My Wish

 I wish that we had the time to celebrate the wonders of each day, everyday. 

 I wish my children never lost their smiles, that they never had to attend the funeral; especially one of a friend, and that they were always this carefree.

Since this is real life, I will continue to help them try to understand it as they continue to help me.

Jet Setting

Not really, more like bus setting. I shared a long weekend with two of my sisters, a niece, and my mom just to come back for two days to gather the kids to head to North Carolina for an extra long weekend.

As much as I love being at home, I'm thankful to have such exciting experiences and to share them with my family.

Under Construction

The heart of our home - the kitchen - is being demolished tonight for bigger, better, and prettier things to come. During the upheaval we will be in and out, staying here and there, and traveling to and fro so the blog will be put on hold. Once we are up and running again, we will be certain to post before and after pictures of this exciting project!

Bursting

Our modest house which is used to containing 4 of us, at most, is currently bursting at the seams with 10 people but when the occupants are family its more like overflowing with both love and laughter!

Inheritance

 Little girls usually imagine wearing their mother's wedding gown or sliding on her sparkly engagement diamond when she meets her prince charming. As they get older maybe its the Christmas China or the special silver in the red velvet lined box.

For years I've had my heart set on something of my mother's - her hamburger masher. Yes of all the things that fill her house I want the hamburger masher and based on today's activities I think Molly will be calling dibs on the hamburger masher should I ever get it from Grandma!

Fun in the Sun

 

 

Leonardo da Vinci said, "Water is the driving force of all nature." And for the Wendels its the driving force of all fun.

 

Daddy's Day

In our house Father's Day should be renamed Daddy's Day not only because we try to pamper Mike more than normal, but because it takes a lot to be a daddy. It takes patience, commitment, time, humor, energy, and love - lots of it. Luckily, we have just the man for the job!