Instagram: June 2017

Kids getting bored with sidewalk chalk? Have them lay down, trace their bodies and then they get to color themselves! Guaranteed to last longer than pretty much anything else (sidewalk chalk related anyway). #happyhint thanks to my sister Erica.

I don't think Hallee is upset about being the 5th child. Endless playmates and entertainment.

We had our first swim of the summer today! I'd say a 86 degree day calls for it. Brynlee was embracing her inner mermaid and I obviously caught Dev at a bad time. :) We love our pool and mom was just happy to know that she can take 5 kids alone every once in a while.

Hallee baby is 8 months old! Hallee loves to move! She is very close to traditional crawling and will go two or three steps (crawls?) before she gots back to her normal "plank then lunge" way of scooting. Hallee is sleeping thru the night (8pm-6am) and likes to nap in her crib. She is a sitting pro and loves when her siblings entertain her. No one can make her laugh harder than they do. Hallee loves her daddy and expects him to pick her up the instant he walks in from work. Hallee is getting more cautious with strangers but is happy to tag along with all of her siblings as long as mom is close. 8 months sure have flown by!

Day four of swim lessons meant that Brynlee finally did more than sit on the stair and watch the other kids.

Cute baby laughs, squeals and clapping! She really is the best!

Happy Father's Day to THE best! We are so grateful you are ours! Thanks for all you do and all you are!

Kendree at bat. She is doing great at softball this year and having lots of fun.

Baseball season has us loving DumDum suckers, stolen ring pops and sleeping in the car. These two littles are seriously troopers.

He's home! We were very excited to welcome Elder Lindstrom back to Wyoming today!

Family pictures this morning and we all survived to tell the tale! Some of us were happier about it than others.

With all of the family in town for Jordan's Homecoming, we spent Saturday evening out at the ranch. Grandpa wore a too small helmet, conversation and company was great and the mosquitos were out in hoards. Such fun on a beautiful day!

Monday we headed to Scottsbluff with friends to go to the zoo! The lion had a lot to say and we were able to cool off in the splash pad.

Videos from June 2017

Kendree at bat. In her league, they get three pitches off the tee and then a "coach toss."


Hallee squealing and being cute.


Easton's first swim meet.  This was his freestyle event.


Kendree at bat again!


Devynee "jumps" off the diving board.  She hates this part of lessons and I'm the mean mom that makes her do it.

Brynlee "jumps" off the diving board.  She was significantly calmer.


Devynee up to bat.  In her league, they get three coach pitches and then the tee.


Easton up to bat.


Hallee loves the selfie camera (at an indoor swim meet so it is SO loud).


Daddy and Hallee playing.

Random Pictures June 2017

Baseball season dominates our lives in June.  Easton love being on the Angels and loved having his dad as a coach!

Baby food pouches are seriously THE best.

We got to see Aunt Sarah! She viewed some games with us and we loved every second.  Brynlee insisted on putting on Sarah's sunglasses upside down.

A sneaky photo by one of the girls.  Cute Hallee and distracted mama.

That tiny person in red and white pants in the middle of this picture is Devynee.

And here she is, up to bat (gray sweatshirt added now).

Kendree playing catcher.

Ronnie's childhood friend Shaun drove through on his cross country move.  They got to have lunch together!

Tiny Devynee, standing on 3rd base.

Typical day at the Lopez house.  Kids everywhere, laundry waiting to be folded, Brynlee playing with her nesting dolls.  This day was a bonus because Grandpa and Grandma Lopez were visiting!

Cheesy girl. The blanket kind of contained her at games because she didn't love grass.

Daddy and Hallee. Be still my heart.

Instagram: May 2017

A picnic lunch at the park. Loving the weather today!

Yesterday was a pretty great day. Ronnie and I were able to spend the day together at the temple supporting a dear friend. It was also a bright day, hence the squinting.

"Look, Ma! No hands!"

This guy, this one right here, has a birthday today! He hates when I try to make him the center of our attention, but there is no getting away from it this time. We are so grateful for him. His love, his goodness, his service, his testimony, his hard work, his fun and all that he is. Happy Birthday Ronnie!!!

Happy Mother's Day to my angel mother! She is such a wonderful example of selfless service, love and hard work. I hope to someday be just like her. So glad we got to spend part of the day with you! Love you!

I'm so grateful for a wonderful mother-in-law. I really hit the jackpot with Karen! Happy Mother's Day! Wish we could be with you!

My loves. Words can't express how happy I am to be their mother. I struggle every day and get to start over again each morning. I wipe tears, kiss owies, pray constantly and feel overwhelmed but I get to do it again with a wonderful husband and the Lord by my side so I think I may just make it.

 Spring in Wyoming. This, this is why we can't plant gardens until after Memorial Day.

With the 11+ inches of snow we got yesterday, I made the executive decision to give Devynee a snow day from preschool (the older kids still had to go). No 11:00 a.m. pick up, meant that this cute thing got her full morning nap and she is not sad about it.

With summertime upon us, I wanted to share another #happyhint. I always cut up my watermelon on a jelly roll pan and juice is completely contained. Saves so much wiping! #brynleewasimpatientlywaiting

This little lady turned 7 months old 4 weeks ago, but I wanted to get this in here before I forget. #fifthchildproblems Hallee had a big sleep transition this month and went from waking 3-4 times a night to sleeping through the night! (7pm-6am most nights). She continues to work on her crawling but is not quite there yet. She can get anywhere she wants with a lunge one from a traditional crawling position. She is such a happy baby the majority of the day and eats anything she can get her hands on. We love her sweet smile and giggles!

Today was Devynee's preschool celebration. We still have a few days left but the kids sang some songs and told us what they want to be when they grow up (a chef for Dev). This girl is ready for Kindergarten!

Went for a run this afternoon and got to look at this. I love this place.

Last day of school. We have kids that are official done with pre-k, 1st and 3rd. Exciting for a great summer! #momhashergamefaceon #summerisnojoke