From My Family...

The Wheeler Family

2009

Dear Family and Friends,

This Christmas season seemed to sneak up on us so fast. We had every intention of sending a Christmas card, but as time passes by it seems more realistic to think it just isn't going to happen this year.

We always look forward to this time of year, and the time it gives us to spend with family. We will be spending this Christmas in Oklahoma City with Walter's family. We are so excited, especially the kids. We haven't spent the holidays there in four years. It will be so fun to have all the grandkids in one room on Christmas morning!

So what has happened this year in the Wheeler house?

We welcomed a new member to our family. Baby B was born on August 5th. He came a week earlier than planned. The hubby was out of town and it was Miss C's first day of school. He sure made a grand entrance into this world, one we won't soon forget! He is the most precious boy. He really does complete our family.

Miss C is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. She is really starting to excel in school, and it is a joy to see her learn and grow. She really does have a passion for learning. She loves to sing and has acquired the nickname "American Idol" by the Hubby. She sings in the bath, the shower, while cleaning her room, doing her homework - pretty much everywhere, all the time. I don't know how she manages to keep quiet at school ALL. DAY. LONG. But she manages, and her teachers love her, which is no surprise. She really enjoys being a big sister to her brothers. We are not sure if it because she likes being the boss, but we do know that she loves them so very much. Even when the are. "Ugh! SO ANNOYING!" (in her words) Miss C is growing up so fast and we treasure watching her learn and grow. We are also looking forward to her baptism this coming April, when she turns 8.

Mister P is 4 years old, and becoming quite the vocal little man of the house. He is no longer the little boy who had the hardest time talking. He is also growing like a little weed, and it seems as if there is no stopping him. As far as he is concerned, he is a super hero. There is no convincing him otherwise. The most shocking to all of us is that he loves having a baby brother. He had been the baby so long, we thought there would be a little jealousy situation, but that never happened. He loves "his baby" so much. Every day he asks us if we can keep him. Every time we answer yes, he is just so thrilled. Mister P brings so much laughter to our family as we watch him grow.

This year we moved twice, once to Grand Junction and then back to Castle Rock. The Hubby's job really does keep us on our toes, but more than anything we are thankful for the work. It is truly a blessing to have a job, and we are extremely grateful that he has been given the opportunity to grow within his company.

I am busy keeping the house in some kind of order. As you can tell, life around here can be a little crazy at times. Somehow I also manage to update my blog every now and then. Just for you crazy people!

During the craziness that this season has become, we pray that you and your families can find the time to remember what this season is all about, that you may cherish the greatest gift, the love of Jesus Christ and that you are surrounded by the ones you love.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

Love,

The Hubby, Jenn, Miss C, Mister P and Baby B