Instagram: May 2018

First three sewing projects for baby number 6 are complete. Crib bumpers and crib skirt are all ready to go. In addition, I finished up her minky blanket and lovey so she can come home from the hospital. Now, to machine quilt the two quilts I have ready to go downstairs and then I can put a big check through sewing projects for baby.

Finished the "everyday" quilt for baby number 6. This quilt will be dragged in the car, to ballgames, church, younameit. Feels good to have a finish!

We had a great day on Friday doing a session at the Fort Collins temple with my parents. Great minds think alike since neither of us knew we were planning on the same session until a day before.

It was a great weekend. Ronnie got the swing set super close to done {again}.

Hallee was a little tired at lunch today.

Two days ago, Easton had his first track meet. He competed in the softball throw, the shuttle relay and the 70 meter dash. He did great and had a lot of fun. Bonus: the weather was perfect.

I finished the last sewing project for baby number 6! This is her "special" quilt. The one her monthly pictures will be taken on and used around the house but not taken on errands. I'm in love with how it turned out! Under two weeks to go! Crazy...

Easton and Ronnie when down to the Rockies vs. Angels game yesterday. They had a great time and the Angels came away with an 8-0 win!

Happy 37th to this guy! We sure are glad we got to celebrate him. And he sure is glad the weather was beautiful for golf this morning.

39 weeks today! My non-stress test and appointment went great this morning. One more NST on Friday and then I'm done seeing the docs until I deliver. We have an induction scheduled for the 23rd if I don't go sooner (don't hold your breath, I've never gone early). I finally bought diapers today, so I guess we're ready.

Time to get caught up on instagram. Sydnee Lee Lopez arrived on May 23rd at 12:25 p.m. Mama and baby are doing great. She was 6 lb. 8 oz. and 19.25 inches long. She may be the most alert baby I have ever had. Her eyes were open and observant for two hours after birth. She's eating like a champ and the cutest little thing!

A little birth story. We got to the hospital and all checked in about 8:30 a.m. By the time I was changed and they had monitored baby it was 9 a.m. I was contracting all morning but nothing painful and dilated to a 3. They inserted the gel to get contractions ramped up at 9:15 and I contracted in bed for an hour (my least favorite). At 10:15 I got up and walked the halls for an hour. At 11:15, they hooked me back up to monitors and watched baby for 20 minutes. At 11:35 the doctor came in and broke my water and they hooked me up to the new wireless monitor. It was magical to get up and move around for the transition part of labor. At 12:22 I told Ronnie to push the button to call the doc. I was in bed and ready to push in moments and one contraction (and one push) later Sydnee was here! She was so tiny and perfect. Love our little girl!

Sydnee has so much hair!!! Way more than any of my other babies. It is my favorite.

Family of EIGHT! So crazy! Love this circus of ours.

The kids got to the hospital a little bit after school was out and were thrilled to hold baby Sydnee. Hallee was so loving and I think she thought Sydnee was her own personal baby doll.

We've had a few other visitors as well! (Not all visitors are pictured). Sydnee has a wonderful support system of family and friends. Lucky girl. And lucky us.

Cute newborn feet!

Devynee had Kindergarten Graduation this afternoon. She has excelled this year nad loves school and her dear Mrs. Yosten. We are proud of her and all she has accomplished. Now, on to 1st grade!

February 2018

My amazingly talented friend made these cake pops for my mother-in-law for Valentine's day - then Karen forgot to take them home, so I got to eat them!  Win-win for me!

A little grandma-Brynlee story time.

There is nothing better than sleeping baby pictures.  

Chelsea and I did a little crafting and our watermelons turned out pretty dang cute (if I do say so myself).

See? Sleeping babies - so cute.  Even when they are ten.

Brynlee loves nothing more than to be a mother to her babies. 

Hallee loves her blankie but sometimes you need both hands, so on the head it goes!

Instagram: March 2017

So today I start my "March Madness" of reading the entire Book of Mormon in the month of March. That's just 17 pages a day, and is one of my favorite traditions. Join me? It's an awesome way to gear up for General Conference.

Here's an easy schedule so you can keep track of where you need to be. Let me caution that catching up is not easy. Reaching 80+ pages in one day is HARD (ask me how I know).

This is what my basement currently looks like. The aftermath of plugging up a sink to ask some stained clothes and then walking away for about 30 minutes. Flooded laundry room, water in the basement and a waterfall over all of my yardstick. I haven't been that frustrated at myself in a log time.  All is well now, water is mopped up, fans are blowing, and we wait to see how much drywall damage I did.

Dr. Seuss week is lots of fun! Today was wacky hair day for Devynee and dress up like a character day for Kendree. No blue wig meant that she got crazy hair too.

Brynlee is a very good mama to her babies. Today, one baby needed cream with her diaper change.

Miss Hallee is 5 months old! She is such a happy baby. Strangers love her in stores because when they peek their head over to look at her she rewards them with a giant smile. She rolls both front to back and back to front but hasn't really figured out how to get anywhere with it. Hallee has decided that she needs to wake up during the night. She loves the bumbo chair, high chair and swing where she can survey the scene. She likes to chew on anything she can get her hands on, even her own clothes. Perhaps she'll be my easiest teether?

Easton was honored at our last pack meeting for earning his Wolf and various other loops as well. We are proud of our Cub Scout!

Another craft day! Two more options for my "home" sign and several back to school decor!

Brynlee painted her own nails today. She thought she was pretty hot stuff. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing that my most independent child (which is saying a lot if you've met Kendree) came as number four when I am more relaxed (or tired, you choose).

This little thing is such a joy! Love her!

The T-Rex Family by Devynee.

Of course the first meal we eat in Utah is In N Out.

A little sheep crossing to keep us awake on our drive to Star Valley. I think I loved it as much if not more than the kids. Who wants to be a sheep farmer with me?

While in Utah, we got to spend time with my grandparents. We sure do love our Grammy, Grand Dad and Grandma Great!

Hallee is six months today and got her first taste of rice cereal. She is definitely a fan!

It was so great to catch up with friends from our law school das! Thanks for making the time, Carolyn and Johnathan.

Missing one of our 8!!!! kids, but it sure was a party while we were together.

When your friends own an old bowling alley, you get to take home a bowling ball. Easton was thrilled to pick out our new (to us) ball.

Best cousins watch the iPad on the stairs.

Ten new little chicks on their way to our house!

Because no one just wants to see a picture of the box....

I finished my March Madness reading of the Book of Mormon today. This week is Spring Break and while I still read every day, it was hard for me to get my 17 pages in, which led to over 70 pages to read and 2 days to do it. I powered through and loved it (as usual). I am so grateful for this book. The truths it teaches. The comfort it gives. The peace I feel. The changing of my heart. The lessons I learn. In these verses, I loved this reminder that the Book of Mormon was written for US. This time right now. The Lord loves us and is guiding us if we turn to him. Please, if you haven't read this book before, do it. Contact me and I'll send one to you.