Instagram: July and August 2013

The benefit of living right by the county firework shoot site (and putting up with the noise for 4-5 days a year)? Having a GREAT show you can watch from your front lawn. #itlastsfor4hours!

One of my favorite things about being a mom to littles is the little "friends" that greet me around the house.  This cute little feline is going to help me put on my make up. #yesitis4pm

True love is spending all day building and anchoring a swing set for your kids.  Then finding out that your youngest screams bloody murder the entire time she is in the swing. #2outof3isntbad

Changing my life, one choice at a time...

Look who is in Cheyenne!  I really wish I had some kind of story to tell. #iheartnpr #storycorps

Grandpa "pinky promised" a ride in the wagon.  He sure did deliver.  That's over 100 lbs he's pulling! #latergram

Went to go feed the chickens for Jill and in the time we were there a fire broke out on the south side of college drive!

Sometimes you just have to get comfortable.

Easton showing "baby Todd" how to shoot the gun at the spray park.  (We always say the "baby" part of his name). #latergram

One can never be too careful.  Helmets at GGWyo's house are always advised. #coordinated

Gotta love a little Luke Bryan! #cfd

Edited (I hope) for your enjoyment.

Bubbles.

I have GOT to get Monopoly Jr. #thirdgameinasmanydays

Devy's turn to hit! #sodetermined #helpswhenyoudonthavetoweartheblindfold

After bringing me daddy's tie, she settled for wearing the clip-on. #leftitonforanhour

That smile...

30 minute rolls all ready for Relief Society Meeting.  Who's coming?

Peek-a-boo kids with Aunt Sarah. Gpa and Jordan holding down that bench.

Fun at the zoo!

Definitely her mother's daughter. #everylastdrop

Goodbye Colorado! We had a great family reunion. #lovethoseclouds

Nothing like coming home to what you thought was going to be dinner just minutes away from completion to realize you never turned on the crock pot. #cookingfail

First day of Kindergarten! 5.7 years have never gone by so fast.

Instagram: May and June 2013

And thank you Devynee... (yes, she posted this all by herself)

A night out with my boy.  Mary Poppins was supercalifragilisticexpialidocous. #latergram

This is what your garage looks like when your basement floods...sigh

I sure love her.

Easton had the best preschool teachers this year!  Next stop: Kindergarten!

Everyone wanted in on Easton's "last day of preschool" picture.

You guys. Her random teeth are my favorite. #grandpahat

Nothing like adding 75 pounds on top of your load of pea gravel. #grandpaisthebest

Taking a break to peel back the paper on his crayon so he can continue his pattern. Funny how at age 5 summer workbooks are the best thing ever. #chorehelovesthemost

The target dollar spot never disappoints.  You've never seen a 18 month old leave on sunglasses as long as this one does.  She is a pro. #latergram

What is this?  Three 1-year olds playing nicely in the sandbox? #bringonthetriplets #kiddingkiddingkidding

Apparently Kendree is my most safety conscious child (who knew?). Minnie got the extra car seat on our way to the post office.

Uncle Adam is an excellent "kidoneachfoot" walker.  The transformer sound effects as he did it made it even better.

Happy Father's Day to the greatest dad ever!  Always willing to jump in, entertain and look for ways to serve me and others!

No words. Well maybe one. Yoga.

She told me she is a princess fighter.  Obviously.

A little "Itsy Bitsy Spider" for your enjoyment.

Noticed the mistake today.  Just 2 years after purchasing the blow dryer. #waytogorevlon

Devynee - 21 months

I promise this painful process is almost over.  Who am I kidding? If you aren't here to see my cute kids, what are you here for?

At 21 months:

• Devynee went to the doctor for a check up!  She is in the 10th percentile for weight and the 25th for height. (22 lbs and 31 inches) This check up seemed strange to me, as none of my other kids have had a 21 month check up, but the doctor told me that she likes to do an extra screening developmentally at this age, which seemed good to me!
• She babbles all of the time, with perfect inflection and makes everyone look at me to interpret.  Most of her words are just gibberish and she slips in real phrases and words occasionally. 
• Devynee loves to eat just about anything, unless she doesn't.  You know?  One meal she eats everything I put in front of her and the next she survives on milk and rice.
• I can't remember where I am on her teeth, but she has her bottom two middle teeth and then the first bottom molars on both sides.  On top she has her four front teeth and the first molars as well.
• Devynee is in size 18 month clothes and size 4 shoes.
• She takes one nap a day for 3-4 hours (this has lengthened) and sleeps through the night.

As I've mentioned, Devynee loves to do what her siblings are doing.  This particular day, it was teeball.

That bat weighs almost as much as she does (well not really, but it is heavy for her!).

Blowing bubbles!

Pinata!

She wanted to wear her daddy's tie, but settled for the clip-on.

This one is just because she is cute.

Devynee - 20 months

Okay, I have GOT to get this on the blog so we can document this little one!

At 20 months:

• Devynee really started saying phrases, like "I did it!" and "Watch this!"
• She is now ok with nursery.  She has had 2 tear-free drop offs, but normally cries just to make sure she is letting me know what a bad mom I am. :) Too bad this is my third rodeo sister!
• Devynee loves to climb in the van all by herself.  She can't quite get into her car seat though, which means I have to climb in as well to retrieve her from the back and put her into her car seat.  Silly girl.
• Devynee does not like to swing.  She will tolerate being held on my lap, but will not do a baby swing by herself.
• She will try to do anything that her sister or brother are doing.  Unless it is going down the stairs and then she insists on being carried.
• Devynee is sleeping through the night and taking one 2-3 hour nap a day.  She rarely fights going down.
• She is in size 18 month clothes and size 4 shoes.

This girl LOVES ranch.  Really and truly.

Visiting the "farm" (a place in Ft. Collins)

 Grandpa Wyo came to help and Devynee stole his hat!

 She is a star.