Spring Soccer

The oldest two decided they wanted to try out soccer this spring. #2 only wanted to do it because he could be on his Sister's team.  He made it through the season, and although #1 begged to play again, he definitely did not want to.  So I guess it will be her thing for a while. And that's okay too.

#1 in action (blue)

 (#2 going for ball)

Their coach was a great guy, but he pushed them VERY hard!

Love of Animals

I have always had a love for animals, and it seems that my kids do as well. I may not love "owning" animals sometimes, but I have always loved looking at them and watching them interact.  I already have one child who claims she wants to be a vet and she has stuck with the idea for 5 years now. We will see what happens when she is faced with sick animals!

These pictures are from the San Antonio Zoo and from our church Easter "Petting Zoo".

Family Photo Shoot

I love finding people with the talent of taking family photos for me. I won a family photo shoot at the young woman auction this year, and we had a blast getting these shots! I must say that I have some cute and crazy kids!

8 yr

7 yr

5 yr

3 yr

7 months

Oh the fun drama that girls bring!

The boys finally stopped finding sticks and sword fighting to get a picture

I'm so lucky to have found the love of my life!

I am so grateful to have a forever family!  I never knew that being a mom would be such a crazy hard job, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to do my best.  I wouldn't trade it for the world!

My Crazy Little Boy

#4 is such a crazy lovable, silly, and at sometimes overly active boy. (Don't worry there are moments of I hate you mommy and abuse too).  He just makes me smile most of the time. He loves the ipad and anything electronic. He tried to come down one night, and after I kept sending him back to bed, he finally fell asleep behind the gate at the bottom of the stairs.

The other morning after getting himself dressed, #3 said "Mom, I have 2 shirts on!"  I also noticed that he had shorts over his pants. But hey, at least he got himself dressed. Many days he stays in his pajamas because he fights me on getting dressed in actual clothes.

He is my boy that often has bruises all over. The ones in this picture are from sister pushing him into his bed post.  Currently he has another from getting hit with a stick by brother who said "Well he asked for it." (Meaning he asked for the stick.)  Crazy boys!

I 've heard they calm down as teens. We'll see.  He is pretty crazy!

Happy Birthday #2

#2 Turned 7!

He is such a smartie pants and loves Legos, Star Wars, and anything that he can build with. He often tells me that he wants to be a cop because he likes donuts (No offense to anyone out there he came up with that on his own. I don't say it). I told him that I really can see him being an engineer of some sort because he sure loves to build and create.  I think he may be the next Bill Gates.

A New Addition

 Since having a newborn isn't stressful enough, we decided to add another baby to the mix.  Born just 2 weeks after the baby, we brought Piper home at just over 5 weeks on Christmas Eve. Her mama had developed milk fever and was unable to feed her babies, and the previous owners were getting worn out feeding that many puppies every hour to 2.  She started out as a fiesty mean girl who just wanted her milk. But, she is calming into a sweet cuddler.  She started out at around 2 pounds and in the past 2 months she has grown to be 21 pounds. She has surpassed the baby and the cat.  She is definitely a beauty and keeps Charlie on his toes.

                                    

Christmas Fun and Illness

Christmas was so nice and low key this year. We had a lot of fun, and then got hit with the flu.  Christmas night was finished with a visit to Urgent Care for #3 to get an IV and get some fluids.  We loved getting home made gifts from Grandma, Great Grandma, and Great Grandpa and our Cousin Cori.  We are so blessed with family and friends!!

Kids Grow Too Fast

It is amazing how fast time flies. Here are some pictures of the first 3 months.  #5 has been a blessing for our family. She is started life as a colicky crabby girl, and now even with sore gums from teeth getting ready to pop out, she is a happy baby.  She has almost giggled once, and I sure can't wait to hear it. Enjoy pictures from the first 3 months.

#5 enjoyed meeting her Grandma Julia over Thanksgiving.

Bathing in the Sink. Nope she's not a thumb sucker.

Annalise and Grandma

 #5 was blessed in the church. I was able to crochet the dress and headband for her. Luckily it was cooler so she could wear it.  I would have been way to hot for the summer months. It really turned out cute.

My kids always love their naps with daddy

Getting ready to smile!

The first smile I caught on camera

#5 Loves her brother

 #1 Loves being a big sister again. She is such a big help and definitely loves her baby sister.