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Wow! Okay, I have definitely been neglecting this space. Every time I think about posting something, I feel overwhelmed. I know that the more I put it off, the more stuff I’ll have piled up to share later. So I’m going to stop dragging my feet and post a little something to let you know that we are alive, healthy (so far!), and enjoying the spring weather. 

But since I’m still feeling lazy about posting, it’ll be short and sweet with a little snapshot of each of the kids.

Liam has always reminded me of my brother, Mark. But this picture just really made me see it more. He is finishing up 1st grade and I think we’re both ready for a break!

 

liam

 

Kai will be 5 this Friday. He makes it very hard to get anything done around the house because he always asks to cuddle with me. This fall will get really crazy with a kindergartner, a 2nd grader, two toddlers, and a newborn! 
kai
 
Kingston has always been the biggest trouble maker of the batch. But he also has a completely different side to him. He often says “mommy, you’re beautiful” and, like Kai, asks to cuddle all the time. And he’s super random and hilarious. Start a conversation with him–just try it!
kingston
I was just talking to Don about how right after we had Evangeline, I didn’t think it could get any better. But I fall more in love with her every day. She is hilarious and loves to sing the ABC’s and (unfortunately for her daddy) Let it Go. The moment we get around anyone outside of our family, she tenses up and acts super shy. But don’t let her act fool you. 
evangeline

 

So nothing exciting to update but I plan to get back to this space soon!
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do you wanna build a snowman?


It feels a little late to be posting snowy pictures. Last weekend we got a big snowfall and this weekend we are able to open windows and play in the warm weather. 
 
Truth is, baby #5 hasn’t been treating me so well. So by the time the kids are in bed, I’m ready to turn off my brain for the night. And by that, I mean ‘browse Pinterest and watch Netflix.’ And the occasional (nightly) bowl of cookies and cream ice cream may or may not be making an appearance lately.
Tomorrow I will get another peek at baby boy as a follow up to my last appointment. Hopefully he will hold still for the measurements and all will be well. And he may be dubbed a name pretty soon…if we could ever make up our indecisive minds. 
 
 
So anyway–back to the snow day…but just the pictures from it. Because I’m not too anxious to actually go back to the snow and cold.
boy in the snow
boy playing in snow
playing in snow
I actually think the only time I’ve ever taken any of the kids to play in the snow was when Liam was one. Something about the 40 minute prep time to piece together warm enough clothing for 10 minutes of play time and the 30 minutes of undressing and rewarming our bodies just didn’t seem too appealing. This year we were motivated by the desire to shoot some stock footage. 
 
dad and son making snowman
So the boys worked together to build a snowman. We timed it so that we could do it during Evangeline’s nap. 
big family building snowman

 

brothers building snowman
finished snowman

 

…a couple of hours later
boys with snowman

 

kids posing with snowman 2
jumping over snowman

 

So while I can admit that we had a really good time playing in the snow, I will be quicker to admit how much more fun we’ll have in the warm weather. Something about the feel of spring just gives me a little more energy. And that’s what I desperately need right now!

Have a good week!