tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61208313405778903462024-02-19T08:36:00.571-08:00The Wheeler FamilyDallin Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01349821705840163124noreply@blogger.comBlogger677125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-35128349142429257022017-06-08T21:49:00.001-07:002017-06-08T21:49:43.110-07:00Tinkergarden<div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIox1giIbbDJ5QJEp5XYF-NszO6lwpWxnTQ_kr-u4VEF4QLimJxESHxZplfn0qlSUNoNas8TiC7_p1uC276phfkyms9EaloOYYBbJp-gGGDMeYqDRxNv1GiQ3raFzi3f2rJBJd8X3GSU/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIox1giIbbDJ5QJEp5XYF-NszO6lwpWxnTQ_kr-u4VEF4QLimJxESHxZplfn0qlSUNoNas8TiC7_p1uC276phfkyms9EaloOYYBbJp-gGGDMeYqDRxNv1GiQ3raFzi3f2rJBJd8X3GSU/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Today we tried a tinkergarden class. A friend of ours recently became a new teacher so we decided to check it out. They started by exploring and collecting interesting nature pieces, like moss covered sticks, rocks, and leaves. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_zNgh3PBTooFgNIFwsr5jH9iSDoYmqO-S0Kk9GONRFZw4J6ss8_zUxQK0bAPME8PYntJkCCGiVWkFjLXsFiYXAdd30oliIOtXERrFUOpF9O8O_NXpQvSFQ0aJv2vl9py3-NfQubGBjU/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_zNgh3PBTooFgNIFwsr5jH9iSDoYmqO-S0Kk9GONRFZw4J6ss8_zUxQK0bAPME8PYntJkCCGiVWkFjLXsFiYXAdd30oliIOtXERrFUOpF9O8O_NXpQvSFQ0aJv2vl9py3-NfQubGBjU/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p> After telling the story of stone soup the kids went to work making their own stone soup. Except is was actually just stone soup, with added leaves. They loved it. Adalyn and Hudson especially loved dumping the water; Adalyn into other buckets and Hudson all over himself. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinc7WadLI23-xJWAuBr8Wfhp0zZNbCO2Wb-EM6MCa_uvGcJzjv4wgJUjChHxWCYzdXbgfgq2x5re7dfpUwW0JK8P8pzaBm0c1brSFbN3TWtl6uLjDFF6gq4zUpWO4UJMn7hyDyU0sJj1E/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinc7WadLI23-xJWAuBr8Wfhp0zZNbCO2Wb-EM6MCa_uvGcJzjv4wgJUjChHxWCYzdXbgfgq2x5re7dfpUwW0JK8P8pzaBm0c1brSFbN3TWtl6uLjDFF6gq4zUpWO4UJMn7hyDyU0sJj1E/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p> The whole point of this class is to let kids explore so when Adalyn ran over to this rock and decided it was time to sing a song, it was welcomed. And adorable. </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.5104206 -122.9154808tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-77055752584174964922017-06-06T21:52:00.000-07:002017-06-08T21:52:33.501-07:00 Preschool Completion<div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqZv-y6NZFxvJ9147zdMryjjBWHapcijwtDl14ThlpLMvS-0x0IaeaF_x0uWq_QKUNrYYFbBntM_d0kibtsWpjKVJkh22JF6Nbt6Y72eWtGp0yQFYgRHzFKYFVGBzvKWTWxhQryL-kZk/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqZv-y6NZFxvJ9147zdMryjjBWHapcijwtDl14ThlpLMvS-0x0IaeaF_x0uWq_QKUNrYYFbBntM_d0kibtsWpjKVJkh22JF6Nbt6Y72eWtGp0yQFYgRHzFKYFVGBzvKWTWxhQryL-kZk/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Well that just happened. Emmett is done with preschool! He loved this preschool and especially Mrs. Ackerman. They had an adorable little performance and had missions to complete on their last day. <br/>
<br/>Summer here we come! Then kindergarten...</p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.5103785 -122.9155154tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-74905200318226351412017-06-04T22:02:00.000-07:002017-06-08T21:58:21.147-07:00Robin Eggs<div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2gr95kNk4rQ-YkQWGrht-inKb71cmwDNdICqfGPErJ1qSLwRPZukqa8OmyVjqsdm5IraKKamRdGYKAYz5rf5C9lb5vaZHPO_-E6Ej9E4ITc8ZdSXaFunALVacrnEzRxov7aVWcfJSs8/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2gr95kNk4rQ-YkQWGrht-inKb71cmwDNdICqfGPErJ1qSLwRPZukqa8OmyVjqsdm5IraKKamRdGYKAYz5rf5C9lb5vaZHPO_-E6Ej9E4ITc8ZdSXaFunALVacrnEzRxov7aVWcfJSs8/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Our May was filled with watching these little birds. This is the third nest with the third set of baby birds in the same spot on our deck. Everyone has loved seeing them progress. We heard them as they first started chirping and we even got to see one of them fly out of the nest for the very first time! It was amazing and beautiful. </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.510427 -122.9155247tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-37595007356951077202017-05-03T23:07:00.000-07:002017-05-04T11:08:13.623-07:00 80 Degrees<div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJieE-6YKMQbU1pN7j26kkLinLBVizClL49OjFraclJioqWyzTddQARA-LUbDrpL_TCYlALY7uRUic5E12uRMFgNibSt44pC3Va96t5aLew92QD-sVZ4Tt0wrb9TNE359zOf35o9wtpE/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJieE-6YKMQbU1pN7j26kkLinLBVizClL49OjFraclJioqWyzTddQARA-LUbDrpL_TCYlALY7uRUic5E12uRMFgNibSt44pC3Va96t5aLew92QD-sVZ4Tt0wrb9TNE359zOf35o9wtpE/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Yes, you read that title right. Today it actually hit 80 degrees. We spent every minute we could outside. We got a touch sun burnt, and it was awesome! We started the day by meeting up with close friends at the park, then spent the afternoon in the backyard. I'm so ready for more days like this, please come back tomorrow sun. We've missed you. