Bees?

I don't know why they are called hives.... But poor Jacquie has a bad, bad case of them :(. We suspect an allergy to latex.

Thank you job at a dentist office--not!!

We're all sorry you're so miserable JQ! We hope they go away soon!!

These Just Don't Mix

Just ask Andrea....

Oreos, milk, and crazy amounts of laughter just don't mix.

What happens is......

Milk and Oreos out your nose.

Ewwwwwww. Poor, poor Andee. Thank you, however, for the 2nd laugh until you cry and cry episode for Jacquie and myself!!!

Trunk or Treat

A little Brian Wilson in the house!!

Jacquie decided to be the original crazy Giant-- Fear the BEARD!

 such loving seesters ;)

How many chins do YOU count???  lol  I don't think heads are supposed to bend that way.

awwwwe.  this is a picture of some super cute girls!

love them!!

Andrea and Jack went all crazy and creative and dressed up as Jack and Jill!! If you didn't know, Jack is our other son...

Hey-- where's your pail??

I also went as a Giant... don't really care which one :)

Jim went as a mountain hiker!! I'm pretty sure this is his favorite costume EVER!

Bring on the kids! Let's give 'em some CANDY!

So...

think we look alike??

I can't believe I didn't snap a picture of Riley's costume. Don't fret. I'll get a picture of him. It deserves its own post anyway. You'll love it!

Number 5!

Today was a big day in the Wagner family!

Number 5, also known as Andrea, got her braces off!  

We started our journey in orthdontia around 12 years ago. And around $30,000 or so (give or take a couple of thousand.)  Ya. Serious coin. I used to always ask Dr. Johnson (before he retired and sold the practice to Dr. Thurman) how is beach house that the Wagners were buying for him was coming along! He always laughed. So I guess I was close ;)

But, as you can see -- just look at those pearly white, gorgeous, straight teeth that every dollar was well spent!! We have five kids with beautiful teeth!!

I'd pay do it all over again if I had to. Seriously these kids had better wear their retainers because I really won't pay for it again!!  Now we just need to yank the wisdom (teeth that is) out of number 5 and I can write a post about our oral surgeon...

Congratulations Andrea!

You are gorgeous!

Little Thieves

Guess who's back???

We have had multiple visits from this little "friend."  I think he thinks he's a cat. He sure loves cat food!! 

We let Ella chase him the other night. That was hilarious. I've never heard Ella bark like that. This little coon isn't scared of people at all. He (or she) doesn't mind eating in front of our whole family!!  You'd think we lived on the edge of a forest or something. It's crazy.

You can read Jacquie's account on her blog!  

what do you think it is?

Poor Jim.

While working on a car recently... he burnt his arm.

It's a nasty burn.

What do you think it is??

A T-Rex? 

I think it's a squirrel. With a big fluffy tail. 

Get better soon :)

nineteen

 This cutie turned 19 today!

I'm pretty happy that she's home and was able to spend her birthday with us :)  She choose a tri-tip dinner (delish!) and of course, some pumpkin pie for dessert.  Jacquie was my only baby that came early (before my due date!).  She was a rather naughty little girl, but has grown into a beautiful and responsible woman. We love having her home (she helps us SO much!)  Happy Birthday Jacquie! We love you!

 Jacquie really got her birthday presents earlier... she got some great luggage and an exciting skydiving trip.  We were able to scrounge up some other gifts...

 yep.

these are for her tic tac obsession

 Some German chocolate.

Guess who that is from??

 YES!!

A new, grown-up purse!! (No one is happier than Andrea about this one.....)

She did it! She blew all 19 out in one blow!!

Happy Birthday!