Easter

Easter was fun and eventful this year! 

We had Chelsea & her four kiddos staying with us, so we stayed super busy.

It was great to have all the kids together and they loved hunting for their baskets and eggs. 

It was Callen's first Easter...I think he liked it. :)

For Chels & mine and Jeff's basket.  That Easter bunny remembered us all!

We had a yummy family dinner with Shar & Trav and the girls coming down too. I love having all the cousins together, despite the craziness that 10 kids bring!  Holidays are always more special by celebrating them with family.  

Despite the busy-ness of the day, I was so grateful for a few calm moments to reflect on the divine gift our Savior gave us on that long ago morning.

I am so grateful  for a Savior who knows me personally. Who knows what (and who) I need in my life to turn me into the person He knows I can be.

 I am grateful for the knowledge I have of the Atonement and that we will be a forever family because of Christ's Resurrection.

How blessed I am to have these sweet, wonderful boys in my life. 

I sure wouldn't want to be anywhere else right now, than right here with these guys:

March's Everyday Moments

March is usually one of THE longest months because there isn't a day off school or anything special to break it up. However, our March FLEW by this year.  Four boys definitely keep me busy and even though we are officially SICK of winter and ready for spring to get here, we are still having fun and enjoying our days indoors. I love these silly kids and the craziness and joy they bring to our family.  Being a mom is challenging in so many ways, but it's also more rewarding than anything else I could be doing right now. I love that I know where every bump and bruise comes from and seeing every beautiful moment between brothers unfold. I sure love the typical, everyday moments.

So here's our everyday happenings in March:

Morning snuggles. Always a fav:

Ryder made his bed ALL BY HIMSELF! He was so proud to show me:

It was extra quiet one night as we were getting ready for bed...I came in to find this, melt my heart:

My Dad let Tave try his blue tooth, which Tave thought was super cool:

*note: he broke it like 2 seconds after i took this picture, sorry dad!

Ryder loves to help with Callen! Here he's making sure Callen doesn't fall or tip the chair over (since he's still not too stable on his feet)

West making sure the chair is stable for Cal. My boys are such good helpers when I'm making dinner:

And Tave had to get in on the action and  show me how strong he is that he can pick up Callen now:

And of course, then they ALL had to pick him up, crazy boys!

We do weekly movie nights..this one was Wreck it Ralph, so cute! 

The boys were enthralled:

Except Callen, he just kept moving and moving and moving. Oh that smile!

Pretty much every morning he shows up in my room with a stash of stuff to show me:

Brothers,  "take our picture mom" Happy to, kiddos:

Dress ups are pretty much a daily occurance:

Serious:

He's always the dress up instigator:

Tired West:

I just love this little face:

And Ryder's favorite activity, GOO:

Sweet days that pass too quickly. 

Basement Fun

March was still pretty cold and nasty, so we spent a lot of time playing inside and down in the basement.  

The afternoon Jeff and I took Callen's chalk drawing we all ended up playing down there for a loong time. 

Love these crazy boys!

Tave-man driving:

West is such a good sport to be the horse whenever Ryder asks:

Callen doing what he loves, exploring:

Callen's first truck ride:

Daddy's and trampolines are always the best:

crack the egg:

Getting some air:

Cracking the egg with dad, so funny!

 Ryder loves the sit n spin:

 Our artist:

His Dragon, I love it:

West thought it would be funny to try out some of Callen's drawings. We had two down there:

So glad we have some space to go run in and be crazy when the weather is bad!  

Love these boys. :)