Late Night Ramblings

I haven't been on my blog in so long so I thought I would write something and then hopefully when we get back from our trip I will have lots of pictures to post.
Its really nice to have kids back in school although having a kindergartner is almost harder. By the time I get her off to school I get the girls to take a nap and then I am tired from being up in the night and I want to sleep also. Needless to say nothing is getting done around my house.
But the kids are enjoying school which is a nice thing because as the boys get older I worry about them not wanting to go.
Ella continues to keep me on my toes and I am surprised her skin isn't always pruned up with how many baths and showers she gets in a day. Today was 4.
Jordyn is good but sure is in the bored stage. She needs to be entertained and man its hard to find a minute to sit down and enjoy my sweet baby.
We are so excited to go to California but as the time gets closer I start to get worried that it might be more work then fun. And gosh there is a lot to do to prepare for a family of 7.
It will be nice to get away from our everyday life though. Hopefully I survive!

THE 4TH

Here are some cute pictures of the family at the parade. As you can see the boys fell asleep in the scorching sun. They even slept through the cannon. They definitely take after my sleeping habits.

THE 4TH

She is so dang cute even though she is quite Mischievous!
Jordyn did so good at the parade!
Kids at G-Pa Crandall's Museum


I love the 4th of July. It didn't use to be my favorite but it is right up there with Halloween (Which is my favorite holiday) for me. I love the parade, the family party at Auntie Jo's and of course the fireworks. I also love this country and am so glad for our freedom!
So here are some pictures from the 4th. Better late then never right!?

Lunch Time

I just had to post a cute picture of Ella and her little best friend Jack. The two of them are only 8 days apart, they are so cute and have to give each other hugs and kisses. All though they don't really play together too well yet but it could be because Ella wants to take everything from him. You gotta love the influence of older siblings. For all she knows that's how you are suppose to play together.

JORDYNS BLESSING

We blessed Jordyn on July 6th. Andy gave such a wonderful blessing and she was so good for it. I really thought she was going to cry the whole time. We also had so much family in town that made such a great day.

Samantha's dance recital

May 9th
Samantha and Ella
Samantha, Ella and Mommy


Cute little Sam had so much fun at her Dance recital. She loved dancing on the stage! She wants to do it again.

More recent pictures of Jordyn. The second picture was taken on May 13 which was yesterday. She has such big eyes. We can't figure out where they came from.