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Month: April 2017

30 Apr

Bakers

These guys were so excited about their new aprons from the party yesterday that they wanted to bake today. I of course agreed and then left them alone to make cookies.
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30 Apr

April 30, 2017

Donuts at church are the best. (And bring back memories from my own childhood)

29 Apr

Ballet Costumes

Kaitlyn had her official pictures taken today for her ballet recital. Several of her preschool friends are in her dance class so they love to get together. We spent a rainy afternoon waiting our turn but the girls had a blast and I can’t wait to see the official pictures.

29 Apr

April 29, 2017

Who doesn’t love a cookie decorating birthday party? The kids had a blast.

28 Apr

April 28, 2017

And to think he used to take awesome shower pictures like this.

28 Apr

April 28, 2017

Deep discussions over cars.

28 Apr

April 28, 2017

Somebody got a new blanket today.

27 Apr

Family Pictures

I have been admiring Amy Tripple‘s photographs for quite a while. When we first realized we would most likely be moving, I booked a family photo session. I got the pictures and love them!
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27 Apr

April 27, 2017

Alex’s current favorite drawing.

27 Apr

April 27, 2017

“Kaitlyn let’s play trucks”

26 Apr

Smallest Baker

Teague loves to bake and does so often. He’s great about letting Kaitlyn help when she asks. Today Kaitlyn wanted to bake and could not be convinced to let Teague help. He took it well and we all ended up with bran muffins.
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26 Apr

April 26, 2017

Wednesdays are for Judo.

26 Apr

April 26, 2017

Kaitlyn and I have gotten into a new routine. After lunch we have about 30 minutes before we need to get Teague from school. I’ve been letting her watch a little bit of Frozen and she lets me take a short nap. It’s a win-win.

25 Apr

The Sweetest

Little girl playdates are so different from little boy ones. These girls are in preschool together and have had an awesome year. Today we got together and they colored, played dolls, and are now blowing bubbles.
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25 Apr

April 25, 2017

Morning reading with a side of cat.

25 Apr

April 25, 2017

Bedhead at its best.

25 Apr

April 25, 2017

Little girl play date.

24 Apr

Big News

24 Apr

April 24, 2017

Breakfast.

24 Apr

April 24, 2017

Treehouse shenanigans.

24 Apr

April 24, 2017

I noticed something new in Kaitlyn’s coloring today. She is at least attempting to stay near the lines!

23 Apr

April 23, 2017

Bedtime.

23 Apr

April 23, 2017

Bedtime.

23 Apr

April 23, 2017

Left to her own devices, this is how she puts on her pajamas.

23 Apr

Girls’ Night

At the Masquerade a few weeks ago, I won a sign making party during the silent auction. Amber, Nicki, and Maria joined me and tonight we made signs!
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22 Apr

April 22, 2017

We are off to have family pictures taken. Wish us luck.

22 Apr

Birthday Time

Let’s celebrate my birthday!!
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21 Apr

Entertainment

Kaitlyn is so easy to entertain. Today she wanted to play in the water. Done!

21 Apr

April 21, 2017


Crazy hair day for school.

21 Apr

April 21, 2017


Sharing a few good books.

20 Apr

Happy Birthday To Me

Wade is out of town so I wasn’t planning to really celebrate my birthday till this weekend. Amber and I had arranged a playdate this afternoon and that included dinner. I figured that would be a great way to celebrate. Imagine my surprise when she also showed up with a cake – made by one of my favorite people. Yum! Happy Birthday to me.

20 Apr

April 20, 2017

The Strouds came to visit and I ended up with a birthday dinner and cake. Perfect timing!

19 Apr

April 19, 2017

Walking in the rain.

19 Apr

April 19, 2017

She is so determined to be independent until she hits a brick wall. Then she’ll ask me to get the full gallon of milk.

18 Apr

Errands

Kaitlyn is a wonderful napper – in her own bed. I have never been able to transfer her from car to bed or vice versa. She also doesn’t sleep in the car more than 30 minutes (compared to a 3 hour nap in her crib). Teague has long ago given up naps, but can always be counted on for a snooze if we are in the car after about 3 pm. Imagine my surprise when we to to Alex’s appointment and I went to get the two youngest out of the car. Kaitlyn had already had a 2 hour nap, but apparently wasn’t quite done and Teague joined her.

18 Apr

April 18, 2017

Morning bus stop.

18 Apr

April 18, 2017

Just a little fun with the snowplow sticks.

17 Apr

April 17, 2017

Awana

17 Apr

April 17, 2017

When Mom finally buys you the princess cereal you have been begging to get for months.

17 Apr

Mommy And Me

When a local photographer, Emily Hernandez, offered “Mommy and Me” pictures I gladly signed up. It’s hard to be in pictures and I rarely have fun ones with just Kaitlyn. Included in this session was someone to do my hair and makeup – even better!
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16 Apr

April 16, 2017

Easter!

16 Apr

Easter

Today is Easter. The kids patiently waited at the top of the stairs for me to take a picture before diving into their Easter Baskets. Then we dressed up and headed to Church. I demanded a picture afterwards and then we had a wonderful family meal afterwards. Happy day.
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15 Apr

April 15, 2017


One of my favorite Easter traditions is our Saturday brunch and egg hunt with Milwaukee friends.

15 Apr

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt

Amber started our Saturday-before-Easter brunch and Egg Hunt when the big boys were two (and there were only four kids). Over the years we have multiplied quite a bit! To try to make the hunting fair we’ve tried to separate the eggs for different kids in different ways. This year we told the big kids they couldn’t pick up an egg that was too easy to find – as in laying in the grass. Maybe soon we can just hide them and let them go wild.
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One of my favorite things to do is compare old pictures. Here is our history of Easter Brunches (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017)
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14 Apr

Easter Party

I love when my friends have fun parties. Sara threw an Easter party for all the kids and they all had a blast!
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14 Apr

April 14, 2017

Ending the week with s’mores and neighbors.

14 Apr

April 14, 2017

Bubbles!

13 Apr

Thursday

This is how our afternoon went:
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13 Apr

April 13, 2017


Brothers bonding over video games.

13 Apr

April 13, 2017


Something is not right with Kaitlyn. This is her at the dinner table after she chose not to eat.

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