Good-bye 2010!

Dearest Family and Friends,

As we near the end of 2010, we can hardly control the excitement of what 2011 has in store for us! We stayed very busy this year with work and school, and are ready for what comes next! Here is a little of what we’ve been up to this year:

Shannon works hard for all of us! He continues to drive to Saginaw, and we really enjoy our evenings and weekends together, especially, now that studying and homework aren’t involved!

Gabrielle graduated from her nursing program this month! It is a very exciting time for us! She was offered positions at two area hospitals, and will begin her career as a nurse on January 18th for a position in cardiac critical care.

Anna turned 3 this year, and is full of personality! We love watching her blossom from a toddler into a child! Anna started school at the Early Childhood Development Center. It is a perfect fit for her! She continues to learn and impress her teachers every day! It has been very convenient to have her at the University while Gabrielle has been finishing classes.

We have been blessed with good health this year, and we hope to continue the trend! We can’t wait to share 2011 with you, and hope to have many exciting updates! Take care and have a wonderful new year!

Love,

Shannon, Gabrielle, and Anna Weston

Christmas 2010

Christmas 2010 came upon us fast & furious this year, especially with all the craziness of Mom’s graduation.  It sure was exciting, though!  Mom & I spent most of Christmas Eve Day tracking Santa on the computer!  It was very fun!

On Christmas Eve, we went over to Aunt Korey’s house for dinner.  When we got home, I got to open one present…

~ my Christmas PJ’s!

After putting on my new pajamas, Daddy read The Night Before Christmas to me.  I was more interested in the story this year than I was last year!       

On Christmas morning, I slept in until after 9:00!  Mom & Dad were thankful, but also a little bit surprised!  They laughed when they heard my feet run past their bedroom into the living room!

Santa came!

Here I am opening some of my presents:

A Dora bath toy!

Opening another one!

UNO MOO Game!

Princess Belle Figurine Set!

A set of Disney Princess Barbie Dolls!

What will this be?

A Beauty & The Beast play set!

All tired out from opening so many gifts!

After we ate a nice Christmas breakfast, we all got ready & went to Grandma & Grandpa’s house.  We had a lot of fun with the family opening more gifts and playing!

It was a very Merry Christmas!!

Winter fun with Grandpa J.

Grandpa took me for a ride on the snowmobile!  I had so much fun & didn’t want to get off – no matter how cold my little face got!

I even got a turn to drive!

Waving at Mom & Grandma!

After Grandpa finally convinced me to warm up inside, we got to drink hot chocolate that Grandma had ready for us!  Yum yum!

Mommy Graduated!!

Mommy says:  “It was a very exciting and busy December!  We finally made it to the end of a grueling nursing program!  Here are a few pictures of the various graduation events.”

Honors Ceremony ~ Mommy received a Clinical Excellence Award from the Department of Nursing!

Graduation Dinner ~ Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Pinning Ceremony ~ December 17

Passing out programs at the door!  What a big helper!

Waiting for the ceremony to start.

Our turn!  On stage to pin Mommy.

Posing by the poinsettias!

Aunt Becca & Mommy

Mommy & Aunt Korey

Mom & Dad

After the pinning ceremony, we all went to dinner.  Here are Grandma & Grandpa J. at dinner ~ Blackstone’s Pub & Grill          

We are so happy that Mommy is done with school!  We’ve been able to spend a lot of extra time together during the holiday break!

I got my ears pierced!

Mom, Dad, and I went down to the “big mall.”  While we were there, I saw some girls getting their ears pierced, and I wanted mine done.  I have been asking for a while, and Daddy finally agreed to let me get it done.  I was so brave, and didn’t even cry!

Sitting in the chair, waiting to get my ears pierced.

Getting prepped.

Here they are!  I love them!

Who knew I was so talented?!

 

My 1st visit to the dentist

Today was my first trip to the dentist.  Mom and I talked a little about what to expect, so I wasn’t very scared.  In fact, the hygienist was surprised when I said I wanted to go first and climbed right up into the chair!

I’m ready!

Here’s my bib.

Going back in the chair.  This was my favorite part!

Sunglasses to help with the bright light.

Counting my teeth.  I have 20!

Time to floss!

Now the dentist checks them out.

I had a perfect check-up, and got a goodie bag with a new toothbrush!

My teacher asked Mom to share these pictures with her.  She printed them out, and my friends got to learn all about the dentist, too!

Fall Fun!

Daddy raked the leaves last weekend, and Mommy & I played after school!  We had a blast!

Wednesday was another beautiful day, and we got to play some more!

Halloween 2010

This year for Halloween, I really wanted to be Dora.  Mom & Dad hoped I would change my mind, and once we got to the costume store, Mom put a Barbie Mermaid costume in my hand.  I was sold!

The day before Halloween, Mom decided we needed a wig.  While the wig cost as much as the costume, we thought it was the perfect touch!

Barbie Mermaid Princess

Carson and me trick-or-treating!  I tried my best to keep up!

When we got cold & tired, we passed out candy to the trick-or-treaters.

Halloween was so much fun this year!  Daddy wore a gorilla mask & gloves, and Mommy wore kitty ears, nose, and a tail! 

Aren’t we cute?!