Fall Fun!

This fall has been so beautiful and I'm so glad to be able and play with the kiddos outside. They loved the leaves and running and diving into the leaf pile. With the pumpkins, the twins like to try and eat them (gross) so we always have to watch them closely! 

Easter Weekend 2014

I have come to the realization that blogging has essentially gone to the back burner. Its a lot harder to blog regularly with three kids, two part time jobs, working at home, and finding time for yourself. With that being said, whenever I do find time to blog, they will pretty much be summarized posts.

So here is our Easter weekend in a nutshell!

We removed two large evergreens in order to make room for our new swingset. Well, I was sitting inside and I heard something and found that one of trees had dropped the wrong way. The problem was, it was growing so crooked that it just had a mind of its own and fell. Fortunately it missed the house, but not by much!

We also had the twin's first egg hunt outside. We avoided the community one because it is just too dang busy. So the girls had fun looking for eggs, and playing with all the outdoor textures. Its weird to think that they hadn't really felt grass until this spring. The eggs were filled with cheap candy and mini slinkies. The twins love the slinkies and still play with them all the time.

Sunday morning the Easter Bunny came and brought Macyn a Barbie pool, bike basket, and pajamas. The twins got pajamas as well, a swing for the new swingset, and a pair of sandals.

 

Shortly after this we got ready for church. I decided to buy the girls all the same dress this year, and Macyn LOVED it. I sometimes think she feels left out since the twins are dressed the same a lot of the time, so she was quite excited. After some bribing the big one, we were able to get some good pictures of the girls.

After church we headed to DH's side of the family and had a great time! Happy Easter!

Family Photos 2013

October was filled with photo shoots, and here are some of our favorites from our family session! Macyn wasn't exactly cooperative. She started out well, and once we began our family ones she pouted, crossed her arms, and announced that she "didn't want to take pictures anymore." So, I was beyond shocked that we actually got a few good ones to choose from!

It's My Party & I'll Cry if I want To

See something missing from this picture?

If you guessed Macyn, that is correct. You see, she REALLY wanted to take a family picture of the ones who came to her birthday party. I used the self timer and as we were waiting for others to come out, she managed to take this super cute one with Grandma and Kamryn:

 

So, what happened between this picture and her missing out on the family picture? Well, take a look:

 She threw a fit. I don't exactly know why, but after all the family left, I asked her what was wrong, and she said, "I wanted to take a family picture." Um.....thats what we were trying to do. Poor kid is going to kill me someday with these tantrum throwing pictures. But, that's what mom's are for, right?!

It's Wedding Time!

My sister finally tied the knot and we had a weekend full of wedding fun! I was a bridesmaid, Macyn was the flower girl, and DH was an usher. As always, I end up taking alot of pictures, so I am usually not in a lot either. I got a few good ones, but never really got the twins..... anyways, it was a wonderful day and a beautiful wedding. I was honored to be a part of it!

Sisters!

Laityn

Macyn and my nephew, Caden

Our attempt at a family picture...Macyn refused to be part of it!

Kamryn

Macyn and the bride-to-be!

Family Photos 2012

We had our family pictures taken and we absolutely LOVE them! Here are some of our favorites:

If you want to see the rest of them, go to my album here. And here is the link to our photographer...she does such an AWESOME job!

Christmas Eve

Our Christmas Eve was spent with my parents. We attended the church where I grew up, along with the entire family. It doesn't happen very often that all of us are able to get together, so it was a great way to celebrate Christmas.

After church we took some pictures, and ate a delicious home cooked meal. It consisted of ham, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole, and corn with noodles. Corn with noodles is my new favorite - I could seriously eat it for my meal and be completely satisfied. Its seriously that good. After our meal we opened up presents. Macyn was good about waiting her turn, and it was fun to see Caden open his presents by himself. There were some interesting gifts given this year, for example, I received a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree...literally. My sisters received footie pajamas (from me), and my Dad got a leg lamp from A Christmas Story. It was a great time with lots of laughter and love. Here are some pictures from the night.

Kids in their matching shirts

Macyn's pride and joy this year is her Minnie Mouse chair from Grandpa and Grandma. Its super soft and completely adorable. She also received a new outfit, boots and shirt from Aunt Brooke, and a tent with a tunnel from Aunt Brandi. She loves the tent too - I'm not in love with how much space it takes up, so it got demoted to the basement...where she plays in it daily :)

I couldn't have been happier with our family Christmas - it was such a good time getting together!