I kicked off our 1st week of summer with all 4 home, all day, every day, with Reid on a work trip...
Sink or swim, baby. Taking this week as a badge of freaking honor. I kicked it's butt ;)
Taking 4 kiddos to the Chiropractor is how I roll...for an hour, twice a week! Rehab and adjustment, I'm on my last leg, I'm almost fixed! I get to go out with a bang. I'm sure you're jealous :)
Just sending Daddy a little picture of what it means to have all 4 along
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Mornings are always my favorite:
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Send Daddy this picture and say "Go Bikings"
Daddy usually plays the games at night, Mommy was on all day er day
We were finally able to get together with the Martionson Ladies!! It's not easy coordinating schedules when you have babies 9 weeks apart. We talk a lot, but hadn't been able to get the crew allll together. Tuesday, we finally made it happen and it was great. Happy Tears!
Lunch time
Miss Mia!
Lunch time outside
Baby Hog! She would rather take her suit off and be inside with the babies
Double time
Mason & Mia, I think they're gonna have fun together!
Hey, we're gonna give our moms a run for their money once all of our siblings are gone at school. Deal?
Of course the girls wanted a turn holding her too!
We upgraded our backyard pool. We had a lot of fun. It's not so fun having to empty it and put it away
Oh Mr. Brecken how I love you. He needs some Boggles!
We take walks as often as we can. Usually it's right after Mason wakes up from a nap, and sometimes he takes another while on the walk. Love the many route options around our house.
Crushin' Zzzs
Every night I'm in awe of how well we can get 4 kids to bed and stay sleeping until 7am.
These two have a secret connection. They always seems to find each other and they often never cause each other any trouble, they might have some fun days ahead with some of their siblings start school
One morning I needed a little extra coffee. Mason was off his schedule and it was opposite when a thunderstorm hit. Didn't get as many Zzzs as I would have liked. Oh well, it's a short stage of life. Enjoying the one on one time in the mornings with my little dude, they're quite peaceful.
Yes, I have more cream than coffee.
Happy Flag Day, a favorite spot for the little Man. Makes Daddy happy
Sally was at a birthday party. Bedtime stories outside.
Early bird catches the worm!
My middles, they'll keep us smiling, always
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"Just a minute, can mommy have a break for just one minute?"
and then Daddy came home and all was right in the world again.
Yep, he's basically a 9 month old. The Doc accidentally asked if he had any teeth yet, because at first glance she thought it was in for his 9 month well-visit...
Sally's stats:
Weight: 65%
Height: 47%
The Doc predicted her to be between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 6 inches.
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He found his voice and he loves to talk
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He continues to be a good sleepers, with a few minor hiccups this past week, but I think it's part of the 4 month sleep regression/learning to roll.
He mostly puts himself to sleep when he goes down.
He sleeps 12 hours at night waking 1-2 times. Usually 7hrs in and then 4 hrs. He takes 3-4 naps during the day ranging from 45 minutes-3 hours.
Proof he is just so great, all of his 4 month pics...not a bad one
He recently has taken a nuk---what? Not all the time, but some times. Maybe teething? Lots of drool and hands, both of them, always in the mouth
You can almost always get a smile and a laugh out of him
He loves all of his sisters and has a unique bond with each one. He knows the moment Daddy gets home from work
He loves going for walks, taking a bath, peek-a-boo, his swing, trying to always sit up. Getting used to his bumbo. I guess if he had to have something he didn't like it would be when his shirt gets stuck over his big head ;) He just goes with whatever
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The first time I found him on his back from sleeping....yesssssssss, he's a craigmile, he sleeps on his tummy
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These two are going to be inseparable. Especially being the only two home this Fall.
She calls him Mase Mase
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Never gets old, could listen to baby giggles all day every day
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We love you more and more every day, Sweet Baby Boy!!
1. It's summer, we're outside as much as we can be
2. All 4 are home
3. Last week Daddy was gone for 5 days for a work trip to Texas
4. I finally started reading for pleasure again, so any free time I had/have I read my book. I finished it. It was wonderful, highly recommend it. Wildflower Hill. Thank Mom!
5. Follow me on Instagram/Instastories and you'll stay up to date ;)
Reeeeeeeeeeewinding to 2 weeks ago when Miss Sally finished up her 2nd grade year!
on the eve of the last day, Sally's school has a tradition of playing a big kickball tournament. Sally was on the Light Blue team. We were able to come and watch her first game. She did great!
Making it home!
Sally and Layla on the same team!
I don't know why it took me so long to think of this, and really, I didn't, Sally did. The cat nap right before dinner/right during dinner prep isn't not the easiest time to try and get Mason down for a nap, but it helps to make it to his bedtime of 6/630. Sally offered to do it and it was glorious! Unfortunately we haven't had to have a repeat since because Mason pretty much puts himself to sleep now. We're excited to have more of Sally around during the summer!
Ready to move on to 3rd grade!
She grew so much in her knowledge of her Catholic Faith
1st day vs Last day
She can't wait to spend more time with her brother
It's going to be a fun summer!
1st day vs last day :)
It dawned on me that it was also the last day that Emma and Libby would have, without Sally.
They play really great together when it's just the 2 of them
The Buelows had a kick off to summer BBQ, it was great! Thank you so much for hosting!!
After hours of agonizing, Sally finally let me pull out her top tooth that was basically all the way out. I knew it would come down to food ;) She wanted to be able to enjoy her yummy dinner!
Some of the kids table!
action shot!
They were maybe playing color-wheel
The good ol' hand tapping game :)
Chuck loves his Babies and Mason loves his Chuck!
Cheers to a great year Miss Sally Ann! You make being a parent of a student so easy! Thanks for paving the way for your siblings!
3rd grade, it sounds so old to me. She is so old! But first, summer, hopefully a relaxing one as I purposely didn't sign the kiddos up for a lot. Afterall, they only get 18 summers!