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivACzNgmKmd6RGqPwORbcRnieVd1xnpZJoYnMvJjj7TFH4FqqxSpnM0RwRrL8nF3QDSqIBO86c8CxKq3mCMUMP3Vm6CtyHf4iPtICz9QXodP3KsuOqwnKkqbyMrPUJnPLIFsEVUUohdew/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivACzNgmKmd6RGqPwORbcRnieVd1xnpZJoYnMvJjj7TFH4FqqxSpnM0RwRrL8nF3QDSqIBO86c8CxKq3mCMUMP3Vm6CtyHf4iPtICz9QXodP3KsuOqwnKkqbyMrPUJnPLIFsEVUUohdew/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p></p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.510469 -122.9154901tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-8517584874575509702017-05-01T21:31:00.001-07:002017-05-01T21:31:34.364-07:00Two Braids<div class="blogaway-section"><p>"Can I have two braids mama?" Joy. The only feeling that can be felt when your 3 year old daughter asks you to do her hair. Sure, she puts up with me doing her hair a couple times a week but she rarely asks for it. She was probably rethinking her request about half way through, she asked to only have one braid and leave the rest down. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9VZ-cHiL3BNJnsoLTrHF73D-OGIN3LJfLLaDAfXXklTHtgFg-ucjf6oDaSB4hPUWJ1l4Y0TVvP6-4OZViL_FaFtPaMrt1du57QSJGQLV4g94MudqemstdpkM32NGaqC7zTNEqDStFCo/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9VZ-cHiL3BNJnsoLTrHF73D-OGIN3LJfLLaDAfXXklTHtgFg-ucjf6oDaSB4hPUWJ1l4Y0TVvP6-4OZViL_FaFtPaMrt1du57QSJGQLV4g94MudqemstdpkM32NGaqC7zTNEqDStFCo/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vIrW3lOc-onINkCc0-EuJFP-G5fz8aptRqyYlBxz2mrd8A8fTYgK7xOOa-OIE4LRwDn78mw0tS-X4-zpDez0HKukC-6tPbEPpKJ7tfgkIUbi3rOaaDddVME6MOqMXqYu-zklELaDYtU/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vIrW3lOc-onINkCc0-EuJFP-G5fz8aptRqyYlBxz2mrd8A8fTYgK7xOOa-OIE4LRwDn78mw0tS-X4-zpDez0HKukC-6tPbEPpKJ7tfgkIUbi3rOaaDddVME6MOqMXqYu-zklELaDYtU/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p> I'm glad she went with two braids. I love this sweet little girl. </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.5104365 -122.9155905tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-79330638103965334392017-04-29T15:54:00.001-07:002017-04-29T15:54:04.833-07:00Orenco Woods Nature Park<div class="blogaway-section"><p>Today must have been one of the first sunny Saturdays of the year. It is so beautiful out! Because of the buckets of rain we've been having since, well since fall, we've learned to really take advantage of the few moments of sun we get. <br/>
<br/>Today we headed over to the new Orenco Woods Nature Park to have a picnic. It was an awesome park and we had so much fun today. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDsB2UnWIjowKOPsefdz2OnnJ68OX4txTrcqhSVaki3qhC5borItKYj1I3VH7nsIeBuHO1N_B9_23KoezmCpB2d3WxZv0cexKudleEjgjkw0dheB8kLJmO4T5I0LZR_BZX0CSQdk5WWU/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNDsB2UnWIjowKOPsefdz2OnnJ68OX4txTrcqhSVaki3qhC5borItKYj1I3VH7nsIeBuHO1N_B9_23KoezmCpB2d3WxZv0cexKudleEjgjkw0dheB8kLJmO4T5I0LZR_BZX0CSQdk5WWU/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3YviCg8cRMEFgIOwW2lND4-akErV-DJbqsvr7L5Mbb9o3yr3KZFduoqM1VviPqJdc50S40MI-0Xlxxpj23YLPayFS1xdkt1vSYO9xzPo0w7qe8bh4ktNX3wOVRXPZPZEXuYdlttHrxQ/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3YviCg8cRMEFgIOwW2lND4-akErV-DJbqsvr7L5Mbb9o3yr3KZFduoqM1VviPqJdc50S40MI-0Xlxxpj23YLPayFS1xdkt1vSYO9xzPo0w7qe8bh4ktNX3wOVRXPZPZEXuYdlttHrxQ/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p></p></div><br/><div class="blogaway-section"><p>There were giant heads made out of willow sticks, twigs, and branches. Over 150 volunteers made these heads and they are quite the sight! Emmett was too scared of them to even go close but Benton and Adalyn were brave enough to venture inside for a picture. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3IkFUNduZH988-HdJdIyoNthM-uTTgxlz4lePan1naVxwmcf_kn73O_vZ1cmqY3iiN2sDf1qNbDLaSeKw1_Vu1nHCXkMhRANGdFNFbsHZrPvJFZzUibCQruRxKG0dm51t8caI9JA8Ms/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3IkFUNduZH988-HdJdIyoNthM-uTTgxlz4lePan1naVxwmcf_kn73O_vZ1cmqY3iiN2sDf1qNbDLaSeKw1_Vu1nHCXkMhRANGdFNFbsHZrPvJFZzUibCQruRxKG0dm51t8caI9JA8Ms/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntn93_3dnDS3c98I1dH9mmIo_uZOb89vZtAGoxVMLV6wYKUHk24m9PPn9-7W2I-U1_A1mpRsPO7crNI22cJHQ1BnZgoWzWt_xwkoXnjpBR4jvIDwNLuZCTWKM2hoyw0HLu44RIr-UkXE/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntn93_3dnDS3c98I1dH9mmIo_uZOb89vZtAGoxVMLV6wYKUHk24m9PPn9-7W2I-U1_A1mpRsPO7crNI22cJHQ1BnZgoWzWt_xwkoXnjpBR4jvIDwNLuZCTWKM2hoyw0HLu44RIr-UkXE/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p></p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGrJXXHOldI2sIJcXH2V4xNC7PTpyBfCvnZfUNvhQMMdaP_5nVWOnbgjRQx6zfwVJR1KexK_l52dPOiRkND8ApHNsKb_9hXRGuD1BU0KbUjZks7ywyR59jALi8UcVqa8qdW8hINyMe4g/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVGrJXXHOldI2sIJcXH2V4xNC7PTpyBfCvnZfUNvhQMMdaP_5nVWOnbgjRQx6zfwVJR1KexK_l52dPOiRkND8ApHNsKb_9hXRGuD1BU0KbUjZks7ywyR59jALi8UcVqa8qdW8hINyMe4g/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2qfBHdgXfupdRhsv1k2QB9tEQqld3CBUeBrhnz3V53wz4mlK7Qgglg_-20kkBem3alB23iK8jJVDTRJS0BnQB6BegPyn3vBKxrVnO_oVV3LHBEIAi37Ookq0HWA_FTqkFmVG25cHIXw/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2qfBHdgXfupdRhsv1k2QB9tEQqld3CBUeBrhnz3V53wz4mlK7Qgglg_-20kkBem3alB23iK8jJVDTRJS0BnQB6BegPyn3vBKxrVnO_oVV3LHBEIAi37Ookq0HWA_FTqkFmVG25cHIXw/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p> They park was great, the sun was fabulous, and the picnic was delicious. </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.510469 -122.9154901tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-26852102715774966632017-04-28T22:09:00.000-07:002017-04-29T20:09:54.488-07:00The Diehls Visit<div class="blogaway-section"><p>There are friends we have that no matter how much time has past, when you get together again you're instantly comfortable and can talk about anything. That's what happened when or friends the Diehls came back to town. They move about 3 years ago and have since had another baby boy, he is just about Hudson's age. <br/>
<br/>We invited Matt and Rachel over for dinner and then we had a few more friends over for dessert. We had a great time being outside with friends. <br/><br/>
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<br/>Colby was doing some tricks on the trampoline so Dallin told Benton he should take notes so he could learn a few more tricks. Benton quickly disappeared inside and came back with his note pad and pencil! He then sat down and proceeded to actually take notes!<br/><br/>
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<br/>Hudson decided <u>it</u> was time to try the skateboard. He looks ready to me!<br/><br/>
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</div><br/></p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.5104238 -122.9155028tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-21131967965227468842017-04-28T20:36:00.000-07:002017-04-29T22:37:47.483-07:00Friday is Jenny Day<div class="blogaway-section"><p>Friday's are the best. Not only does it mean that the weekend is coming but it is also the day of the week that we meet up with my best friend Jenny. She lives about an hour away so we often meet somewhere in the middle. OMSI offers a Friendship Membership which of course we had to get!  We meet there often but we also love to meet at the zoo, in the summer we love splash pads and parks, and we also switch going to each other's houses. <br/>
<br/>Today we met up at OMSI and we also celebrated Logan's 3rd birthday! We all love their kid play area and we usually spend or whole time there. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNh4j-_5Ur02-J_mGTNL1KFR9UDiB-r7YcLxYLxkILEB866x7q1l714vDYsfTtdbhsdRJSBulXcVAr2DtAPkutC8zmowbOI0sFblwOiCZkaw7ZkX9Y87jGoBAoWBJRvSChtGw8vlLido/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNh4j-_5Ur02-J_mGTNL1KFR9UDiB-r7YcLxYLxkILEB866x7q1l714vDYsfTtdbhsdRJSBulXcVAr2DtAPkutC8zmowbOI0sFblwOiCZkaw7ZkX9Y87jGoBAoWBJRvSChtGw8vlLido/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrdfBjymIUTO0jMBx6JZj7rimufFHjNOHRREqlW3Dk_ywGcZLHU63n3-yaqgXVKqDfkMQH8UU31Jaw5rlz3MOKPGTDnVL216E1Y0vxJ0T-_fVW4jaamE6L8fjXc8yWQZZ1n_t9R4IpKU/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrdfBjymIUTO0jMBx6JZj7rimufFHjNOHRREqlW3Dk_ywGcZLHU63n3-yaqgXVKqDfkMQH8UU31Jaw5rlz3MOKPGTDnVL216E1Y0vxJ0T-_fVW4jaamE6L8fjXc8yWQZZ1n_t9R4IpKU/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7PU0Y8S6W_zAMGcp517lzD8VGvVNGrVpcXrWxbC61hwIm2B7hKeW602ddlUpK9hi0WeLINEfG3wPYw4Pc2YW2IoUdbnq-LuSGr6e5zkcA23tU6ZMecwWig0JfuEUl8g-3zqgq4R-Jts/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7PU0Y8S6W_zAMGcp517lzD8VGvVNGrVpcXrWxbC61hwIm2B7hKeW602ddlUpK9hi0WeLINEfG3wPYw4Pc2YW2IoUdbnq-LuSGr6e5zkcA23tU6ZMecwWig0JfuEUl8g-3zqgq4R-Jts/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mbqoTXQpHddspHZcKOIzgiN-3H8xDjJkTMmEtb63R9AoTd09DAajiiw_g8VPqYaAZwtyDsyXJ2Y9o2fo8gP1VlRq15eIEAWSHn78n4bKgbRThi2SldhocqPJhGfy10MRRffT9VE4WvU/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mbqoTXQpHddspHZcKOIzgiN-3H8xDjJkTMmEtb63R9AoTd09DAajiiw_g8VPqYaAZwtyDsyXJ2Y9o2fo8gP1VlRq15eIEAWSHn78n4bKgbRThi2SldhocqPJhGfy10MRRffT9VE4WvU/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p></p></div><br/><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Today the kids really loved the water area. We've learned from experience to always bring an extra set of clothes because they always get soaked! <br/>
