Things my kids say....

There are things that the kids say and I want to start writing them down because I'm afraid I'll forget how cute and fun they are. Like today, Austin said....

1. While shutting the car door on the way to church I overheard Austin tell Kenzie that she looked beautiful in her dress. (unprovoked)

2. After the first day of swimming classes Kenzie expressed how fun lessons were. She couldn't wait till they teach her how to walk on water.

Iron Man

Jeremiah is participating in this years Iron Man Race in Tempe. The race is on Sunday, November 22. We would love it if anyone can come out that day to cheer Jeremiah on and help with the kids (okay, beg...please come out!!!). This is a LONG race and he will need support. We watched some of it last year in person and online. They have people finishing near midnight...so it is a day long race. Here are a few details (click on the map):

SWIM (2.4 Miles) Tempe Town Lake map

BIKE (112 Miles) Start Tempe Town Lake 3 laps to Shea Blvd on HWY 87 map

RUN (26.2 Miles) Tempe map

I think Jeremiah is really brave to even want to do this. I wouldn't want to sit in a car for 112 miles, let alone ride a bike. Please come out to support him.

Tomatoes

Austin helped me can the last of the tomatoes this morning. He's such a big help. I don't know what I'd do without my slaves...I mean kids. We made 9 jars of spaghetti sauce and two more cans of tomatoes. My kitchen is HOT.

For Sale

1992 International Dump Truck....only used on two projects.....2!!!! The kids and I were sent outside to make the beauty presentable.

Running Buddies

We took the kids along for a jog on the track 2 days ago. Let's just say that Kenzie can kick my butt! I really cracked the whip and made the kids run a mile on the track. It's amazing how much energy they have. They were still running...after the run. I think we are going to enter the kids in a mile run soon. The best news was that we didn't fight them at all during bed time that night....they were practically begging for their pillows the minute we came home.

Tree Swing

Jeremiah professionally installed 2 tree swings for our neighbors last week. They are amazing. We are sad that our house is missing a good tree swing kind of tree in the yard, but we are fortunate to have nice enough neighbors that gave us an open invitation to swing on the trees anytime! How can you deprive a kid of that! I love Austins smile in the first picture!

Equipment Auction

Makenzie's First Day of All Day School

This is Makenzie's first day of school, and we were almost late for it. She got ready in record speed and hardly ate anything for breakfast. I think she was too excited.

Waiting in a line for the bus. Makenzie was not sure what to do, so here she is hanging out in the back of the line watching the other kids. The kids on the bus stop are really nice to Kenzie.

Makenzie and her friend Indie

Austin was sad (or jealous) to see Kenzie leave for the day. He has to stay with the crazy lady (me) all day while she gets to go someplace more exciting.

She was so excited to get the heck of the house, look at how fast she's trying to get on the bus for the first time. So far, Makenzie is loving school.

Brewer Family Reunion 2009

Austin Getting Soaked by COLD water and loving it.

Jeremiah got into a water fight with the bigger boys

Jacob, Jeremiah, & Jennifer

The cousins at the Pioneer Day Parade

Shaeylnn Cooling off in her own version of the swimming pool

Makenize actually eating

Water fight

Jeremiah and Jennifer at the Parade