Nov 22- 23
Fun times... Heath came back from Brazil on Sabbath morning and gave the boys their presents...some candy and an official Brazilian soccer ball. He got me some famous Brazilian flip-flops too. Then the sad times... Heath and I brought Snickers to the vet to be cremated (while Sonia stayed with the boys). Heath was in Brazil when she died, so we kept her in a box in our camper until he came home. I wanted to give Heath the option to see her, since he was gone when she died and it hadn't really sunk in yet. He did see her and I ended up seeing her too, when Heath assured me that she did not look bad. The images that I had in my head were far worse. She was peaceful and just looked like she was sleeping. How I wished I could wake her up! But I believe with every fiber in my being that I will see her in heaven. Jesus knows how much I need that.
After the sad business was over, we got ready for Westin's 2nd birthday party that was that night (Saturday, 11/22). We thought about canceling it because of Snickers, but do you know how difficult it is to find a time when all of my family and all of Heath's family can get together? Impossible. And actually, Leigh & Mia missed it because of a dance show of Mia's...but it was the best we could do. And I actually needed the party to get me through those two days. It gave me a purpose (besides taking care of my children, but my mother & Sonia came to help me with them because I was such a basket case). Here is Ty eating some of the frosting for the cake that Heath made for Wes.
Heath's finished product - he does such a great job! The theme was Thomas! Westin loved Thomas back then and called him, "Toot-Toot!"
Homemade train with some of Westin's favorite goodies...fruit snacks, nuts & peanut butter M&M's. The wheels were Oreos! Pinterest always has great ideas!
Another Pinterest idea
Some more of his favorite foods...pizza, chips & salsa, homemade Little Lad's popcorn & peach iced tea!
Getting ready for presents
I love this picture because they are doing the exact same movements and look alike!
Reeses was so messed up and sat with Sean here - that would have never happened before!
Let the presents begin!
He loved his new cowboy hat!
Loved his new horsey too! Now Grammy is off the hook!
Opening the Buzz Lightyear we got him
Cake time!
Playing with the loot after the party - I love Heath sleeping on the floor! (He did have a monster horrible traveling day with a time change)
Playing with their train table box (present for both Ty & Wes from Noni & Poppy) in the AM. They made the biggest mess by taking all of the styrofoam out and making it "snow" over Reeses' head! Poor Reeses.
Playing with the train table!
Working outside with Daddy
It was freezing, but they can wish that it is summer!
Collecting leaves in his little wheelbarrow
This might be hard to make out...but Ty will go upstairs first before me and "wakes up" Westin from his nap. Sometimes Ty climbs into the crib with him and brings books and toys and they hang out for a few minutes and then I come upstairs and get them. This time Ty upped the ante. He put in their little table, 2 chairs, and brought up goldfish!! They had a picnic in the crib!! So cute!!
We went out to Mexican Sunday night (Heath's idea). I think he took pity on me because I was in such a state over Snickers. Ty, my photographer, took this picture that night.
We ran into Big Lots after our meal and the boys loved these huge stuffed animals on their beds.
I snapped a couple of pictures and then got them down off of them!
