Life Lately

On one hand I feel like we've been crazy busy and then on the other I feel like we've been being lazy and soaking up these warm summer days. It's all a giant blur! But doesn't that mean we're doing summer right? I think so...

The kids are full of energy and loving these low key lazy days at home. They are in and out of the house no less than 6,000 times a day. Playing, bickering, laughing and yes, even crying sometimes. Ahhhh siblings. I'm really lucky because all 4 of them are really close. Kamryn and Logan are so sweet with the little ones. All 4 of them play together all the time which is so much fun! I always dreamed of a big family and part of that was my kids being the best of friends. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

The other day Kamryn asked that all 3 girls wear pigtails. I mean, how cute?!? 

My baby. Tenley James. Oh how I could just eat her up.

She's the sweetest, happiest, prettiest, cutest, funniest little baby around!

She has the funniest laugh that is so contagious. She's the best and has our whole family STILL just smitten with her.

The swing set is ALMOST complete! Mike just needs to add the dormers, chimney (yes the swing set has a chimney and dormers), tic tac toe, ships wheel and spy glass. Phew! What a project!

 Eventually (hopefully sooner than later) we are going to get some railroad ties and wood chips and make this a designated spot for the swing set. Right now its dirt and SO messy! I'm being as patient as I can but I can't wait until it's done and looks the way I envision it in my head.

Kamryn and Logan have been so spoiled this weekend! Ice cream from the ice cream truck AND sparklers! Isn't that what childhood is all about?! The ice cream truck drives by our house almost every single night RIGHT at dinner time. It drives me bonkers! Kamryn and Logan have been so understanding when I tell them I don't have cash on me...seriously, those guys need to start taking debit cards because who carries cash on them these days?! But this night we collected some change and grabbed them a couple ice creams. So exciting!!

Mike found some sparklers the other night that we had left over from last year. So. Much. Fun.

Kensington is a gem. She really is. She's one happy goofy girl. But she has a temper and can do a mean pout when she doesn't get her way. Here she is pouting because I wouldn't get her have a cookie for breakfast.... Such a mean mom!

That's it for life lately. I hope you're all enjoying your summer so far.