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Month: February 2017

28 Feb

A Kiss Goodnight

I’m not quite sure how it started, but Kaitlyn and I have a definite goodnight routine. The second before I close her bedroom door I blow her a kiss, and she then blows me one too. It’s one of my favorite parts of the day.
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28 Feb

February 28, 2017


Bedtime.

28 Feb

February 28, 2017

We get 4-10 pictures every day from Teague’s school. I love getting a glimpse of his day.

28 Feb

February 28, 2017

Babies are always immediately undressed when playing begins.

27 Feb

A Phase

Kaitlyn goes through phases with her favorite people (and especially brothers). Right now she wants “Alla” all the time – to play with, to put on her pajamas, to read to her…

27 Feb

February 27, 2017


Reading for school – everything is electronic these days.

27 Feb

February 27, 2017

On the cusp of an epic jump.

27 Feb

February 27, 2017

Checking on the horses.

26 Feb

Nutty

She’s determined to get every last peanut out of the can.

26 Feb

February 26, 2017

Dressed and ready for church.

25 Feb

February 25, 2017

After he discovered texting with Abram, he’s branched out. Now all family members are on his list!

25 Feb

February 25, 2017

These are the days.

25 Feb

February 25, 2017

“Look Mama. It’s Elsa.”

24 Feb

Snuggles

This one always wants to sit with Mama and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

24 Feb

February 24, 2017

Family movie night.

23 Feb

Glasses Thief

Glasses thief with a side of messy mouth.

23 Feb

February 23, 2017

Racing cars before school.

23 Feb

February 23, 2017

Birthday Legos are awesome.

23 Feb

February 23, 2017

Cheerios – a snack favorite.

22 Feb

February 22, 2017

Building.

22 Feb

February 22, 2017

Watching a car show with Daddy.

21 Feb

Turning 6

Teague turns 6 today! We started the day with his favorite coffee cake and then sent him to school with goodies. He came home to find his much-wanted pedal car in the driveway. He rode until Alex got home and we went for a walk around the lake. Dinner was a little crazy since we had all been planning on Sushi and then we realized they are closed on Tuesday. We made a quick switch and then came home for brownies and presents!
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21 Feb

February 21, 2017

Alex got a stop motion video kit for his birthday. I have been pleasantly surprised by what he can create.

21 Feb

February 21, 2017

This boy is 6 today and got his heart’s desire – a pedal car!

21 Feb

February 21, 2017

It was warm enough for the park!

20 Feb

Bowling Party

Today we celebrated both boys’ birthdays with friends. We had a combined party at a local bowling alley. Thankfully my sister was in town and is much more creative than I am. She helped me with decorations, goody bags, and keeping everyone organized! We had about 20 kids and thankfully quite a few parents stayed to help. I definitely underestimated the amount of parent involvement needed to keep everyone in the right lane and bowling at the right time. The kids all seemed to have fun and I was so happy when we were done and I could finally relax! (The goody bags for the big kids were pretty special. Alex used his 3D printer to create a bowling trophy for each boy.)
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20 Feb

February 20, 2017

Getting ready to go bowling!

19 Feb

Sunday Funday

We got everybody to church and then played the day away. Having cousins visit makes the days fly by.
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19 Feb

February 19, 2017

Cousin movie night.

18 Feb

The Cousins Are Here!

Melissa, Harper, and Mackenzie drove up for the weekend. The kids are excited! We’ve had a day full of birthday errands, birthday parties, treehouse playing, afternoon custard, and Aunt Lissy snuggles.
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18 Feb

February 18, 2017

Evidently Alex needed a few minutes to himself today.

18 Feb

February 18, 2017

Happiest while driving.

18 Feb

February 18, 2017


Kaitlyn – close up.

17 Feb

Taking Advantage

Today was glorious! It was in the 60s with a blue sky. The big kids were off school so Mary and I decided to take our oldest and youngest for a picnic lunch at the park. They ran and played and really wanted to test the ice on the lake. Afterwards we headed to school to pick up the middle boys. They had pajama day today so we played in their pajamas before calling it a day.
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17 Feb

February 17, 2017

Our bathroom isn’t big enough for 5 – but they had a blast all trying to cram in at the same time!
(Cousins visit!!)

16 Feb

The View

Wade and I have never experienced sunsets like the ones we saw from our house in Platte City. However, in the winter when the leaves are bare, we can get a few awesome sunsets from our Kitchen window looking towards the lake.

16 Feb

February 16, 2017

Homework.

16 Feb

February 16, 2017


This one loves to read – especially if he is supposed to be getting ready for school.

16 Feb

February 16, 2017

Bath time.

15 Feb

Parties

I love to see kids at their school parties. This year I have been in charge of Kaitlyn’s class parties so I definitely get to see everything in action!

  
15 Feb

February 15, 2017

Sending messages to Pop.

15 Feb

February 15, 2017

Valentine’s Day party at school – just a day late.

14 Feb

A Wedding – of Q and U

Teague’s kindergarten class had a wedding today. Q and U got married. The boys were requested to dress like quarterbacks. The girls were requested to dress like queens. Parents were invited and cake was served afterwards. What a wonderful event to make sure the kids know Q and U always go together!
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14 Feb

February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine’s Day!

13 Feb

Discarded And Forgotten

I have one child who hates socks. The minute the shoes come off, the socks go too. They can almost always be found under the kitchen table, but lately he’s been branching out and I find them all over the house.

 
13 Feb

February 13, 2017

Awana!

13 Feb

February 13, 2017

A new rice box!
(It turns out dyeing rice is really easy.)

12 Feb

Old Friends

We had some of our Milwaukee friends over for the afternoon. The kids played, dressed up, ran around outside, gobbled up dinner, and finally settled down with some electronics. It was an awesome play date.
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12 Feb

February 12, 2017

These two just figured out how to text each other.

12 Feb

February 12, 2017

Superheros.

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