Mother's Day!

Jeff is always so good at spoiling me for Mother's Day.  

He let me sleep in then I came downstairs to see this cute wall full of loving notes:

And homemade kneaders french toast. The best. mmmm

We went to church and afterwards had a relaxing afternoon together.  We took the boys for a walk.

My heart was full as I watched these boys with their daddy..how can I ever thank my Heavenly Father enough for giving them all to me. 

I am truly so blessed.

Our little Callen took his first steps this weekend.  SO EXCITING and an awesome Mother's Day gift!

Delicious dessert. mmmmm...

Motherhood has changed me. It has stretched every bit of me and is continuing to mold me into the best version of myself. I am so grateful for this opportunity to learn from and grow with these wonderful, amazing boys. 

My sweet West always wants a picture with me:

I love you too, boys. 

With all my heart.

April's Everyday Moments

We finally got out a little more this month and we've been enjoying the warmer weather. 

These kiddos keep me laughing constantly. 

Ryder's favorite animal is the giraffe...so I HAD to get this cute costume when I saw it on a yardsale site. He wore it for days and even slept in it. Oh how I love this kid! His brothers were quick to get out the animal hats and join in the fun!

I love how well they play together.  Weston is being the tiger and chasing the giraffes. So funny:

Callen pulls himself up on everything now. 

This stool happens to be one of his favorite objects and he kind of flips out when he sees it. Strange, but so cute too:

He is getting so big and makes us laugh all the time. I LOVE this little grin:

He has also mastered the stairs. This was one of the first times he made it to the top by himself!!

And the boys love helping him slide down them again:

He's making sure I'm chasing him:

Ryder LOVES Aunt Shar.  He started this cute thing where he'll run up to her and say "Aunt Shar, I missed you" when he sees her. It's so darling!

I just love this cute, chubby boy!

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.