Disneyland..more again!

So we decided last monday that we wanted to take a trip to Disneyland and justin had time off over the 24th. So we packed up and left. Nathan and his kids and Grandma Gloria came on this adventure with us. It was a very eventful trip. We started off driving through the night which was ok and then when we got there we went right to the park! The very first thing we saw Pooh. If any of you have been to Disney and tried to get a picture with one of the character's there it is crazy parents pushing there kids in front of everyone. Well this happened to us in a bad sort of way and i was so disgusted with this lady that shoved my 2 year old out of the way to get her probably 12 year olds picture!!!!! But as soon as that was over all of a sudden we hear Payton yell...MICKEY MOUSE!!! and there he was! It was the cutest thing ever! It made the trip all worth while at that moment! She hugged and kissed him and i wanted to cry!(silly moms) The same thing happened with Minnie mouse she loved them and kept saying MORE AGAIN!!!! She was tall enough to go on the Maderhorn! That was Justins Highlight! and she loved it! But somehow on the second night we lost Justins wallet! Yeah, and we now know that someone has it and has been trying to use it. It makes me so angry that some people are so dishonest. It makes you feel very violated when you know someone has that much info on you and can basically ruin your life! We had a few accidents(grandma:)) but all in all it was a fun trip that payton got to enjoy with her Bessy, Ben, Nasan & Grammy!

These are a few pictures my step-sister got at the funeral and i can't remember a time when all my sisters had a picture together!

Paytons 2nd birthday!

So our baby is 2! Wow how time has flown by. Payton is so much fun and we dont want to know what life would be like without her! Since the day she was born i was surprised how much you can love one person so quickly and unconditionally. And it just keeps getting stronger as she gets older! She has such a cute personality and we love to watch her change and grow!! Thank you to everyone that came and celebrated with Payton! She loves each one of you and was so happy yesterday!!!

We Love you Grandpa!

Donald Reese Westenskow

Donald Reese Westenskow 2/6/1926 ~ 7/10/2008 Donald Reese Westenskow, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, age 82, passed away July 10, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer.Born February 6, 1926 in Hiawatha, Utah to Leona Louise Hickey and John Rueben Westenskow. Married Barbara Ann Schultz on June 23, 1948 by Joseph Fielding Smith in the Salt Lake Temple. US Navy World War II Veteran, serving from 1943- 1945. Graduated from West High School and University of Utah. Faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding the office of High Priest in the Melchezidek Priesthood, serving diligently in his ward and stake as well as a temple worker and Conference Center host, for five years with his sweetheart. Those who knew Don "Wes", knew him for his unfailing honesty, deep convictions, sincere integrity and dry wit. He was a great example to his children and fiercely devoted to his wife. He will be greatly missed. He was a joy in the lives of his family, friends and colleagues. Survived by wife, Barbara, sons, Steven (Karen), Lee (Annette), Todd (Amanda), daughters, Judy (Dave) Bruse, Gay Najmabadi, 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, sister, Florence (Ken) Bywater, brother, Duane (Mary) Hoskings. Preceded in death by his son, Michael "Mike". Funeral services will be held Monday, July 14, 2008, 11 a.m. at the Brighton 10th Ward, 2327 E. Bengal Blvd. (7600 S.) Friends may call Sunday, Cannon Mortuary, 2460 E. Bengal from 6 to 8 p.m. and the day of the service at the church from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens, with full Military Honors. Special thanks to hospice workers, Ken, Jennifer and Wanda for their care over the last two weeks. Thanks also to Don and Barbara's friends and neighbors for their love and support. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund, Missionary Department, 50 E. North Temple Street, 3WW, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150-5400. Online condolences may be made at www.cannonmortuary.com Published in the Deseret News on 7/12/2008

WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA AND WILL MISS YOU!!! YOU HAD THE KINDEST EYES AND SWEET SMILE. YOU WERE VERY SOFT SPOKEN BUT WHAT YOU SAID ALWAYS HAD SO MUCH MEANING!!!
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Birthday Photo Shoot!

We had such a GREAT experience at the South Towne Kiddie Kandids after our AWFUL one at the Fashion Place Mall. Payton was so awesome and the lady ...well we will use her everytime! I am so pleased with these shots. My little girl is getting so big and it makes me want to freeze her in time!!!!

4th FUN!

We had a fun 4th of july weekend. We stayed here friday and went to a family BBQ (thanks Shelli) and then went to the carnival and watched fireworks. Then Saturday morning we left for yuba and went boating till monday! Payton had fun with her cousins and was sad to go home and put the "boatee" away!

Go daddy!!

Cheese ball!!!
Thanks Ben and Beth for winning a "freky" for me!!


Obviously had way to much "dippy" with her fries! But still cute :)

Payton and "bessy" having breakfast!


I must have snapped this picture by mistake, but you can see what choppy water makes her do!!!