Update

Gosh, where did the time go? With four kids I just don't have the time or desire to blog like I used to.

We are still alive and are doing pretty well.  Some days are great and others I feel like I'm barely staying afloat.  

School is now in.  I miss the laziness of summer, but it's nice to have a set schedule again  Katelyn's in 2nd grade and Jace just started kindergarten.  We are doing a neighborhood preschool with Gage.  Kade just tags along.

We are keeping things pretty simple this year as far as extracurricular activities.  Katie and Jace are doing soccer this fall and that is all.  We have plenty of years to be running around to this and that.  For now we will take it easy while we can...or at least as 'easy' as it can get with four little kids.

Kade is a thumb sucker.  We are 4 for 4, and only one has stopped so far. It drives Scott crazy.

First day of school! Don't let Gage's innocent smile fool you.  He has taken over the #1 naughty spot at our house!

Kade is almost four months old now! He is a good baby!

Kade

Here's our Kade, almost two weeks old.  He is a good baby.  He sleeps well at night (mostly) and is a great eater.  I love to snuggle him as much as I can.  He gets lots of hugs and kisses from the kids, especially Gage. There have been no jealousy issues so far...the kids have been great! We are just working on getting into a new groove.  It's been a little rocky, but not too bad.

I have had a lot of help from friends, family and neighbors.  We have felt so loved, and it has made our transition to a family of six much smoother than expected.

I feel great too, just the normal tiredness from being up at night.

I think he's pretty cute, don't you?

p.s. I'm not a fan of posting birth stories...sorry to all of those who were wanting to know.  I don't mind telling, just not in public.  If you want to know, give me a call...I'd love to talk to you!

He's Here!

He finally arrived!

Kade was born May 24, 2012

8 lbs 3 oz

21 1/2 inches

We all love him and are so glad he arrived safe and sound!

Busy, busy, busy

We have been busy. Mostly doing the same things we do every day, which is enough to keep us plenty busy. But we've also had some fun...

We went to visit my sister and celebrate her triplets' 1st birthday. We stopped by the mall and the boys got to try their hand at TV.

They quickly remembered that they are boys who don't sit and be quiet. They must climb and yell and make scary faces.

I had my b-day. I made myself a big double layer chocolate cake, and Katelyn made me a few mini cakes in her Easy Bake. Delicious.

Katelyn lost not one, not two, but three teeth in one week! This was tooth one. She lost one on the bottom and both front teeth. She has quite a gap and lisps when she talks.

Gage turned 3. He had been talking about his birthday for weeks and it finally arrived! I think he had a good day. Who wouldn't with McDonald's for lunch, lots of fun presents, and a dinosaur cake?

My brother and sister stayed with us for a week and we went to a fun trampoline place. They could have jumped for days!

We celebrated Easter and had a wonderful time. We spent a lot of time with family and the kids loved seeing their cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents!

That pic above is about as close as we're going to get to a pregnancy picture. I am getting close...only about 6 weeks left!

Since January...

We had a great Valentine's Day. The kids had fun making and getting Valentines from their friends. I even got some beautiful pink lilies to brighten up our house!

We went to the dinosaur exhibit at the local museum. The kids got to see Sue, the giant T-rex. They loved looking at everything and were so excited that they could hardly stay at one thing for more than a few seconds.

We spent a weekend at a cabin in Driggs with some of my family. We couldn't have asked for a better time! The cabin was beautiful, the weather was perfect, and we enjoyed some first-class sledding right outside our back door!

For St. Patrick's Day the kids wanted to set up a leprechaun trap. They were pretty creative. Unfortunately, they didn't catch a one, but the leprechaun was nice enough to leave some treats!

We had fun taking before church pictures this past Sunday. We did get some good 'normal' ones, but I actually like this one better. :)

Jace turned 5! As my friend would say, he's now a whole hand. He was excited this year to have a friend birthday party. He requested a spy theme and a pinata and had a great time with his friends. He got lots of fun new toys and spy gear. He's all set to do many secret missions! This kid has a mind of his own, but we love him and his fun loving personality!

Katie's birthday

We recently celebrated Katelyn's 7th birthday. She had a great day and got to do lots of her favorite things!

We...
1. Opened presents
2. Ate crepes for breakfast
3. Katie got her hair tinseled, curled, and sparkled at our neighbor's house
4. Had Ramen noodles for lunch (yes, her choice)
5. Went to Kiwi Loco for some candy covered frozen yogurt
6. Had cake and ice cream with family
7. Opened some more presents from grandparents
8. Had pizza for dinner.
9. Played!!

What more could you ask for in a birthday?

Christmas and big news

We had a wonderful Christmas, not going anywhere, and doing whatever we wanted! We are sad to go back to real life, but are glad to be getting into a routine again.


I had my big ultrasound the other day. We decided to find out the gender and we are in for it because we are having another BOY!!! Katelyn said, "Not again!" but I think we are all happy and excited for him to come. I'm most thankful that he is healthy and growing well.