Weekend In Logan

I was lucky enough to be able to go down to my sister Kasey's house for a long weekend. We are all taking turns doing down to help her out, since having the C-section, she is unable to lift her twins, Gage & Taya. So, now that I live closer (YEAH) I was so excited to go down and stay with her. An added bonus was being able to go to the hospital and seeing my beautiful twin girl nieces, Haylee & Peyton. Even though I thought I was on an episode of ER, having to scrub down to go into the NICU, it was SO worth it. These little girls are absolutely adorable. I was thrilled just to get to see them, but we happened to get there at feeding time, and I was over the moon when I actually got to hold and feed Haylee. Talk about a treat! Again,I am so proud of Kasey, and the strength she has. She has to drive 45 minutes each way to the hospital where Haylee & Peyton are, and I know it is hard on her (not to mention gas prices). She is a wonderful mother, and I know my whole family agrees. She is truly a hero to our family.

Buddy Walk 2008

Last weekend, Scott was approached about taking pictures for the National Down Syndrome Society's Buddy Walk. It is a fundraiser, that lets kids with Down Syndrome get together and have a good time. Well, we all have a special place in our hearts with people with Down Syndrome since we have Uncle Robert back in Sikeston. So, when Scott came home and told us about it, we made him email the representatives and tell them that the rest of us wanted to help also. Which worked out, because Graison had a service project due for school. So, Scott strapped a camera to Graison, and it was their first time "working" together. They both did a great job, and Baylee & I had fun walking around helping with games. It was so cold this Saturday, so its a good thing the T-shirts they gave us were big enough to wear OVER our coats! We had a great time, and the kids there were so cute and fun-loving. It was a great day!

BABY GIRLS....

Well, my little sister, Kasey, just couldn't wait any longer to pop out her twin girls! So, on Monday October 13 Haylee & Peyton joined the Wardell family. As many of you know, Kasey and Cory have a set of twins that are 10 months old, Gage & Taya. Yes, pick your jaw back up...she has 2 sets of twins less than a year apart. I admire Kasey so much, and truly believe that she is an extremely special mother for Heavenly Father to bless her with all these babies. I know it will be overwhelming sometimes, but I have faith in Kasey, and I know she can handle it. I love her so much, and I am so glad and excited that I live closer now so that I can see her and her beautiful family more often!!

Winter Already???

Don't get me wrong, one of the perks to moving to Boise was the weather. We were so ready to get out of the months of 100 degree days in Sikeston. So this morning when we were checking the weather for school, and saw that the HIGH was 55!! There were mixed feelings. Baylee who wears flannels to bed year round was bummed cause she was going to freeze! The rest of us were ready, and excited. THEN...we saw that they are calling for rain/snow mix tonight and tomorow. We all got a little nervous then! It is only October!! This seriously limits Halloween costumes!