<br/>Thanks for making Fridays so awesome Jenny and family. Until next week. </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.5104365 -122.9155905tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-65144443594652910752017-04-24T20:22:00.001-07:002017-04-24T20:22:37.094-07:00Bird Houses for Earth Day<div class="blogaway-section"><p>This was the first year that the kids were excited about Earth Day. Benton had a few ideas that we could do to celebrate, one of them being building bird houses. Since we ran out of time to make one on Saturday we decided it would be the perfect Family Home Evening activity. <br/>
<br/>Dallin drew up some plans and the kids voted on what style they wanted to make. After voting we got to work. Dallin and the boys did most of it, while Adalyn played and Hudson and I took trips around the cul de sac on the tricycle.<br/>
<br/>After sawing, gluing, nailing it together, and cutting a hole it was ready. The boys loved making it, and everyone loves the end result. We can't wait to get some bird seed and see what kind of birds it attracts. <br/>
<br/>My favorite quote during the building process was from Emmett. He said,  "Don't nail your hand like mom did." Good advice kid. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DGV3KqUkrD-PhIY-4-613ADsBihoSq3n2s1ZmI5meHabljc9QBTx3UhUhCR0ZacK_7RdKS6BIPGSezeUsGOB-lbarqFqbZtlVfYsla0ukqT5Himg7EGL_5CnyTGXxuYSV58WWVppkm0/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DGV3KqUkrD-PhIY-4-613ADsBihoSq3n2s1ZmI5meHabljc9QBTx3UhUhCR0ZacK_7RdKS6BIPGSezeUsGOB-lbarqFqbZtlVfYsla0ukqT5Himg7EGL_5CnyTGXxuYSV58WWVppkm0/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsplKuPmA6MvK3ovHb0-innU9EOvb9OpVxCg3zrT6_ftF4tm-AQvoqqXfuuFgE7J_D-OC1DQDzFX_dRPalu8WwqH1mcm8ULUstLzs0aDz1adkyuR2imSqs8n6AnZWTnsFqLJcNjuFopuA/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsplKuPmA6MvK3ovHb0-innU9EOvb9OpVxCg3zrT6_ftF4tm-AQvoqqXfuuFgE7J_D-OC1DQDzFX_dRPalu8WwqH1mcm8ULUstLzs0aDz1adkyuR2imSqs8n6AnZWTnsFqLJcNjuFopuA/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixo7ae0N_OFYxWYvpH9JhL_2LO7D6_mkhjcHcem3RW4ysNRGfl5e8y7nEhkVIsB5fRIHlBqr0Qv_iRufT7iQbiBZnYr7QEgVVWPHalXj3arcqTA_kEuAtO3zgJKL2K02_s7Fw6bNzS9z0/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixo7ae0N_OFYxWYvpH9JhL_2LO7D6_mkhjcHcem3RW4ysNRGfl5e8y7nEhkVIsB5fRIHlBqr0Qv_iRufT7iQbiBZnYr7QEgVVWPHalXj3arcqTA_kEuAtO3zgJKL2K02_s7Fw6bNzS9z0/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJGULSmmzZCNCsopyx62_Wu14mjcA4PrMxJEm0aVLH6g-2H2unjHIFvOnXZJc1XwtKoAeT4Inolng301clvlhQVFapFLqRBNsgUpeakIgSyhFSPCcsdr2N2vg-dpbH7M4kFlwtV9nB_Q/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJGULSmmzZCNCsopyx62_Wu14mjcA4PrMxJEm0aVLH6g-2H2unjHIFvOnXZJc1XwtKoAeT4Inolng301clvlhQVFapFLqRBNsgUpeakIgSyhFSPCcsdr2N2vg-dpbH7M4kFlwtV9nB_Q/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p></p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com1Hillsboro, United States45.510469 -122.9154901tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-10067200047488941432017-04-16T23:02:00.000-07:002017-04-24T23:20:47.292-07:00The Bunnies<div class="blogaway-section"><p>Does the Easter Bunny come to your house? We've had a hard time deciding how much we want to focus on the Easter Bunny because we would really rather focus on Jesus Christ and his resurrection when it comes to Easter traditions. We attend church on Easter, we teach our children about the Easter story and the importance of Christ's Resurrection. We try to focus mainly on that but we also enjoy a little bit of the fun that the Easter Bunny brings. We have an Easter egg hunt and the Easter Bunny brings a little something for each child outside their door in the morning. We keep it simple and this year it was a chocolate bunny and a little coloring set. The kids were so excited about that chocolate bunny!</p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglEVvcwJIsDd1yidyCU-AbisA5Nw5oUAH4VR9MGEOLrPOUtrTSRo04Qgz8I4SBPxh6bsruSAorMT2kMlalbC2kCdwKJyjGH2B19mdHZW8jamZjgm1ZiZ4nUWnmnkgwHxzIuZkBi-tBdhg/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglEVvcwJIsDd1yidyCU-AbisA5Nw5oUAH4VR9MGEOLrPOUtrTSRo04Qgz8I4SBPxh6bsruSAorMT2kMlalbC2kCdwKJyjGH2B19mdHZW8jamZjgm1ZiZ4nUWnmnkgwHxzIuZkBi-tBdhg/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX_GwDTEkRPMaZcdTWNdrB7m1W6iSChxGwslxpHdHlh0wDkTnfAVriRmsIurj3Tu5Lf_je9Tncuzsp13vgS3PEWR0JUqAWRpcT_STPYvjYzXKMRQTAAVc0oP7igmhBj-Ivg8baKPUAbI/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTX_GwDTEkRPMaZcdTWNdrB7m1W6iSChxGwslxpHdHlh0wDkTnfAVriRmsIurj3Tu5Lf_je9Tncuzsp13vgS3PEWR0JUqAWRpcT_STPYvjYzXKMRQTAAVc0oP7igmhBj-Ivg8baKPUAbI/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mMcTYk4WrLhZ9pkhW71p083JM4Y70NbD3O1oGm0NgqsOMGkGCqGpnJqHthK0_q7OG6WD0NtPTcdmFjiUgzE8xuuMEzPqRPsTeSPQ7MA2hgHy-Dh-HnuNuJ5L9s-nOfwXdreaKztXcRQ/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mMcTYk4WrLhZ9pkhW71p083JM4Y70NbD3O1oGm0NgqsOMGkGCqGpnJqHthK0_q7OG6WD0NtPTcdmFjiUgzE8xuuMEzPqRPsTeSPQ7MA2hgHy-Dh-HnuNuJ5L9s-nOfwXdreaKztXcRQ/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-Wfsdzj1nzbARGqnVs5BEd00w3iVEPSWcSUfmIIGSgFrYzRI2VCe52yAOZRcLbT-1_nYGrdRMhVzdD2xlFSP-0WcKLQzhqSCOfcUEEUanD_zBJLuBNoRt6yJlPzYj9As-_R6hjIxcPc/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-Wfsdzj1nzbARGqnVs5BEd00w3iVEPSWcSUfmIIGSgFrYzRI2VCe52yAOZRcLbT-1_nYGrdRMhVzdD2xlFSP-0WcKLQzhqSCOfcUEEUanD_zBJLuBNoRt6yJlPzYj9As-_R6hjIxcPc/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p></p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.5104365 -122.9155905tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-26563185292068310302017-04-15T23:15:00.000-07:002017-04-24T23:20:07.171-07:00My little Flower Girl<div class="blogaway-section"><p>Adalyn always knows when I'm working on flowers. To be honest, all of my kids do and they all want to help. I love that I get to share my love of flowers with all of my children. They are all creative and want to arrange flowers and learn how to make different things with them. <br/>
<br/>Adalyn especially loves wearing them. Any time I make a corsage she always wants to model it for me. Who can refuse that? Here she is modeling a cymbidium orchid corsage <u>for</u> prom. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliOcVKBgIUgK9jglyHW0sMdVneDGaS04dKPrKwFLY9eukDbV3udvi-tF4TSzOQ32jw1qRyM2khgEVJYagT5m4b-KCGPBdpX1GsOEHnL5AB41bJPrPbK882G2JF9bE6oCcqynWrG-xjgA/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliOcVKBgIUgK9jglyHW0sMdVneDGaS04dKPrKwFLY9eukDbV3udvi-tF4TSzOQ32jw1qRyM2khgEVJYagT5m4b-KCGPBdpX1GsOEHnL5AB41bJPrPbK882G2JF9bE6oCcqynWrG-xjgA/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p></p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-27224791857048458692017-04-01T22:03:00.000-07:002017-05-04T14:04:43.572-07:00General Conference Beach Day <div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC894ksCsT0T2p0dQ2z9RkfBc1rSaeW5bXJwph2b-hioxy4EbRBw9xcRGQUE0J3KEWX7rc8KCWq3i8g21bsmK8gYq4N0ZdCPLicRyKKq2ZmYfYWndeVBy_pdke7xfu0thjlnTJcFqti4I/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC894ksCsT0T2p0dQ2z9RkfBc1rSaeW5bXJwph2b-hioxy4EbRBw9xcRGQUE0J3KEWX7rc8KCWq3i8g21bsmK8gYq4N0ZdCPLicRyKKq2ZmYfYWndeVBy_pdke7xfu0thjlnTJcFqti4I/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Who cares what the weather is like, we are heading to the beach! Today we packed everyone up and hit the road. We turned on conference in the van and enjoyed listening to it while we drove out to see Stacey. We have found that sometimes you can get more out of conference while driving with little kids, than while at home watching with little kids. They are buckled and can't go  anywhere! <br/>
<br/>But seriously, it is nice to listen on the beautiful drive to the beach. We headed for Stacey's house and had a little indoor picnic before heading over to Indian beach to play for a bit. Sure, it drizzled almost the entire time. But who cares about that when you're soaking wet? We could have tried to avoid it, but really it was inevitable. The kids got soaked and they loved it. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSOyjNl-02ROpJ7r-Z_ZnmtIEQHZcSlJjZIl7yuXZQhOFdc16_4KjIxkD1CNUguBWYBfjOySOLM5YT1XSzQU7QtkaYHR7ggIwHvoU-Gv-xt2JuCIUZ_Nv9MxJZIb3k_Hibgs1QMxIM60/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSOyjNl-02ROpJ7r-Z_ZnmtIEQHZcSlJjZIl7yuXZQhOFdc16_4KjIxkD1CNUguBWYBfjOySOLM5YT1XSzQU7QtkaYHR7ggIwHvoU-Gv-xt2JuCIUZ_Nv9MxJZIb3k_Hibgs1QMxIM60/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Benton went it the water the most, he stayed in until the very last second until we had to head out. We got everyone cleaned up and warm in their seats with just enough time to listen time the afternoon session during the drive home. I'm not sure how long it will last, or if it will continue to work, but General Conference Beach Day sounds like a good tradition to me. </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.5104238 -122.9155028tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-31200682170260276212017-03-24T23:15:00.000-07:002017-05-04T14:15:27.321-07:00Mamma Mia <div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3ZmbhNgT_itdEfPWTTxqaAE8OoziOYXlFgrGOPhaVOayaeKHw4YRc4hCwGVBEC8Y9_Sw7XOFZ3R4H_MvTDlWucRGDSJ9vdxPFIqZUPmSgDAOv4qP_Dgn2cvlmmlD91if2YLwCLeKyhM/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB3ZmbhNgT_itdEfPWTTxqaAE8OoziOYXlFgrGOPhaVOayaeKHw4YRc4hCwGVBEC8Y9_Sw7XOFZ3R4H_MvTDlWucRGDSJ9vdxPFIqZUPmSgDAOv4qP_Dgn2cvlmmlD91if2YLwCLeKyhM/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p><br/>
