from school....

thought i would post some work from the kids. 

 This is a drawing from Cullan's sketch book. He is always doodling. 

 Kael got to bring home three different stars with good reports on them. 

This is a self portrait Cullan did of himself that I got to see at parent teacher conferences. 

A cousin production!!

I have done lost my mind!!

or so they say...

I took all four kids and traveld to NC by myself to go to Garran's sisters sealing. 

I did not think it was to big of a deal, but a lot of people were worried about me.. which I can appreciate. I have so many pictures from the trip.. I am just going to comment on each one. Some are out of order or mix matched.. so be patient. 

When I was driving to Garran's sisters house, he asked me if I would go by his old house that they used to live in when he was growing up. So we did. 

 This was a side shot and back yard shot. The people that live there now really enjoy decorations. 

 This is the front. They also did not have those palm trees when he lived there either I guess. But none the less, I think he enjoyed seeing the pictures I sent. 

Of course while we were there, my kids got pampered by their older cousins. 

I love this next picture. All the girls were doing nails and Shaleigh was doing Aylas. Ayla was so worn out from playing with all the kiddos that she just feel right asleep in the middle of it. I was laughing so hard. 

 This girl can literally fall asleep anywhere. 

 Here is Miss Jadelyn doing Briea's nails. You know she was in heaven. She loves having her nails done. 

 Even grandma got her nails done by Brina. 

 Tessa making her nails beautiful. 

 Like I said, these jump around. So here is Kristi, Jadelyn, Alina, Kael, Briea and Piper after the sealing when we went out to eat. 

 Here I am, wishing Garran was with me and missing him, but getting ready to go in for the sealing. Yes the sun was in my eyes, hence the lovely look on my face. 

 My kiddos. I love the look on Cullan's face. Cracks me up every time. 

 Here is everyone after dinner. It was a BIG crowd. I think there was over 30 people.

 Garran's cousin Kristi and his mom. 

 Garran's sister Michaela, Britt and cousin Kristi. 

 Kael and Alaina trying to decide what they wanted to eat. 

 Grandma and Grandpa at the kids table :O)

 This might be one of my most favorite pictures from the weekend. I love LOVE LOVE  that my nephew Blaine is totally photo bombing this picture. I laugh every single time I look at it. 

 The kids on Easter Sunday. Can I just say how much I love spring colors!!

 Ayla or should I say "Rapunzel" as that is what she told her Aunts her name was before she passed out. 

 All of the younger kiddos getting ready for the easter egg hunt!! We had so many eggs it was ridiculous. But everyone got some and everyone was happy!

 We went to go and visit Garrans Grandparents and Aunt and cousin while we were there. It kind of felt like we were invading there house, just because there was so many of us. But it was a lot of fun. Everyone had a nice time and the kids had fun playing and running around. The top picture has me in it and the bottom one has Garran's aunt Theresa. We switched so that we could each be in one. 

Below is a picture of Britt and I getting ready to watch a "Cousins Production". I will post that next. It was AWESOME!!

 We decided that on our last night there it would be fun to cook out over the fire pit and roast hot dogs and do smores. The kids of course had a blast. 

 The kids were so tired afterwords that they just passed out. Poor Kael got a sunburn. I said it's because they never see the sun. It is cold 75% of they year where we are at LOL

Briea too. Passed out on the couch, right next to Kael. 

 As we were leaving town to go home I saw this....

 I thought it was cool to find a street with our last name, so I took a quick picture. 

 Of course while were were gone we skyped a lot with Garran. We were all so sad that he could not be there with us.

 Here were all the girls that were there from the family. 

Britt, Michaela, Joan, Jerusha, and Me!!

 My niece caught this lunar moth while we were there. It was so pretty. Looked like a mix between a butterfly and a leaf. 

 This picture was during our visit to Great Grandma and Grandpa's house. Cullan was trying on Great Grandma's gardening hat. 

 Poor Blaine. So tired, he feel asleep standing up. Just leaning on his mom. 

 Briea and Aunt Jerusha getting some snuggle time in. 

 More pics from Easter morning. 

 Not with all the cousins, but some. 

I put this picture in here because while we were at Garran's grandparents house everyone was commenting on this picture. This is Garran's Grandfather. Everyone kept remarking about how much Cullan resembled him. I will let you be the judge. 

It was a fun trip and so good to see everyone. 

Easter Party!

There is a group of moms that I go to church with that have just recently started getting together about once a month and letting our kids play and doing a themed party when there is a holiday. 

This time when we got together it was for Easter!

 Here is Ayla, playing in a house that is meant for a baby. She sat in it pretty much the whole time. She is so funny like that. 

 Look at that. I captured Cullan showing love. It's not that he does not love his siblings, but out of all our children he is the least touchy feely. I just love this picture for that reason. 

Last but not least.. .the party crowd. It is usually not this big. However it was spring break and all of the older siblings were in attendance as well. It was a lot of fun though. We had a very spring themed lunch and then did an easter egg hunt. The kids had a blast!!

A Girls Weekend.

So my friend Trisha suggested we take a girls weekend to Indianapolis for some fun and to attend "Time Out for Women".

Basically there are a couple speakers and musical numbers. 

It was a lot of fun and a really good time. 

We also had a fun time getting to know downtown Indianapolis and having some adventures in finding restaurants and well.....our car. 

 While I was there, I got to hang out with my friend Mandy. It is always fun when we get to hang out together. 

I also bumped into an old friend from when we lived in Waterloo.

It was so crazy. 

Here is a picture we took right before we left from hearing the speakers. 

It was such a fun weekend. 

Thanks for inviting me ladies!!

A passing.

My Step Dads mother passed away and so the girls and I traveld to Iowa for her funeral. 

The boys had to stay home due to school and other things. 

I have a bunch of random pictures from the weekend, so I am just posting them in the order they uploaded. 

 Here are the girls and I at the funeral home. 

 Uncle Jeremy and the girls. 

 My Mom, myself, Ayla, Sara, and Briea. 

We were at dinner after the visitation.

 My sister Sara and myself. 

 This was at my moms house earlier in the day. Ayla and Briea were having fun with some glasses. This was Ayla being silly. 

 My mom and I. 

 My Mom, Sara, and myself. 

Briea with her glasses on. My girls can be so cute and silly all at the same time. I was glad we were able to go back to be with family at this time. It was a sad reason to gather but nice to be able to see so many people I rarely get to see. 

Happy St. Patty's Day

My dad sent Garran and I St. Patricks Day shirts. 

So here we are being all festive!!