Easter

I can't believe it's been 7 1/2 months since I've blogged....well, actually, I can!! I'm TERRIBLE at this. Be prepared for an ambush because I have LOTS to share!!

This was Sutton's first Easter, so we had the cousins come over and the kids all sat around the table and colored eggs. He kept trying to eat his, but still managed to get some coloring in. I think we'll make it a tradition to come to my house the night before and color eggs. I just love doing things like that with the kiddos. I hope it's making fond memories they'll cherish forever!!

It's been a long time since the ENTIRE family celebrated a holiday at my Aunt Cindy's house. We thought it was about time that we get together again, so all the kids, with baskets in hand, headed to Cindy's for Easter. It warmed my heart to see everyone gathered around. We ate too much, hunted Easter eggs & then had a photo shoot in her front yard. There were SO many pictures taken, so I won't share them all, but here are a few of my favorites!!

Superbowl Sunday!!

I'm not really into football (I know, I know) but the kids and I were pretty bored on Sunday so we decided to invite a few folks out. Dennis left that morning for work so he wasn't able to join in. My sisters, Kevin and the kids came over along with 4 of Aspen's friends. It was a house full!!

Raegan, Aspen and I spent some time making munchies for everyone. Since I don't care for football, we spent some time visiting and letting the boys play together. They were a hoot!! I got some cute pics of them with my AWESOME new camera. Sutton looks a little afraid, but Mason sure isn't camera shy in the least bit!!

Poor baby Mason was ready to go to bed though, so by the end of the picture taking, he wasn't a happy camper. I got a shot of him crying though and it's SO cute!!

It was a pretty good evening being able to visit with the family since we're so busy. Pretty soon though, Mason, Rachel & Kevin will be visiting quite often considering they're moving across the street. We're looking forward to having the boys spend a lot of time together and we're ready for the warm weather so we can hang outside!!

Snow, snow & more snow...

We didn't really get a chance to get out in the snow and play last time we had any, so the girls & dad decided to get out there and enjoy it. Of course, Taler is at a friends and Aspen is with a friend in Wichita so it was just Raegan & Ali. They decided to have a snowball fight first:

Then make some snow angels & do a little sledding...

After all that fun, they decided to build a snowman. Well, actually a snowGIRL. She turned out pretty cute!!

They're still out there as I'm typing, helping their dad shovel the sidewalk and driveway. I'm sure they'll be in soon for some hot chocolate to warm up so I better go get them some dry clothes and their mugs out and waiting. Hope everyone else had as much fun in the snow today as my family did!!

I Knew This Would Happen.....

I was afraid this would happen...I start this blog and go almost 2 months without updating it!! I've been SUPER busy and Dennis has been traveling so much that I feel like I don't get a second to myself.

In recent news, Sutton is now 7 months old and weighing in at a whopping 22 pounds!! He's a big baby and we all just love him to pieces. The girls are all doing well in school and keeping busy. Alison's mom moved to Augusta so she started school there after the Christmas break and seems to be liking it. She still has friends here so she comes to stay on the weekends to hang with us and her friends.

Aspen starts on the insulin pump Tuesday and we're both very excited and frightened to begin that adventure. Hopefully her blood sugars will be more in control. Taler has been keeping busy working and going to school. Raegan and I are home quite a bit these days because I don't want to get Sutton out in the cold too much. We've been putting together lots of puzzles and watching movies. She enjoys it when the older girls are finally home from their activities and when daddy is home from traveling. I think she's secretly sick of spending so much time with her dear ol' mom.

I've been telling myself for awhile now that I need a hobby. I've always wanted to try my hand at photography and finally took the first step by buying a friend's camera to get started on. Thanks Laura!! I can just picture me, the girls & Sutton driving around on a nice, warm spring day scouting out cool places to take new pics. I couldn't be more excited and plan on devoting much of my spare time hangin with my kids and making them cheese for the camera!! I've tried out the camera and am loving it, although it's going to take a lot to learn everything. Here are the first couple pics taken with my new camera: