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!

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!

Random Pictures from January 2018

Devynee's sleep adventures continue.  The frozen pillow is where her head should be...

 Inside a mermaid tail blanket, legs through the rails.

Brynlee just couldn't make it through the family movie night.

Brynlee's favorite hiding spot (under any hanging clothes in our house).

Aunt Katie gave the girls a "make your own Build-A-Bear set for Christmas.  They all loved it!

My mom had a "countdown to Christmas" that looked similar to this.  You move a bead from one side to the other.  Chelsea and I made our own version of it.  I love it.

Cheesing Hallee.

Easton played city league basketball and was on the Lakers.  He loved it! He is number 12.

Easton also entered a city-wide free throw contest.  He didn't do too bad, but you could tell there were kids in there that had spent significant time in front of a basket.  It just fueled Ronnie's desire to get a pole barn with basketball court built pronto. Also, Easton likes to dress in all one team when at all possible. I love it.

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.