I'm back

So, I have decided to give this blogging thing a try once again. I really think blogs are a fun way to keep up with eachother so I think I'll give it another shot. Be patient with me and don't expect lots of bells and whistles. Life is so busy and crazy, but I know I enjoy taking quick glimpses into our friends and families lives, so I'm gonna do better. So.... this is my updated post for now, stay tuned for more updates with the Wheeler Gang. Wishing you all love and happiness during this hectic but wonderful time of year.


Jenn

Facebook Anyone?

So I have found my new-found addiction to be, well just that....Very addicting! I've decided I really like Facebook better than this blogging thing. I've been haggled long enough by friends to jump on the fb bandwagon, and i finally caved. So with that said, catch me on Facebook for all of my new and exciting, real life, in real time, fantabulous life updates.

What do you want Santa to bring you?

So I'm talking with the kids tonight asking them what they want from Santa this year. I come around to Brynn to ask her. (As she's thinking, her little brother is climbing ALL over her and making farting noises...) So, she thinks about it for a minute and says..."Well, I can tell you what I DON'T WANT for Christmas..... ANOTHER LITTLE BROTHER!" I laughed sooo hard I almost wet my pants.

Caramel Apples

As a celebratory tribute to Fall, we made caramel apples as a family. Fall is my favorite time of year. My "grouchies" go away when the cool weather approaches. Making caramel apples reminded me of a song we sang as kids...."Caramel apples on a stick.. Makes my tummy SICK SICK SICK!" The kids loved getting sticky and messy without mommy putting a stop to it, and we all agreed that the "sick tummies" were well worth it. The apples were absolutely scrumptious!

My babies are 9!

Where does the time go? For those of you who don't know the girls' story....they were born at 26 weeks at weighed only 1lb13oz and 1lb14oz at birth. They are truly miracles and I'm soooo blessed to have them in my life. For some reason this year, I've reflected more on their oh so scary and fragile entrance into the world. I always knew since the time a was a little girl that I was gonna have twins, I just didn't expect to have to go through so much to get them here (and keep them here!). The Lord has blessed our family so much for allowing these two angels to "stay with us" on earth and teach us what miracles are all about. Today, Kassidy and Kinley are strong, bright, happy young girls and I can't imagine my life without them. I love you girls!

It's a bird, It's a plane, no....It's SUPER SLADE!

Here's my Man of Steel. It's soo good having my little man around the house to protect us from evil. Daddy is rarely home with all of his responsibilites, so a mini hero definately comes in handy now and again. Slade can be caught multiple times a day asking people to feel his huge muscles. He is pretty strong for a 3yr. old, but something about those round baby browns and his foot long eyelashes....yea, not so very intimidating.

Fancy Shmancy

For Activity Days, Kassidy and Kinley had a Make-Over night. The girls had so much fun putting on make-up and doing nails. They came home quite fancied up...the bummer part of the whole thing was by the time they came home, it was bed time and they had to wipe off all their freshly applied make-up! So sad.

Crazy Kids

The other night we snapped a few silly pics just for fun. I had the camera out and the kids decided to make funny faces. As my 3 yr. old Slade would say.... we just "beed silly!"

Back to School

Kass, Kinley, and Brynn on the 1st day of school. The girl's are now riding the bus in the morning, which they aren't too excited about. But they are dealing with it. At least they have each other. School has been great for Kass and Kinley so far, cause they havn't had any homework yet! The second week of school will certainly prove to be a little less desirable as they have to get back into the whole home work thing. I for one, have definately welcomed the daily routine of "back to school." I feel much more balanced now that we are all back on a schedule.
The girl's all have great teachers. Brynn has the same teacher that Kassidy and Kinley had for 1st grade, so that's fun for her. Kassidy and Kinley's teacher seems great as well and we have heard good things about her from friends and other family members who had her. So here we go back to the grind!

Happy 4th of July!

Summer Fun!

The kids all took swimming lessons again this year with our FAVORITE swim teacher Kara. She is soo good with the kids and I must say that after many tears, hard work, beads of sweat, and a good amount of $ spent... we have ARRIVED! All four of my kids are swimming. This is quite an accomplishment. We began the year with Kinley and Kassidy refusing to take lessons as they were very afraid of the water. And Slade was totally new to this whole water thing. But they did it. They worked through their fears and are now great swimmers. Of course Slade needs some more work, but he is doing GREAT!

Happy 6th Birthday Brynn!

Brynn had so much fun with all her friends at her b-day party. Our "Brynn-bear" is such a great girl. She is sooo sweet and loves to just have a good time. I really think Cindy Lauper's song title "Girls Just Wanna Have FUN" was written expressly for Brynn!

Jenn's Fresh Strawberry Pie

Ok, so most of you know that I LOVE food but don't really enjoy cooking it. Out of all the things I make, I would have to say that making desserts would be my favorite of all to do. So with that said, I decided to make Bryan a fresh strawberry pie (yes all from scratch!) for his birthday. I have to say it turned out so delish!!! Maybe there's something to this "cooking thing" after-all. I do think that the reason I don't LOVE to cook is because you slave in a hot kitchen for hours, with kids at your heals, wanting everything to turn out perfectly, and it all just gets gobbled up SO quickly and usually there's not even a "thank you!" I know I have issues, but I guess slaving in the kitchen is just too much work with not enough appreciation. Because cooking for my family is a part of life, I've learned to just make it as pain free and easy as possible...except on BIRTHDAYS!

Cute Kass

My pictures of Kassidy w/ her award didn't turn out, but this is her the morning of the award's assembly. She's so excited for her big day!

Brynn and Friends

Here's Brynn at her awards assembly with two of her best friends from Kindergarten. She is in the middle proudly wearing her award.