Instagram: March 2020

I'm a few days behind, but it is March, which means it is time for my annual speed reading of the Book of Mormon. I'm giving myself a little leeway this year, what with a newborn and all. Join me! It's one of my favorite times of the year. {graphic found at themormonhome.com}

Whitnee has had lots of Grandparent loves! Grandma and Grandpa Lindstrom are favorites of everyone.

A few Sydnee and Hallee shenanigans. Sydnee is OBSESSED with shoes currently and is always tromping around the house in someone else's shoes. Hallee likes to wear the Build-A-Bear glasses. Sydnee hanging out on dad's feet, putting on extra shirts and getting into mom's mascara. Never a dull moment around here!

Hallee has decided that she doesn't need her special "kitty" because she has LOTS of stuffed animals and Whitnee doesn't have any. She has been very dedicated to making sure the no matter where Whitnee moves, kitty moves with her. It is quite possibly the cutest thing!

We loved our time with Grandma Lopez! It was wonderful to have her help and company. We sure were sad to see her go!

A little post bath fluffy hair! This little doll is still the star of the show around here and now she has siblings here all of the time to love on her. Mama loves the extra sets of hands to hold and soothe. It's a pretty sweet gig all around.

Whitnee is ONE month old today! Man, that went fast! Whitnee is a very content baby. She gets lots of attention and seems to love it. She is sleeping like a newborn, but not horribly. I get 3-4 hour stretches pretty regularly and I'll take it. We had her weighed today and she is a whopping 7 lbs. 7.5oz . Petite but right on her own little growth curve. With her arrival 11 days early, mom did not finish the last quilt, so Whitnee got her pictures on top of the quilt top and mom hopes to complete the rest of the quilt before she is two months old.

Whitnee continues to be loved on at all times. Easton was all dressed up on Sunday, including a handmade mustache and it begged to be documented. Brynlee also loves to hold Whitnee any chance she can. Hallee loves the dinosaur costume she made in her Koala crate this month.  Such a cute girl!

Someone found mom's makeup today! Someone is also really good at quietly exploring when mom is occupied with Whitnee. Good thing she's cute!

January 2020

Sydnee and Hallee hanging out with Aunt Katie at Grandma's house.

Ronnie met up with Candice and Uncle Tony as well!

We are quite the circus on flights as we line up our ducklings behind daddy (who is carrying two car seats) and then get settled in three different rows.

When you get home at 2:30 am in the morning, this is what the bag drop looks like.

Brynlee selfie!

And Brynlee also wanted us to see her Frozen shoes.

Easton and his Sunday school class got to build the Tree of Life out of legos. They did an awesome job.

We got some new IKEA shelving units to organize toys downstairs and dad had LOTS of helpers as he put them together.

Easton played basketball for Afflerbach this year. They played hard all season and ended up 4-1.

Little girl with lots of bubbles!

Instagram: November 2019

Ronnie has many fond (and let's be honest, frustrating) memories of working on the family cars with his dad.  When he and Easton were replacing an alternator today, I knew I had to get a picture. Someday, this will be a treasure.

Another piano recital in the books! Devynee, Kendree and Easton did fantastic! Always so great to hear them perform the songs they have been working so hard on.

24 weeks! I'm going to pretend you can't see that pile of Halloween costumes I need to put away, mmmmkay? I'm feeling good and can't believe we are approaching the third trimester. Baby7 moves like crazy, and is active enough that sometimes I am startled by the movements.  The kids are so excited for Baby7 to arrive. Hallee is the only one who is adamantly certain she wants a girl. The rest are team boy. Only time will tell.

Easton had a great first band concert of the year. He is loving the trumpet!

Happy 8th Birthday Devynee! Dev doesn't like cake, so a giant cookie is more her style. Devynee is the best. She loves her family and friends and plays with all of her siblings. One day it is Kendree and the next it is Sydnee. Devynee loves to read and burns through books. We loved celebrating her with family and friends.

Devynee was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on her birthday! It was a wonderful service with friends and family there to support her. We love Devynee and are so proud of her following her Savior's example.

Today was a snow day! The kids did chores, relaxed and even went outside for a whole 20 minutes.

Hallee has been very into being a superhero lately. She fights the bad guys and (usually daddy is the designated bad guy) with her blanket cape and mask and revolver and couldn't be cuter doing it.

Easton's dreams came true with the help of his Uncle Adam and Grandpa Lindstrom and he was able to go to the freezing cold Border War on 11/22. He loved every minute and the Pokes got the W!

Someone enjoyed the ice cream part of the birthday celebrations this week!

On 11/25, Brynlee was recognized as the Student of the Month in her Pre-K class. We got to enjoy cake with her and she was excited that Grandma was in town to see her get her award. Brynlee is everyone's friend and a great girl.

We had a parenting first the evening of 11/26. Our first kid to need stitches! Brynlee was so brave! She didn't cry at all for the entire process. The other kids were so concerned, it warmed my mama heart. Prayers were said over her and she was the first thing anyone asked about when they awoke today. (She was messing around after brushing her teeth and fell off the stool and hit her chin on  the countertop).

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends and I learned once again that documenting it during all the fun is not a strength of mine. So grateful for all I have. Love this time of year when we are reminded to reflect on our blessings.

I neglected to post about Karen's birthday! Devynee loves sharing her birthday with Grandma. We enjoyed some yummy Mexican food and had brownies and ice cream. Then we set off fireworks to end our evening!