Like Lightning I Tell Ya

I got this thing up and running pretty quick. It helps that the way I edited the HTML I didn't have to re-type in all the links...WHEW! Still might tweek it a little, but for now that'll do pig that'll do.

No if I can only figure how to format my post (pictures and spacing) how I would like...eventually.

In Progress

Not like I think everyone is keeping track of this thing minute by minute, but I am in the process of changing this blog thing up. It will take me awhile since, oh I have no time. Plus I am trying out some HTML stuff AND I have been trying to figure out our new photoshop elements (talk about feeling technologically stunted). Oh and I have to retype in all the links.

SO over the next little bit hopefully I will get this thing punched out.

Days Go By

We are surviving over here, slowly but surely I am getting the hang of this thing called a family of 5! Lots of our time is just spent on the accomplishment of staying clean, staying happy and staying alive. Errands, projects, crafts, yes even some chores, and cooking gets put off. But the important things are getting done.

The two older boys play hard outside, play hard inside, and sometimes run me into the ground. Case is consistently sleeping about 7-9 hours at night and our next goal is to get a more scheduled nap time during the day. Spencer is the man and has temporarily taken some of my couponing over so that I don't have to stress about taking the kids. He is pretty good at it...I might have created a monster. My normal clothes are making sporadic reappearances in my wardrobe.

So yes, days go by. Happy days at that. This is my new normal (thanks to Karen for the sage advice years ago) and I am pretty content with it.

Here are some pictures from this week.

Case full and happy

Jack, one of many days of missed nap, passed out

Cole, happy, handsome and tan

Mad T Ball Skills

Cole officially started another year of tball. The game has been stepped up. Who knew that from 4 1/2 to 5 they would have to bring up their game skills so much. We have gone from last year...organized chaos, the whole team following the ball, every batter every base, and kids sitting in the dirt and twirling TO...every player in their position, hands on knees in ready position, organized plays (some of these little teams are really good) and tagging and making outs. Yep we are already halfway to the big leagues here!


Cole has had a couple of games, but we finally remembered to bring the camera last time. Spencer was a little "sports photog wanna be" and took like 150 pics. I am posting some of our favorites.


Cole is trying really hard to run faster, pay attention, and hit the ball really hard. He has a lot of fun and is working hard.

Happy Cole, before he noticed pic being taken

Grumpy Cole, after notice pic being taken

Eye on the ball...concentrate

SWING!

Run Cole, Run!

Baby Blessing

This Sunday we blessed Case. For all those who live here, no you didn't dose off during sacrament and miss it. We like to bless our babies at home. We did it with Cole because of the time of year and the fact that RSV was pretty popular that year, and it was so special and tender that we just continued it.

Spencer's parents were able to drive down and be our family here. We missed all our other family who couldn't make it. It was beautiful and he slept right through it just like a trooper.
The day was beautiful and it is moments like this that make all the crazy sleepless nights and rather chaotic days worth it.

I am grateful to be a mom and to have a wonderful husband who is a loving and patient father. I am grateful he is able to bless our children. I am grateful that I have these three wonderful and beautiful boys and to be a part of this forever family.