Life

So i'm playing catch up.  I've had these pictures ready to on for a while and then we had to change some stuff with the blog so they are finally up!  Maybe one day i'll get caught up again.

 

Meeting Grandma Holly for the 1st time. 

Toby sharing his doggy with Ivy.

Levi loves to give kisses to "Ieee"

First family photo.

Every time they would take her out of the room and bring her back in we would have to read all the names, numbers and letters and the bracelets...not so easy when you are on drugs, lacking sleep and at 2 in the morning.

All ready to go home:)

The kids made a welcome home sign with Grandma Holly and put it on her bedroom door.

Leaving the hospital.

We made it!

Hanging out watching a movie with Levi.

I was taking a nap one afternoon and heard Levi crying.  Thankfully Derek thought to take a picture before he rescued him from being stuck:)

How to keep a 1 year old entertained for long periods of time: a bowl of water, a q-tips, and newspaper.  Painting without the mess!!

Toby painting an elephant.  They loved all the "Projects" grandma brought down.

Matching Mickey shirts.  Their cousins Gideon, Roman, and Simeon all have pictures with the same shirts on.

Mya had a Thanksgiving feast at school.  We were able to help out and the kids made butter by shaking whipping cream for a very long time!

Grandma was a big help and all the kids took turns coming to look at her.

After we got to sit outside and have lunch with Mya.

Smile:)

Matching outfits with big sister.

Derek's work sent us a yummy fruit baskets.  I think the kids love eating the fruit as much as playing with the balloons. 

Levi didn't want to be left out.

Sibling love.  They have all been so sweet to her!

First bath.

Snuggling with daddy.

Ready for church.

Fun markers to color on the windows.  We did this while Levi was sleeping.

Yummy pizza that they made with Grandma.  I laugh every time I look at Levi.  Jenna, Toby is holding the card you sent down.

Mya has been wanting to go to the Tea room so before Grandma left we made a special trip.

She chose hot chocolate over tea.  The cup was as big as her head!

She enjoyed every last bite and managed to eat a pumpkin scone and a few sugar cube also:)

A fun morning of tea and hot chocolate.  While we were there, Derek took the boys out in the canoe.  I'll see if I can figure out how to get the pics of that off his phone.  

They are very concerned every morning as to where Ivy is.

Yep I've got this mom.  He sits on the couch and puts the boppy on his lap to let me know he wants to hold her.

Grandma Holly left Thanksgiving Day.  We were very thankful for all her help!!

Grandma D came the next day and that Saturday we put up all our Christmas decorations!

Yep this about sums up our family:)

Looking at the ornament with Grandma D.

All finished decorating!

It's hard to tell but their shirts are matching.

Just hanging out.

So pretty.

 

Enjoying a ride in the swing.

Playing baseball with Grandma D.  Or maybe grandma is saving Levi from the crazy pirate.

A round of Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders was a favorite one night!

Look at that cute face.

All the kids with the quilts Grandma D has made them.  Wrapped in her love!  Thanks for all your help Grandma!!

Our 4 munchkins!