Wait for Me

When everybody leaves for the bus in the morning and you want to go too…

 

Cooper: Eight Months

Cooper is 8 months old, and such a tease already! It’s been so fun watching his personality develop this month. His favourite past times include spitting cookie chunks on his brothers in the car (on purpose) and then laughing hysterically about it. He also loves a good game of peek-a-boo and delights in grabbing or touching things he can’t have. It’s so fun to watch what he chooses to laugh and joke about at such a young age. Pushing a ball across the floor and chasing it keeps him pretty happy. He is crawling all over the place now and pulling himself up on everything! He loves learning and watching how things work and it won’t be too much longer before he’s pulling things out of my cupboards and drawers. He’s also recently learned how to wave when we say “good-bye” to the kids in the morning. He’s cutting four top teeth all at once right now and sleep has been far and few between. The combination of teething and hitting all of these fun milestones right after each other has made for many wakeful nights. The big kids are a huge help when they’re home offering to watch, feed a bottle or hold. They adore him! He sure brings us all a lot of joy! #cooperjames 

Oliver turns EIGHT

Happy EIGHTH birthday to Oliver! You are the perfect mix of thoughtful and light hearted. You have the best belly laugh. you are always the first one to ask me how my day was when you get home from school. You are careful and kind to your siblings and like to see other people happy. You have a great sense of humor and bring a lot of joy to our home. We are so glad to call you ours!

 

Grampa's Greenhouse

We went out to visit the greenhouse this morning! The cherry tomatoes are coming in hot and I've been craving a Greek Salad! I couldn't help but snap a few pictures of Cooper as he took it all in. We love Grampa's greenhouse!

Then we headed back inside for a snack and some "school". Lily has been loving this watercolor book and is quickly making her way through her alphabet!

 

First Day of School

Today was everyone's first day back to school! I hate to jinx it, but we really are in a sweet spot as far as independent children go. Everyone was awake on time this morning, and a few of them even showered before we gathered in the living room for scriptures & prayers. It felt good to get back into routine again! Tomorrow, early morning seminary starts and Camilla will be heading in around 7am with Mike. 

Camilla ~ Grade 10

Hyrum ~ Grade 8

Joseph ~ Grade 7

Finley ~ Grade 5

Oliver ~ Grade 3

Sawyer ~ Grade 1

It was fun to have them all together this morning for our first day back! And they were all willing to smile for a picture!

When everyone left to the bus, the house was sure quiet. It felt weird after being together all Summer! This was my view as I tidied the breakfast dishes.

Cooper is on the move! Over the last few days he has learned how to crawl and loves pulling himself up on everything he can get his hands on. He's a little bit more content now that he can move around!

Lily missed Sawyer TERRIBLY today. Her best bud was Sonny boy this morning!