Date night! Thanks to Intel for the tickets to go see Mamma Mia at the Keller Auditorium. It was amazing to have the night out with Dallin. We enjoyed the show, but it wasn't or favorite one. The lively dancing and singing at the end after the show was our favorite part! But let's be real, acting like I'm an adult with my favorite adult for an entire evening makes for an exceptional evening regardless of how great the show was. </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.510469 -122.9154901tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-64164754095798629682017-03-21T22:44:00.000-07:002017-05-04T14:45:44.113-07:00 Benton turns 7<div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28AmY8L6lGtut-BNgVOMyyqzifNlpTDK04PuCa-bRqT5jtAlLW_5dcnERVv9zN7mgrWsLgpFDk6dVkQCPfRlyKgQ4NqxzqQd0JsP5f8q06xqqYq1qNHLbnLoCt_l_G5fpodVCFAA9DDc/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28AmY8L6lGtut-BNgVOMyyqzifNlpTDK04PuCa-bRqT5jtAlLW_5dcnERVv9zN7mgrWsLgpFDk6dVkQCPfRlyKgQ4NqxzqQd0JsP5f8q06xqqYq1qNHLbnLoCt_l_G5fpodVCFAA9DDc/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>Benton woke up today excited about being 7! As always we start off the day by opening gifts from the family that have been set up on the table. This year he only asked for a Minecraft shirt and a new beta fish. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBSYzVHJfDE25ehdxRseovkbZd0DOZlBnoxZqjfB57Ar1wtSvGGrSaUTLEpaOXturyBqChXcoFf0PhUafQc_FjdAoP9yz-_j9u6qZtxUSOxMCgY-PpBd5kbaqAbQ6Cc5_2A8tF4LqFKQ/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBBSYzVHJfDE25ehdxRseovkbZd0DOZlBnoxZqjfB57Ar1wtSvGGrSaUTLEpaOXturyBqChXcoFf0PhUafQc_FjdAoP9yz-_j9u6qZtxUSOxMCgY-PpBd5kbaqAbQ6Cc5_2A8tF4LqFKQ/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>This year Benton decided to go to Pietro's Pizza for his birthday. I gave him the option and he picked pizza and laser tag with one friend over a birthday party at home. I think I'll give the kids this choice every year, it was so much easier! <br/>
<br/>Benton invited his friend Ethan from school and we had a great time! Everyone loved the pizza, because pizza is delicious! </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmLIs1g-LJ8KCaEr2MiOcXJHLc1pnh61BUkW2P2A-vtNR5zrm1tphBgPAz7fEn0ThqRvbJTgAYoQX1t71kUSMxInsJoz1f6hctNk6ghHIbYUTmFJ8NMN8A56M5TXwEVLW0w5Ioxpfw14/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDmLIs1g-LJ8KCaEr2MiOcXJHLc1pnh61BUkW2P2A-vtNR5zrm1tphBgPAz7fEn0ThqRvbJTgAYoQX1t71kUSMxInsJoz1f6hctNk6ghHIbYUTmFJ8NMN8A56M5TXwEVLW0w5Ioxpfw14/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLUT2WLgut9V9QIT7RrDbiWcUA_PPVuNb0_0x0tUH3FW_wh5YNt0QCXY2SvRBtlAlV8v8VeCX4EQIdmYOyqqt2MBlWEZHi2MI8jbYZSAIh59MvaaSLA4yeqACb7_DUgKvvUIIF5yQqTs/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLUT2WLgut9V9QIT7RrDbiWcUA_PPVuNb0_0x0tUH3FW_wh5YNt0QCXY2SvRBtlAlV8v8VeCX4EQIdmYOyqqt2MBlWEZHi2MI8jbYZSAIh59MvaaSLA4yeqACb7_DUgKvvUIIF5yQqTs/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>After dinner we played some arcade games. Benton hit the jackpot which he thought was perfect for his birthday. Dallin, Benton, and Ethan played laser tag while the younger kiddos rode the virtual reality ride. </p></div><br/><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aBPb2ZJ-_8i3W0kqNZ6CtYNRI_IyEIGWXOmLXhWIuwM5_2bTpL_6pZVLClJzTzP49ytg8Sa6Y6bhQY6zz0HqI4WIUWeGgoKTg6T0v7lxiAxOraLfAGlmpOIvrrZVO98TZVoMxG3lRhA/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7aBPb2ZJ-_8i3W0kqNZ6CtYNRI_IyEIGWXOmLXhWIuwM5_2bTpL_6pZVLClJzTzP49ytg8Sa6Y6bhQY6zz0HqI4WIUWeGgoKTg6T0v7lxiAxOraLfAGlmpOIvrrZVO98TZVoMxG3lRhA/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; padding: 5px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_10WhLVedEcS6Iy3GoG0DkIp1OJUdpmwi8VhP7COhLDMZEm6otEA0afrFdTFYELrEnF93qwwL2pI4lIGnagB47ReRS2asS2i-4gs_1EzUGEW0CMe819MOfyPlujE25SxklUurawWlZo/"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_10WhLVedEcS6Iy3GoG0DkIp1OJUdpmwi8VhP7COhLDMZEm6otEA0afrFdTFYELrEnF93qwwL2pI4lIGnagB47ReRS2asS2i-4gs_1EzUGEW0CMe819MOfyPlujE25SxklUurawWlZo/ cursor: pointer;" width="320px" style="border: 1px solid; border-radius: 2px;padding: 5px; max-width: 320px " /></a></div><div class="blogaway-section"><p>We left later than we anticipated, but we had such a great night! Happy birthday to my 7 year old Benton! </p></div><br/>Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0Hillsboro, United States45.510469 -122.9154901tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-6953395254287436082017-03-15T20:40:00.000-07:002017-04-25T08:07:00.414-07:00Muddy Puddles <div class="blogaway-section">
Peppa pig and her brother George love jumping in muddy puddles. I think that's one of the reasons my kids love to read their books. They also love jumping in muddy puddles! With all the rain we've been having we have an abundance of mud in our backyard. I sent the kids to play outside while the sun shined for two minutes and this happened. They had so much fun. We're taking ridiculous amounts of fun. Someone should enjoy all this rain we've been having!</div>
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We've all been there right? We are totally convinced that something is possible, or quite impossible, only to attempt it and realize it is the complete opposite. This happened to me again today. I've been wanting to give Emmett reading lessons (lasting about 15-20 minutes daily) but I've been overwhelmed with the idea that I have to find that chunk of time, uninterrupted, during the day to spend with just Emmett. Even 5 minutes uninterrupted seems like an amazing feat to be attempted. As with most things in life, it is usually best just to jump in and try it. So I did. </div>
