February is Here

Most of the kids were interested in the big game, but it didn't go our way:

My measly attempt at Valentine's Day decor. Not much to do when so much is packed in boxes.

And look at this! Time to roof this thing. 

Three Birthdays

The little kids' birthdays are in the months of September, November, and December. We took the easy road (or lazy) this year and combined them into one day of celebration. Of course we had cake and presents on actual day, but no separate parties this time. The boys have asked to go to BounceU for two years so that was the designated spot. I knew the baby could jump and climb so it worked for everyone. 

We had little girl's 2nd birthday later in the afternoon at Papa & Grandmas, completely decked with Minnie Mouse.

The Month of July.....and Disney!

Sad to see July gone. Summer is officially over for us. We begin school in one week. A few highlights from the past month:

Drillers game with DrH's office

After-game (win!) fireworks

Blue Whale on Route 66

Arcade time

Fourth fireworks

Watching Papa feed the chickens

Teenage pool party (they're on their phones!)

14th birthday for daughter

Pinata for the big kids

Another daughter swim party & tie-dye shirts :)

Learned to swim!

New fur baby!

New fur baby # 2!

Weekend at the lake

Red to blond ombre. (I never color my hair!)

Since there were no big trips this summer, we are counting down the days now to Disney World! We are all so excited! Leaving baby behind; she would be a handicap. Next time for her. I have done so much planning for this ~ posting my Disney planner next :)

Last Week....

We've been very busy lately, more than usual. Hoping to finish school up with the older three; we are ready for a break! The weather has been wonderful and they have been spending lots of time outdoors. 

4-year-old graduating from Pre-K at a local church. He will be joining the others at home next fall!

Proud big brother!

New billy goat at papa's ~ appropriately named "Darth" by our biggest Star Wars fan

Aren't they pretty?!! I'm bummed that in our new neighborhood we will not be allowed to have chickens :( 

Our roses are busting with flowers

Funny photo op of our cat and the cat statue

Bike parade on the last day of school

Precious 18-month-old

Four baseball games this week with the 6-year-old, only two played due to rain

Four soccer games played in an end-of-season tournament with the 13-year-old

She did well!

End-of-year dance recital for the 11-year-old. This was jazz.

Ballet

And tap.

A little slower this week. We have a tonsillectomy scheduled so that will be the main focus for us!

A Night Out With the Smalls

This was our first time eating out with the two youngest, and they were a hoot! We celebrated DrH's birthday and baby girl received a new doll from Nana, the first of many I hope. I sure miss that stage with the older girls. We ate at Caz's Chowhouse (yum!) and then stopped by Mod's for gelato and coffee.

First baby for her ~ thanks Nana!

He wanted his picture taken EVERYWHERE

Again

Again

And again

Mod's sits next to the Philcade Building (era 1930s) and we were able to dine in there. Little man wanted to explore.