Spring Portraits

Jodie took the best spring portraits of my kiddos. I mean, she really knocked it out of the park this year. This is exactly why I don't buy school pictures!!

Power Outage

Yesterday, at 8:02 the power went out. Two minutes after school started. The power company determined it would be about a two and half hour fix, so the district canceled school for the day and started making arrangements to get the students back home. Roughly 15 minutes later, the power came back on. But because the process had started, school remained canceled and we had a free day at home... with power. 

The kids did their chores and enjoyed relaxing and playing with friends the rest of the day. And because this never happens, I took the boys to lunch. 

It was the best surprise day off! 

FOUR

My sweet baby, although not so babyish, turned four! I can not believe Kyle has been with us for four years. But at the same time, it feels like he’s been here forever. 

We had the best time celebrating him. He requested we sing Happy Birthday to him first thing in the morning and he loved every minute of it. The whole day he referred to himself as the birthday boy and kept saying, “This is the best day ever!!” It was so awesome experiencing the magic of the day with him. 

I was a bit nervous to give him his cake. He was very specific about wanting a monster truck cake like last year, but I strayed away when I found a clearance cake at Walmart. It turned out super cute and he loved it. 

We enjoyed a nice family party for him. He was thrilled with his gifts and especially loved his new bike. We didn’t wrap it up, but Tayden was more than happy to help with the surprise. 

Kyle is the sweetest boy. He tells everyone multiple times a day how much he loves us and showers us with hugs. He loves to tag along with his brothers and play with friends. Kyle definitely follows in Caches footsteps and talks non stop. He’s just the most fun. 

He also thinks he runs the show. He’s quite the bossy pants. He likes things to go his way, although he is gettng better at not throwing a major fit every time things stray. 

Ky is also super silly. I love how he sticks his finger in his ear, instead of on his temple, and says, “Hmmmm, let me think.” For the longest time he referred to himself as the “mystery farter”, claiming he had nothing to do with the stench. He dresses himself every day and wants to look cool. 

I love this son of mine. I’ve said it a million times, but I felt this boy calling to me from heaven and he’s better than I could have ever imagined. 

Capes

Not all super hero’s wear capes. 

Some wear Spider-Man pajamas at bed time. 

Catching up

Now that my blog is up and working (it had a little bug), its time for me to catch up. And boy do I have things to catch up on. 

ONE

The first thing, that I never ever EVER want to forget, is Kyle singing "I am a Child of God" to my parents. He sang his own version that went something like this, 

I am a child of God

And he has sent me here.

Has given me and earthly home

With parents KIND OF WEIRD 

TWO

The kids are getting older and we have started to pick up board games. Its a fun opportunity to bond with our kiddos and get them talking. My favorite lately has been Jenga. All the kids, even Ky, love Jenga and are pretty good at it. Although, I love playing with Tayden because we can really tease each other and talk trash without anyones feelings getting hurt. 

THREE

The fireplace is coming right along. Scott is doing such a good job. Seriously, it looks professional. Its beyond gorgeous and way better than I could have ever imagined. Our front room looks like a completely different house. 

FOUR

Since Scott was working on a project, I figured I need one too. So I painted and wallpapered our bedroom. Its not as professional as my perfectionist husband, but I sure think its pretty. 

FIVE

We took Luna to see her mama, Remi. Turns out they still have a connection. Remi was in major mom mode over our 96 pound baby. 

SIX

I don't purchase school portraits, but I sure love to take pictures of them so I can document them.

SEVEN

We're having the best spring break. I took away all electronics, minus TV, and the boys are doing great. We're having wonderful lazy mornings and then playing outside in the beautiful weather the rest of the day. One thing the boys really wanted to do was visit my mom at her school. We packed lunches and ate in her office. She gave us a tour of the school and then the boys played in the gym for about an hour with the PE equipment. It has been the highlight of our break so far. 

Laundry

Monday is chore day at our house. And Kyle takes his laundry folding seriously. It’s his favorite chore and he always insists on doing it himself. I hope that never changes!! 

Fireplace

My rockstar husband started building the fireplace last weekend!! He is so handy and it looks so good. And he even let Cache help, which was just the most fun ever for that little boy. 

Cache was ready to go. Apple, goggles and a notebook. What every good construction worker needs. 

And of course, Ky followed suit. See those beautiful shelf’s in the background? Yours truly built those (with the help of the handy husband.) 

It’s looking so good! He’s doing a great job!