Farewell April

The weather was pretty wild today! The wind blew relentlessly and the snow continued to Fall. 

Spring, where are you?

So I turned on the oven and baked some strawberry muffins to fill our tummies, because what else are you going to do in the middle of a snow storm in April?

Hyrum Turns Eight

Today Hyrum turned Eight! It's hard to believe that he is already so old. It's been a treat watching him grow and mature over these past few months. He has been an easy boy to raise so far and a great example to his younger brothers. He loves his hugs and touch is definitely his love language. I love the way he treats his siblings and friends. He is often the peacemaker in our home and has a special way of making everyone feel loved. His teachers adore him and he is a hard worker. He is really looking forward to his baptism next month and loves to do what is right. He has such an easy going personality and he is totally a people pleaser. I see a lot of me in him. He has a quiet nature and doesn't like to be the center of attention if he can help it. He quietly serves those around him and is such a blessing to our family! This year he helped me ice a three layer cake and requested words on top. It was simple, but made with love! Happy birthday buddy! We love you!

Sunday Snapshots

When I woke up today our bed was at capacity. I slept sandwiched between Joe and a cold Ollie. When I crawled out to nurse the baby early in the morning I noticed Camilla on the couch. She said she tried to come into my bed last night but there was no room. Ha! 

As I sat on the couch I enjoyed a gorgeous sunrise and chatted with my girl before the rest of the house woke.

Joe was looking so handsome after breakfast that I couldn't help but snap his picture.

Then he started getting goofy...

And we both ended up laughing really hard. I sure love this freckle nosed boy of mine!

Saturday Afternoons

It was a slow and quiet Saturday thanks to the snow. We spent a lot of the day lounging around and visiting. The boys especially loved cuddling with Grampa on the big chair while I made an apple sauce cake for dessert!

Nerd

This kid makes me laugh so much! He has such a fun loving personality and is so affectionate. I love when he randomly says, "Mommy? I love you!" He's grown up a lot over these last few weeks!

Sawyer: Five Months

Sawyer is FIVE months old already! He still has no teeth, but he is getting so strong and wiggly. He loves interacting and making eye contact and gets really excited when he sees people he knows. He always has a smile to share with anyone we meet and gets a lot of attention at the grocery store. His hair is getting a little bit thicker on the top of his head, but it's so light that it's hard to see. He has some awesome rolls on his thighs and wrists and has a definite double chin. He loves his saucer and jolly jumper and loves to be up and looking around. He sleeps a little bit less during the day but still has two really good naps. He makes us laugh all the time and we couldn't imagine life without him!

Rise and Shine

The sun is waking up earlier and earlier each day. I am usually on the couch at 5:00am nursing the baby and enjoy the quiet moments to watch the sun rise and paint the sky. 

Some mornings are absolutely breathtaking!

Sawyer always wakes up so giggly and he brings us all so much joy! Camilla often grabs him out of his crib before she leaves for school and laughs at his arms and legs flying all over the place.

We filled part of our day today with books from the library. I got this adorable counting book filled with woodland animals. The art work is beautiful and I may just go buy myself a copy to keep forever.

Sawyer enjoyed a super long morning nap while I baked up a storm in the kitchen. 

We enjoyed some oatmeal raisin muffins for morning snack!

The afternoon was slow and quiet, just the way I like it! There is something so peaceful about watching a toddler or baby sleep. It's one of my favorite things.

Target Practise

Tonight Mr. Stannix gave Camilla a crash course in gun safety. Then they shot at some pop cans with the pellet gun. She has surprisingly good aim!

Around the Lake

This afternoon we loaded the bikes into the back of the truck and drove to Crimson Lake with the littles. Daddy took them on a big 10KM bike ride on the trail around the lake. I stayed behind with Sawyer and enjoyed a few hours of quiet and mediation as I walked some trails and sat on a bench overlooking the lake. Everyone came back exhausted, but still smiling! They love spending time with their Dad, he's a pretty great guy! On the way home we called Gramma and Grampa and went to DQ for ice cream sundaes. It was so great to spend time together today!

Easter Sunday

A few snapshots of our Easter Sunday today include....

Sawyer's first Easter!

Camilla's new pretty Easter Dress from Daddy!

A peaceful, afternoon nap.

Sawyer's first taste of rice cereal. Yum!