My friend Tina and I went to dinner and a movie for our combined birthday celebration. When I got back in the car after the movie I had a message from Jason letting me know what I had missed while I was gone.
(Don't mind Jason's cinematography skills.)
We have loved Patty and Ernie's cul-de-sac. There are five girls and a boy that they play with for hours every week outside. So many of them know how to ride bikes sans training wheels and it has really motivated Eva. I am sad I missed it, but sooo excited for her. Earlier today she was saying how she wanted to learn to ride her bike tonight and she actually did it!! Yay Eva!!!!
May 11, 2011
May 8, 2011
Spokompton
We are on the road back to Boise and I got blogpress on my phone for Mother's Day, maybe this will help me post more often.
We were in Spokane this weekend visiting my sister's family. My niece was baptized this weekend and we got to be there for it. It was a such a great day. Grace has such a pure, sweet spirit. She such a good older sister and cousin. My kids had a blast, and of course, didn't want to leave.
The baptism was Saturday morning and then the kids played hard all day, despite the crazy Spokane weather. One of my favorite moments was dinner last night. The kids were all sitting on the ground eating pizza and Elliot started up a round of "If you love (insert name) raise your hand!!" it was so watching each one of them feel special and loved when it was their turn. The dads stayed home last night to watch the kids while Becky, my mom and I got to go to a movie. (Limitless. Weird, but definitely not boring.)
We had such a great time, the kids can't wait to see each other again over Memorial Day weekend at the cabin.
At the church after the baptism
All the older kids wanted to ride home together from the church
Lilia and Maggie playing
The girls all squeezed into Grace's twin sized top bunk.
Colby and Elliot this morning. They didn't want to leave each other. They kept calling each other "peas in a pod." Jason said they were walking around in the backyard holding hands and saying, "peas in a pod. Peas in a pod." And they were saying "bye pea in a pod," to each other until we pulled away from the house.
Overall, a pretty successful weekend. :) I love having family close.
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We were in Spokane this weekend visiting my sister's family. My niece was baptized this weekend and we got to be there for it. It was a such a great day. Grace has such a pure, sweet spirit. She such a good older sister and cousin. My kids had a blast, and of course, didn't want to leave.
The baptism was Saturday morning and then the kids played hard all day, despite the crazy Spokane weather. One of my favorite moments was dinner last night. The kids were all sitting on the ground eating pizza and Elliot started up a round of "If you love (insert name) raise your hand!!" it was so watching each one of them feel special and loved when it was their turn. The dads stayed home last night to watch the kids while Becky, my mom and I got to go to a movie. (Limitless. Weird, but definitely not boring.)
We had such a great time, the kids can't wait to see each other again over Memorial Day weekend at the cabin.
At the church after the baptism
All the older kids wanted to ride home together from the church
Lilia and Maggie playing
The girls all squeezed into Grace's twin sized top bunk.
Colby and Elliot this morning. They didn't want to leave each other. They kept calling each other "peas in a pod." Jason said they were walking around in the backyard holding hands and saying, "peas in a pod. Peas in a pod." And they were saying "bye pea in a pod," to each other until we pulled away from the house.
Overall, a pretty successful weekend. :) I love having family close.
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April 11, 2011
Ila Jo
It's about time this baby girl got a post of her own.
We welcomed sweet Ila into the world March 25 at 1:53am. She was our smallest baby at 7lbs 2oz. Jo is in honor of her aunt ("Peace Becky Jo") and her grandpa and great grandpa, who are both Joe.
So far she has been a complete angel. She has had 2 or 3 rough nights, but besides that she will have 3 four hour stretches through the night. I can't complain. Last night she even had a six hour stretch.
Her siblings adore her. I have the best little helper in Eva. She will get me anything I ask for and lives to hold Ila! She is the only one who doesn't get tired of holding her after one minute. Colby loves to nuzzle and kiss Ila and whisper to his baby. Lilia likes to just be close to her. I laid Ila on the floor a couple of days ago and Lilia just laid by her and played with her cheeks. Lilia is also a big fan of Ila's binkies, which is driving me crazy since she hasn't had a bink in months.
I can't find our camera from the hospital so all I have for now is pictures from my phone. (Mom and Tina, could you email me some of the pictures you got?) Thanks to Grandma Boise for staying with the older kids while we were at the hospital.
We're all in love with our baby. It always amazes me how quickly it seems like there was never a time before them....if that makes any sense. It's the middle of the night and I'm nursing, so lots of this post might not make sense.
Our first family picture with the babe, we never got one in the hospital.
Funny thing, Jason took this picture tonight, after I had already typed this up.
We welcomed sweet Ila into the world March 25 at 1:53am. She was our smallest baby at 7lbs 2oz. Jo is in honor of her aunt ("Peace Becky Jo") and her grandpa and great grandpa, who are both Joe.
So far she has been a complete angel. She has had 2 or 3 rough nights, but besides that she will have 3 four hour stretches through the night. I can't complain. Last night she even had a six hour stretch.
