Twiner Family Adventures

My Birthday Pictures!

2011-09-24T17:39:00.000-07:00

For my birthday this year we went and had a "real" photograhper take our pictures. I think they turned out FANTASTIC.

2011-07-29T19:14:00.001-07:00

2011-05-19T18:46:00.001-07:00

New York!

2011-04-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

Our first look at the New York Skyline!

We came in through the Lincoln tunnel, just like Buddy the Elf!

This was the fun group of girls I got to chaperon. They were actually really good. They even trusted me to take them on the subway, and they didn't refuse to go with me any more when I took them to the New York Courthouse to use the bathroom. We had to take off all our bags, belts and jackets so they could be searched, PLUS the guy that was in front of us in line got cuffed and led away right before our eyes!

The Brooklyn Bridge was INCREDIBLE. So much more massive than I expected. Tons of people walking over it and hardly any of them spoke English.

Fun view of the Manhattan Skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge

The New York subway. Not nearly as scary as I remember, but we did see a beggar that freaked Krislee out.

Times Square. Crazy, crazy busy. I would hate to be there at New Years. Krislee's favorite store here was the Disney Store, of course.

We had to snap a picture of all the garbage that collects during a day. Piles and Piles all along the street every night.

Ok, Us crazies who watch QVC at Christmas time know how they love to sell Juniors cheesecake. They make it look so good, so we had to try some while in New York and it was DELICIOUS!

Lady Liberty. Unfortunately we only got to drive around her on the boat. We stopped at Ellis Island where me, Krislee and one of my other girls go left. We totally missed the ferry the rest of the 150 maryville people got on. I was being a Howard and waiting until the last minute. Oh well. I was reminded of why I didn't mind leaving New York. The ferry guy was totally New York rude to us.

I finally got to see a Broadway show and now I am completely hooked! More expensive than a movie ($126) but oh wow. It was INCREDIBLE the way they built the seats everyone has a clear shot with now heads in way.

The set was incredible and the cast was amazing. I am ready to see it again.

Carnegie Hall the reason why we came. Unfortunately you can take no pictures inside. This is the poster that was outside. Oh. I will have to find my close up. Maryville is listing on there.

Too bad they are doing a major reconstruction. Scaffolding Everywhere!

This is after the performance and the did fabulous! She was all smiles. The Orchestra that went before was good, but when they set up for Maryville they kept bringing out stacks and stacks of chairs. They barely fit on the Carnegie Stage. It looked so neat. We are getting a picture of that from the festival. I can't wait to see it!

More of what we have been up to!

2011-04-15T09:16:00.000-07:00

Karlee and I were able to go to Nashville last week so that she could participate in the Tennessee Honor Choir. She was selected from several hundred who auditioned to go. She has such a pretty voice! We stopped by the Parthenon in Nashville before heading to the Opryland Hotel. It is an exact replica of the original in Greece. If anyone has seen the movie PERCY JACKSON this is the statue of Athena they used.

We went out to eat with the other kids from her school that went. She ordered a HUGE plate of catfish, cod, crab cakes and frog legs!

Karlee and two of her friends Sarah and Rachel. (they also live just down the street!)

This is the honor choir from all over the state. Of course Maryville had the most kids. They could only send in ten audition tapes from each school. This year Maryville had ALL ten accepted. They performed in the Tennessee Ball Room of the Opryland Hotel.

The Maryville kids with their teacher Mrs. Robinson

Carter Also turned 6 on April 5. I can't believe he is that old. He sure is cute though.

We went to Atlanta last weekend for the Atlanta Temple Open House. We stopped by World of Coca-Cola before. This is kara trying the really nasty Italian drink "beverly"

Outside Coke world

You can drink to your hearts content!

Carter loved this burping coke machine

The totally redone Atlanta Temple is gorgeous. It was so hot and humid that day it reminded me of the day Chris and I were married in the middle of July.

This fun park is the Olympic Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta. It brought back memories of when Chris and I went to the Atlanta Olympics

Cute kids and the new Temple Steps

Kara's First soccer game!

2011-04-04T16:26:00.000-07:00

It was a SUPER cold and windy day!

This is a project I am working on. I am almost finished and LOVE the way it looks!

a Quick look through the last three months!

2011-03-14T17:25:00.000-07:00

Karlee's first Temple Trip. I was able to go to Nashville with my two beautiful girls!

