A Great Poem

Mom found this poem recently and wanted me to share it with everyone. I think it captures a lot of our feelings.

Dad.....so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.

What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.

What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.

Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning....it seems
the sound has been erased.

Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.

Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.

Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.

Today, Jesus, and You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.

I learned something new...

Hi everyone,

I was on the phone with Karri last night and she explained how to mute the music to the slide shows so that they won't play at the same time. There is a sound symbol (looks like a sideways bell) and if you double click on it, the sound will mute. Also, Karri taught me that to respond to a post or comment on it you can go into comments and the end of the post, instead of creating an entirely new post (especially if it's only relating to the one you are responding to.) I hope this makes sense. I think it might make things easier. Love to you all,

Love the German slide show!

Suzy, you did such a great job! I love all the outdoor pictures from your many adventures. You both look wonderful. Thank you for keeping us up to date with your travels and experiences. Love to all.

The cutest slide show ever!

Karri, thanks so much for sharing that adorable slide show with us. I'm excited that you included the link so that we can give it a try too. The girls look so happy and sweet. I am loving that we get to share in their most recent pictures - they are each beautiful and precious!

It's October!!

The Weir family is so excited that we have begun October and will be meeting baby Grace in about a month! The kids are getting very anxious and her name is the subject of a lot of questions. Everyone is doing well and the kids are all enjoying school. I didn't order any school pictures this year, so instead we had some taken this weekend. We wanted to let you all see the latest! We love you and look forward to hearing from you soon!

Elizabeth, Karri is right, you look so good to be full-term! I am so excited for both you and Adam. A whole new world awaits you. Keep us posted and we'll be excited to see what your doctor says tomorrow.

Caleb, I'm sorry that we missed your call. Did you say that you were going to Bora-Bora?? We miss you and Suzy so much. I hope that everything is going well. I still believe that the Army is hard work, no matter what anyone else says. Take care.

Congratulations!

Congratulations Eden and Eric! I loved the pictures. He is so cute! I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well. I hope that Jillian has a wonderful birthday tomorrow. Love to all, Sarah

Hooray!

I'm so glad to start hearing from everyone again. Karri, thanks for the McDonalds ad, we got a real kick out of it. We will be looking forward to pictures from Marissa's first day. Suzy, thank you for the beautiful pictures from your trip. It sounds like so much fun! We love feeling like we are in the "loop" with all our families. Love you all so much!

Are we still communicating??

Hi Everyone,

If you have been checking the blog looking for new posts, then you are not alone. I think it's just about everyone's turn to give us a little update. As far as news from the Weir's........Jacob started his first golf lesson today and really enjoyed it. He will be taking lessons every Saturday for the next 6 weeks. In October I have signed him up for beginning horseback riding lessons. I think the combination of being in control of the horse and using it as a form of transportation will be right up his alley. Ellie will begin her dance lessons, 2 times a week after school, next week. She will be taking Ballet Techniques and a Ballet/Jazz combo. I thought I would include a few pictures from Ellie's 5th birthday party. We had it at Bounce U, a fun indoor jumping place with lots of activities for kids. She loved it and said as we were walking to the car, "that was my best birthday, ever!" She invited about 20 kids and they all showed. We have been getting a kick out of one of Ben's favorite questions when he points to something and says, "What dis dooze, Mom?" He wants to know how everything works. Andy and I are celebrating our 12 year anniversary this weekend! We look forward to hearing from anyone, anyone, Bueller, sometime again.

1st Day of School for the Weirs

Ellie was our first to wake. She had made her bed and was in the shower by 6:25 a.m. She has been looking forward to this day for a long time!

Jacob caught his bus, like an old pro, and was anxious to reconnect with Mrs. Hilderbrand.

Ben had to wait until 11:30 for school to start and was all about his backpack and folder.

I am so excited for each of them and a little for myself that the school year has begun!