FACERVILLE

My blog is updated with wedding pictures

2011-08-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

To view pictures from the open house and the slideshow of the wedding and the reception, go to my blog. You can access it from Malerie's blog. Thanks for your patience!

Mandy

Check Back Soon

2011-07-25T06:05:00.000-07:00

Pictures on Mandy's blog will be posted soon. Sorry for the delay!

Wedding and Reception

2011-07-22T12:04:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Newlyweds! We missed all who could not travel the long distance, but we felt your love. What a beautiful couple!

For more pictures, see my blog. You can access it through Malerie's blog.

Open House in Utah

2011-07-22T11:49:00.000-07:00

We have no pictures yet of the Open House :( but here are some fun pictures of being together:

Summer in Texas

2011-07-22T11:16:00.000-07:00

What we've done:
Mandy's Piano Recitals and Piano Lessons Cub Scout Day Camp Youth Conference
Boy Scout Camp EFY 4th of July in Dallas Girls Camp

Our Elder in Norway

2011-07-22T10:20:00.000-07:00

He's positively loving his adventure and his service.

Aaron Facer family update

2010-09-21T06:38:00.000-07:00

Time for an update and pictures! Here are some highlights over the past couple of months:
-Aaron had a 6 week business trip to Djibouti (a small east African country), so Tica and I went to the US for 4 weeks. It was so fun to get to play with the family!
-Tica and I got to meet Aaron in Djibouti for the last bit of his trip. It was really fun, but it is by far the poorest, dirtiest country I have ever visited. Every day I counted my blessings and resolved to use them to serve others. Tica mastered sitting on her own while we were there. She's a cutie! The daytime temperature averaged 125 degrees with 80-90% humidity (perfect weather, in my opinion), so we spent most of our time in the pool or the ocean.
-Over Labor Day weekend we went camping in Mpumalanga province here in South Africa. It was spectacular! South Africa is such a beautiful country. The only bummer of the trip was when we were surrounded by a troop of angry baboons--we think we accidentally separated the adults from their young while on a hike. The dominant male charged us multiple times with his fangs bared, but fortunately we were able to escape without any injury. It was by far the most terrifying experience we've had living in South Africa...but kind of a cool story to tell after the fact!

-Aaron is still serving as the institute teacher for the YSA and loves his calling! I was recently called as 2nd counselor in Young Women's. There are 25 YW on our roster and fewer than 10 attend regularly--we have our work cut out for us!
-We have less than a year here in South Africa. Aaron applied for jobs in July and we expect to hear any day where we will be going next. Our first choice was Tel Aviv, Israel, second choice was staying here another year, and last choice was going back to Reston, VA. We're fortunate that we're really excited about all 3 options, so we'll be happy no matter what we find out.

That's it for us!

2010-08-03T16:25:00.000-07:00

As young mens president I got to go with the teachers ( Steve is a new teacher) and priests on a high adventure trip to the Beaver high adventure base where we did climbing rapelling and a high COPE course which involved high wire climbing and walking. We then went to Brian Head for some mountain biking and then finished by going to St. George for some climbing and repelling down some narrow and DEEP slot canyons. Steve was the smallest but did great. He is a fearless climber and repeller. we did repells of over 100 feet. I got a little too confident, got going to fast on a repell and burned my hands trying to stop. OCCH!

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Repelling at the high adventure base got us ready for the slot canyons

The first night I read scriptures to the boys but after that, we had devotionals each night led by

OUCH

Steve and I getting ready to walk the high wires. Steve was WAY better at it than I.

Getting Steve after his 1 hour solo time on Sunday. We had a great testimony meeting afterwards.

The crew with the Bishop who joined us half way through.

2010-03-10T12:12:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Meg and Aaron on their new and beautiful baby Little Nita

Clare and Steve in lights

2010-03-10T11:24:00.000-08:00

Clare and Steve where in the ward road show. Clare did great and a number of people told Mindy and I that Steve stole the show. The show was about a Pharoh who had to find a cheaper alternative to a pyramid burial monument because the queen gave all his money to the poor and set the slaves free.

We're having a baby girl!