Eighties night at church. I think we look spectacular with all that poofy hair!

Cute Carter and his friend Will Morgan at Krislee's Orchestra Concert. They both were playing with IPhones and they looked like little business men.

Krislee's Orchestra put on a spectacular Valentines concert. It was their Pops concert so they played a lot of familiar music.

This is what happens when you put regular liquid hand soap in a dishwasher. It made a TON of bubbles.

We made fun out of the mess though!

Kara had Market Day for 2nd grade. They had to make a product to sell. We made bottle cap jewelry and magnets. They were very cute and she came REALLY close to selling all 75.

Krislee was also in her High School Play, "Fiddler on the Roof". It was AMAZING!! I think it was better than the movie. These Maryville kids are just oozing with talent. I want to see it again.

Krislee planned a daddy/daughter Nerd Night at Church. Chris and Karlee really got into dressing up. Karlee even made her glasses from popcicle sticks and pony tail holders.

Krislee: Nerd Queen

I am glad that isn't a real razor!

2010-12-28T10:39:00.000-08:00

We were dreaming of a White Christmas and Santa delivered!We woke up Christmas Morning to snow on the ground and more falling from the sky. It snowed all day into the night. When Sunday morning arrived we had 4 inches on the ground! enjoy the pictures below of the kids opening presents.

Monday there was still snow on the ground, so we got together with a bunch of kids from church and found a good hill to slide down. By the way I am LOVING the extraordinary camera Chris gave me for Christmas. I have barely begun to use it, but I have been getting some great pictures anyway.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-20T05:45:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas I know it has been a while since we have updated, but with family spread across the U.S. I thought I better get back to blogging as an easier way to share with everyone what we are up to. Here are just a few pictures of the last week. The kids had two snow days last week. What fun to see the street covered in snow! How fun to live right at the end of a cul-de-sac also. Gives us LOTS of play space!
Can you see the snow angels?

This is the Twiner house in Tennessee. It fits our family pretty well. It is in a great location. 5 minutes or less to all the schools, cul-de-sac and private backyard and we can walk or bike to the greenway (a running, walking, biking trail that winds miles throughout the city going by schools, through parks and along quaint little Pistol Creek. Absolutely beautiful. In fact in just a few weeks if we really wanted to we could bike all the way to Mom and Dad's house in the next town. What a ride though I think it would be at least 8 miles!)

I think Krislee was hoping she wouldn't fall! Walking VERY carefully!

No sweeter sight than seeing all the kids getting along together. Krislee is reading them the Christmas book we opened for that day. It is one of our Christmas countdowns. We wrap up 24 Christmas books and open one a day to read. Carter really is loving all of our Christmas countdowns!

Monthly Trips to Tennessee!

2010-03-02T12:01:00.000-08:00

These pictures are a couple of weeks old, but I thought I would share a glimpse into our travelling life. We seem to be blessed to go see Chris in TN at least once a month. We try to get back together as a family every two weeks and if the kid have any time off from school we get to do the travelling! One thing the kids should be grateful for is that we get to eat out a lot more now! Our new favorite is Hardees. We always stop for Little Caesars on the way up and now it is Hardees on the way home.

We took some time to actually eat in Hardee's this time. The kids kept switching tables. I think we messed up three tables in all!

Nothing better than a big, sloppy burger, crispy salty french fries and a huge glass of pop before hitting the road again!

2010-02-16T10:13:00.000-08:00

SNOW DAY!!!!!

It has been YEARS since we have had this much snow!

Karlee measured 5 inches. It looked beautiful!

The kids said it looked like "Narnia" (one of their favorite movies)

Who wouldn't want to buy this beauty of a home?

This is our snow "mouse". It just kind of took on that shape. There is still a little of him left outside now. I love how beautiful the snow makes the trees look. What a fun snow day!

2010-02-07T19:06:00.001-08:00

A quick update. I am having picture problems. The computer is doing what it wants and i have yet to find the time to sit down and figure it out. To pass the time while Chris is away I have been crafting and crafting and crafting. It is hard to get into a craft only to have to clean it up so that we can show the house, but I still do it. I needed some more Valentines decorations anyway and so now we have probably doubled the number that we have. Yesterday I spent the afternoon and my good friend Kim's house. What a wonderful time we had eating, crafting and talking. Good friends make life so nice!!!

