So Cute!

She makes me smile!

Swim Lessons Fun

Heart Art

Sariah made me a craft. She researched it on the internet, then put it all together. She even drilled all those screws. I didn't even know she could use a drill....

Spring Soccer

Sam is super excited to play spring soccer with the YMCA!

When Did This Happen????

Caleb turns 16 today. SIXTEEN! That is craziness. It defies comprehension.

When you sing to yourself on your birthday. Part 1.

Part 2. 

Part 3.

Bwahahaha. I wasn't going to post this one. I HATED these pictures when I was growing up. But. But...that one candle. Hahahaha!

 

 

My first Tres Leches cake. It wasn't too shabby. A curse on Caleb's Spanish teacher for introducing him to it.

Underwear! Best. Present. Ever. Riiiiiiight.

I told him to sit up straight. And put his shoulders back. And put his chin forward. And now we call him Gaston.

And last of all: the family that Batmans together stay together, right?

She's So Cool

She doesn't even have to look at the basket.

Yum!

Eating a yummy cupcake from Summer Grove Ward's dessert auction. :)

Cub Scout Hike

Yay!

I found our girl today on the mission's fb page. Zone conference.

Latest

Her latest cuddle of choice. This will mean something to Hannah because Hannah carried this bear around as part of the inseparable ElmoBear duo.

Better Late than Never

She's only been out for five months. 😔 I know. I stink. But hey, I did get it done and before the halfway mark, right??

My Baby Boy

Every once in awhile they remind you that they aren't as grown up as they are trying to get.

Because...

...obviously I've been wearing my mittens wrong all these years.

Smiles

Aren't my babies beautiful? 😍😍😍 And yes, we've been to see the pediatrician for the third time this week. Now they are all three on antibiotics. Yay for us! 🙄😳

Happy Birthday, Bob!

...with a photo bomber who was VERY proud of herself.

Walk with a Purpose and Other Sunday Amusements

Some of My Valentines

Lullabies and Sunshine

Sam has created a new lullaby for Madeline, and it's the sweetest thing I've heard in a long while. He sings quietly to her when she is restless at night. "Lullaby, lullaby, let the sunshine follow you." Since I know Sam is a little afraid of the dark and nighttime, this made my heart melt a bit, because I'm pretty sure he's sharing what comforts him with his baby sister.

Mom's Camera Roll

I haven't posted in several days, but I have been taking pictures, so this post will be heavy on the ... erm, photography.

Madeline's big thing right now is being a big kid like all the older brothers and sisters. Lucky thing Sariah is a reader now and likes to read to her.

Mom convinced Nana to make chocolate chip cookie dough. Madeline got to reap the rewards, and she was a very happy camper. :)

Big brothers are pretty amazing, too!

Isn't she so very grown up?! She helped carry the groceries in!

Now, if you want to talk about a toddler's dream come true: the Nissan dealership here in town. For reals, people! A dedicated children's room with kid-sized chairs, a lot of toys (not just one little obligatory thing), and m&m cookies. She didn't actually want to leave....

But if the Nissan dealership isn't available? Hello, goggles!

The photo credit on this one goes to Sariah. She's been experimenting with the iPad. She is also responsible for the following pictures as well.

We've been practicing spatial reasoning with pattern blocks. What? You can learn while you play????

One of Sariah's creations.