Are Your Kids This Crazy?!?

I know this is going to sound awful, but one thing I do not miss about our old neighborhood is the doorbell constantly ringing (& waking up my baby) and neighborhood kids wanting to play at our house. 

 My kids almost never ask to play at other peoples houses.

 I consider myself very blessed & lucky that they love each other, get along and play together so well! 

 I joke that Hannah is our "activities director".  She is always putting together some sort of experience for herself and her brothers. 

 Where did they even learn to do yoga?  It's not like I do it! :)

 Tree pose anyone? 

When we moved into our new house they played outside together for days.  They only came in for potty breaks and food!  And I secretly love that there are almost zero kids other than mine in this new neighborhood!  It's so quiet and peaceful.  And if the doorbell rings it's probably the Fed Ex man! 

Namaste!

Cousins, cousins, cousins! (Part II)

For my parents this year for Christmas we decided to give an updated picture of all their grand kids!

 We met at the temple and had these taken!

 Merry Christmas Nana and Papa!  I think it turned out great!

Happy 1st Birthday Elle!

What do you get for a baby who's turning one and has everything? 

 A car seat?  I know boring right?  This girl literally has zero needs and zero wants but when you know it's your last you can do crazy things like buy a "girly" car seat or a purple stroller!

 This year has literally flown by.  Why do the days seem so long,

 but the years seem so short?

 Get a good look at her cake because it's about to disappear!

 Seriously in 2 bites it vanished!  She inhaled it and loved it!

Happy Birthday Miss Elsie!  We love you so much! 

Family Pictures!

We were long overdue for some family pictures.  The last time we had them taken Jack was a baby.  So even though it stressed me out I'm glad we got them done. 

 

 4 silly nuts! 

 Elle was so sweet and cooperative!  I'm glad we did these before she started walking! 

 We got her to smile by singing "What Does the Fox Say"!

 I know I've said it a million times but Jack is completely crazy!  He has the most outrageous smile!  It is contagious!

Nick is such a handsome stud!  I love this little man! 

 And I can't believe how grown up and beautiful Hannah is becoming! 

 3 girls...

 and 3 boys!

 

It's perfect!

I love our little family!

 I'm so happy we are going to be together forever!

Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween! 

 Nick's a ninja, Jack's a fireman, Hannah's a monster & Elle is a lamb! 

All my kids have worn this costume when they were babies.  We have a picture of Hannah sitting by a pumpkin and she and Elle look so alike! 

The kids had a great time trick or treating in our new neighborhood too! 

UEA in IF

For UEA this year Keith's plans were to work on the house.  We were finally going to install the new front doors, so I didn't want any distractions.  I took the kiddos and drove up to Idaho to spend a few days with my sisters and their sweet kids! 

 We had a great time staying with Melanie and her family! Thanks Liza for giving me your bedroom!  One afternoon we hit Café Rio and then a pumpkin patch. 

 It was really fun!  There was a huge mountain of hay you could climb...

 a train ride...

 and lots of pumpkins to pick....

 some were heavier than others! 

 Everyone got to pick their favorites and later that day we painted them at Aunt Emily's! 

 Have I mentioned that Jack cracks me up?  He is so determined! 

 We also stopped by the Idaho Falls River and did some exploring.  It was a gorgeous fall afternoon. 

Later that night we had a BBQ with everyone and roasted smores in the backyard!  We love Idaho and the people we know who live there!

My Beautiful Baby!

The End.