Sunday

Today I got to see my Dad ordain my brother Matthew an Elder. To some that might not be that big of deal it might just be something that would just happen along the path of life but for anyone who doesn't know my family they wont know that less than a year ago my parents went through the Temple and now my baby bro is an Elder and getting ready to baptize his son Carter Saturday. Not only is this happening but Matthew is also getting ready to take out his own endowments (his wife Jeni had hers done 2 years ago) But being the Oldest Child, I couldn't let my brother beat me, so I'm just waiting for him to finish up his Temple Prep classes than we are going to do a Brother Sister Endowment Session. I never in a million years thought I would be going through the Temple on my own but I am so excited and so ready.

UPDATE PICTURES AND MORE

Michael, Dad & Matthew

(can you tell which one rode the short bus?)

The Handsome Fackrell Men

Shayla with paper taped to her face!My little bro Michael

I have no words to describe this picture!

Carter, Mom and Shayla

Mom and Shayla

Bronson

I dont think Grandma thought her little Boy Blue

would ever be taller than her!

Robert & Grandma

Carter Matthew Fackrell

"Mr Joe Cool"

I know it seems like forever since I have blogged but there is nothing exciting going on in my life, but that is soon to change. BASEBALL is here and you all know how I love my boys and going to their games. For the 1st time ever they are on the same team which is going to nice, (sorta it just means not as many games) Lets see what else is new not alot but I have lots of pictures to post, and just want to say Sorry Mom but I have to put your B-Day pix on too.

Bronsons Birthday (2 months later)

Granpa, Grandma, Carter & Bronson

Fox, Shayla, Me, Robert, Matt, Granpa
Nick, Bronson & Carter

Me and My Boy's

Bronson

I cant believe that my baby is 15, it seems like yesterday he was my little Charlie Brown! Bronson's birthday is Jan 17th it is also Benjamin Franklin's birthday, which is why my nephew Carter didn't want to come over for cake, he wanted to find Old Ben's grave and put flowers on for his birthday. Luckily his parents were able to talk him out of it. Any how it seems the older my son gets the less he wants to do things for his birthday, This year we went to dinner at his favorite place to eat Golden Corral, we took along Grandma and Grandpa and also his friend Nick, I forgot to take my camera but did have it later for cake. I just want to let you all know that Bronson is my sunshine, like my mom always says when you think of Bronson you just have to smile, that's the kind of kid he is. When he was a baby he was so happy he was always smiling and has continued to light up my life as well as family and friends around him. I am also going to admit that while you smile when you think of him......he can also drive you crazy, if you don't want somebody to know what you say about them then make sure Bronson is never around them, He doesn't stop to think before he speaks, what he thinks is funny and I'm positive in his little world it is, its turned out that it hasn't been so funny to hear what pops out of his mouth. But like Ive said before, I never claimed my boys were angels and never will be, but they are my life and I'm so glad that Bronson picked me to be his mom. Bronson I love you and am so proud to be your mom.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BRONS MAN

Update!

OK I have been a big big slacker when it has came to keeping my blog updated. Just FYI I do log on everyday and do my daily blog stalking and let me tell you the reason for not updating is because I am boring, I never have anything exciting in my life that happens! I go to work come home watch TV go to bed get up and do it all over again. I have 2 highlights that happen once a month one being Bunko and the other is having dinner at the Harris'. So at least once a month my boys get a good sit down meal, Thanks, Natalie :). You know when I was younger I imagined my life being so much more interesting, I was of course going to be married to the man of my dreams have wonderful loving children, be financially stable and go on vacations. I guess 1 out of 4 is okay (yes I have wonderful loving children well they are wonderful when they are sleeping). I am going to be 45 years old this year and don't feel like I have lived. I know that I am the one that needs to do some changing to make that happen. Guess I will just have to throw myself out there and see what happens, start taking baby steps to change and have more of a life than 2 times a month! If any one else has ever been in this kind of rut let me know what and how to get out come on give me some ideas. I'm open to anything, might not try it but who knows. See that's my 1st baby step opening my mind to change. Next post coming up will be Bronson's birthday pictures, (little late posting that one)

Pay It Forward

So, I got this from a friend. The first 3 people to leave a comment on this will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise. There's a small catch...You knew there would be didn't you? Post this on your blog then come back and leave a comment, telling me you're in. Fun, huh? Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift. Let's see who looks at my blog!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERT

CARTER, GRANDPA, MATT, BRONSON

ROBERT, SHAYLA, MICHAEL

ROBERT, SHAYLA

& CARTER

ROBERT & SHAYLA


GRANDMA, CARTER,ROBERT

& SHAYLA

Little late posting this but Robert turned 17 on Tuesday December 16th. I cant believe that he is 17 seems just like yesterday I was headed to the hospital to have him. If anyone could have told me what the last 17 years would have been like I would have probably ran the other way.....Not really (well maybe on certain days) Its so hard to imagine my little boy growing up, it still amazes me that when he gives me hugs he has to lean down, seems like yesterday it was me leaning down to hug and kiss on him! In some ways it makes me sad that he is growing up, but at the same time it has some advantages. Well anyway I just wanted to take a minute and Wish my Baby Boy HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love you, I'm so glad that I'm your mom and so very proud of you!!!

Holiday Spirit Update

Thought I would give you all an update on my goal of having Holiday Cheer. Well so far I have been singing Christmas Carols at work and sometimes bust out a rousing rendition of "You better watch out" when I'm driving. My Christmas tree is up but not decorated yet, but it will be by Christmas. I think I am making great progress at being better this Christmas, and not being a Scrooge, so on that note I wish you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR