Finger Painting and Birthday party!

Turner enjoying the show




Maddie and Ethan being the magician's helpers






Maddie and Ethan




Maddie's handprints




Maddie finger painting



We had a fun filled day today. I bought Maddie some washable crayola paint this past week and decided to take her outside and let her go at it. She made a huge mess, but also did a great job on doing her handprints. She is such a crafty girl and that didn't come from me. Luckily both her Mimi and Nonna are, so she must have picked it up from them. She will spend hours coloring, playing with playdo, and not painting. I am so glad she prefers this to sitting in front of the tv. After she painted, we came in so daddy could mow the yard this morning. Turner took a long nap and then we all got ready for Ethan's 4th birthday party. Ethan is the son of one of Kevin's friends from work. He is also Maddie's fishing buddy, and I think they are kind of sweet on each other:) DJ, Ethan's dad, thinks it is hilarious while Maddie's daddy does NOT:)


We love going to birthday parties and in the past year have been to a BUNCH!! This year, Maddie has been able to bowl for the first time, go to pump it up, been to 2 other bouncy parties, Maple Grove Farm, several home parties, and today seen her first Magic Show. She always has lots of fun and we are grateful to have so many friends with kids close to her age. Turner has gone to most of these parties as well, but tends to sleep through a lot of them. He already has several buddies close to his age, so in the next year or so, we should be going to parties for him too. Today there were games for the kids to play, a magician, hotdogs, snocones, and lots of other goodies. There was swimming as well, but we didn't know and didn't bring the swimsuits. Maddie managed to get sopping wet in her clothes and rode home in her panties. Thank goodness I had an extra pair of those. We had a good day and both kids are out for the night. I have posted some pics above.

Bittersweet Endings

Today we had the funeral for my 93 year old grandmother in Clarksdale, MS. She died Monday morning in the hospital after suffering a heart attack sometime last week. She had suffered from Alztheimer's for several years and had spent the last two not talking, having a caretaker with her at all times. I have so many memories of my funny little grandma, and know that she would not have wanted to go on the way that she was. She did such a good job raising my mother and her brothers and sisters. She left behind an incredible amount of memories and I laugh almost every time I hear a story about her-the things that came out of her mouth:) I hate that my children weren't able to know her, but am hoping that in their later years, their Mimi can keep them entertained like Grandma did us. But not at the expense of my mother's mind. It was so sad watching Grandma begin to forget things and become confused. Alztheimer's is a terrible disease and I know especially hard for my mom and aunt's and uncle's to watch slowly take Grandma away. I pray that she had given her life to Christ and is in Heaven, so that one day I will see her again.

My Kids love looking at themselves

It never fails-if Turner is fussing, stick him in front of a mirror and he will start to smile. Maddie was the same way. They must think they are pretty darn cute, because it always puts a smile on their face. If Maddie is crying, she wants to get up on her stool and watch herself wail away. It is so funny. I think that is part of the reason Maddie enjoys brushing her teeth so much-because she can watch herself while she does it.

Fun Day with Nonna and Da

Saturday we enjoyed a visit with Nonna and Da. They came for the whole day and we never left the house except to pick up some food-for both lunch and dinner. Maddie had been looking forward to it all week and enjoyed getting her time in with her Nonna and Da. We watched her play outside and Da pushed her in her wagon. Turner also enjoyed the day in between several naps-when he is tired, he has no problem going down in his bed. Maddie also receieved a new dress that day from her Dee Dee. It is a sweet yellow pillowcase dress that has her initials monogrammed on it. She was very excited about it and wore it to church the next day. I am afraid she is going to be like her momma when it comes to clothes. We were very glad to see them and wish Savannah wasn't 2 hours away.

Memorial Day "Picnic" at Church

We were so looking forward to the picnic at church this past Sunday. Maddie had a great time last year and we were excited to take Turner this year as well. Due to it raining AGAIN, it was held inside the gym this year. It was more of a potluck, but we took the kids and several of our friends from Sunday School were there. Maddie was able to play with Natalie, Madison, and Gabby and they all had a good time. Maddie sure does love eating Cheetos!! We rarely have them at home, so it was a treat. I can also tell when she has them at Jene's because they will still be on her face when I pick her up:) Turner was quite fidgety while we were there, but seemed to enjoy himself. Here are a few pics from the day.

Things don't always go as planned

I think it is better if I don't think too far ahead as far as plans for the day go. I had hoped Friday would be spent with the kids playing outside and cleaning for Nonna and Da's visit Saturday. Well I call my mom Friday morning to check on kids and she says that Turner is fussing a little and pulling at his right ear. Kevin had mentioned the day before that he had done the same thing, but we thought that he was just "discovering" his ear-WRONG! So I make a dr. appt., got get the kids, and off we go. On the way there, Maddie starts complaining about her eye and it scratching it a lot. By the time we got called back to his office, the nurse asks if she has pink eye. Now both kids are being seen by the doctor and my plans for the day are all but forgotten. Poor Turner has not one, but 2 ear infections, but luckily Maddie's eye is not pink eye, but due to allergies. Off to Walgreens I go for eye drops for Maddie and an antibiotic for Turner. $90 later we are back at home and praying for an uneventful weekend.
In the past month, Turner been to the doctor for croup, thrush, and now ear infections. Maddie has been to the doctor 3 times for coughing-asthma issues, and now her eye. Turner will go back in two weeks for his 4 month shots. Thank the Lord for insurance, because we definately use it!

Pictures for last post!

Kevin and Turner




Kelly's sweet baby London

Maddie in her new dress by Mimi

God is so Good!

I have several new pictures I am wanting to post but am having trouble downloading them. Hopefully tomorrow I will have more time to figure it out. This has been a good week. We started the week off by Maddie wearing a new dress to church on Sunday. One made with love by her Mimi. It is precious and I can't wait to post it. We love having handmade dresses and hope that Mimi keeps them coming. Maddie and I both really appreciate the time and work she puts in them:) Then Monday I got some terrific news at work. This is my 3rd week back since having Turner and it has been much harder for me this time than it was with Maddie. I think I knew that come 2 o'clock I had the rest of the day to be with her. Now that we have two, it is harder dividing up my time. So....my great boss/uncle has let me start working an hour longer Monday thru Thursday and I will have Friday's off. It will give me a day to keep the kids home from Jene's and just do whatever. It will also be nice during the summer, because Kevin will be home too. I am so thankful and looking forward to having that extra day!!
My dear friend Kelly also had her first baby Monday. She was due last Friday but wasn't going to be induced until tomorrow. She went to the hospital early Monday morning and had a beautiful, healthy girl named London Grace. I was able to go and meet her Monday and can't wait for Turner to meet his new little friend. Turner had another friend stop by yesterday, Kevin Byrd. He is the son of some friends of ours and is only a month older than Turner. While they didn't play a whole lot, we did get some pictures of them sitting together that turned out cute. Which brings us to tonight. I am supposed to be playing Bunco, but am just too tired. My parents sweetly offered to keep both children for the night, so I decided to stay home and plan on going to bed soon! I can sleep in a little bit on my first Friday off and then grab the kids for a fun day. This plan is to get in Maddie's baby pool for the first time this year.
Lot's of exciting things happened this week, both kids are healthy, and we have a lot to be thankful for. I left my camera at my parents but planning on posting pics of Maddie's dress, baby London, and Turner's playdate soon. Nonna and Da are supposed to be coming to visit Saturday and Sunday we have a church picnic in the afternoon. Lot's going on in the Wilke's household and I can't wait to update more. God is so Good!!

Sunday School Social

Saturday night we had a get together with the Sunday School class. We went to DC's parents house and grilled out. We had the kids, and the older ones went fishing and got on a slip-n-slide. Maddie loves to fish, but wasn't so sure about the slip-n-slide. The water was cold, so she mostly just watched the other kids. It was nice being able to visit with our friends and let the kids play. Turner is still so young I was just having to hold him. Mimi and Boo Boo were nice enough to come and get him so I could move around a little more. We were able to spend 2 hours together before the rain started to come and then we went to pick up Turner and went home. It was a fun evening for everyone!

A Playdate for Maddie

Maddie enjoyed a playdate with Madison yesterday afternoon. Madison is our friends Mark and and Bethany's daughter from church. I picked her up yesterday so she and Maddie could play together. As I said in my last post, the plan was to make and decorate cupcakes. The girls had a different plan. We played inside for all of two minutes, and spent the remainder of the time outside. They played with sidewalk chalk, rode Maddie's jeep, and got in her play house. The biggest hit of the afternoon was running up and down our hill in the backyard. They did this 20 times and laughed the whole time. After 2 sippee cups each full of Sunny D, the girls had a good workout and both slept well that night. Playdate was a success:)