cupcakes. We finished off the evening watching "Tom and Jerry", a present from Aunt Alysia.

Weston,

Recently I was thinking that through your life so far, we have found ourselves saying, "We sure are lucky that Weston __________ "(fill in the blank with something special that Weston does to spoil us). Examples: We sure are lucky that Weston slept through the night at 8 weeks. We sure are lucky that Weston never went through his terrible 2s. We sure are lucky that Weston still takes naps. The moral of the story is, we are just incredibly lucky to have you as our son.

At 4 years old you are still in love with Curious George, but you have added a couple of other "favorites", including Lightning McQueen and anything Toy Story. When you see any of these you say "Look mama, is that my favorite?" (You continue to phrase everything in the form of a question.) You have a new found love of the computer and can play on PBSkids.com until someone drags you away. Recently, you decided to hop on the computer and video conference call your Grandma in Florida. I still don't know how you knew how to do it.

You are kind, loving, and abnormally obedient. You are so much fun to be around. You constantly make your Mommy, Daddy and Dallin laugh. We can see in you an amazing little boy and one day what incredible man you will be. We adore you and are so happy you are our son.