2010-01-10T18:41:00.001-08:00

Christmas was really fun. Chris came down to Mississippi for Christmas day and then a few days later we all headed up to Tennessee for the week. We got a Wii (that's what is in the big box!)

We had sweet Sister Wood over Christmas night. She gave us a lot of laughs playing wii bowling!

2010-01-10T18:35:00.000-08:00

I know it has been a long time since I wrote anything. Live has been CRAZY!!!! I have gotten on a decorating kick trying to make the house look like a show place and trying to get it to sell. Here are some pictures.

2009-08-15T14:58:00.000-07:00

We are back from our amazing experience in Nauvoo!!! If you ever want to have your family experience what ZION is like, participate in the Nauvoo pageant. It will bring your family closer, have amazing spiritual experiences, meet great people and have a missionary experience. We were able to particpate for a week. We were in charge of "hoops and graces" for the pre-show pioneer games and then we were in the last song "The Spirit of God". The kids had a great time. Kara met 2 other girls here same age and same looks. We called them the triplets. Karlee found a good friend also, her family was next to our games at the pre-show. Krislee was able to play in the pre-show band with her fiddle. They were the most popular spot because they provided the music for the dancing. She had a great experience! Chris and I really enjoyed talking to people and showing their families how to have fun. Our family got around 20 missionary referrals!!! For the whole week we were there the total referrals for the cast was almost 2100 referrals!!! It felt great tp be part of such a great missionary effort. This is an experience that we will always remember and be forever grateful.

2009-07-21T18:18:00.000-07:00

Ok,

Since it has been 2 months since I updated here is a fast look at those days.

Chris retired from the Air National Guard after 20 years of service ( 22 if you count the time he was on his mission!). It feels so good to have no more drills! We had a surprise party for him at Mom's to celebrate. Karlee and Kara loved the first day of school. I had a van loaded to go to Girls camp and Krislee and I had a great time! Hope that quickly gets everyone up to date!

Krislee & Elder Wigginton

2009-05-07T12:55:00.000-07:00

We love to hear Krislee play her fiddle, and it has been fun to have Elder Wigginton here to accompany her. They have only played a few songs together, but sound really good together. I love "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" It is our favorite one to hear them play.

This one is a fiddle tune called "Mississippi Sawyer"

Brio's Spring Event

2009-05-07T06:15:00.000-07:00

Saturday, May 2, was Brio's Spring Event. Karlee was able to perform a solo and did a great job. Papa was able to come and see for the first time in 2 years. It was a hot day, but we were able to eat A LOT of Bop's ice cream. Karlee was also awarded 3rd place in 4th grade leadership. Way to go Karlee!!!!!!!

Our Busy Week!!

2009-05-03T07:39:00.001-07:00

We had a really busy week following Krislee's recital. Friday night we went to Relay for Life where Karlee was able to walk with the cancer survivors. Saturday we packed up the family (plus the Brandon Elders) and went to the Stake Center and the Jackson zoo to participate in the North America South East area service day. The kids and I pulled weeds and mulched in the zoo while Chris and the Elders cut down trees, brush, and poison ivy around the lake at the zoo. It was a fun day and we had a great picnic with the Elders and the Flemings! Tuesday Carter and I headed to the zoo again to meet Kara for her field trip (and to check up on our work) The zoo still looked great and we loved seeing the animals.

Krislee's recital

2009-04-26T17:53:00.000-07:00

Krislee had her violin recital Thursday April 23, 2009. I was able to accompany her on the piano. I think we did pretty well together.

She also played the fiddle tune "Liberty". She did really well on that one. Now we need someone to learn how to play the guitar.

Karlee is honored

2009-04-22T16:56:00.001-07:00

Today Karlee was invited to attend the Rankin County School Board meeting where she was honored for being a member of "BRIO" her show choir. She is so excited about the certificate she received. YEAH Karlee, way to go!!!

2009-04-22T16:25:00.000-07:00

About 3 weeks ago I was watching Ethan and Aidan Shields. Elizabeth and I were enjoying some quiet time in the kitchen when we thought we had better check on the boys. I looked out the window and saw Carter and Ethan each with a wing of the same chicken walking around in circles on the trampoline. As I looked closer I saw that they had all 10 chickens huddled in a corner on the trampoline. It was too fun to be mad at them. All the chickens survived and we are still getting eggs.

2009-04-22T16:19:00.000-07:00

I finally did it!! I have started a blog. Let's see if it gets any further than this!!!