January Birthdays

January is always a busy time for birthdays in the Wieland Household. Todd celebrated his 48th, Jordan her 7th and Rachel her 12th. We enjoyed several celebrations and lots of cake. Happy Birthday to three of my favorite people!

Sarah, Jordan and Kylie Jo wishing Todd a Happy Birthday!

 A fancy 7th birthday cake!

 A girl after my own heart - yellow cake with chocolate frosting!

 Blowing out the candles!

 Present time!

 Two birthday cakes = twice the fun!

I'm getting a little too old for you to keep taking pictures of me.

Luke is sure glad his sisters let him have some birthday cake!



Spa Day January 11

School was cancelled on the Rascal's birthday due to freezing rain on the roads.  Several school were closed so we were able to enjoy a "Spa Day' at the Wieland household for Jordan's birthday.  She was sad she didn't have school on her birthday but loved the Spa!

 Ready for my make-over!

 Even Luke liked the foot spa!  He cried when we put it away.

 Before picture!

 Make-up station!  Rachel did a great job doing everyone's make-up.

A sign just in case couldn't find the Spa!

Letting our nails dry.

 

Sarah enjoying the foot spa!

 After picture!

 Ready for the runway!

 Beautiful Birthday Girl!

Christmas in the Cities

We traveled down to the Cities to celebrate Christmas with my family.  We started out visiting with Grandpa Printz and Grandma Karen.  Lisa and her family came over for a visit too.  It was wonderful spending time with everyone.  The next day, we traveled to my brother's house where we were able to celebrate the holiday with my mom, brothers and nephews.  Lots of fun seeing the boys getting bigger!  We then traveled up to North Branch to spend some time with Todd's cousin, Brenda and her family.  Even though it was a quick trip, we enjoyed visiting with everyone.

Luke having fun opening his gift.

 Picture with Grandpa Printz & Grandma Karen.

 All of the Printz Cousins for a family picture!

 Hanging out with Cousin Abby!

 Luke's new best friend, Hillary (named after Hillary Clinton)

Boy, it is rough visiting so many relatives! (although - she talked the first 5 1/2 hours of the trip and fell asleep the last 5 min.)

Christmas Day

The kids were up not too early (around 7:30) ready to see what Santa and Mom & Dad had brought them.  They enjoyed a gift from Santa, a gift from Mom & Dad, a gift from one of their siblings and a few stocking stuffers.  Even though it was only 3 gifts - it still seemed like a lot!  We are certainly blessed to be able to provide for our children.

 Pure excitement and joy!

 Please stop taking pictures so we can open our gifts!

 What is in the stocking?

 Luke was too busy trying to see what his present was to stop and smile.

Luke's first Christmas!

Christmas Eve 2012

We enjoyed celebrating Christmas Eve in the traditional Wieland Family way.  Pictures before the church service, christmas eve service, opening presents at Grandma and Papa's house and eating a late supper.  The seams of the house were bursting with family, food and fun!

 Family Picture Christmas Eve 2012

 All of the Wieland Grandchildren (Wil and Luke are the only boys - the eldest and youngest respectively)

 Sarah and Luke ready for church!

 All of the kiddos looking great!

 Rachel looking so grown-up!

The rascal is ready for Christmas!