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September iphone photos

I have sort of been MIA this past month. Between homeschooling, housework, house projects, and living life, I have not had the time or motivation to sit down and blog. I have also barely pulled out the DSLR since Desmond was born. I’m trying to change that. But in the meantime, I’m so thankful to be able to have a decent camera on my phone to document our lives right now.

Sorry for the massive amount of pictures. I prefer to put them in collages to make it shorter but that requires more time. I knew I would never finish this post if I did that. So here is our September in iPhone pictures…

ice cream is always a work of art

In September we celebrated 8 years of marriage. Mayci snapped these pictures for us on my phone.

On our actual anniversary, I had 4 kids who were determined to drive me crazy. But I was determined to eat ice cream. In the end, I came out the champion.

I’ve been dreaming of a fun front door for years. I finally pulled it off and it makes me happy every time I see it!

And because I sort of really love a good before and after!

Apple picking is a favorite fall tradition. This year we could only find one tree of edible apples but we did get donuts and we had a good time anyway.

One of the many perks of homeschooling is being able to go to the zoo while other kids are in school. And then being able to count it as school hours.

This little girl has so much personality

5 pirate costumes for Talk Like a Pirate Day + 2 Krispy Kreme locations = 10 dozen FREE donuts!

We had to miss out on the Balloon races in Forest Park but we did see them floating by our house that evening. These pictures are through the binoculars.

This year has been the year of winning contests for me. As of this past week, I have won 7 prizes! This amazing diaper bag was one of my prizes.

Where the Wild Things Are exhibit at the St. Louis Library

another before and after! It’s amazing what a little bit of white paint and some gold spray paint can do for an ugly piece of furniture.

sonic waffle cone sundaes are AMAZING

My super talented friend, Rose, made some adorable headbands for Evangeline. All the kids wanted to try them on when we got them in the mail

This little guy will be 3 months on Monday. He has been sleeping 11-12 hours a night (without waking up a single time) for the past month, his smiles are contagious, and I love him with all of my heart.

When you throw a super lame super moon party on a cloudy night and you can barely see the moon. The clouds parted as soon as the Griesses left and our kids went to bed but I still think this picture is hilarious.

Speaking of contests, this picture got me a $100 gift card to Schnucks! I watched a movie called The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio the other night and it’s totally motivating me to keep entering(winning) contests!

If you made it to the end, I’m impressed! Happy October!

October 7, 2015

Blog, Family, iphone, Kids Say

kids say and July iphone photos

July. So crazy. So wonderful. I figured I didn’t have enough to do around here so I thought I would take the time to share my July iPhone pictures and another “kids say.”

Liam–“hey guys! Do you want to play a funny game called ‘Destroy the World’?”

Liam–“That’s weird. My tummy is hurting.”

Me–“Is it because you’re hungry? Or do you think you’re going to throw up?”

Liam–“Nah. It’s just a plain ol’ tummy ache.”

Kai–“Did Bob Ross used to go to our church but now he doesn’t because he decided he wanted to be a painter?”

Kai–“I remember when Pastor Scott taught us about Noah’s Ark.”

Me–“You do?”

Kai–“Yeah….or maybe that was Kimmy….

…..or maybe Kimmy wasn’t at church that day so I was in Miss Becky’s class.”

Liam thought that the Lord’s Supper plates were the offering plates, so as the deacons were heading our way, he leaned over to me and whispered “Mommy, are you ready to pay your bill?”

Kingston–“I can’t wait for Desmond to be born. Then your tummy will be little. And I could sit on you.”

Liam–“Mommy, how come it smells like Doritos every time you come in here?”

**I feel like it should be noted that I really don’t ever eat Doritos so that question is a mystery haha

Liam–“Everyone has hair on their arms.”

Kai–“Except Jesus.”

Two days after having Desmond, Kai saw my stomach and said “Woah mommy! Your tummy is so small!” And he immediately became my favorite person in the world.

Kai–“Did you know that speedboats are as fast as zebras?”

I overheard Liam trying to sing “He is Exalted.” His version went “He is exhausted, the King is exhausted on high, i will praise Him.”

My last 2 maternity photos before Desmond’s arrival. It’s amazing to think of how miserable I was during that week yet I find myself being sad that it’s all over.

homemade funnel cakes to take my mind off the fact that I was overdue

and just like that, the sweetest little boy joined our family. All of us are totally in love with this little guy.

when Desmond was one week old, we were able to make it to church for the first time as a family of 7.

and National Ice Cream Day/Month was most definitely celebrated…thoroughly.

All the cousins (minus Desmond)

My new favorite hashtag project, #dresstherainbow. I’m on the lookout for colored walls around St. Louis. So if you know of any, let me know!

Yes, my hands are full. But I also have to say…my heart has never felt more full.

We are down to the last days before we move. I am so excited to start a new chapter in our lives as we finally will own our first home. But also feeling all the emotions of leaving the house that we’ve lived in for the past 8 years. Our first home together, the home that we have brought each of our 5 children home to. With the best landlords and neighbors you could ever imagine. It’s bittersweet. But I can’t wait to share our new house with you all very soon!

August 5, 2015