Trying on shoes

These two cute boys snuck into the girls room to try on their shoes.  They really thought they were hilarious - and cute...

Family Dinner

We hosted family birthday dinner this month and like always it is a crazy houseful!  I love all these kiddos around the table and the chaos they bring with them! The best part about it is that they are all such good little buddies and are growing up together.  Such fun awaits these youngsters in the years to come!

February Running

I started training for my marathon last month and have worked my way up to some longer runs.  I have really been trying to get my speed up this year so I can hopefully qualify for Boston.  It may not happen this year (or ever) but that's what I'm shooting for!

Shoveling Snow

Liev and Keen have become good little workers and have been a big part of the snow shoveling that has gone on this winter.  They love to go out and help their dad and luckily we've had a few good storms lately so they have gotten a lot of practice!

Choir Concert

Rease has been in choir this year and has had a great time.  They have worked really hard for their concert and performed a series of patriotic songs along with actions and a little dancing!  

Sick

Ear infections = no fun

Snuggling with mom = fun

Snow and Sledding

We woke up to a whole bunch of new snow this morning!  Wohoo!  So we got dressed up to go sledding.  There is a big hill in Daybreak that we love to sled on.  The 3 boys and I went while dad stayed home with Baby Desh.  We had the best time and were so glad for all the new snow!

So cool

We are so cool in our shades!

Jam Face

I know I will never get tired of a messy face on this baby.  How he manages to get jam on his forehead and in his hair while eating his sandwich is beyond me.

Night Skiing

Josh took the two boys up night skiing tonight.  They have been asking all year to go so tonight they finally made it.  It ended up being Brighton's Anniversary that night so there were fireworks, marshmallow roasting and hot chocolate!  They had a blast!

Valentine Card

Liev came home with the Valentine card for me today.  I love all the pictures he added to it - some of his favorite things!

Dinner Strike

This mom is fed up trying to make dinners that everyone will eat.  The worst thing to hear is "I hate this" after spending an hour making dinner every night.  So I decided to go on a dinner strike.  No more making dinner for me.  Everyone can eat whatever they want.  It was all fun and kicks for a few days while the kids thought it was awesome eating on their own.  Then they decided they didn't so much like making their own food (and I think they got sick of toast and Mac and Cheese).  So I agreed to start making dinner again IF they would help me.  So the kids have split up days and each one is in charge of helping me choose what to make and make dinner for a night.   So far so good.  Beck was a champ helping with the asparagus and Rhen was not afraid to get her hands dirty with the meatballs!  Hopefully we're off to a good start of not hating dinner anymore!

Just Reading

I found Baby Desh so cutely reading on the bottom step today.  Just like an old man reading the paper...

Grandma Losee's funeral

My Grandma Losee passed away this week. We are so happy we got to see her just a few days before but also so glad that she is reunited with Grandpa and in a happy place now.  Her funeral was a wonderful celebration of her life with lots of memories and good times shared in stories.  We stayed at grandma's house the night before the funeral and were able to reminisce, laugh and cry about our sweet grandma.  Hayley and I got looking through her clothes and trying them on and remembering her "unique" style.  We had the best time with our fashion show!  But we were also able to find a couple of dresses that fit us that we decided to wear to her funeral to honor her.  It was a fun and special way for us to remember our grandma.

All 8 of grandma's kids were there and did an amazing job welcoming the large crowd that came.  It was such a fun weekend to be together and happily celebrate the life of an amazing woman.  We will always love our Grandma Losee

Calves

Josh and I have been working on our calves at the gym.  He always tries to compare who has better ones - I think they both look good!

Happy Birthday Liev!

Liev turned 7 today!  He chose a skull cake this year so that's what I made.  We had a low-key family birthday party with cake, ice cream and gifts.  Best gift of the night?  A new bike for our boy that keeps growing up.  We sure love him!

My favorite things about Liev at age 7:

1) Liev has really grown up a lot this school year.  He had a few things at the beginning of the year that his teacher Mrs. Hernandez wanted him to work on - and he has done awesome!  She has told me in the last couple weeks how much she loves having Liev in her class and how hard he works.  

2) Liev is a VERY sweet boy.  He is so good at complimenting others and making people feel good.  It's not uncommon to hear Liev say, "Mom you look really pretty" or "Rhen I like your shirt today!"  He is observant and kind and I hope he never grows out of that.

3) Liev is all boy!  Climbing, jumping, hitting, wrestling, cannonballs, bowling balls, dirt, grimy fingernails, messy face - yep all those describe our oldest boy!  We can't get enough of this guy and his example to his younger brothers!

7 year old stats from Dr. Erickson:

Height: 4'2" - 84%

Weight: 53 lbs - 59%

Happy Birthday 7 year old!

Naked TV watching

Beck got out of the shower and promptly started watching tv.  Who cares that he hasn't gotten dressed yet - Paw Patrol cannot wait for clothes.  So whatever makes you comfy I guess?

Sunrise

Just Wow!  What a view from our kitchen window this morning.