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Today we did our 6th reading lesson. Right before beginning I was trying to think of what to do with Adalyn, should I let her watch a show? Give her the IPad? Get her to play in her room? Hudson is napping and Benton is at school so they are easy. But instead I just started the lesson. Adalyn pulled up a chair and watched the whole time. She even practiced saying some of the words right along with Emmett. WHAT? I've seriously been waiting months to start these lessons because I thought it would be too hard to do with other kids around. In fact the first lesson we did Benton sat at the table reading books and Hudson sat on the floor playing. So it IS possible even with all 4 kids right there. My preconception was obviously a misconception. </div>
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This got me thinking about how many other times as a parent I've let my preconceptions prevent me from attempting something. And unfortunately I've thought of quiet a few. Namely "My kids can't clean the bathroom (picturing cleaning it as I would)" only to realize that they CAN take a baby wipe and clean the counter and toilet seat. "They can't do a load of laundry start to finish" but they CAN put the clothes in the basket and take it to the washing machine. Next they CAN learn how to put the clothes and soap in and start the machine. With help they CAN switch the loads and pull them out. And in another year or two they CAN fold. </div>
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I used to think that taking all four of my kids swimming by myself sounded like torture of the worst kind. Mainly because I would drive myself crazy looking for each of them since NONE of them can swim by themselves yet. But I desperately want them to be confident in the water, and finding time each week when Dallin can go with us is honestly not an option, so I tried it. The three older kids wear life vests and swim all over the shallow (up to 4 feet) pool. We last about an hour, and after just a few times going the kids are so comfortable in the water. Next I want to teach them how to swim. </div>
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If we start thinking about it, I'm sure we can all think of some preconceptions that have prevented us from attempting something. Sure, our preconceptions are there for a reason. We take our current set of experiences and form what we think is an honest possibility of what might happen, and we might be right. But we might be wrong. So the questions is how much do you really want it? I REALLY want to teach Emmett to read. I REALLY <strike>want</strike> need my children to help out around the house. I REALLY want my kids to be comfortable and confident in the water. So for me, these things are worth attempting. And if I try and fail miserably, well then I'll do it differently next time. Or there won't be a next time. And that's okay.</div>
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You never know what you can do until you try. So I'm going to TRY. Next attempt, exercising with my kids around... stay tuned for that <strike>disastrous</strike> update. </div>
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Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-34365491793392526262016-06-20T13:45:00.000-07:002016-06-21T13:45:52.934-07:00Head Above Water<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi Guys! I'm here, really I am. It has been months since I've posted, but it is my goal to catch up. We have loved having a family of six, which is still surprising to me sometimes. Six! But it is been a little crazy at times. Some things just had to go, and some just went whether we liked it or not. Blogging was one of those things that I just couldn't get around to doing. However I print these into books, and I absolutely love having them so it is important to me to keep updated. I will be starting now to post pictures and memories starting back in January, while at the same time posting pictures about right now. That way I can write while things are fresh in my mind, and I'll do my best with the things from earlier this year. </div>
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Sorry Hudson. If you look at this when you're older and think that I didn't take as many pictures of you, or post as long of posts about your month birthdays, well you are probably right. But I was just spending time with you, instead of posting about you. We have REALLY enjoyed having you around, you are seriously the best baby. And please know, we are just doing the best we can. </div>
