Sunday, February 22, 2015

Thursday's Quick Break

What a long week without Austin.  But, we survived.  We always do.  I don't know how.  But we do.
Early out day and five parent teacher conferences on Thursday.
I took the kids for ice cream just after dinner.  (I took them Friday as well.  Saturday we ate a boat load of  candy instead of visiting Peggy the ice cream lady.)

 However, on Thursday night, just before the weekend storm hit, we caught a quick break.  I found my four bigs teaching him a new game.  They sat together for an hour.  Austin was trying to beat Andy's high score.  I don't think he did.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Favorite Holiday

Valentine's weekend was fantastic.  Friday night we had friends over for dinner and games.  A new tradition.   I hadn't laughed that hard in so long.  Enjoying a night with my love and watching him laugh and relax was brilliant.  
 Saturday we drove to "The Resort."  The entire afternoon we jumped rope and played in the pool.
Evening time and we headed for Mexican cuisine.  You might think I didn't get ready for my date, but don't be fooled, I braided that perpetual bun of mine.

 Sunday was lovely and peaceful.


 Monday brought dirt to be moved and an army of happy helpers to help.

 Home again to matching dino pajamas and Meg dressing up baby boy as a girl.  It's funny.


Wednesday, February 11, 2015

No TItle (Which is a Title)

Just one of those weeks were everything is mundane, yet when I look at the pictures I took I realize that my children make my world marvelous.
Maddie's "kinderdarten" hat.
Eddie's daily vocational training.
Wegetable Wednesday.
Stop it.  I actually put make up on and crimped my hair for our date.  Austin forgot to compliment me.  So, he'll just have the bag lady for the next year until I try that again.
Sunday's weather was just brilliant.  We played outside and went for a walk.  (Those middle children are hard to find.  Maisie's head is between Meg and Andy.  Nick is racing for the slide behind Meg.)


This baby is perpetually teething.  He awakened caked in boogies and so,
this cute little DoTerra humidifier is running constantly beside him.  The essential oils that are being released make my room smell like fall.
It's not often that a selfie can hide the upper quadrants of my legs.  This one did.   Mom and Ash told me that this little ruffled sweat shirt was worth its high price.   I listened.

 These boys.  Their vests and colored shirts are all over this blog and insta, yet I just can't help staring at them.  Where did I ever get four boys?  I was certain when Meg was born that I'd have eight girls.  Little boys are grand.


Saturday, February 7, 2015

Bear Mountain

Austin, Andy, Ryan (via the KELTY) and I climbed to the top of Bear Mountain.   It was projected to take five hours.  We summited in 1.5 and were down in the same amount of time.  Our legs were burning and were sore the next day, but it was just delightful to be together.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Bye Bye Birdie

I found this gem.