Valentine's Day

We had a fun Valentines Day this year. I was able to go to both of the girls class parties. It was so much fun to watch them celebrate with their friends.

The kids are always lucky to get spoiled by our extended family. They received TWO packages in the mail...they were so very excited about that. Here is a picture of Anna eating a giant sucker that their Aunt Marlena sent them. They also got goodies from Grandma McBride and Grandma Smith.


Anna SUPER excited at her class party.


Linc was able to decorate a cookie at Hallie's party (which avoided an inevitable meltdown). He was so happy to be a big kid!


Hallie with her valentine mailbox.


I realized that I never got a picture with MY valentine on lovers day. Whats that about?? I love you honey...maybe next year :)

The many faces of Lincoln...

Linc likes to make "silly faces" (well, it comes out "dilly daces" in Lincoln-ese). Every time I snap a picture of this boy he poses. I often don't remember to specifically tell him to "be normal", so he will be silly. Most of our recent family pictures have him posing crazy while the rest of us are smiling, completely oblivious to his antics. Here are a few funny ones that I recently downloaded. Notice that he loves to give thumbs-up to the camera.






I claim no part in this getup he is wearing.





I saved the best for last!

The last few months have been a blur of fun, holiday time together. I am finally getting back to my normal life (still crazy, but a more manageable crazy!). Here are some pics to catch you up on what we have been doing.

My beautiful baby is crawling everywhere, can pull up to furniture and cruise along it! He laughs like crazy at his big brother and sisters and enjoys waking us up in the middle of the night. We are all suckers for this guy!



My beautiful Freckles shaking up a bag of Muddy Buddies. She has become quite the helper at home. She is always willing to help with cooking, chores, or helping with Port. YAY for oldest daughters!


Here are the kids in their matching Christmas PJ's. I actually made the pants...yes all 4 pairs! Anna and Linc are sad because they both wanted to hold Port. As you can see by Hallie's huge smile, she got to hold the little guy this time around.


My beautiful Blondie turned 6. Here she is ready for her Princess party. She had a great birthday and really enjoyed all of the attention.


This is Linc on his first day of Primary. I actually got to be there to see how he did (I was substituting for another class). He was extremely well behaved and happy. We are so proud of him and tell him everyday to stop growing up!!

7 months

Couldn't resist posting this one!

YAY!!

After a bachelors degree, a masters degree, 2 years of supervised clinical work, and a few long state board exams (that he passed!!) Randy finally received his independent license (he is a social worker). He just recently started his own therapy practice and I couldn't be more proud of him. He is definetly my therapist of choice :).

Opening the envelope...


A very expensive piece of paper that took over 8 years to get!

New Family Pictures

Well, another year has gone by. In our last family pictures, I was pregnant with Port. I was sick, a little bit fluffier than usual, and really didn't like my outfit. This time around I felt great, am a little closer to my normal size, and had an outfit that was put together by my 2 much more stylish sisters. The pictures were taken by Misty's husband, Tyler. He is having a lot of fun with their new camera and did a fantastic job. And yes, I did promise the kids candy and the hubby football if they behaved. They did.

Anna really didn't smile in any of the pictures. I still love all of her pics though. They are sassy, and so is she.


My 4 babies. I love these little people.


More little people. Notice Port kind of sitting up?


My favorite people ever.



This baby gets cuter everyday. Really. He is also our only kid with blue eyes. I never knew how much I would be captivated by blue eyes. 100% captivated I am.


I love this man. Forever.


This might be my favorite picture of the whole shoot. The girls were not posed at all for this picture. They are just girly enough to pose themselves...vogue!


Best friends and sisters...except when they fight over clothes!


The girls and I.


I love that Linc smiles so big. Cheese!


Hallie looks like a beautiful, blonde doll in this picture.


Well we did it. Can't wait until next year. What kind of pictures will 2011 bring?

Keeping Busy

So much has happened since my last post. Here are a few fun pictures!

Our darling Anna turned 7! Here she is in her new birthday outfit.


Our beautiful Hallie started Kindergarten! She was quite ready to start and is loving it. She has a hard time choosing who to play with everyday at recess!


Here are the girls on the first day of school.


Its a rare moment when all 4 are clean and presentable!


Port went from this:


And this:


To this:


He has had a grand total of 3 haircuts since he was born! After trying twice with scissors and never being quite happy with the results, we finally pulled out the clippers. He is a sport that Port! :)

Linc was able to visit a Fire Station with some friends from church.

When asked wether he wants to be a fireman when he grows up he promptly said "No, because its dangerous". Thats my boy!

He continues to pose for pictures with glee and gusto


Boys and Daddy!