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Now, about having 4 kids. Oh, My. It has been an adventure so far. I've done what I could to survive and somehow I'm finally feeling like my head is above water. I think about the quote from Jim Gaffigan often, "Do you want to know what's it's like to have a fourth? Just imagine you're drowning, and then someone hands you a baby." SO ACCURATE. </div>
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But we are not drowning anymore, things are looking great. Benton is out of school, and we are all home for summer. It has been wonderful having him home, even though it has only been a few days. We have lots of fun things planned and we are ready to play. This is going to be the best summer yet, with my 4 beautiful children to enjoy it with. </div>
Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-34640595033795611202016-04-04T13:12:00.001-07:002018-04-04T15:05:55.940-07:00Vacation Shenanigans<div style="text-align: center;">
We all had such a blast on our trip. Every day we had fun activities for the kids and every night the adults and older kids stayed up playing games. It was everything a big family vacation should be. I'm already looking forward to everyone meeting up again!</div>
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Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-66752545472858217142016-04-01T21:04:00.004-07:002018-04-04T15:06:01.807-07:00Family Pictures<div style="text-align: center;">
Today was family picture time! Everyone spent the morning getting ready before we headed over to a nice park to try and catch pictures of everyone before the kids lost it. In the end I'd say it was a success. It is so nice to have updated pictures of everyone. Here are a few of our favorites from today.</div>
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Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-37585116237333138002016-03-31T22:38:00.004-07:002018-04-04T15:06:04.200-07:00St. George Vacation<div style="text-align: left;">
We decided that since Dallin's parents were going to be moving to Arizona for 3 years, that it would be a good idea to get all the family together before they head out. It definitely was a good idea! We rented a house in St. George and all headed down that way. On one of our first days there we drove over to Zion's for some hiking. We loved being surrounded by family. The kids did so great when they had so many cousins, aunts, uncles, and their grandparents to walk with. It was the perfect trip to Zion's.</div>
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Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-13349271742224164982016-03-28T14:06:00.004-07:002018-04-04T15:06:06.749-07:00Magic Tricks<div style="text-align: center;">
Dallin loved learning magic tricks when he was a kid. While we were there we pulled out his trunk of tricks and he was able to impress the kids with his amazing skills. It was super cute to watch the kids watch him with rapt attention. They loved it and wanted to know how he did it!</div>
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We spent Easter at Dallin's Parents house. It was fun to be there with his family for the holiday. We started the morning with a little Easter egg hunt (Thanks Walmart for being open late so we could run and grab candy and eggs the night before when we actually remembered). The kids loved going on the hunt for eggs, and they loved the candy inside. Who doesn't?</div>
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Christy Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11980485830926079852noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120831340577890346.post-42567942801448423022016-03-26T20:54:00.004-07:002018-04-04T15:06:11.102-07:00Museum of Ancient Life<div style="text-align: center;">
On our last day in Salt Lake City we found a fun little park to spend some time at before heading south to our next destination. It was a bit chilly but the kids loved having this place to themselves and spent most of the time on the see-saws. Adalyn was a bit upset that she didn't have a buddy to go with. Don't worry Addy, give Hudson a year or two and he'll be ready to run, jump, and see-saw with you! This was one solution we came up with that worked for about 2 minutes. Hey, that's enough time right?</div>
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Our next stop was the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point. We've never been there before and the kids really enjoyed it. They of course loved the interactive stations the most. We learned lots of fun facts about dinosaurs and enjoyed playing too. </div>
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We loved staying in this yellow house and loved our little stay in Salt Lake City. Good bye yellow house, and hello to Grandma and Grandpa's!</div>
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