2009-10-25T04:09:00.000-07:00

Aaron and I are having a baby girl due March 7. We're so excited! This is my attempt at showing my belly at 4 1/2 months--hardly anything there! But the baby is healthy, growing and kicking like crazy. Aaron can even feel her. We're loving our life in South Africa and can't wait to bring home our African baby!

2009-07-27T17:22:00.000-07:00

I'm going to try and get some of the pictures from the AMAZING reunion we just had. Sorry if they happen to favor my kids.

2009-04-29T15:13:00.000-07:00

Here are few missionary pics from Luke. He is doing great and we are so pleased with him.

Congratulations to Lucy and Amanda and Dave and Dennis for their new baby boys. I am sure our family and the world will be blessed by their comming into the world.

Mark

Kat had a baby! It's a boy...

2009-04-28T13:56:00.000-07:00

We had a healthy baby boy this morning. All went well and there are the correct number of appendages and digits. He weighed in at 8.5 lbs. Not sure about the name yet, but Jeffrey seems to be the favorite.

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Update: 4/28/09 10:07pm

Jeffrey Val Facer
8.5 lbs
20 inches
Fat
Happy
Cute

Thanks for all the congratulations and well wishes. We appreciate the love and support of all.

Mom and Baby will be home soon.

2009-04-01T08:12:00.001-07:00

Okay

So this is what I missed with Eli and now I love having another so close that I can get her to do this. When she says love you, what she does is blow kisses. But now she only says, "Maa." Sorry it's so fuzzy. That's what happens when she won't let me get closer and the camera doesn't have the best focus.

Peyton

2009-04-01T08:04:00.001-07:00

2009-03-25T12:07:00.000-07:00

Beaver trying to talk to the wolf spider who wanted into his tent on a little backpacking trip Bev went on last weekend.

2009-03-25T12:00:00.001-07:00

For those who are reading Scott's e-mails from Italy you know how well he is serving the Lord. It is good to see the Happy Missionary.

2009-02-23T14:59:00.000-08:00

Mindy thinking it would be nice for Steve to have a little sister??? probably not, but grandchildren another matter.

Happy 43 and one half Birthday Dear

Love,

Mark

2009-02-23T14:44:00.000-08:00

The California Facers, Mom and Dad, Becky and Oli Celebrated Lucy and Burnett's B-Day. Other than when Mark was talking, a very nice time.

Pictures from the November Birthday Party in Provo

2008-11-25T19:42:00.001-08:00

One extremely large squash that Grandma grew in her amazing vegetable garden. It was delicious.

Beautiful Bryce Canyon

2008-11-25T19:33:00.000-08:00

After visiting Piper in October, we stopped at Bryce Canyon for more spectacular views and hikes. Ditto what I said earlier about living in Utah.

Leslie's Finally a Blogger

2008-11-25T19:21:00.001-08:00

Okay, so I finally figured it out (with a little help from D Facer). Now I can really feel a part of it.

Here is a picture of Shahn, Zoe, Megan, and Leslie at Sundance last winter. (Boy, I sure love living in Utah. What spectacular scenery.) David, Nile, and Sam opted not to ski with us that day.

Ella Mae - Dan & Amanda's new baby!

2008-11-17T07:32:00.000-08:00

Here are a couple of pic's of the new arrival. Amanda has plans for more photos on their Facebook.

Happy birthday Dad and Mom. We Love you

2008-11-14T15:15:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Dad and a slightly belated Happy Birthday Mom

We all Love and Honor you

( I believe the bottom photo is how Dad recieved the injury to his face) So, the ski patrol at Sundance better be on the lookout for him this ski season

Happy Birthday Skee. Love Dad and Mom

2008-11-14T15:02:00.000-08:00

A Picture of Elder Matthew Facer with his brothers and sisters of the Spain Madrid Mission

Skee showing his culinary skills at a surf camp.

Skee saying good things about Luke

Happy Birthday Matt

November 14 1984 One of the greatest days your Mom and I have had. We have been so very blessed that you are our Son. Hope you have a great Day.

We Love you,

Dad, Mom, Dave, Luke, Clare and the Bev

Videos from the Summer - and Amanda had a baby!

2008-11-09T21:41:00.001-08:00

Amanda had a baby. A girl. More to follow...

