We are still here

We are still here. The next to months are going to be hectic. Christmas is on the way, house construction, and I am moving into a brand new school. I will be back in the next couple of days with pictures of the new bathroom and the dinning room. Hopefully things will be back to normal after Christmas.

The Construction Continues

Under Construction

Things have gotten even crazier ( if that is possible) at the Wheeler home. We can not wait to see the results of our new projects! However, we hate the mess. I guess there is never a perfect time to do anything. I just hope we can make it through November. I can not wait for them to start on the kitchen! I guess that is when the real fun begins.

Finally, we lost a tooth!

Wow! We have lost a tooth, scored another pet, and manged to wipe out Jack all in one weekend. Maddie had all of her teeth when I left her to go to Hilton Head this weekend. I got a call very early on Thursday saying that Mads had bitten down on her fork and her tooth was hanging out of her mouth. So naturally Big Daddy pulls it out. I can not believe I missed it. It seems like yesterday when I was anxiously waiting for Maddie to get her teeth. As many may remember, Maddie got her teeth very late. We thought we might actually have to buy baby dentures. HA HA!! Mads has been desperately wanting to loose that tooth. She said all first graders have lost at least one tooth. Well, I think it is official!
Will and I came to pick up the kids anxiously waiting to see our toothless child only to find out we have another mouth to feed. All be it a very small mouth, Grams and Big Daddy have given the children another pet for me to take care of. His (or her??) name is Shank. Shank was the name of the countless turtles my daddy would bring home from the golf course. WE loved those turtles. Kori and I must have had at least five. Sadly these turtles all found their way to the Waterway never to be seen again. I don't think I will have this problem with Shank 5000...
It must have been fun at Big Daddy and Grams because Jack was wiped out. It is so peaceful to watch him sleep.

Fun in the Sand box

This is our last little vacation before school starts. The kids love to go play at the beach during low tide. We have had a wonderful time time this summer. It is truly a shame summer is coming to an end, however the new school year will bring new adventures.

Diving

Last week we were in the Bahamas diving. What a thrill!! It was wonderful to have a little "mommy daddy time" as well. I am hooked on diving. On the next dive I hope for a little more sunlight so the majesty of the reef can shine through.

Home at Last

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We are home at last!!! What a wonderful time we have had. Mommy and Daddy just got back from Green Turtle and Maddie and Jack from Camp Fripp. We even managed to bring home two new members of the family. Thanks Big Daddy and Grams

Fishing with my Daddy

Jack's first big fishing trip! Daddy wanted to take Jack fishing and boy was he ready. What fun we had! Jack squealed with delight every time we cast his Pirate fishing pole. With in a few minutes Jack was ready to fish alone. "Me do it! Me do it!" I am surprised we caught anything with all the stomping in the boat and the squeals of delight. Finally, daddy caught a big one. Jack is hooked and Daddy has a new fishing buddy!

Beach Shoot 2

Photo Shoot

We took pictures on the beach today. Wow! Maddie was not thrilled about the whole idea because it was taking time away from swimming. I got a couple cute ones. I guess we will have to try again before we leave.

Chaos at the Beach

We finally made it to the beach. Within in minutes of being at my parents house, Jack was on the move. He has been in everything! All Mads wants to do is go to the beach, the pool, or on bunny patrol. Bunny patrol is the nightly golf cart ride on the island looking for bunnies!! Mads and Jack got a new beach pet today. We will have to see how long the fish will stay in the bowl. Jack has already stuck his hand in the bowl to "pet " the fish.

Most of May

Most of May we called Mads Month! Maddie had a big month. She turned six, graduated from kindergarten, and finished dance and coach's pitch. May is always such a hectic month. The last full month of school for me, testing, and of course Maddie's birthday. I am so glad the summer is here!

The next two months are going to be a blast!!!!