February 2019

Devynee had my camera one day and caught cute Sydnee and her crazy tongue.

And a selfie, of course.

Kendree got this sweater for her birthday.  It reminds me so much of sweaters I wore in elementary school.

Cute Sydnee eating some baby food.  She is finally getting good at eating it.

Hallee and her backpack that is as big as she is.

My birthday, anniversary, Christmas, etc. present arrived this month! An Amish made table that is beautiful and I love it! We ordered six chairs and the table expands from 5 to 9 feet long.  We also got an expandable bench that goes from 5 to 9 feet as well.  The kids are getting used to treating this different than the old table.  It's so nice to be able to all fit and eat together.

Videos February 2019

Instagram: February 2019

Kendree had her friend party this weekend. She loved having her friends all together to paint some pottery. The girls seemed to have a ton of fun creating their pieces and being together. We loved getting to celebrate Kendree!

Brynlee, Hallee and their cute little friends had a valentines play date today. I made a few dozen sugar cookies (I hate making them so much) and the kids loved decorating and eating them. Even Sydnee enjoyed the party. Although her smile in this picture looks a little forced.

Easton finished up a season of elementary school basketball today. He loved every minute, even if they were 0-5 on the season. The kid plays with so much heart no matter what he is doing. He works so hard and continues trying no matter what. I hope he can realize that drive and passion in so many other areas of his life.

Happiest of Birthdays to our Kendree! 9 years old and the best big sister! She had a great day seeing friends at church and having family over for a party afterward. We love her friendly, go-get 'em attitude and all she contributes to this family!

Ronnie and I were able to celebrate 14 years of marriage! He surprised me with 14 gorgeous roses and we got to eat delicious food. (Real life: we ended the night grocery shopping because acts of service are totally my love language and anytime I don't have to take 3+ kids to the store is service to me). I am so grateful for the man that Ronnie is and the life we have together. Here's to eternity!

Instagram: January 2019

54 degrees in January means target practice with a Christmas gift.

Easton and Ronnie had the opportunity to go do some family names at the temple last night. Easton was baptized for his great-grandpa! He asked if we could go again today, so I guess he had a fun time.

Grandma Lopez was able to visit after Christmas and stayed for Easton's ordination. We loved having her with us!

On the way home from running errands Thursday, I heard a "clunkity bangity" under that car and thought, "I hope that doesn't cause a flat." A mile later the low pressure light came on and we were close enough to home to make it. I pulled in and saw this... What are the chances of this happening? So crazy. In good news, the tire was fixed easily and we got a new set of pliers out of the deal.

Sydnee is SEVEN months old! (A few weeks ago) We are a little slow on the uploading over here. Sydnee does not like solid food. She gags like you are trying to feed her poison no matter what food it is. We just keep trying though! She is a content baby and is rolling all over the floor. She uses her pivots and strategic rolling to get wherever she wants. Sydnee loves to see anyone in her family and always has a smile (non-family members are not always so lucky). She is napping well but enjoys seeing her mom 2-3 times a night. Uggggh. We love our happy Sydnee girl!

We had family pictures done over Thanksgiving and they could not have gone better. The weather was perfect and the kids did great!

Another trip to the temple with my love, another selfie. Love being in the Lord's house and the spirit that is felt there.

Super Hallee!!!

Sydnee at 8 months. 8!!! Sydnee is still the happiest and most content baby during the day. She will roll around and army crawl all over the family room for an hour or more if she is rested and fed. Sydnee takes 2 solid naps a day and goes down awake and puts herself to sleep. The 3rd nap is a hit or miss depending on what we have going on. At night, she continues to get up 2-3 times a night. Sydnee is starting to enjoy baby food and is getting better without her mama to put her to bed at night (when I have YW, etc). She loves her siblings and will kick and kick and kick if they pay attention to her on the floor. Sydnee is starting to explore outside of the family room and it won't be long until the baby gate goes back up.