My phone takes short videos. I have one of Dad slalom skiing, and another of Kat surfing.

Mark R. Facer, somewhere in his 70's, skiing on Utah Lake (this was his 2nd turn that day). You can't tell from the poor quality of the video, but it was glassy.

Kat surfs:

A Bouncing Baby Boy

2008-09-27T14:59:00.001-07:00

David and I found out yesterday that we are having a boy! We are so excited. The doctor says he is perfectly healthy and probably a little too healthy! He is measuring around 70% for his body growth. I guess we are looking at an 8 pounder!

Summer Fun in Utah - July

2008-08-18T15:58:00.001-07:00

Luke's Eagle court of Honor

2008-08-12T09:16:00.000-07:00

Luke had his Eagle court of Honor last Fri night. Mindy and the other 3 mothers of boys receiving their Eagle Scout award put the program together and did a great job. I was the MC so I got to say some things about the boys. Skee was great when he presented Luke. It is such a pleasure for parents to see their children love and appreciate each other. The Mayor came and recognized the Young Men for what they had accomplished. Luke's response was great as he talked about how Scouting helped him with more than Knots and whittling but had helped him really Love and appreciate God and his son Jesus Christ. It was very good for the non members in the audience. ( Luke is getting more and more missionary minded as Sept. 24th draws near)

I still wish others would contribute to the blog!!! Lets see Pics from July when many of us were together. Call David if you have trouble doing it.

Love you all,
Mark

2008-06-18T10:11:00.000-07:00

This is a story from the San Clemente paper about the semi final Dist. 68 little leauge championship game Steve played in. His team went on to win the championship game with Steve hitting a bomb in the last inning that bounced over the fence for a game tying ground rule double.

"The streak stopped at 22, the season ended with it Wednesday night.
Playing for a spot in the championship game, the San Clemente Diamondbacks fell to the Rancho Mission Viejo Sun Devils, 3-0, in the semifinals of the District 68 tournament at Cox Sports Park. The Diamondbacks – who play in the majors National League division – finished the year 22-3.
"I told them I was proud of them," Coach Dave French said after the team's 22-game winning streak was snapped. "
It was the Diamondbacks first time being shut out this season, a year in which the team lost its first two decisions before running off 22 consecutive victories.
The D-backs didn't lose again until Wednesday, Sun Devil starting pitcher Chase Calaboig having a hand in the defeat. The lefty struck out 13 and went the distance.
"He was on his game," Daniel French said. "He was throwing all strikes. He kept us off balance."
Teammate Jimmy Bankson said, "He was a lefty and we are used to righties. He just blew it by us."
Bankson had the swing of the night for the D-backs, but the Sun Devils defense came through, like it did all night. With his team trailing 2-0, Bankson lined a shot to centerfield to open the bottom of the fourth. However, centerfielder Stephen Facer made a leaping running catch, possibly taking a home run away from Bankson.
"We never gave up," Dave French said. "That team beat the reigning champs last night.

2008-06-02T17:28:00.000-07:00

Hey Family, if I can post pictures of Luke and Clare in the Ward road show, you can't feel self conscious about putting your pics on here.

The show was TV variety show. Luke was a boring painter telling you how to properly sand wood before painting.

Clare was an East German syncronized swim coach.

Luke was also part of the shows live audience.

Christmas with the Roos

2008-02-11T12:25:00.001-08:00

I'm not sure if everyone in the family know that David and I went to Australia and New Zealand for christmas. It was very fun and quite the experience. Queenstown, NZ was my favorite. It was BEAUTIFUL! If you have seen the Lord of the Rings movies and remember the scenery, it was just like that (but without orks, elves, hobbits and the like). Sydney was very fun to see and we even got to go to a concert in the Opera House. Check out my blog, dainesmd.blogspot.com for more pics and details. Love to you all!, Malerie

i tried...