Her siblings adore her. I have the best little helper in Eva. She will get me anything I ask for and lives to hold Ila! She is the only one who doesn't get tired of holding her after one minute. Colby loves to nuzzle and kiss Ila and whisper to his baby. Lilia likes to just be close to her. I laid Ila on the floor a couple of days ago and Lilia just laid by her and played with her cheeks. Lilia is also a big fan of Ila's binkies, which is driving me crazy since she hasn't had a bink in months.
I can't find our camera from the hospital so all I have for now is pictures from my phone. (Mom and Tina, could you email me some of the pictures you got?) Thanks to Grandma Boise for staying with the older kids while we were at the hospital.
We're all in love with our baby. It always amazes me how quickly it seems like there was never a time before them....if that makes any sense. It's the middle of the night and I'm nursing, so lots of this post might not make sense.
Our first family picture with the babe, we never got one in the hospital.
Funny thing, Jason took this picture tonight, after I had already typed this up.
February 11, 2011
Guess where we're moving!!! AHHH!!!
Here are a few hints.
1: I get to shop at Winco again!!
2: I need to buy some warmer newborn clothes for this baby.
3: Colby needs a winter coat that actually fits him.
4: Come the end of August, Jason is going to be in HEAVEN every weekend!!!
5: Trip to Cascade any weekend we want!
Anybody figured it out yet?
BOISE HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1: I get to shop at Winco again!!
2: I need to buy some warmer newborn clothes for this baby.
3: Colby needs a winter coat that actually fits him.
4: Come the end of August, Jason is going to be in HEAVEN every weekend!!!
5: Trip to Cascade any weekend we want!
Anybody figured it out yet?
BOISE HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 9, 2011
Only a smidge late.
We had a great Christmas! Just our sweet little family.
We started a new tradition of tamales for Christmas Eve dinner! We'll see if that one sticks. Earlier on Christmas Eve the kids helped me make sugar cookies for Santa and frost them. Before bed we opened pajamas. The kids were so excited and kept talking about staying awake and catching Santa. That didn't happen, and they actually slept past 7 on Christmas, except Lilia, who didn't even notice the presents from Santa as she walked through the family room.
After all the presents were opened we found a letter Santa had left. He told the kids to remember the reason we have Christmas and to thank them for being such good kids. Last, he told them to go look in the backyard for one last surprise. There was a trampoline!!! Wooohooo!! Almost more fun for mommy than for the kids.
New Years Eve came so quick. We had friends over and danced the night away with Just Dance. Our kids love their friends here so much, and we are blessed to have made such amazing friends in Texas.
While we were cleaning up Christmas decorations on New Years day it got me thinking about alllllll the things I have left to do to prepare for this baby girl who will be here before we know it. But luckily, that was with 3 months to go and it will all be done before she gets here.
So that's it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
I wanted to get a family picture with us all in our Christmas clothes, but I had to stay late at church and when I got home the boys were both out of their clothes. So here are me and my girls. (Eva did NOT want her picture taken.)
Lilia's super cute new haircut.
Making chocolate milk for Santa.
Colby asked for a football, to Jason's great delight.
The aftermath.
We started a new tradition of tamales for Christmas Eve dinner! We'll see if that one sticks. Earlier on Christmas Eve the kids helped me make sugar cookies for Santa and frost them. Before bed we opened pajamas. The kids were so excited and kept talking about staying awake and catching Santa. That didn't happen, and they actually slept past 7 on Christmas, except Lilia, who didn't even notice the presents from Santa as she walked through the family room.
After all the presents were opened we found a letter Santa had left. He told the kids to remember the reason we have Christmas and to thank them for being such good kids. Last, he told them to go look in the backyard for one last surprise. There was a trampoline!!! Wooohooo!! Almost more fun for mommy than for the kids.
New Years Eve came so quick. We had friends over and danced the night away with Just Dance. Our kids love their friends here so much, and we are blessed to have made such amazing friends in Texas.
While we were cleaning up Christmas decorations on New Years day it got me thinking about alllllll the things I have left to do to prepare for this baby girl who will be here before we know it. But luckily, that was with 3 months to go and it will all be done before she gets here.
So that's it! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
I wanted to get a family picture with us all in our Christmas clothes, but I had to stay late at church and when I got home the boys were both out of their clothes. So here are me and my girls. (Eva did NOT want her picture taken.)
Lilia's super cute new haircut.
Making chocolate milk for Santa.
Colby asked for a football, to Jason's great delight.
The aftermath.
December 22, 2010
Eva's turn.
I have tried over and over to upload the videos from my phone. Here's one of Eva singing at preschool. Maybe one or two more will come later, but probably not.
It worked!! I guess pregnancy insomnia has its perks. It's much easier to upload a video in the middle of the night than in the middle of the day. :)
December 18, 2010
Baby Lil got her hair cut.
I loved Lilia's hair, but ever since her sister gave her a haircut we've had trouble getting it under control. It doesn't take much to make it look shaggy and crazy. We, and by we I mean I, decided to get the sweet girl a bob. Here she is.
Before....
During
After! I think she looks so sweet with the short cut.
Before....
During
After! I think she looks so sweet with the short cut.
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