Virtual Christmas Card 2008

Since there is no way to reach all of you via the regular postal mail, I am instead posting a "virtual Christmas Card". Thank you for all your support and have a Merry Christmas!!!



And now for the story of 2008...
The Wilkinson family will give an update.

We'll start with the quints, who this year turned one.
They're five times the work…but five times the fun!
They walk, they mumble, they laugh, and they stumble
Play games with their parents and then take a tumble.
They poop and they play, they party and pray;
And they love watching Wiggles at the end of each day.
They pose quite a challenge for Mom and for Dad,
But their smiles and cuteness make everyone glad.
Healthy and happy, is what we all love--
And for that we still thank the good Lord above.

Rustin and Ryder, the two goofy boys
Take turns at the trouble and stealing the toys.
There’s Kassidy, Kaydence, and Kyndall too
Who like playing with dolls and trying on shoes.

Now Riley and Kaiya, they’re lots of fun too!
They like to play piano and go to the zoo.
Kaiya loves dancing, and Riley, his bike.
Having adventures is what they both like.
Riley does swimming and likes to create.
This year he was baptized because he turned eight.
Kaiya likes reading and going to school,
And playing with Riley 'cause she thinks he's cool.
They star in their own YouTube video show,
Might one day be famous (but let's not let them know).

As for Mom and Dad, they'd like a good rest--
A cruise or a trip to get out of the nest.
Well, for that they’ll simply just have to keep waiting.
But, because of good friends, they still do some dating!

Now that just sums it up. Yes, it's been a good year.
Thanks to our friends from far and from near.
Now if you want more, you will just have to log
Onto your computer to check out the blog!

Merry Christmas!

Virtual Christmas Card 2008

Virtual Christmas Card

It's Christmastime---that time of year when we attempt to be clever and create cards to send to friends and family with photos and updates on our year. This year, we have been blessed to have the support of many people, many of which we will never meet. Since there is no way to reach all of you via the regular postal mail, I am instead posting a "virtual Christmas Card". Thank you for all your prayers, love and support and have a Merry Christmas!!!

Twas 2007 in the Wilkinson home,

A crazier year we have never known.

We started the year by selling our house,

Then went off to Disney to see Mickey Mouse.

On Jan 23rd life turned upside down,

We went to the doctor, couldn't believe what he found.

"You're expecting!" he said, "...and it's going to be QUINTS!"

And our lives have not been quite the same since.

We searched for a doctor to find the best,

Which led us to Phoenix and four months of bedrest.

We stayed near in Gilbert with Rachelle's Aunt Jeanie,

And good Uncle Rick, (who isn't a meanie.)

Meanwhile in Austin our new house was done!

But without all the help, it would not have been fun.

They cleaned and they painted, they worked without rest!

Yes, our family and friends are really the best.

Five babies were born at the end of July

At 34 weeks, their weights were quite high.

Kassidy, Kaydence and Rustin were first,

Then Kyndall and Ryder had their birth.

We moved back to Austin on September one

The life we call "normal" is really quite fun!

They're all doing well and growing up fast.

It's hard to believe how much time has passed.

Riley and Kaiya have been champs all through.

They both love to help, and know just what to do.

Riley's in second grade and at a new school,

He really likes reading and thinks LEGOs are cool.

He made a short "film" for the Reflections Contest,

The judges agreed that his was the best!

Four-year-old Kaiya loves dancing and dolls,

Dressing up pretty, and drawing on walls.

This year we'll remember—for we've really been blessed.

Thanks to friends and family, it's been a success!

Love,

The Wilkinsons

Kassidy

Kaydence

Rustin

Kyndall

Ryder

Kaiya and Riley

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