Breanne posted earlier a challenge for each family to post something about their families on the Wilkins Blog. So here I go taking the challenge. And I am going to tag someone to follow me. My challenge is to keep the tags going until everyone is reached! If anyone needs an invite to the blog please let me know so I can send you one!
Anyway today was our first official half day off for summer vacation. The kids are very excited and a bit sad too because they loved their teachers and friends at school. But with summer comes more freedom and with more freedom comes more responsibility in my opinion. One of the things I like to do in the summer with the kids is come up with something creative and fun for the day. For example today we made play dough, went to the library and went on an indoor scavenger hunt since it was raining. If you have any fun ideas to contribute, they will most likely be used and appreciated. We also do a hundred mile challenge each summer. At the end of the summer the kids get a new pair of shoes if they complete their miles. It's great for me because they need a new pair of shoes for school anyway, so instead of just getting them for them they get to earn them and that makes them appreciate them that much more! This year we are going to try to up the challenge to two hundred miles for the older kids. Sometimes the kids don't always love it, especially if we get a late start and it's hot but hey we always make it and they are always so happy they completed their goal. This summer Mister Porter will turn 8 years old and we will baptized sometime in July. He is so excited to begin the scouting program. Benny and Eric if you are reading this, you are Porter's hero's since you both received your Eagle Scout Award. He asked if he could interview you. Too cute! Savanna just completed the 4th grade which in Willard School district is the end of elementary school. She loves writing and poetry. Sher performed in the Willard North Talent Show reciting her poetry. Parker is my adventure man. He is very excited about his Watermelon plants he planted this year. I hope they live just for him. He keeps asking when are they going to be ready. Carson has a smile that can still your heart and a scream that make you want to run the other way. I love that sweet boy, he loves me holding him which I love to do. And of course our little girl is awaiting her arrival mid-August. Brent stays busy with Photography and in my opinion has a heart of gold. I love that man. He drives me crazy at times, as I do him but we do love each other very much and that's whats important. My favorite activity is spending time with my family. To me there is nothing better. Don't get me wrong there are times it's nice to have a break from them and them from me, but truly I do love being with them.
So there you have it- our little family in a nutshell. NEXT I would like to challenge Cindy & Allen Wilkins to take the challenge and share a blurb about your family. Then you need to tag someone else! Let's keep this going! Deadline for repost is one week from today! So you have until June 4th to complete the challenge!