2008-02-01T15:33:00.000-08:00

Ok, so Christian has a digital camera that he got for christmas and i went and got the camera, instructions and connection and downloaded pitctures. But i spent a while trying to figure out how to transfer them from my files to anywhere else. Since there are no pictures, i was unsuccessful!! Sorry, maybe someone will teach me, but until then there will be no pictures just words from me and mine. :)

Amanda Olsen has finally signed up

2008-02-01T15:12:00.000-08:00

So, I have only looked at my first blog a couple of days ago. I don't have much time to be on the computer, it is so far out of the way in my house. I am also quite illiterate as far as putting pictures on the internet and such. My sister in law, Meredith helped Christian with it and we were supposed to get to together and have a tutorial before she left, but that did not happen. It Took me at least 5 minutes to figure out how to add this. So I am sorry. i will experiment and see what i can do.

Mom's Posting Debut

2008-01-08T22:39:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone. We're so excited that Mark put this blog together. We're getting settled here in Provo. We live about 100 yards up the street from Dave and Kat. We enjoy having their kids foisted on us frequently.

Dad put an "escape hatch" to the attic in the entryway and has been working on that as alternate storage. We see Amanda and Dan (and their extraoridinarily beautiful children)frequently as well. It's been snowing a ton here. Check out this photo of Matt shoveling:

We also have a visitor, Sister Vidoni, from Romania. She just finished a mission to Russia. She'll be here with us for as long as she feels like it, and her visa doesn't expire (probably a few months). She's a delight to have around and loves all the kids.

She's the one on the right, next to some other returned missionaries from Russia (Siberia - yikes!). Thus, she has no problem with all the snow.

Funny thing here is that Dad (Grandpa) is the one that hates the cold and the snow so much and he grew up in Pre-Global-Warming Idaho. What's the deal with that? This photo doesn't seem to reveal any shoveling "action". Perhaps he's studying out the best strategy.

So, here we are, having a good time and running the furnace a lot. We'd love any visitors or responses to our posts. We'll probably go to Texas to see James and Mandy in the next month or two (or three). Probably tack on a trip to California too. We'll see.

We love you all. I'm closing with a shot of me by our Christmas tree that was donated by our most dutiful youngest son.

Luke's Eagle Scout Board of Review

2008-01-04T15:54:00.000-08:00

Pictures from Luke's Eagle Scout board of review right before Christmas.

This is Luke Clare and Bever in Mexico where we all went with others in the ward to bring gifts, clothes and supplies to a village in need. We also got to help dig out a small house filled solid with 3' of mud from a slide. Great experiance

I'm going to see if I can put Dad's picture on here. Wow! I did it!

(Thanks Dave and Kat for the Skiing pics!)

Dave & Kat's Christmas trip to Powder Mountain

2008-01-03T21:10:00.000-08:00

Emerson telling his grandpa Swenson all about skiing.

Well, we did it again. We went to Powmow with Kat's sisters and parents and respective families. This year we ended up unable to book the 70's condos across the street from the ski school; but in October a new cabin became available.

It was super-deluxe. Kat and I skied (boarded actually) right down onto the porch. We all fit in the same cabin (sixteen of us). We had a great time, and on Sunday we had a very nice family sacrament and testimony meeting.

This photo is the kids making a snow cave - that's Emerson with the frozen hands, and Ava in the blue coat. Their cousin, Revin, is scooping out the snow.

Ava is a super skier and goes right up the lift. Elisabeth has been riding the lift for a couple of years now. Emerson was deeply offended that he didn't have any skis, so I rented him the smallest boots and skis they had. He did great - he can ski just fine, it's the stopping that he doesn't quite "get".

The next photo is Emerson skiing. He turns and goes - but like I said - no stopping.

You'll remember that last year Kat's sister Karrin lost her little girl Forest during the night on New Year's eve, up there at Powder Mountain. We weren't sure if she would come this year, but she did. It was really great. We shared a lot of great memories and some tears and testimony.

I've also included a family photo, and one each of Elisabeth and Ava.

2007-12-13T10:21:00.000-08:00

THIS IS MY ATTEMPT TO GET A PICTURE OF DAD AND MOM ON THE BLOG. IT SEEMS LIKE MY SKILLS ARE LIMITED, SO NO PICTURES OF DAD.

MARK JR

2007-12-13T10:10:00.000-08:00

This is my attempt at keeping in touch with the extended family of Mark and Dixi Facer. Please add to it with photos and commentary.