Mother's Day 2017

I suppose I've reached a fairly significant summit when me and my children can barely fit into a selfie shot.

 Even when I turned the camera we cut out Molly.

Breakfast in bed was delicious -- this is my view from my pillow.

I got lonely, so I ate my food and headed out to the table.  Look at that candy card!

 They bought me a quail family for my yard, though a family of 10 birds was too expensive, so we settled for a family of seven.  I like this picture because the four boys are on one side, and the four girls are on the other side.

Molly and I spent time together in the Mother's Lounge.

I found this gem -- I'm sure it was taken during my 15 minute nap post church.

I love being a mother.  I felt a bit ripped off that instagram cropped all photos to not include all my darlings in one shot, but oh, well.  I think the hardest thing about being a mom is watching my kids have to stretch and grow and do hard things.  I think the easiest thing about being a mom is receiving all those kisses and songs.  I do love kisses and singing.  I thank Austin for making my motherhood dream come true, and I thank God for believing in me, even when He knew I'd mess up a lot, and cry a lot, and feel defeated most moments.  He knew that my stretching a growth is possible because of my calling as mother.

Summer is Closer

It's these final weeks of school that just about kill us. 

Sunday afternoon quiet time is best spent together.

 Eddie helped me prepare for FHE.

 I guess he snapped a picture of my sleeping.  Who knew my armpit was so lumpy?  That's a bit depressing.

 I made Rx protein bars.  They were coconut chocolate and so delicious.

 These two are just so cute.

 So are these two.

 Maddie invited me to Mother's Day Tea.  She fed me lovely food, sang me lovely songs, and wrote me a lovely poem.  I felt very loved.

 Nick's food web project was a success.  I was a bit taken back when he brought it home the same day -- so we created and trashed it in less than 24 hours.  Bleck.

 Maisie's edible cell project was purely her creation.

 My van got a flat at the park, so here we are first thing at the tire shop.  Bleck.

 Pool days are very near.  These two take a dip almost everday.

 Austin took Nick, Eddie and Ryan on the Fathers and Sons campout.

 Meg was home one night this week -- so she finally got her Molly fix.

Winning Week

Maddie and I worked hard to create her ladybug project.  The elytra lift up and the wings to display the research.  Nailed it.

 Monday found us playing on the floor.

 Eddie's eye and Andy's knee collided on the slide.

 Maisie and her best friend matched.

 More floor time.

 The boys loved their first pool day.

 Eddie had his kindergarten interview.  Afterwards he walked over to me and exclaimed, "I only forgot the letter T!"  Well done, Ed.

 He's just so old, and everyday I snuggle him in closer at book time, nap time, and lunch time.  I will miss him so much.

 Meg's state meet happened.  She enjoyed her pep rally at home.

 We headed to Phoenix for dinner, then off to the races.

 Three groups of spectators -- we filled up our section of stands, and represented our Babcock name well.

 We are blessed that Grandma and Grandpa B. could come.

 Here she is!  Second place in the 800m with a 2.24 time.  All of her hard work and dedication paid off.  We are so proud of Meg!

Absolutely April

Molly was really cute in white for church today.  

 This is Rebecca, she helps me with singing time and holds Molly and repeats, "Oh, she loves me.  She loves me.  You love me, huh baby."

 Early morning family scripture study can be rough.

This is our new Walmart trick.

Austin's garden boxes are springing with new life.

He makes exploration a science.

Molly is a confident sitter these days.  Eddie loves it when she wacks his face; he giggles and giggles.

Maddie performed in her 2nd grade music festival.  She was quite the singer.  I loved watching both performances.

Nick had Molly laughing and laughing at him.  They were really sweet together.