Randmoness

I am back to the previous asked question; why do people think they no longer need a camera? If I use my phone or iPad to capture a moment I very rarely get those pictures transferred to my computer. I finally took the time today to do so and found myself grumbling with frustration. But, I got it done and now I present to you a montage of snippets of our daily life.

the boys waiting for daddy to come home

Breahna trying to figure out how to ride a bike
(we still need to teach her how)

Evelyn is always on my heels following me all around the house

 summertime water fun!

I decided I should mow the lawn before I lost a few kids in the jungle:

Evelyn loves having her own room. I love seeing this happy face that greets me after naps and especially in the morning:

my heart  melts when I see a dad holding their sleeping babies and kids

Evelyn is very proud of the fact that she can feed herself. And she will throw a screeching fit if you try to help her ... it's quite messy:

Evelyn is a very independent girl

Breahna had her hair trimmed and the stylist also did her hair, it was so cute!

 Dad taught the kid a science lesson:

 Alexander is super excited for traditional school. After 4 years of preschool he is pretty good at writing and spelling. He wrote my grocery list then helped me shop for everything:

about 15 years ago me and my best friend had a preschool class in junior high.
We were supposed to prepare lesson plans but often ended up making file folder games for ourselves.
I still have these games and my kids now love playing with them:

One day I was trying (haha) to snooze a bit on the recliner when I hear; "mom! mom!" I acknowledge Breahna and she says "I'm messy. I think I need a washcloth"

 Kaleb, and all the kids, were super excited when he lost his first tooth. It was loose for months before I was finally able to pull it out:

one of Alexander's paintings he brought home from school

one of Kaleb's paintings he brought home from school

shortly after moving in we were able to order some new furniture. Evelyn quickly discovered a box that was the perfect size for her:

 I feel so loved that the kids always make sure my vase is full of flowers:
(the also often leave me rocks on my nightstand. Special ones that they found just for me)

Exciting news in April was my sister Shawna and her husband
welcoming their 3rd girl; her name is Gretl

Brehna also loves drawing, coloring and anything art related

I made a quilt for a friends new baby named Boston.
I call it; Technicolor Elephants

The kids all love helping me work in the kitchen, especially if it involves cookies or other yummy treats:

Breahna will not take a nap anymore, except when she falls
asleep in the car. Most days, she still really needs one and will
fall asleep in random places around the house.

I am grateful for all the many ways I have to capture so many priceless, fleeting memories