We're BAAAAACKKKKKK!

Man, what an awesome weekend we had up in WA. The first night we got to hang w/ the Kopps. Next day we were totally spoiled w/ a great breakfast from Katie. Then we headed out to see Monkey Grandma (Justin McElderry's mom, and yes that is her real title). She loved on my kids which was great. She made the day special and made us feel like family. What a blessing she is. When we were there over the summer she let us sleep in the princess room. She made a canopy out of the four post bed. Well in the middle of that night I somehow broke one of the post and when she came in to check on the sound I was sitting there holding one of the post! All to say I couldn't leave this time without leaving another mark that I had arrived. I some how managed to trip on a curtain and pull the entire rod out of the wall! Yep.... total blond!
She made crafts with the kids, made them their own personal pumpkin pie, snuggled up for book reading, and let them dress the Christmas tree any which way they pleased (pictures to come in a later post).

Friday we left the kopps and headed to Jane and Tony Rodriguez's, who live in the Port Orchard part of WA. It was beautiful. There was no fog until Sunday so we had an amazing view of the space needle and downtown Seattle. We got to play with Cutie Pie their new addition to the family ( cute little golden retriever). Mak and Anna hit it off and Josiah was the general of the squad. Ezekiel followed them along... until he found the light saver. Then he some how determined that he now possessed all the power and authority... girls didn't dig that too much. But it was great to sit and talk w/ Jane and Tony for entire weekend. What great people! And if you don't know much about Jane's House--- the organization.... then let me know because I would love to fill you in on how this faithful organization is bringing God's love and truth to India. Amazing.

We sadly had to head back home to Portland today... apparently there is this thing called work and Jane and Ton had a lot of it waiting for them.

But we look forward to heading back that way for Anna's birthday party. Like I said Mak and Anna were like two peas in a pod.

What an awesome weekend.

As soon as we get the pictures down loaded then we'll have them posted!

SOOOO behind!

Okay so I'm a slacker! It has been a bit crazy here and May,June, and now July has just flown by. So let me catch you up really quick. There will be some key photos on this blog and some picture blogs that will follow.

May 21- Mak finished up her first year in Awana
May 24- Katie Kopp got here PHD! As many of you already knew
May 30- Desire'e - my baby sister turned 13!
May 31-June 6 Greg took a summer course up in Portland for the week
June 6-8 Greg visited the Kopps in WA
June 6 was Mak's last day of Preschool--- what a big girl!
June 7- Cousin Corbin turned 5
June 16-20 The four Weavers went to Yosemite with Joe,Mary, Grandma Betty, Janelle, Desiree, Josh, and Johanna.
June 21- Greg's cousin Tim was married
June 22- I had dinner with Greg and the Kugleburgs. Then went back to my mother's and Greg had thrown together a surprise dessert time. Along with some special help from some friends
June 23-29 Music Camp at Cypress Church. Mak loved this program- Sermon on the Mound!
July 4- Greg's favorite holiday--FIREWORKS!!!
July 8- Greg's birthday. Went to some photo galleries in Santa Monica, walked the pier, then saw a Comic & Magic show in Hermosa Beach
July 7-10 Greg helped his aunt and uncle move into their new wonderful home.
July 11- San Diego Wild Animal Park -- So fun yet so very hot!
July 12 Went to Rach and Chris' wedding
July 13- Saw Wallie with the kids and threw Mak a dress up party for her buds
July 14- Jen had a crazy run around with kids day
July 15- We went to Disneyland and had breakfast with the princess' and stayed at the park until closing. What a birthday for Makayla. It was also her Silly Grandma's birthday ( Mary Uht)
July 16- Went to the Pagent of the Masters
July 17- A great day at the beach
July 18- Went to Sea World to see the shows at night. Way cool!
July 19- Was able to help participate in a bridal shower for my future sister in law, Johanna. It was the McElderry's anniversary! Then went to the stickn' Rose resturant with Danny and Sarah. It was soooo good. Garlic Heaven!
July 20- Jen was able to steal away and get her hair done and bought a dress for her brother's wedding.
July 21-25 Mak and Corbin go to VBS- Power Lab.
July 21 - Suzanne McElderry enjoys another birthday!!! Had dinner with a high school friend Gina Sulme. Went to Greg's softball game and then played cards with the soon to be Uht's and Kug.
July 22- Joe and Mary celebrated 19 years of marriage! Very cool! Sarah came over and helped me pack for the big move. Grandma Betty, Desiree, Mak, Zeke, and myself went and saw the movie Kit Kittridge. It was so adorable! Then to Red Robin for dinner.

And the week just keeps on going.

Well that is more than enough info for those that have been asking. But like I said, we've been a little crazy. And we are still talking to each other. Amazing!

Greg Robert Weaver B.A.

Greg this past Saturday walked to receive his Bachelors in Communications from Cal State University of Fullerton. We are all so proud of him. The weather at the ceremony itself was so hot that people were getting their dipolma's and then just walking off the field. We later had a PAR-T-A to celebrate Greg. Greg was ale to enjoy Super Mex, Ice Cream cakes and great friends. Thanks to those that were able to come, eat, laugh, and swim! Hopefully in two years Greg will be walking with his MA from Multnomah Bible College, Portland, Oregon.

God is soooo faithful!

Viva Las Vegas

Greg and I were given an opportunity to get away for the weekend. We got to sleep in, walk around, see a magic show, and have dinner at the Paris Hotel. But really just getting that time out is nice. Here are some of the photos.

FIVE YEARS, BABY!!!!!

Well, made it to the 5 year mark!!! Yeah God! It has been crazy. At some points it seems like only yesterday we were on our honeymoon and then other times it seems like more than 5 years ago we were saying I do's. We switch off every other year on whom is going to plan the anniversary. This was Greg's year. Originally we had planned to go away and go hiking, however, it turned out that Greg's folks were gone for the weekend (whom we leave with) and Mary took the kids for us. So we stayed home. I know, sounds like a yawner but trust me, with kids there are not many mornings where we can sleep in. And on top of getting to stay in bed till 10:00 am, we also got to read with no interruptions. On Friday night Greg took us down memory lane with dinner at Fio Ritto's which is the restaurant we went to the night we got engaged; and then went down to Seal Beach to walk around (which is where Greg bravely asked me to be his wife). The next day we headed out to play Frisbee golf (sorry, I was just corrected- it's called DISC golf)  and then for two rounds of bowling. It was great! Unfortunately though we ended our time together Saturday night with Greg throwing up and feeling pretty miserable. The flu hit him hard.  It's been great-- and I do have to say I married one great man! Nice to know that I share my dreams and hopes with my best friend and that we actually really enjoy each other's company. Here's to a whole lot more years!!