Sleeping sweetness

Tell me that is not the sweetest thing right there!

We have found many good things coming out of Tim's unfortunate back injury and surgery. One of those has definitely been that he is home more with the kids to make some special memories that he would normally miss out on being at work all day.  He is Madison's favorite napping partner and Weston enjoys having him home to play with.  Gracie also enjoys having Daddy take and pick her up from school. 

Career Day!

 Anyone who knows Gracie knows that her favorite game to play is "school".  So it is only suiting that she aspires to be a teacher when she grows up.  This is not surprising since she has some great teacher role models around her. 

She had to dress like a teacher today so she decided a maxi dress and cardigan would look best.  Some of Mommy's jewelry, reading glasses, a sparkly lanyard and of course her notebook.  If you read that notebook it states that she is a !st Grade Teacher.  She thinks she is best equipped to teach 1st Grade!  I love that she put some much thought and effort into this day.  My little girl is just growing up to quickly!

The sick house

 There is nothing worse than having a sick kiddo.  Poor Weston has had everything from multiple ear infections to the flu and constantly sick since December.  That doesn't stop him from playing with his sisters or snuggling Mommy though.

 Sick or not he is all smiles, most of the time!

 He passed out on Daddy and didn't move a muscle until I put him in bed.

 Caught Gracie snuggled up in bed with her nose in a book.  She read Madison a book about the Titanic.  I don't think Madison cares what she reads her, but she sure loves the attention from Gracie. 

 Love how sweet of a BIG sister she can be!

Hope its always like this!

17 months!

 Lookie at this sweetie!  He just loves riding in his wagon and we have sure had the perfect weather for it.  He is just about to walk as well.  He is taking a step or two at a time and then plopping down on his butt.  Things are about to get REALLY interesting around our house!

Sittin' around!

 These are Weston's two favorite places to sit!  There isn't much he won't eat these days other than green beans and sweet peas.  The wagon and his toy car are helpful tools at helping me get the house clean some days.  I just strap him in and pull him around the house as I pick up.  Seems like if I don't he just makes messes right behind me as I clean.  Little stinker! 

Madison's two favorite seats in the house are her swing and bouncy seat.  I am not sure she would take many naps without that swing!  I caught her just sitting there being cute, as always!

 Weston has figured out how to take Madison where ever he wants.  He stands up and just pushes her little seat all over the house.  It is pretty cute!

Aunt Shawnee's girls!

 We had a house full this weekend!  Uncle Derek, Aunt Holly, Tanner and Lexi came in from Kansas.  Aunt Shawn wasn't passing up the opportunity to love on all these babies so she came to visit as well.

 It was a fun weekend.  Lots of babies equals lots of loves and fun!

Weekly Camera Dump

 Just wanted to share a few sweet shots I captured this week.  My sweet little doll baby is so photogenic, especially in her favorite shirt!

 These two pictures capture what our life is really like.  We are always posing our children and having them smile pretty for the camera, but lets face 95 percent of the time this is what our lives look like.  I think it is nice to have pictures of what life is really like and that is why I love these!  Poor Gracie!

 Oh Weston!  Even when he is being naughty he looks adorable!  Gets me every time with those eyes and that sweet smile.

 Sweet sleeping Maddie!

Weston doing what he does best, getting into things!

Great day to be a Godfather!

 We were off to a very special event today.  James was accepting his First Communion. 

 Tim is quite honored to be James Godfather and honestly I think he is the perfect man in James life for the job. 

 Even little Miss Maddie got all dolled up for the occasion. 

 We are so proud of James.  Grandma has worked very hard to raise these 2 kiddos in the church and I hope one day when they grow up and understand just what a gift there Grandma has shared with them.

 Gracie had to of course jump in for a few pictures and then they were off to devour some cake and cookies at the reception held afterwards.